Now give us a good reason why the grown-ups should be left out when the kids eat that yummy Mac ‘n’ Cheese! Here is a recipe for ‘Desi’ Mac (macaroni and cheese), as the name suggests, is full of flavor and other goodies that you will be proud to eat as well as serve your family! Watch this how to video and give macaroni and cheese a grown up Indian flavor.
Keema (aka kheema or qeema) is a flavorful minced meat (beef or lamb) dish said to have originated in Persia but extremely popular in the Indian sub-continent. Other meats such as mutton, chicken or turkey can also be used in this recipe. Watch this how-to video to try this delicious version with matar or mutter (green peas). You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make.
This style of chicken biryani is called the ‘Pakki-Biryani’, where the chicken and the rice are cooked separately and then combined in the final step. There are a lot of different ways of making biryani and here is one simple, easy and yet incredibly delicious recipe that is just ‘too good’ and we had to pass it on. Watch the how-to video to learn how to make Indian style chicken biryani.
The cilantro and mint combination can be very addictive, full of flavor and freshness. Try this cilantro and mint raita and you’ll wonder if you are eating the raita with the biryani or the biryani with the raita. Watch this-how to video to learn how to make Indian Style cilantro and mint raita dip.
Watch this how to video and learn how to cook Indian food. Our host Manjula shows you how to prepare a melody of vegetables that is also known as navratan korma.
Watch as Manjula prepares a popular Indian side dish. Dhokla can be made several different ways, here we see how to make it with semolina flour.
Watch as Manjula prepares two vegetarian versions of this classic Indian toor dal. You will need:
If you love eating Chicken Tandoori in your favorite Indian restaurant, then this recipe is for you. Learn how to make Tandoori-Style Chicken at home. Tandoori refers to the super-hot clay oven used to cook a lot of Indian bread and meat. You probably do not have a tandoori oven at home, but you can replicate the effect by cooking the chicken directly under a very hot broiler. You will need plain yogurt, onion, garlic gloves, salt, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon and cayenne.
Don't adjust your goggles - this dish is made from vermachilli rather than the more common vermicelli. Vermicelli is a thin, crispy Indian bread that tastes great with sweet spices.
Chakli, or Chakri murukku, is a snack that's extremely popular in India and in Sri Lanka. Made from urad and rice flower, the snack gets its savory appeal from the addition of chili, cumin, and other spices.
For many people, mutton is dish more closely associated with medieval knights than gourmet cooking. This video demonstrates the cooking of a recipe for a modern, Indian take on the old-fashioned staple. The mutton-eating trolls from the Hobbit certainly didn't eat eat it with okra! But you will, and it will be delicious.
In this drawing tutorial, learn how to draw a Native American Indian teepee with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!
You will need a steel wire to make a mizrab (mezrab) in one minute. Use a N 16 (0.92 mm) for a heavy mizrab. A mezrab is a plectrum which is used for several Iranian and Indian string instruments.
Chutneys are usually served as an accompaniment to curry or meat dishes, but this delicious mango chutney is also tasty when served in a cheese sandwich or as a dip for crackers.
Watch as Manjula prepares Indian vegetable cutlets. This vegetarian dish makes a great side dish or appetizer.
Saffron rice looks and smell very delicious, watch this how to video as Manjula shows you how to prepare it.
This is the first step in tanning hides and making leather the old fashioned way. Sometimes called braintan, smoke tan, Indian tan or home tan. Watch this demonstrator scrap the hair and grain from the hide.
Learn how to make Indian inspired vegan potato and spinach samosas.
Watch this video to learn a great Bhangra dance move. Do the Dhammaal jumps turn move.
Watch and learn how to make this Indian version of pan-seared shrimp with turmeric and tandoori masala. Easy to make, they are a great snack or appetizer.
Amaze your family and your guests with this spectacular dish with an awesome presentation. It is clearly one of the best ways to enjoy a cauliflower. The softness of the cauliflower and the crunch of the onions makes the Indian dish tandoori cauliflower impossible to pass up.
Pav Bhaji is a wonderful one-pot meal. It’s also a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies since it is all mashed up and they won't know they're eating veggies! Try this Indian party favorite today.
Pedas are very popular Indian sweets (mithai)and are often served during Diwali. Traditionally, it is made with milk that is cooked and cooked and cooked...till it thickens. It has a smooth and silky texture and it just melts in the mouth. Watch and learn how to make this simplified version that is just as tasty.
Dahi Sev Puri has a combination of flavors, from sweet and sour to hot. It can definitely be a hearty appetizer as it is loaded with potatoes, garbanzo beans and lots and lots of yogurt. Make sure to use puffed puri instead of flat puri. Try this delicious and savory Indian street food!
Sevia kesari, an Indian vermicelli dessert (aka Sukhi Sevia or Eid ki Sevia) is just as delicious as it is easy to make. It is a wonderful twist and healthy alternative to Suji ka Halwa, which uses a lot more ghee. Sevia is a traditional sweet dish prepared in celebration of Eid.
Masala peanuts (raja special) is a great Indian appetizer that is synonymous with clubs, bars and drinks. It's amazing what some onions, lemon juice and some spices can do to dress up the already popular peanut!
Palak paneer (spinach with homemade cheese which doesn't melt when heated) is easily one of the most recognizable and popular Indian dishes. It's packed with the goodness of spinach and loaded with protein from the paneer.
Papdi Chaat is a variety of Indian street food known as Chaat. With it's light and crispy base, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and lots and lots of Mint and Tamarind Chutneys, it's guaranteed to make your mouth water.
Bhel Puri is one variety of Indian "street food" known as "Chaat". With a nice balance of flavors, including savory, sweet and spicy, Bhel Puri is a perfect snack or appetizer idea. Try this recipe -- it's sure to please!
Tamarind Chutney is an Indian sauce with just the perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. It is widely used in chaats and as a condiment for various appetizers such a samosas and pakoras. Try this simple recipe.
You may never have thought of barbeque and Indian food going together, but in this video you will learn how to make tandoori chicken cooking on the grill.
Hetal and Anuja show you how to make this super simple Indian dessert - Kulfi. A little like ice cream, Kulfi has it's own unique flavor. Try this make ahead recipe the next time you are having a party -- it's a crowd pleaser!
Hetal and Anuja of ShowMeTheCurry.com show you how to make this spicy and colorful Indian appetizer called the Masala Papad. It's sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Yogurt rice (also called curd rice) is an all time favorite comfort food and a wonderfully soothing end to a spicy Indian meal. See how to make yogurt rice and get rid of all those rice leftovers in the fridge!
Hetal and Anuja of ShowMeTheCurry show you how to make this simple and delicious avocado salad with an Indian flare.
Coconut fan??...here is something for you -- A quick and easy fix for your craving - coconut burfi - an Indian dessert.
Chef Sanjay shows us how to make sweet pongal - a sweet rice and pongal dessert used for Indian festivals.
Your kids will love this dish! Learn how to make chicken lollipops (chicken wings on a stick) with Indian seasonings.
Chef Sanjay shows you how to make a spicy lamb shank curry. The key to this Indian curry is not adding any oil and using a pressure cooker.
Chef Sanjay shows you how to make punjabi kadi pakodi which is pakoda simmered in kadi (an Indian dish that's a punjabi speciality).
