Shahi Chicken Corn Soup

Shahi…the word we associate with something grand and almost royal and a bowl of soup is anything but royal. But a dear friend called my chicken corn soup exactly that, so I embraced it! It is a little extra because of all the butter and the goodness of the chicken stock that is so crucial…

Chicken Kofta Curry

I made this kofta curry for a potluck last weekend and it was delish! I knew I had to quickly note down the recipe before I end up tweaking it again!

Creamy chicken masala

I am almost always trying to come up with some fusion or a new way to make a chicken curry- not because anything is wrong with basic chicken curries but I need the variety! Also, anything that takes very little ingredients has me hooked especially for midweek meals and this creamy chicken masala is one…

Spicy tandoori wings

Who doesn’t love chicken wings right? These spicy wings are juicy, have that crunch to it and are also so easy to make! Ready in under 30mins! What you will need : 14 chicken wings 1tsp garlic paste 1tsp ginger paste 1tsp kashmiri chilli powder 4tsp Rajah Tandoori spice mix 2tbsp lemon juice 1tsp salt…

Chicken Biryani

It took me a while to perfect my biryani and I love how there’s so many ways to make a biryani! I appreciate that this is bit time consuming but I have cut down on the spices by opting for the famous Shaan Bombay Biryani masala! It’s one of the best masalas and if you…

Chicken Karhai

This is my lazy chicken karahi! I lovee desi food for all the variety we have! We use the same spices but will have such different variations to a curry: karhai, bhuna, পাতলা ঝল এর তরকারি or even a do-paiza! The types of curries are endless! So, the recipe.could not be simpler! All you gotta…

Instant Pot Roast Chicken

Who doesn’t love a good roast chicken dinner! I love the traditional baked chicken but the one in the Instant Pot (IP) is extra special because the chicken is just so soft and the bonus is : cooks so much faster!

Cajun Chicken Penne

This creamy cajun spiced pasta is one of my favourite!I love mixing the tangy passata with the rich creamy bechamel  for the base of the pasta and the cajun spices just lifts the whole thing! This dish comes together in 20mins and is the perfect indulgent meal for the weekend or the week!

Chicken bites

These golden chicken bites are the perfect snack to go with your tea. Bengalis are big on nashta or some nibbles with their tea. I do miss this evening snack ritual which would often be the family gathering around for some tea right after Asr prayers or even after Magrib. While this isn’t the typical…