‘Masala’ is a spice blend and ‘Chai’ is tea in Hindi. Usually, Masala Chai is only hot in India, and weather does not matter. This recipe is an adaptation of India’s classic drink. For this recipe, I am using a special Indian tea, please follow the associated link. Click here to access the video. Ingredients 4 cups water 6 teaspoons white granulated sugar OR your choice of sugar 6 teaspoons black loose tea leaves, preferably Wagh Bakri loose tea Masala (spice blend): 4 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 4 black peppercorns 2 inch piece of fresh ginger Instructions Bring water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, muddle 'Masala' spices in a mortar pestle or...
Summer is fast approaching, and we are all stuck at home, still! It was when Cinco de Mayo (May 5) celebrations were on and I decided to try this recipe, a homage to Indian and Mexican cuisine, both beautiful and rich in their culinary offerings! This is a great dish to cook together along with your family, and be creative. Just like you, I am a lover of food, and I try out new things from time to time, so enjoy! TANDOORI TACOS (serves 3-4) Ingredients 8 tortillas 1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup tamarind chutney, store-bought 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 limes, sliced in quarters Tandoori Cauliflower 1/2 bottle of Rupen's Tandoori Marinade 1 cauliflower, peeled...
CHAUHAN'S ALE HOUSE Location: Nashville, TN Ambiance: Fine Indian Dining, Fusion Indian decor, Family Dining Price Range: Moderately Expensive Seat Availability: Extremely Difficult Parking: Street parking Metro accessible: No Website: https://chauhannashville.com/ Worth it? YES OVERALL: If you are seeking Indian food in Nashville, TN, then Chauhan's Ale House is a restaurant that you must visit. I was looking forward to my visit to this place given the hype. Overall, I liked the ambiance and the food, but I did not find it really special, or rather, I was a bit disappointed in the presentation of food and the lack of attention to detail. Serve is good, although they are always crowded, so there is a delay. Good but not great. ...
Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup red lentils, rinsed once in cold running water and set aside Seasoning: 2 Tablespoons ghee/clarified butter 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 peeled chopped garlic 1 jalapeno, seeds and vein removed, and diced 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish Instructions Once the lentils are rinsed, soak in 2 cups water for one hour. In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, melt ghee. When the ghee has melted, add cumin seeds and saute for a minute. Add garlic and jalapeno, and saute for a minute. Add turmeric, saute for 30 seconds, and then add tomatoes. Add lentils along with the water in which...
Serves: 4 Ingredients Chutney: 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed, and the last 2 inches of the cilantro stalk removed, then roughly chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 jalapeno 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 8 slices white bread 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced roundels 1 large Idaho OR Yukon Gold potato 1 large beet 1 Tablespoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper Instructions Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Carefully place potato and reduce the heat to medium low. Boil for 20 minutes or until the potato has been cooked. Remove, cool, and peel. Cut in 1 inch roundels and set...
