Chicken Korma with Cashew Paste

Indian chicken korma can be prepared in many different ways. However, the basic foundation remains the same. It is basically a spiced sauce flavored with yogurt, cream and ground cashews or almonds. If you are new to Indian cuisine, it is best to start off with a good Korma. It is mild, not spicy and…

Lentils and Rice Bake topped with Gouda Cheese

DH got loads of Gouda cheese from his last trip to Amsterdam. Not only Gouda but also blue cheese, pesto flavored olive oil, grain mustard and tonnes of chorizo! The previous week was rather a “cheesy” week with both of us snacking heavily on cheese…DH usually loves to pair it up with his drinks. I…

Rajma Chawal (Kidney Beans Curry with Rice)

Lentils and grains have always been one of my favorites, especially Rajma Chawal. I love such healthy nutritious meals where just one dish is enough to go with rice and a side-salad, and one literally doesn’t need anything else to remain happy. Thats right! For me a good soulful rajma Chawal defines happiness and the…

Sindhi Sai Bhaji (Greens and Vegetable Curry with Lentils)

Sometimes I reminisce the beautiful days of my life spent in Mumbai. I was staying as paying guest with a wonderful Sindhi family and during those 6 months, I was lucky enough to enjoy the lovely Sindhi cuisine almost everyday! This wonderful mixed vegetable curry can be enjoyed with rice or rotis. It is healthy…

Roasted Pumpkin and Spinach Salad with Spiced Tempeh and Cottage Cheese

How about whipping up a quick salad for a hot summer afternoon lunch? Sounds good!! It works all the better for me if the salad has spicy fried tempeh as crunch factor. I love tempeh, not only in salads but in absolutely any form. In Singapore, Malays use Tempeh to make a wonderful dish called Sambal…