This week’s recipe will feel like a ‘food hug’; a warm slaw made with shredded cabbage and grated coconut, cooked down in an oil tempering of whole spices and fresh aromatics, all brought t...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/thoran-style-spicy-shredded-cabbage
A delicious Indian-style creation using quinoa with caramelized onion, walnuts, and cranberries, infused with whole spices and topped with cilantro and lemon.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/indian-style-quinoa-pulao
Aloo Mutter is a popular Indian restaurant favorite…a delicious preparation of peas (Muttar) and potatoes (Aloo), cooked together in Indian aromatics and spices.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/aloo-mattar-homestyle-potato-and-pea-curry
This healthy, vegetable-rich, gluten-free Parsi stew looks and tastes unlike any other you’ve ever had! It’s made using hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes or yams along with regular potato...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/parsi-lagan-wedding-nu-stew
This Parsi specialty, to me, brings back childhood memories of family dinners around our cozy dining table. As we kids chatted about our day at school, all five of us would happily soak up the ho...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/parsi-chicken-bafat
Parsi homes celebrate the start of auspicious days and special occasions with sweet servings (you’ve probably heard that before.) Growing up, it often meant a delightful breakfast of ‘Ravo’...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/parsi-ravo-a-semolina-pudding
Served at most Parsi events and occasions, ‘Chicken Farchas’ are a uniquely Parsi cuisine serving of chicken pieces that are crisp on the outside and succulent on the inside, much like a spic...
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Add a handful of sweet corn to a spinach curry, and you have a flavor-filled and colorful Makai Palak (palak is spinach and makai is corn), a truly delicious Indian preparation, worth bringing to...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/makai-palak-spinach-corn-curry
An Indian meal is considered incomplete unless it is accompanied by Daal, a word that applies to cooked and raw lentils. Daal preparations differ from one part of India to another; each one is eq...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/restaurant-style-daal-tadka
The flavorful cup of Indian tea coming up today is a personal favorite Parsi-style ‘Choi’ (as pronounced by us Parsi folk.) Infused with mint leaves and optionally lemongrass, along with fres...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/parsi-mint-and-cardamon-choi-chai-tea
Let’s Go Chutney and Pickle Hunting Get ready to be dazzled by colorful, tangy, spicy, and sweet chutney and pickle condiments; each one is a mouthwatering bite worth tasting.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/guide-to-indian-chutneys-and-pickles
A unique set of flavors add depth to this easy-to-prepare white chicken curry made with cashew nuts, onion and coconut along with a touch of whole spices and herbs. Makes a hearty weekday meal or...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/cashew-chicken-curry
Almost a generic term for comfort food, India’s favorite ‘Khichdi’ (pronounced and spelled in a variety of ways based on the tongue being spoken), in its many avatars definitely fits the bi...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/indian-rice-n-lentil-khichdi
It’s time to take charge of your Chai Latte! Make your own custom homemade warm and spicy brew that’s perfect for any time of year, especially during the winter months.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/vanilla-cardamon-chai-latte
Californian flavors are the inspiration behind this recipe, prompting me to lighten things up with fresh citrus and mint-flavored marinade for the turkey meat. Accompanying moist slices of turkey...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/citrus-mint-turkey-spiced-cranberry-sauce
A culinary specialty that is almost synonymous with the word Parsi is Dhansak Daal (better known as just ‘Dhansak’). Flavored with Indian spices and inspired by ancient Persian cooking method...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/incredible-parsi-dhansak
Behold a spicy veggie burger that takes its rightful place of pride at the burger podium. The Ultimate Spicy Veggie Burger Packed with Indian Inspiration.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/the-indian-inspired-veggie-burger
Inspired by island flavors, summer perfect drink - coconut pineapple cooler can be created in a non-alcoholic cooler version or as a rum based cocktail.
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/summer-perfect-coconut-pineapple-cooler
An Indian flat bread made with whole wheat flour dough and a lightly spiced stuffing mix of healthy kale, cauliflower, and aromatic roasted crushed fennel seeds. This paratha is best served for b...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/kale-and-cauliflower-paratha
Creamy grated hard-boiled eggs along with the color and crunch of red onion, fresh chili pepper, and bell pepper; make this a mouthwatering sandwich, best served grilled in a toastie-maker or san...
https://simplybhonu.com/perisspiceladle-blog/spicy-egg-salad-sandwiches