Spicy Thai lemongrass and mint lamb chops

Lamb is an acquired taste , it can have a strong , overwhelming aroma , if not allowed to marinate in the right herbs and spices for at least 4 to 6 hours . This marinade is so flavorful and lends itself beautifully to this succulent piece of meat . I serve 4 pieces per [...]

Gobi Manchurian

As a vegetarian I am always looking for delicious ways and dishes to add to my diet . Being a vegetarian can be fun and exciting , you just have to spice it up a notch . Gobi or cauliflower Manchurian is an Indo – Chinese dish that can be served “dry ” , as [...]

Indian Chinese Chilli chicken

As the title indicates this chicken can be spicy or very spicy . it contains both fresh green serrano chillis and chilli sauce , so the heat can be varied . it also contains peppers and onions making it ideal to serve with rice as a simple meal or with soup and noodles for a [...]

Easy vegetarian Tom Yum soup

Tom Yumis one of the most popular Thai soups , revered both for its health benefits from its potent herbs and spices and the lightness of the simple flavorful broth .I use a Tom yum paste available from Asian stores , makingquick work of this delicious soup . If you prefer you could add some [...]

Vegan curry Laksa soup

I cannot express why the colder it gets the spicier I want my food . Laksa is a spicy coconut based with noodles . It is found in Malaysia and Indonesia , so it has Indian traits too . It is surprisingly light despite the addition of coconut milk . Generally this soup is made [...]

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian is a fusion Indian Chinese dish . There is a large population of Chinese in the city of calcutta that made Chinese cusine popular in india . however , to adapt to the cusine and ingredients available Indian Chinese cooking was born . The sauce is adaptable to both poultry and seafood . [...]

Prawns in Garlic Sauce

Prawns , commonly known as ( Jumbo ) shrimp , are a staple in my freezer . They are a quick , delectable  and easy to cook , making it just great for any weeknight dinner .  This sauce is a cross between Thai and Chinese with some Indian influence , ofcourse , as it [...]

Lemon-grass grilled rack of lamb with tamarind sauce

Ever since this recipe was featured in the New York Times , my family has enjoyed the delicious , complex flavor of this dish . This recipe is great both on the grill and under the broiler due to the sugart marinade that helps to brown the meat easily . Once grilled drizzle the tamarind [...]

Szechwan Pork

If you crave spicy hot Asian food , this is it . I have adapted this recipe from Nita Mehta , only because my family loves really spicy food ( I joke my kids were bore with bottles of hot sauce attached to their hips ! ) , and because I chose to use boneless [...]

Sichuan Chilli Potatoes

These Indian Chinese style potatoes are all at once comforting , spicy and delicious . They are a staple in our home , especially when my now , grown up boys , are home to visit . I have also made these with baby corn and mushrooms , it is equally delicious and , I [...]

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