Butter chicken should be rich and creamy but also vibrant and complex, so we started by softening onion, garlic, ginger and chili in butter followed by aromatic spices such as garam masala, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. A combination of tomato paste and water provided a bright acidity, punch and a deep color, while a…
Pistachio and Apricot Pastries (Chandrakala) in Rose Syrup
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Chandrakala is a fancy deep-fried sweet from Northern India. I discovered chandrakala during a recent visit to Haridwar, which is a gorgeous city located on the banks of the Ganges River, near where the swirling turquoise blue river pours out from its source in the Himalayas. When peering at…
Black-Eyed Peas Curry with Yogurt Gravy
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Yes! You read right. We really are adding yogurt to hot curry! The yogurt makes your curry velvety-smooth, and just a tad tangy. I recommend that you use full-fat whole milk yogurt, which is a healthy and satisfying choice. The yogurt mellows the spices in this black-eyed peas…
Savory Yogurt For Dinner? Try Cucumber Raita
Raita is an Indian condiment of savory yogurt comparable to a salad in Western cuisines. Both serve as a balancing, cooling element in the meal. Raita is popular throughout India, served alongside flavorful rice dishes, curries, and flatbreads. According to NDTV (New Delhi Television), a simple raita can be seen in every household in India….
Simple Moong Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
This recipe for moong dal is the simplest recipe I could design for you, while still keeping it authentic with fresh ginger, turmeric, red chili, lemon, and cilantro. Moong dal is sometimes referred to as yellow dal, split yellow dal, dal tadka, dal fry, or mung dal. Rest assured, this is that comforting dish you…
40 Vegetarian Side Dishes
Everyone wants to eat more vegetables, but sometimes it’s hard to feel inspired or find simple vegetable side dish recipes that you really enjoy. Our goal at Buttered Veg has always been to share vegetarian recipes that are so good you love to eat them, not only because you know it’s good for your health. The…
The ‘Extraordinary’ Ginger-Lime Pickle
When I was a new student of Ayurveda, I kept hearing different teachers promote the virtues of a ginger-lime pickle as a natural digestive aid. “A ginger-lime pickle WHAT?” I thought to myself! “What is it, and can it really be as great as they say?” I finally decided to find out the answers, and…
Introducing Khichdi: India’s National Dish?
May 16, 2022
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The whole of India was in an uproar several years ago after the cabinet minister in charge of food processing suggested that khichdi be declared India’s national dish. It happened during a charity event where celebrity chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor cooked up 800 kilograms of khichdi to demonstrate India’s food processing prowess on the…
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