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Golden Lamb Curry

Ingredients1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, preferably boneless and skinless, cut in 2 inch cubes1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste2 cups thinly sliced red onions1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cayenne powder OR as you desire1 tablespoon garam masala1 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 1/4 cup warm for half an hour1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cashew nuts, soaked in 1/2 cup water then pureed into a paste2 tablespoons cream, or less2 tablespoons ghee1/4 cup chopped cilantroInstructionsMarinate lamb pieces in yogurt, ginger garlic paste and set aside. Add saffron to warm milk and set aside.In the meanwhile, heat a 4 qt sauce pan over medium heat and melt ghee. Add sliced onions and saute for 10 minutes.Add lamb along...

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Kashmiri Pulao

There are many versions of this pulao. Some use whole spices, some don't. What stands out in Kashmiri Pulao is SAFFRON and FENNEL SEEDS. I prefer to use a combination of whole spices and saffron, and not include fennel seeds, but it is upto you. This is a very simple dish, can be easily made in 20 minutes.Serves: 3Ingredients1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water and set aside1/2 teaspoon saffron strands1/2 cinnamon stick2 cardamom cloves1 dry bay leaf1 teaspoon paprika powderSalt, about half a teaspoon1 tablespoon ghee1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts1/4 apple, thinly sliced1/4 cup pomegranate pearlsInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, melt ghee. When ghee has melted, add whole spices and cashew...

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Okra Coconut Curry

Serves: 4Ingredients4 cups fresh okra (small), ends cut off and sliced horizontally into 2 pieces1 cup red onions, minced3 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 tablespoon greek yogurt1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 cup coconut milk1 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon mango powder1 tablespoon tamarind paste OR if using concentrate, then 2 drops concentrateSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat. Add oil and when the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and onions, cook for almost 7-8 minutes.Add the rest of the ingredients and cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice/ bread.

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Tandoori Grilled Chicken

Marinade : 1 foot Aluminum foil2 Chicken Breasts, skinless and boneless, preferably organic1/2 cup plain full fat yogurt, whiskedSPICE MIX:1.5 tablespoons RUPEN'S TANDOORI SPICE MIXOR1 teaspoon minced ginger1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon garam masala powder2 teaspoons paprika powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon dry crushed fenugreek, OPTIONAL1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon oilGarnish1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup chopped cilantroInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, mix marinade ingredients with chicken, except. You may want to cut chicken in 2 inch cubes or just scour the entire breast 4-5 times.Using your fingers, rub the chicken.Refrigerate for 3 hours.Pour in the plain yogurt and gently mix, do not take out the rub from the chicken while mixing the yogurt. Yogurt should coat on top of the...

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24-hour Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is usually cooked overnight in a tandoor (clay oven) when after a full day's of heat for baking naan, meat etc. the tandoor is cooling down overnight. At homes, we do not have this luxury, and hence Dal Makhani is cooked over gas stove on low heat for a couple of hours, it may seem long but its worth the effort. Serves: 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup red kidney beans, raw 1/2 cup chickpea lentils 1 cup black split lentils (skin-on) 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tablespoons) 2 medium Roma tomatoes, pureed in a food processor with 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Spice blend 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1...

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