Kari kapitan is a thick, aromatic Peranakan chicken curry built around a cooked spice paste rather than a sauce heavy with coconut milk. The paste coats the chicken closely and carries the flavors of chilies, lemongrass and toasted aromatics. This curry has a deeper, more concentrated flavor compared to looser coconut-based versions. The shrimp paste […]
Curry laksa is a coconut-based noodle soup built around a chili paste, shrimp, aromatics and spices. The broth turns a deep orange-red once the paste cooks out, and it thickens slightly as it simmers with coconut milk. The paste needs a few minutes in oil before any liquid goes in. If you rush that step, […]
Indian cuisine is really popular in the UK, but British Indian food differs from authentic Indian cuisine. While some dishes are Anglicized versions of typical Indian dishes, others are Indian takes on typical British dishes, so there is plenty of fusion. Fish and meat are cooked as curries with Indian vegetables, and yogurt, almonds and […]
Indian is one of my favorite cuisines and I just love the food. I have traveled around India and tasted the dishes how they are supposed to be made, because westernized Indian food really isn’t the same at all. I like to make simple Indian recipes for beginners because I just love the flavors but […]
This lamb curry with sweet potato recipe uses ground lamb rather than stewing lamb, and also includes sweet potato and peas, if you like, along with coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and curry powder to season it and add the flavors. This is a winter warmer and something lovely to enjoy on a chilly evening, to […]