Barbequed Cauliflower and Potato Bhaaji

This barbequed cauliflower and potato bhaaji can be made on the stovetop as well, but the barbeque flavour mixed with the Indian spices, takes it to a whole new level. Barbequed cauliflower and potato bhaaji is a family favourite. It was born out of blending family and cookbook recipes, tweaked, and then tweaked some more. Cauliflower bhaaji is traditionally made on the stovetop. Our family...

Beet Root Bhaaji

This simple and quick beet root bhaaji is an excellent way to use up those beets from the garden! A sweet and spicy vegetarian Indian side dish that will add some colour to your table. How to use up those beets! Fall is without a doubt my favourite time of year. The beautiful colours, reuniting with the sweaters that have been patiently waiting in my closet, sitting in front of the fireplace...
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Mexican Taco Keema

This Mexican Taco Keema recipe combines Indian and Mexican spices for a perfect ground meat to serve for taco night! What is Mexican Keema? We really do blend flavours in our house. This recipe is one of our weekly staples that exemplifies that perfectly. Keema is defined as minced meat, in Indian cooking. We make keema with ground chicken or turkey, various indian spices, and (much to my son's...

Garlic Zucchini Raita

This Garlic Zucchini Raita is a yogurt based side dish with a strong garlic flavour that is typically served with Indian dishes to offset the spicy heat of curries. Fall in Saskatchewan brings an onslaught of free and unsolicited zucchini dropped off on your door step from friends and family. I never want it to go to waste, and this raita will help to use some of that zucchini in a very...

Eggplant Bhaaji with Tomato and Garlic

Eggplant Bhaaji with Tomato and Garlic is a quick and flavourful vegetarian side dish that is simple to prepare and goes well with most Indian dishes! What is Eggplant Bhaaji? In Indian cooking, bhaaji is really any cooked vegetable, but is often described as a vegetable fried in batter.  That is not the case with this eggplant bhaaji recipe, everything is done in one pot on the stovetop....