Indian seekh kebab on a plate with garnishes and dip from above.

seekh kebab – spicy lamb skewers

Seekh kebab are delicious, spicy lamb skewers loaded with big Indian flavours and grilled over open flame. Serve them up with a bit of mint coriander yogurt dipping sauce and you have an appetizer that can eat like a meal.

Chana chaat in a serving bowl with spoon from above.

chana chaat – indian chickpea salad

Chana chaat is this crazy Indian chickpea salad. Green chilies, onions, cilantro, cucumber, and this crazy tangy spice mix.

Not like any chickpea salad you have ever had before.

Dal palak close-up in a copper bowl.

dal palak – indian spinach and lentil curry

Dal palak is a creamy lentil curry that adds spinach to make it something special. This is a great flavour combination you need to try.

If you like spinach. And you like lentils. Then you are going to love this dish. It makes a great side dish to any Indian meal. It’s healthy. Vegan. Low fat. High fibre. Gluten free. Inexpensive. All the check boxes ticked. And somehow still delicious. 

Chicken dhansak in a karai - from above.

chicken dhansak – bengali style

Chicken dhansak is a timeless Indian dish where the humble lentil is transformed into something wonderful. Overlay some big Bengali flavours and it might become a new classic.

Heresy? Maybe. But I like it. A lot. Because it’s just tasty. And it’s way easier than the original. That’s a dish meant for Sunday dinner. For special occasions. Serious business.