Tandoori chicken tray bake. A great weeknight dinner idea, this easy one pan meal features the delicious combo of chicken and classic Indian tandoori spices. Succulent chicken with a side of tandoori roasted vegetables and dreamy, creamy green mint chutney creates a hearty meal brimming with lip-smacking flavors. Classic Indian tandoori is simple to make, even in your home kitchen. Even though you don’t own a tandoor, you can easily make it in your oven....

Award-winning cookbook author, TV chef and founder of The Spice Tailor, Anjum Anand reinvents classic Indian dishes to create healthy and flavourful meals for modern cooks. Born in London to first generation Indian immigrants, she started her culinary career in top-notch restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. I’m thrilled to talk to her about her love for Indian cooking and traditional Ayurvedic approach to healthy eating. 1.Tell us what inspired your culinary journey?...

Banana chai smoothie. Sweet with a hint of aromatic spices, this delicious smoothie is loaded with the goodness of fruits and chai spices. Whipping up nutritious and refreshing breakfast smoothies has never been easier. With sun shining in its full glory, I think this is the perfect time to indulge in this refreshing and delicious smoothie recipe. In other words, the ultimate healthy and easy breakfast to rejuvenate your mornings. Honestly, this is such a great breakfast smoothie to start busy days the right way....

Beef Madras. With tender beef and aromatic spices in the lineup, this much-loved dish is the next-level way to cook a lip-smacking curry for your family meals. Serve this deliciously rich curry alongside your favorite flavored rice, naan and cooling raita (Indian yogurt salad) for a complete meal. Your favorite beef curry . Lip-smacking beef vindaloo. Your signature grilled steak. Beef makes its way to our dinner table in so many delicious forms....

Butter chicken pasta - Take the classic Indian favorite butter chicken, and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. Sprinkle with extra parmesan, and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes. Are you all busy planning for the big holiday season? I just can’t believe the fact that Christmas is just a month away. Oh, I’m so excited....

Carrot patch cupcakes. Taking simple chocolate cupcakes to the next level, these cool, decadent treats showcase chocolate buttercream, oreo sand and chocolate dipped strawberries resembling cute carrots. This dream version with the enchanting look is simply perfect for your Easter celebrations. The icing on the cake is the orange dipped strawberries that make the cupcakes so vibrant and beautiful. Ahhh, Easter! Chocolate eggs, Easter bunnies, hot cross buns and all kinds of delicious treats make this holiday extra special....

Cheesecake gujiya. Crispy and flaky pastry filled with decadent cheesecake highlighting the intricate flavors of cardamom and rose essence. With a cheesecake twist on traditional gujiyas, these pastries are perfect to enjoy on your own or when entertaining. Wickedly delicious! Desserts and sweets spell special occasions, festivals and good vibes. How better to add a little sweetness to all your celebrations than with the heavenly touch of classic desserts? Traditionally, gujiyas are sweet pastries stuffed with dried fruits and milk solids or mawa....

Chicken chaat - Turn an ordinary chicken stir-fry into something extraordinary with these spiced chicken bites sautéed with aromatic spices. Tender chicken tikka is combined with garam masala and chaat masala to bring you an amazing appetizer that also happens to be a perfect side dish for your Indian inspired meal. Do you have a favorite chicken recipe? I mean, the kind of recipe that appears on your menu at least once in a week....

Dahi toast. Healthy and flavorful toast loaded with cooling yogurt and your favorite vegetables. This delicious sandwich is finished with a light tempering or tadka of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Yum! Dahi or yogurt may not be the first thing that springs to your mind when thinking about a sandwich. But trust me, adding a little creamy yogurt always brighten up your sandwiches and brings in a cool, refreshing touch....

Homemade croutons. The very basic method to make croutons at home. These are crunchy and flavorful, and a favorite addition to soups and salads making them so versatile and delicious. The best part? Customize the flavor with your favorite herbs and seasonings. Why I Love These Croutons The fun in making croutons from scratch is that you can add your favorite bread and the best seasonings in your recipe. Honestly, no matter whether you use homemade or store bought bread, the freshly prepared crunchy goodness is simply irresistible....

Homemade pita bread. Whip up these easy flatbreads for a Greek style feast. Learn how to make the perfectly puffed classic breads with this recipe. Great for wrapping and dipping! If you think making beautiful flatbreads from scratch is not an easy task, trust me, it’s not as hard as you think. Read on to learn about the most important elements of creating homemade flatbreads and customize them to your liking....

Korean strawberry milk. Love strawberries? Pair it with chilled milk for a classic Korean drink. Give it a pretty vibe with layers of smashed strawberries and milk. Don’t forget to add plenty of ice cubes for a cool summer drink. With summer in full force, ice cold drinks are a necessity to help us beat the heat. But I’m not talking about calorie loaded iced lattes, frappes and thickshakes. Obviously, there are plenty of healthy options that balance taste with nutrition....

Murgh tikka or chicken tikka - Add a bit of wow-factor to your menu with these spiced chicken skewers. These are marinated twice to make the most tender and juiciest bites of chicken. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish! There is this restaurant near my home that we visit quite often, whenever we crave Indian food. They serve fabulous food, you’ve to see the rush there. And there’s one dish we order each and every time....

Savory mashed sweet potatoes. The gorgeous sweet potatoes add color and taste to your holiday meals. It’s the easiest way to add more vibrant veggies to your dinner table. Loaded with the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a hint of rosemary, cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s guaranteed to wow your taste buds. The very first thing that comes to my mind when I think about November is Thanksgiving. And well, here’s the first recipe of Thanksgiving 2021....

Shikanji (Indian Lemonade). Chilled refreshing lemonade to beat the summer heat. Think of this as a spicy version of your favorite lemonade with hints of ground cumin, ground black pepper and black salt. Spicy, tangy, and best of all, refreshingly delicious. It’s likely to become your most favorite lemonade recipe. It’s tempting to stock up on premade drinks when summer arrives. However, if you don’t want artificial colors and flavors in your diet, it’s time to rethink and whip up homemade version of your favorite drinks....

Shrimp fried rice. Vibrant, fancy but easy enough to whip up on weeknights. This fried rice is rich in flavors with the addition of crispy shrimp, fluffy eggs, beautiful veggies and soy sauce. An elegant masterpiece to make weeknight cooking less daunting. Fried rice might be known for its deliciousness and easy prep, but it also provides you with a blank canvas to incorporate your favorite elements. Basically, it’s an amazing way to whip up a flavorful meal with leftover veggies, rice and a couple of classic Asian sauces....

Slow cooker chicken soup Indian style - Enjoy the cool breeze in the air with this comforting soup recipe. With chicken and plenty of nutritious veggies slow cooked in aromatic spices, this will be the most flavorful soup recipe in your repertoire. I decided on this recipe with just one thing in mind - autumn and the cooler winter days ahead. You know, slow cooker recipes and soups are always a win-win during the cooler months....

More Smoothie recipes: Banana Chai Smoothie Layered Oatmeal Cherry Smoothie Grape Lassi or Indian Grape Smoothie Carrot Halwa Smoothie Mango Lassi or Indian Mango Smoothie Ingredients ▢ 6 large strawberries cut into big chunks ▢ 1 medium banana cut into big chunks ▢ 1 tablespoon natural yogurt ▢ 1 cup cold milk ▢ 1 teaspoon honey ▢ Few drops of vanilla essence Instructions Place all the ingredients in a blender and turn it on....

Thai chicken pumpkin curry. Get a nutritious and delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this comforting dish loaded with chicken and pumpkins. The sauce is rich and creamy with the addition of red curry paste and coconut milk. While the chicken is cooking, prep a quick side of jasmine rice or toasted crusty bread to complete the meal. Easy dinner ready in a flash! Do you love the delicious combo of meat and vegetables in a curry?...

Thai green chicken curry - Make something special for dinner with this gorgeous green chicken curry that also happens to be super delicious. Quick and easy, this curry is perfect for the lazy days, and goes well with pasta, noodles or rice. Over the years, I have made umpteen different kinds of curries, and my whole family loves them. Maybe because everyone like spicy food. Or maybe because these are always loaded with lip-smacking flavors of all kinds....