Easy Crunchy Fried Prawns
These simple fried prawns are the easiest starter or sides to serve with any meal. Sometimes referred to as masala prawn fry, it’s crunchy and delicious.
Main Course
Dishes we use Cashewnuts In
Not really a nut, the cashewnut finds its way into many of our traditional dishes and desserts. Here are some of the popular ones.
Dishes that use Coconut
Curries, breads and more made with coconut in different forms, from dried coconut to grated coconut, to coconut milk or coconut juice.
Goat or Sheep Tongue Masala
Tongue masala is a dish much like brain masala or mutton masala. Made with the tasty offal meat, it’s an acquired taste. Mom’s recipe for this spicy tongue masala made from sheep or …
Sukha Bombil Chilly Fry – Stir Fry of Bombay Duck Fish
The perfect creation made from the simple sukha bomblache lonche, the bombil chilli fry or Bombay duck chili fry is the perfect East Indian dish for starters or meals.
Chicken Heart Masala Gravy – Tasty Offal Heart Sukha Fry
As tasty as the chicken heart stir fry, this chicken hearts masala is a delicious offal dish with a thick and tasty gravy. Perfect as an appetizer or meal!
Mackerels stuffed with Green Chutney – bandga/Bagra Chutney Fry
Chutney stuffed mackerels or bagras is a regularly eaten East Indian seafood dish that is quick and easy to make. Serve the bangda fry or fried mackerels in green chutney with salad, dal rice, apas, or roti.
East Indian Pork Sausages – Aussie Style
East Indian Pork Sausages are a traditional dish that can be made and stored for months. My Aunty Trilby and Uncle Orlando use a few good short cuts to make them in Australia.
Sambari of Pork – Spicy East Indian Pork Curry
Spicy East Indian Pork Sambari Recipe made by Mumbai’s East Indians is a tangier version of vindaloo. Made with amboshi, it’s a must-try East Indian pork dish.
Roast Chicken in a Kadai
The traditional East Indian roast chicken dinner is perfect for Sundays, feast days and family gatherings!
Tongue Moilee (Curry) in a Pressure Cooker
Tongue Moilee is a traditional East Indian dish that is so flavourful and juicy. The slow-cooked ox or beef tongue meat just bursts with the flavor of all those spices. Served with rice, foogias, apas, or chitaps, you’ll be going back for seconds soon!
Easy Stovetop Roast Chicken With Root Veggies
An easier version of the Sunday chicken roast dinner, the stovetop roast chicken with carrots and potatoes is simply perfect!
Chicken Heart Stir Fry – Tasty Offal heart Chili Fry Recipe
Chicken hearts are as tasty an offal dish as you can think of. These tasty offal pieces of chicken hearts or other animal hearts are perfect for upping your vitamin quota and getting healthier.
Fried Gaboli – Fried Fish Roe – Fried Fish Eggs
Fried gaboli or fried fish roe is a delicacy among East Indians. Made with the eggs of the palla or hilsa fish, the gaboli fry is also called Indian caviar.
How to boil and store Gaboli (Fish Roe/ Fish Eggs)
A delicacy among Indians and East Indians, the fish eggs or roe is the Indian version of caviar, and called gaboli in Marathi. Usually sourced from the hilsa or illish fish, it’s easy to store them for use in the winter months.
Pineapple Chicken Roast
My dad’s tangy and sweet pineapple chicken roast is an easy to make version of his other pineapple chicken curry. This Indian pineapple chicken roast goes perfect with white rice & rotis or …
Pork Yellow Vindaloo Or Pork Ukra
East Indian Pork Ukra Recipe is what we call a yellow pork vindaloo. As tasty as traditional spicy vindaloo but yellow in color! If you love the traditional pork vindhial made by the …
Pineapple Chicken Curry – Dad’s recipe
Pineapple chicken curry is a delicious dish using Indian masala that goes well with both white rice & rotis or even homemade balloon bread. Serve along with a light salad for lunch or dinner and you have a great meal!
Ethnic East Indian Pork Tamriad – Pork Tamriale
The Spicy East Indian Pork Tamriad Recipe made by the East Indians of Bombay, India is a cross between the East Indian vindaloo and the sorpotel. Made with both dry and fresh masala, here’s how our family makes it for dinner!
Murgh Kasuri (Kasoori) – Indian Fenugreek Chicken Curry
Kasuri methi chicken curry is a delicious Indian chicken dish made with dried fenugreek leaves. It’s served with rice or roti and salad for a complete meal!
East Indian Amboshi (Sun Dried Mango)
Amboshi is easy to make and can be stored for use throughout the year. Because of its tangy flavour, it’s used in several East Indian dishes.
28 Savory Cottage Cheese Recipes & Few Sweet!
The best part about this giant list of savory cottage cheese recipes is that they’re all unique in their flavors. Some have some spice, some have a saltiness added to them, while others …
Baiki Vindaloo – Basa Curry Ethnic East Indian Style
Baiki Fish Vindaloo is a delicious tangy fish curry made in the traditional East Indian style. Serve with rice, chapatis, or chitaps, a tasty salad on the side for an enjoyable meal!
East Indian Mutton Khudi Curry
East Indian Mutton Khudi is a traditional curry that is loaded with flavour. This richer version of the local Maharastrian jungle khudi can be served with rice or foogias or chitaps, and a refreshing salad for a great meal!
How to fry Ray fish Pakat Fry
Fried ray fish is a delicious dish that is easy to make and quick to cook. Serve fried pakat fish with rice, dal, and salad and you have a perfect meal!
Mutton Lonvas Curry With Pumpkin
Mutton & Pumpkin Lonvas is a traditional East Indian curry that tastes delicious. Serve with hand-breads, chitaps, and a refreshing salad for a wholesome meal!
How to fry Mudskippers – निवटी फ्राय
Fried mudskippers or nivtya are a tasty fish that can be served with dal, rice, and salad for a perfect meal!
45+ Irish Comfort Foods – The Best Meals and Sides
Irish comfort foods and Irish meal ideas full of flavor and warmth. The best list of Irish meals and sides.
30+ Daniel Fast Meals & Sides – Lunch or Dinner
Daniel Fast meals and sides that are perfect for lunch or dinner. Use these recipes to cook and eat on the Daniel fast.
Dal Bhat Tarkari, The Nepalese Superfood!
Dal Bhat Tarkari made with rice (Bhat), lentils (Dal), and (Tarkari) is perfect for trekkers on strenuous journeys in the Nepali Himalayas. Find out more about its background and how to cook it here.
How to Cook Duck Moile (Curry)
East Indian Duck Moile is a traditional dish that is full of flavour. Tender and juicy slow-cooked meat is served with rice, hand breads, or chitaps, and a cooling salad for the perfect meal!
What to Cook (Prepare) For Easter Lunch?
What is a traditional Easter lunch? Here's what East Indians cook for Easter Lunch to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
How to fry Kingfish Indian-style? Surmai Masala Fry
King Fish rawa masala fry is a delicious seafood dish that is easy and quick to make. Serve with a salad, dal rice, or roti and you have a wholesome meal.
How to boil Ox Beef Tongue? – Bovine Tongue
Boiled Tongue tastes delicious and is easy to cook traditional East Indian snack. Serve as a side, appetizer, or even in a sandwich, and you’ll be a happy chappy!
What to Cook for East Indian Dinners & Christmas?
East Indian food is so delicious and tasty, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be craving for more. From appetizers or breads, to main courses or desserts, you’ll be left drooling!
Meatball Curry with Sundried Coconut Gravy – Mumbai East Indian Style
East Indian Ball Curry is a traditional East Indian curry with meatballs. Serve with rice, chitaps, or fugias for dinner or lunch along with a salad and you have the perfect meal!
Easy Salli Eggs Fry – Sali Par Eedu Recipe
Salli eggs is an upside down version of the popular Parsi dish sali par eedu. This delicious meal or snack can be made in just a few minutes. Serve with pav, toasted bread, or chapati!
Tarbooz Ke Chilke Ki Sabzi (Watermelon Rind Stir Fry)
Watermelon rind stir fry is easy to make and taste delicious too! Serve this Indian tarbooz ke chilke ki sabzi with chapati or puris and you have a good tangy meal.
Honey and Mustard glazed Roast Gammon
Honey and Mustard glazed roast gammon is a delicious meal for lunch or dinner. Served with veggies and Yorkshire pudding this British dinner dish is just perfect.
Bobotie: A South African Minced Beef Pie
Bobotie is a South African minced beef dish with an Asian influence. The best of both worlds! Serve for lunch or dinner with turmeric rice and chutney.
Easy Chipolata Sausage Casserole
A simple and delicious, single pan Sausage Casserole, this dish makes a hearty wholesome meal. Enjoy it with bread or even mash, rice, and lentils!
Mom’s Easy Masala Potato fry
Masala Potato fry is a delicious dish made from the humble potato in just 15 mins. Simple and easy to make , it can be had for lunch or dinner. Serve with Chappati or Puris.
Oxtail Stew: South African Oxtail Potjiekos
Potjiekos is a traditional South African dish made with game meat. This version, the oxtail stew or oxtail potjie is hearty and filling. The perfect comfort dish!
50+ Savoury Mushroom Recipes
Who would think that a fungus would be the life of so many dishes? From humble home-cooked meals to expensive delicacies, mushrooms are eaten all around the world in cuisines and cultures in different ways. We’ve put together 50+ savoury mushroom recipes for you to try at home!
20+ Savoury Pancake Recipes
Delicious and mouth-watering recipes, savory pancakes are the perfect quick dish to make the next time you need to figure out what to cook for your family meal. Easy to put together and cook, these recipes range from Vegan to Vegetarian to Non-Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free to Dairy Free. There’s something for everyone!
Chicken Liver (Giblet) Stuffing
The traditional East Indian stuffing for Christmas meals consist of a chicken liver and bread pudding that’s stuffed into the chickens’ cavity before roasting. Here’s how to make this delicious homemade liver stuffing that’s sometimes called a giblet stuffing.
Bangda Chilli Fry – Soupy Mackerel Stew – Bagra Stew
Mackerel Chili Fry is a dish made of fish that is easy to make and delicious too. Served with pav, rice, or chapatis, it makes a perfect light meal!
Indian Butter Beans Curry (Mota Vaal Curry)
This easy-to-make- mota vaal or butter beans curry is really tasty, and has a buttery and creamy texture. Serve for lunch or dinner with some warm chappatis, puris, or rice!
Vegan Ratatouille | Easy + Healthy By Anna
This healthy baked vegan ratatouille is easy to prepare, gluten-free and vegan. For your daily dose of veggies try this light dinner recipe made by Anna from the food blog About Annella.
How to Make Pies with Leftover Irish Stew
Irish stew pot pies are the perfect dish for a snack or dinner. Try this recipe for homemade Irish stew pot pies by Rosie, the chef at One Pot Dish.
Why add Turmeric to Rice while Cooking?
Rice is a staple food all over India. It is eaten as a main dish, with a variety of dals, curries, and is even used in a few sweet dishes. Who doesn’t like …
Chicken Gizzard Chilly Fry – Potha/Stomach Stir Fry
Chicken Gizzard Chilly fry is a healthy offal dish made of chicken stomachs that can be served as an appetizer with toast, or for lunch or dinner with chapati or chitiaps.
Masoor Dal Recipe – Indian Red Lentil Curry
Mom’s easy to make Masoor Dal recipe is an everyday favourite in most Indian households. Served with fried vegetables, fried eggs, or even fried fish on the side, this dish is gluten free, vegetarian and as tasty as ever.
Egg Bhurji – Spicy Indian Scrambled Eggs & Turmeric
Egg Bhurji is an easy to make Indian spicy version of scrambled eggs. It can be your go-to food when you’re not sure what to cook or need something made quick. Anda bhurjee well with Pav (bread), puri, roti, chapati, or even plain boiled rice.
Yellow Moong Dal – Yellow Lentil Recipe
This Yellow Moong Dal recipe is an easy-to-make Indian yellow gram curry for your everyday meals. It is a common dish in most Indian households. Serve this dal with rotis or rice.
Batata Bhaji – Aloo Sabzi – Indian Potato Dish
Potato Bhaji, also known as Aloo Sabzi or Batata Bhaji is a simple Indian vegetarian dish made of potatoes that is easy to make. It doesn’t have as much grease as French Fries and can be eaten as the main course or even a side-dish. We love having it for meals with puris.
Mustard Chicken with Red Wine Recipe
Mustard Chicken is a delicious dish that can be served for lunch or dinner. With just a few ingredients; this boozy and wholesome dish is very easy to make!
Tasty Fried Baiki – Indian Basa Fry Recipe
The baiki fish or fried Indian Basa fish has a delicious fatty and sweet taste that is just yum! Serve with dal and rice or pav and some pickled onions you have the perfect meal.
Easy Prawn Chilli Fry Recipe
Prawn Chilly Fry is an easy to make in 20 minutes stir fry of prawns, tomatoes, onions and turmeric. Here is mom’s recipe for this traditionally Catholic Indian dish.
Mutton Paya Khudi – Goat Trotters Curry
How to make mutton paya curry? How to make goat trotter khudi curry? What is the recipe for the East Indian paya curry? Those are the questions that brought you here, aren’t they? …
East Indian Stuffed Roast Chicken Recipe
A traditional roast chicken dinner for Sundays or feast days and family gatherings, this whole roast chicken is stuffed with a delicious homemade liver stuffing. The glazed crispy chicken skin tastes as delicious …
Easy Fried Mullets recipe
Quick to cook and requiring just a handful of ingredients, this fried fish recipe is a good option for any meal. With a nutty oily taste, mullets have a strong flavour, and go well with Dal and Rice or Chapati!
Easy Cabbage and Corn Vegetable Recipe
Remember the easy fried purple cabbage vegetable we made last week? Well, this week was pretty busy too. So mom made her easy cabbage and corn stir fry; another one of those quick …
Quick and Easy Fried Purple Cabbage Recipe
Some days you’re so busy that all you want is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that you can eat with bread or puris. That’s when this purple cabbage recipe my mom makes …
Mom’s Boiled Egg Chilli Fry Recipe
Boiled egg chilly fry is an irresistible dish that has a lovely creamy texture. It is so easy and quick to make! All it takes is half an hour and you can relish it with family or friends.
Corned Beef Tongue – Salted Ox Tongue
The East Indian recipe for corned tongue or salted tongue takes a few days or a week to prepare but is delicious and perfect for many dinners and sandwiches.
Beef Tongue Roast – Ox Tongue Roast
The beef tongue roast is a tasty dish that’s popular in East Indian culture! Taking about an hour to make, this offal dish using simple ingredients is easy to make and tastes delicious. …
Spicy Pork Vindaloo – Indyal
The spicy vindaloo made by the East Indians of Bombay, India is derived from Portuguese Carne de Vinha D’Alhos dish. Made with dry or fresh indyal masala, here’s how our family makes it …
22 Dessert and Dinner Recipes using Dates
I love eating dates! A handful of the sweet luscious fruit is more than enough to satisfy my sugar cravings after each meal. I sometimes eat them as snacks too. Don’t you? I …
Spicy Brain Masala Recipe – Goat Brain Dish
Brain Masala or bheja masala is a mouth-watering dish among Indian non-veg enthusiasts that can be made in different ways. Forget the chicken roast and duck moile, here’s smoother and yummier! What is …
Mom’s GlutenFree Homemade Chicken Soup
The monsoon and winter come around and it’s time for flus and colds. But it’s also time for some chicken soup for the soul. Or that’s what we call it. Here’s the recipe for mom’s egg drop chicken soup made from scratch. It’s heartwarming and delicious and you can easily make it at home with a little time and patience!
Homemade Tomato Carrot Soup Recipe
This homemade creamy tomato soup recipe is the perfect variation of the simple tomato soup recipe. Why? It has carrots adding natural sweetness and turmeric powder for a dose of health. Here’s how to make this carrot and tomato soup recipe Indian style, or rather my mom’s style!
Tope – Chicken & Poha (Beaten Rice) Recipe
Special East Indian Chicken Tope is a marriage of our Portuguese cultural inheritance with our Konkan Maharashtrian Indian roots, a perfect all in one gluten free meal.
How to cook Sorpotel or Sarapatel
Sorpotel or Sarpatel or Sarapatel, the dish that makes mouths water anywhere it’s served, no matter how you spell it. And as we always say, our East Indian version tastes ten times better …
Majorcan Paella Mixtas: Traditional feast in Mallorca
The mallorquin paella mixtas is a lot different from paellas in other parts of Spain. This traditional Majorcan paella mixtas recipe is by my friend Antonia whose ancestors have been living in Inca, Mallorca for generations.
Latin American Enchiladas Recipe: Spicy & Flavorful!
Enchiladas drive your taste buds crazy, in a great way. Sara gives us her original Guatemalan enchilada recipe using UK ingredients for a truly Latin American dish, her spicy Guatemalan enchiladas!