Tag: indian cuisine

Malai Kofta - En-tete

Authentic Malai Kofta

Tender paneer dumplings in an ivory cashew sauce, the great vegetarian classic of Mughal banquets. Malai Kofta is what you order when you’re craving comfort rather than heat. The sauce arrives pale, almost ivory, scented with green cardamom and kasuri methi crushed between your fingers. Beneath it sit the dumplings, […]

Authentique Vindaloo - En-tete

Authentic Goan Pork Vindaloo

A bold, aromatic Goan pork vindaloo, marinated in homemade masala and simmered until the oil rises and the sauce turns deeply flavorful. Rich, fatty pork takes on a deep red hue in a glossy, vinegary sauce, with sticky edges of rendered fat and aromas of garlic, clove, and cinnamon. Authentic […]

Authentique idli - En-tete

Authentic Idli (Soft South Indian Rice Cakes)

Small fermented rice cakes, steamed until sponge-light and perfect with coconut chutney or a piping-hot bowl of sambar. Soft, white, and springy, idlis emerge from the steamer with a warm, grainy aroma. They bounce back under your finger, then soak up sauce without falling apart. In the broad family of […]

Authentique Chana Masala - En-tete

Authentic Chana Masala

Tender chickpeas, a dark, deeply spiced masala, and bright fruity acidity: chana masala has everything you want in a vegetarian dish with real character. The chickpeas come out almost black, glossy with ghee or mustard oil. The sauce isn’t runny; it clings to every chickpea with notes of toasted cumin, […]

Authentique Paratha - En-tete

Authentic Paratha

Delicious paratha, just like in India The ghee sizzles on the cast-iron tawa. The dough puffs up, freckles with small light-brown spots called chitthi, then lets a little steam escape from its crisp edges. The aroma of toasted wheat fills the room. In the potato-stuffed version, amchoor brings a clean […]

Lassi - En-tete

Authentic Indian Lassi

An ultra-refreshing savory yogurt lassi, brightened with black salt and toasted cumin In the height of summer in Punjab, when the air nears 40 °C, a tall glass cooled in clay can feel almost medicinal: cold on the lips, creamy on the tongue, and topped with a light foam that quivers […]

Authentique Raita de concombre - En-tete

Authentic Cucumber Raita

An ultra-fresh, creamy cucumber raita, fragrant with spices and perfect with naan, rotis, or rice. Spoonful by spoonful, chilled dahi brings a creamy, bright, tangy texture. Mint adds freshness, cilantro brightens everything, and toasted cumin brings a warm, nutty depth. A traditional cucumber raita needs neither sugar nor an overly […]

Poulet tandoori - En-tete

Authentic Tandoori Chicken

Scored chicken pieces, first seasoned with lemon, then marinated in yogurt and spices before being seared in a pan for fragrant, beautifully browned tandoori chicken. The orange-red crust crackles between your teeth, streaked with char and glistening with ghee. Beneath it, the juices still run through the meat. The appeal […]

Poulet korma - En-tete

Authentic Chicken Korma

Meltingly tender chicken simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce, fragrant with whole spices and gently warmed with chili. Chicken korma first announces itself with ghee gently sizzling in the pot. Bone-in chicken takes on a lacquered sheen, while cardamom, mace, and nutmeg perfume the kitchen. A few drops of kewra […]

Lasooni palak paneer - En-tete

Authentic Palak Paneer

A deeply garlicky palak paneer finished with sizzling tadka and softened with a touch of cream: a comforting, flavorful Indian dish. An emerald swirl of rustic spinach, studded with pale cubes of paneer and topped with a crackling fried garlic tadka: lasooni palak paneer announces its signature flavor right away. […]