Spicy Chicken Chili Kebabs
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We made it! We got through the last few weeks of school craziness, the early school drop-offs, the never-ending homework, and now it's SUMMER! Instead of planning hundreds of things to keep us busy, I'm keeping it simple.The kids are outside as we speak, jumping on the trampoline with the sprinkler under it! Admit it, you've tried that one and had a blast!?As parents, we over complicate things. We want our kids to have a blast, so we find dozens of things a day to keep them entertained. I don't know about you, but we kept things simple as a kid, and I had amazing summers! I was just happy to spend more time with my friends, go swimming, and grill all summer long.I don't think we cooked inside at all during the summer. Everything we made was on the grill. Heck, if we could have made breakfast on the grill, I bet we would have! My mom loved it because it meant no mess in the kitchen, and the food always tasted better!That is exactly what I'm doing this summer!We're starting off our grilling adventures with Ball Park® Hot Dogs and Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns! It's a summer rite of passage! How many times have you sat down and enjoyed a grilled hot dog?! Exactly!Hot dogs are my favorite because they take minutes on the grill AND my kids are obsessive! They can all top them with whatever they want to and make them their own. Anyone with multiple kids knows how hard it is to find a meal all the kids like! Hot dogs are a win-win for everyone! You can top it with ketchup, mustard, relish, chili, jalapeños, or just about anything else!Ok, maybe not ANYTHING! My kids got a little adventurous today and started to see what would work. Let's just say ketchup is a big yes and peanut butter is a BIG FAT NO! Kids...If you're going to whip up some hot dogs for the family this summer, be sure to use Ball Park® Beef Franks. They are made with 100% beef. They understand that ingredients are important and don't try to hide anything crazy inside. Plus the Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns are America's favorite hot dog bun!
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When my husband and I are outside grilling, we have the music turned up and the kids are outside playing. I love that it becomes a family affair! Plus, I'm not sure how it happens every time, but somehow the music gets louder and louder every time! Music and grilling just go together like peanut butter and jelly.This is exactly why Tyson Foods, Inc. and Cole Swindell are partnering together for a sweepstakes! You have a chance to win a VIP concert experience with Cole Swindell! All you need to do is purchase any 3 participating products from Walmart, save your receipt and upload it online at turnupsummer.com! If you do online grocery pickup like me, you can still upload your receipt!The fun doesn't stop there! You can head over to your local Walmart and enjoy one of their Turn Up Summer Walmart Parking Lot Events! There you will be able to try samples of the Ball Park® Hot Dogs and Tyson® Chicken served on Chinet® Classic White™ plates, hear live music (at Saturday events), and have fun at the photo booth. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Walmart Summer Grilling Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., at least the legal age of majority in the state/territory in which they reside at the time of entry. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 a.m. ET 5/14/19 and ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/22/19. For a list of participating products and Official Rules, visit www.turnupsummer.com where prohibited. Sponsor: Tyson Foods, Inc., 2200 W. Don Tyson Pkwy., Springdale, AR 72762. 
If you're still looking for a way to take your grilling up a level, you can pick up a bag of the Tyson® Individually Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts and whip up Spicy Chili Chicken Kebabs! I even through in some paneer to wow the fam!Before I threw the hot dogs on the grill, I took a few minutes to make up a quick dry rub. This dry rub is great because it can go on any of your meat or paneer! It's quick, simple, and easy to make!The exotic flavors of the chili powder and garam masala take your grilling to a whole new level!Throw your kebabs on the grill a few minutes before your hot dogs and get ready to impress the entire family! Watch out, though... As soon as your neighbors smell what's cooking, they may try to join you!
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Authentic Tandoori Chicken
One of the things I've learned over the years in Indian culture is how important it is to spend quality time with your family. It could be around a camp fire at night, playing family board games for hours, or just about anything that brings everyone together. One of the favorite ways to get everyone together is around the dinner table. I have had more meaningful conversations with my hubby and his family around the table than anywhere else.There's something about breaking bread with the people you love.This is exactly why I've gone out of my way to learn how to make Indian food with my in laws. I've always wanted them to know how important their culture is to me and I even saw my own love for Indian culture grow as I became more invested.Now, my husband and I find ourselves in our own kitchen teaching all of our friends how to make Indian food and having the time of our lives in the process!
Grilling Adventures
The good weather means we take the party outside.Of course our family has to take it up a notch and we look for Indian dishes we can grill!Tandoori chicken is always a family fav in our house because Joel does it all on his own! Well, he tries until the kids all go out to help! They're all turning into little grill connoisseurs. I love it because it means I get to sit outside and enjoy the sun while the boys slave away at dinner!Tandoori chicken is delicious and so simple to make. It marinates overnight and then you can pop it on the grill with some fresh veggies. We love to serve it with raita and basmati rice.We've even gotten my family hooked on grilled tandoori chicken!
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Mom's Famous Lamb Biryani Recipe
Mom's Famous Lamb Biryani
Ever since I met Joel, I have developed an uncanny obsession for all things Indian food. I've tried more than I ever imagined I would and I haven't found one I don't like yet!The problem has been deciding which one my favorite is.Every time I share a new recipe, I call it my favorite.... Then I share another one and it becomes my new favorite! Well, I'm back at it again today. Lamb biryani is by far one of my absolute favorites. It's the equivalent of the Thanksgiving turkey of meals. I've had it maybe a dozen times since I've been married to my husband for the last ten years.I look forward to it on every holiday and even my kids BEG for lam biryani!The problem is my mother in law lives a few hundred miles away and her lamb biryani is THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD. If there was an award for amazing biryani she would have it! Her biryani can cure illnesses, make the world go round, and give us world peace! Ok, maybe that's a little much but come on guys.Try it out and see what you think!
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Serve with raita or some delicious coconut green beans!
Butter Chicken Recipe
I have a secret to tell you. I am completely and one hundred percent obsessed with Indian food. Well, really just food but I have a special love for Indian food.I hadn't tried it before I met my husband and I remember being excited to visit his family's house for the first time to try authentic Indian food. I knew it was a lot of chicken and spices which were both right up my alley.I instantly fell in love with it all.I gleaned all the tips and recipes I could from my hubby's family so I could make it on my own. I wanted to learn it all because my dream would be to have Indian food every single day! Now my kids are just as obsessed and it makes my heart swell up with pride. I love that we've been able to share our love with Indian food to them.Don't worry, I still throw in my family recipes to the mix. Although, somehow Indian spices keep making their way into the pot when I do! I think someone's trying to give me a little hint to spice up my food a bit!
Today's new dish proves to make my whole family happy every time! My friend came over to our house a few weeks ago and whipped this bad boy up! Everyone was begging for seconds and much to her hubby's disappointment, they ended up having nothing to take back for leftovers!It flew off everyone's plates!She has an Almost Indian family of her own and was more than happy to share her recipe with us!The best part of this recipe is just how easy it is to whip up. All you need is some hungry kids, a few ingredients, and empty bellies!
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Chicken Kofta Curry Recipe
Are you looking for a quick and simple recipe? Need a dish to make a head of time during a busy week? Chicken Kofta Meatball Curry is just what you've been looking for! It's a delicious fusion of flavors and kid friendly!
I don't know about you guys, but finding dishes that please all five of us in my family is TOUGH. Everyone has different preferences and like to make dinner prep a real pain!I'm sure you can all relate to this one!Kids make it tricky to find recipes everyone likes. Not to mention you may have a picky hubby too!Over the years, I've been able to find the dishes that work well for everyone. Basically, if it's Indian food everyone eats dinner with a smile on their face. We're all obsessed with Indian food so I can't complain!It's made me branch out lately from my normal dishes. I've mastered a handful of Indian dishes over the last eight years, but now it's time to be a little more creative and try out some new dishes!Today's new dish is one that I've had before at a friends house. They whipped it up and I instantly started drooling. No shame at all because you're about to see just how good it is!
Chicken Kofta Meatball Curry.Yum! They aren't your average meatballs. Oh no. They're meatballs with a killer twist swimming in a tasty coconut milk sauce.One of my favorite parts of this dish is that you can double your batch and freeze part of it. It freezes extremely well and it's perfect for busy school or work nights!
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Father's Day Is Our Chance To Tell Him How We Feel
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Father's Day is right around the corner and my boys are getting excited! They've been planning out the perfect day to let their daddy know how much they love him.I've loved seeing the relationship my boys have with their daddy. In the beginning, they were complete momma's boys. I could tell my husband was nervous that they'd always be that way.Then I saw it happen before my eyes. I'd find them searching through the house looking for dada and the look on my husband's face was always priceless. His heart was completely full in those moments.Over the years, I've seen him do everything he can to be the best dad for his boys. He works harder than so many people I know, he always makes time to throw the ball around the yard with them, and he's showing them what it means to be an amazing man.
Father's Day is our chance to let him know how much we love him.As life get's busy we don't always take the time to tell each other how we feel. We assume they just know what we think and how much we appreciate them.American Greetings is there to help us find the words we want to say. Father's Day is the perfect time to let it all out. These dads work hard all year to be an example to their kids and much like every other parent, they don't always think they're doing great. This is our time to let them know how much we appreciate everything they do.My kids had a blast choosing out their cards. My four-year-old found a card with a "superhero daddy" and my other boys found cards that fit their personalities perfectly.
This year for Father's Day, my kids are going to spoil their daddy with cards that tell him exactly how they feel and a delicious brunch. We even decided to mix together two of my husband's favorite things... Indian food and pizza.We've decided to whip up a delicious batch of Curry Spiced Waffle Pizza. If he could survive on Indian food and pizza, I know he would. I let his taste buds be the inspiration for our tasty Father's Day brunch menu.
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Whether you want to find the perfect words to tell dad you love him or you just want to celebrate your best friend, American Greetings is there for you. Sometimes it's hard to find the words to describe how we feel about the close people in our lives, but these cards are perfect.We went to Walmart looking for Father's Day cards and ended up leaving with cards for Hug Your Kids Day and Finally Summer! I had to cut my kids off in the end because they wanted to leave with them all!
I love American Greetings because they don't just have cards! We were able to get everything we needed for Father's Day in one simple trip! We picked up our favorite cards, a gift bag, and even tissue paper! They have it all!
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Zesty Mango Chicken Bowl With Mango Salsa
This post is sponsored by Saffron Road. As always all opinions are my own.
Our Family's Obsessed!
Over the years, our family has started to realize how much we love mangos. Okay, we're completely obsessed!As soon as we enter into mango season, we know the first thing we'll smell when we walk into the Indian grocery store is mango. You can buy them by the dozen and trust me... we do!We love mango everything. You'll find us drinking mango lassis, eating mango chia seed pudding, and of course mangos on their own. They're delicious and always mean the start of summer in our house.
Today, we're making a new mango dish just for you! Are you ready for it?Zesty mango chicken.As your mouth is watering let me also tell you we topped it with fresh mango salsa!It's like summer in a bowl and you have to convince yourself to stop eating when you're full!I love the addition of the mango salsa! You can serve it over your chicken and you can even use Saffron Road's Lentil Chips to scoop it up and enjoy as a summer treat!
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Spice Up Your Summer With Saffron Road
The best part is you can make it so many ways!You can even fry up some chicken, pour in your Saffron Road Thai Mango Simmer Sauce, and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Then all you need to do is pour your delicious mango chicken and sauce over rice.Their new sauces are the Thai Mango and Pad Thai Simmer Sauces. Let me tell you... They're delicious! They're so easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal!Saffron Road has made it so simple. You can follow their recipe on the back like I mentioned or you can take it up a notch and make your own zesty mango chicken bowl!They don't stop at simmer sauces. They have Indian frozen meals, Indian simmer sauces, chips, roasted chickpeas, tandoori chicken nuggets, broths, and more!Head over to their website and be sure to pick up your of Saffron Road products today!
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20+ Easy Indian Recipes
Are you looking for a few new recipes to try? Check out my round up and see all of my favorite Indian recipes!
20+ Of My Favorite Indian Recipes
I want to make it easy for you and to prevent you from finding disappointing Indian recipes online! Here are a few of my favorite Indian recipes that have been passed down to me from my in laws. They're delicious and simple to make!
Simple Indian Dinners
Almond Chicken CurryChicken Tikka MasalaBaked Tandoori ChickenSamosa Hand PiesTraditional Butter Chicken RecipeLahori Fish FryKarahi ChickenSimple Pav Bhaji (Vegetarian)Keema Curry
Sweet Indian Desserts
Indian DonutsVermicelli KheerMango Lassi SmoothieChai Spiced Donuts
Tasty Indian Side Dishes
Cumin Salad DressingGarlic NaanHyderabadi CabbageCoconut Green BeansCoconut Chana MasalaKhichidi Lemon RicePappu
Which one is your favorite?
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Almond Chicken Curry With Utha
Welcoming our first guests in our new home!
We've been in our new home for about a month now. It's been a crazy ride moving to North Carolina, but we're already loving it. This week we even had my sister in law and her husband come visit!Krystal and Will have been married for a little over a year now and also have an interracial marriage like my husband and I. It's been so much fun watching them navigate multiple cultures and seeing how eager and excited Will has been to dive into Indian culture.My kids have been counting down the days until Krystal-utha and Will-mama get here. They couldn't wait to show off their new house and spend time with some of their favorite people. The kids even planned out their whole time here!
Cooking With Utha
One of the things Liam was the most excited about was to help Krystal-utha make almond chicken curry!Trust me, it's as good as it sounds! If you've had Indian food before, chances are you've tried chicken curry. This dish has a little twist to traditional chicken curry because my sister in law adds a few unique ingredients.I love learning how to make different Indian dishes because the person making it always has a unique touch. My mother in law uses coconut in her chicken curry and my father in law uses tamarind. They're all delicious but you can always tell who makes it!
Liam is always my little chef in the kitchen.
He wants to know how to make everything and always asks to try it on his own. It makes me wonder if his passion for food will turn into something as he gets older.Although right now he's decided on becoming an astronaut!The whole time his Krystal-utha was making her almond chicken curry, he wanted to know why. Why are you adding the onions now? Why do you add so much chili powder?Why is it so hot?
Baby Luke couldn't help but join in on the fun.
He started asking what he could touch. He was dying to touch the chicken because it was the one thing Krystal-utha asked him not to! As you can tell, the temptation was just too much to handle!All in all it was a special bonding moment for all of them. Liam and Luke were able to learn a few things about cooking a traditional Indian dish, Utha got to spend quality time with her boys, and we were all blessed with a delicious dinner!
Baked Chicken Tandoori Recipe
Are you looking for a healthy recipe to try out for dinner this week? This bakes chicken tandoori dish is just what you're looking for! Get the recipe below.
This post is sponsored by Shan Foods. As always all opinions are my own.
Simple Dinner For A Busy Family
Yesterday morning the family and I woke up and were surprised to see our yard covered in snow! I thought I moved away from the freezing cold, but North Carolina decided to throw us a curveball. Although the snow here is completely different than snow in Chicago.We went to church with a snow covered house and came back to no snow at all! Within just a few short hours the snow had melted and we were back to normal.Even though the snow was gone, it was still chilly outside. I started racking my brain to think of the perfect warm dish to prepare for dinner.Then it came to me. Tandoori Chicken...
Admit it... You're mouth is watering! This is such a simple dish. You can fire up your grill and make it while enjoying the sun shine or you can bake it in the oven. I've prepared it both ways and either way it's delicious!We serve ours with fresh red onions, raita, and way too much rice.The kids immediately flocked to the kitchen when they started smelling fresh tandoori chicken baking in the oven.
Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in our house.The kids quickly devour their first helping and beg for more. If we get to the last piece, they all start fighting over it. Even daddy jumps in and tries to plead his case on why he deserves the last piece of chicken.He usually loses and somehow the baby gives everyone a look that seals his fate and he enjoys the last piece.
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Have you ever tried Tandoori Chicken?
Enjoy Family Dinner With An Indian Fusion Cucumber Salad!
Dinner Time Is More Than Just A Meal
At the end of the day families start to wind down and put dinner on the table. Whether it's just you and your spouse or the entire family, dinner time is special.It's one thing most cultures across the globe agree on. Since marrying into an East Indian family, I've seen just how important meals are. Everything is created around them.Special events, birthday parties, engagement ceremonies..You name it and I bet you it's tied in with a big family meal. Dinner time isn't just about food, it's about community.
Creating memories together as a family.
As my kids are getting older, I'm finding it harder to have one on one time with them. We get so busy throughout the day with our own tasks that we forget to take time to spend with one another. It only gets more difficult as children get older.This is exactly why dinner time in our family is something we fight for. It would be easy to set up dinner in front of the TV and just relax from the chaotic day, but we choose not to. We choose to turn everything off and enjoy dinner together.It's the one time during the day that I have my children's undivided attention and they have mine.We've created memories around our dinner table. I look at it and see giggling children, silly conversations, and a happy family.Don't let life distract you from making memories with your family.What do you do during dinner time? Do you sit around the dinner table talking about your day? Do you ask silly questions like we do?
On The Table Tonight
Tonight, my family is enjoying delicious Bertolli® Chicken Florentine and Farfalle pasta served with a cumin and lemon cucumber salad. Can you say yum?!The best part of dinner tonight is that most of it is done for me! Bertolli® understands how busy families get and they don't want anything getting in the way of dinner time with the family. We picked up their family size pasta and simply had to fry it up on the stove.Within minutes it was done and the family started rushing into the kitchen asking what I was making.I even kicked things up a notch by adding in a refreshing salad.
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Mangia means eat in Italian. They're reminding families that dinner isn't just about good food. It's about having fun with your family and eating together.
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Traditional Butter Chicken Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious chicken dish to warm you up over the holidays? If so I have the perfect meal for you! Butter chicken!
This post is sponsored by Shan Foods. As always all opinions are my own.
Winter Friendly Dishes To Warm You Up
Over the last few weeks, we have received about ten inches of snow! This means it's going to be a white Christmas! I've always loved this season. Probably because cold weather brings about some of my favorite things. I love cozying up in front of the fireplace, scarves, boots, and above all yummy dishes that warm you up from the inside out.
My family has loved all the tasty dishes we've been cooking up. A few of the dishes we've been cooking up are Pav Bhaji, Karahi Chicken, and Lahori Fish.
Last night we whipped up Butter Chicken! I can always tell when my family likes something I make based on what they do after their first plate is finished. If they struggle to eat the first plate I know the dish wasn't a success. However, if they ask for seconds I start doing a little happy dance!
My whole family was begging for seconds last night!
I love this dish because it only took me 45 minutes to make! Shan Foods designs their spice packs for busy families! Anyone can whip up traditional Indian dishes using their mixes. Whether you're in college trying to make something simple or you're just plain busy and need something quick to make Shan Foods is perfect for you!
This month they even have a killer deal perfect for every family! You can buy 3 Shan Food's Packets and get 1 free!
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Karahi Chicken: Indian Spiced Chicken Recipe
As promised, I'm back with more delicious Indian recipes from Shan Foods! Last month I shared their tasty Pav Bhaji recipe with you and it was a hit! I've had many of you tell me you tried it and loved it! I can't wait to hear what you think of Karahi Chicken!
This post is sponsored by Shan Foods. As always all opinions are my own.
I've developed such a deep love for Indian food over the years. I love all the spices that are infused with each bite.
The ability to learn about my husband's culture through food has been what fueled my love. I wanted to learn how to make Indian food so that my husband could share his memories of it growing up and start our own memories with our kids.
My kids are obsessed with Indian food and ask for it everyday! The hard thing is that traditional Indian food can take hours to prepare. With three kids and a traveling spouse, I rarely have the time.
This is why I love Shan Foods! They have made it so easy! Instead of hours it's done quickly! Not to mention it's so easy! They've done all the hard work and have given us traditional Indian dishes!
Whether you're new to Indian food or have been making it for years, Shan Foods can help!
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What's your favorite Indian dish?
Family Fridays- Chicken Tikka Masala
It's my favorite time of the week, Family Fridays!! This week we're doing it a little differently. Instead of a reader sharing a recipe on here, I'm sharing a recipe on Mixed Roots Stories. Today's super delicious recipe is Chicken Tikka Masala! This is probably the most popular recipe I've shared. Who doesn't like moist chicken in a creamy tomato sauce paired with some really good naan? Exactly. I learned this recipe about four years ago. We went to visit my in laws and we all decided to spend the weekend enjoying great food. We had chicken curry, naan, parathas, fish cutlets, and more. One night, while we had a few pots of Indian food simmering on the stove, Stevie-nanna (my father in law's brother) taught me how to make Chicken Tikka Masala. I've made it three times a month since! I even got so bad while I was pregnant with Levi and made it three times a week. What can I say? I had to give the baby in my belly what he wanted and he wanted himself some amazing Chicken Tikka Masala. If you'd like to see the recipe, go check it out at Mixed Roots Stories.
Chicken Masala
Oh, new recipes. I love them. This week's new recipe is chicken masala. Think chicken curry with an edge of tomato-ey goodness to it.
We've been enjoying a lot more Indian food since we moved. It's been my chance to try all of my Indian food on my husband's family. A lot of my husband's cousins are in town for summer break. What better way to spend time with them than around food.
Not to mention, my father in law has a second stomach for Indian food. I always joke that my husband has a second stomach for pizza and now I understand where he got it. It doesn't matter how much we eat for a meal, my father in law will always have Indian food after. I love it.
This week, I decided to try my hand at chicken masala. Wow. It had the spice level for my husband and the vegetables that I like.
I was also able to see my kid's spice tolerance has gotten better. They devoured it. Now, don't worry. If you don't have the same love for spice, you can adjust it. I noted the different options for the chilies and chili powder. Try it out and see what you think. It's always better to get more mild and add some putchady to it.
Ingredients:
2 lb of drumsticks
1/2 an onion (diced)
1-2 green chilies
1 tsp turmeric
1 bay leaf
1 tbs ginger garlic paste
1 tbs butter
1 tbs oil
1 tsp-1/2 tbs of Indian chili powder
1 tbs tomato paste
1 cup or water
1/2 tbs cumin powder
1/2 coriander powder
3 potatoes (diced)
1 tbs garam masala
1/2 tbs salt
4 tomatoes (diced)
1/4-1/2 cilantro
Directions:
Heat oil and butter in a deep pan, over medium low heat. When the butter melts, add in the onions and chilies. Brown the onions and add the tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the turmeric, bay leaf, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, cumin powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and salt. Cook for two minutes.
Rinse chicken and cut the skin off. Add the chicken into the pot and mix well. Cook the chicken on low for ten minutes.
Mix in the tomatoes, cilantro, potatoes, and water. Cook on low until the chicken and potatoes are done.
You can serve this with rice and yogurt.
Family Fridays #2 Drumstick Sambhar
(To hear more from Alexandra, check out her blog!)This sambhar is my husband's favorite and one of the classic comfort-food recipes for any Indian wife. It has a perfect amount of vegetable, protein from the dal, and spice. There is no chilli powder and not much oil in it, which makes it a versatile dish. It is very popular in South India and you can get it at any restaurant, or as Indians say "hotel"! Plus, it's a sure way to any South Indian man's heart!
Summer Recipes
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Summer is almost here! My favorite season in the Pacific Northwest is definitely the summers! It's perfect outside! My family and I have been soaking it up. We had a Mother's Day Tea, which was the cutest thing ever! We went to the funnest park around! Then of course some good old thumb sucking. The other reason I love summers is that it's the perfect time to host dinner parties! My husband and I love inviting people over to indulge in some delicious Indian food.Most of our friends have always either loved Indian food or super excited to try it. I quickly stumbled upon a routine for our get togethers. I have a list of dishes I will make if people have never tried Indian food, tried it and loved it, vegetarians, and spicy food addicts. Here are a few party menus for you to try on your next early summer party!Never tried Indian food before? Here are a few dishes for you!Keema CurryChicken KeemaNaanDo you LOVE Indian food and can't wait for more? Here you go!Chicken CurryChicken Tikka MasalaParathasButter ChickenAny vegetarians in the house?Delicious DalGreek YogurtHyderabadi CabbagePotato MasalaWhat are your favorite Indian dishes?
Chicken Keema
I think all of the pregnant mothers should come together and protest against pregnancies going past 37 weeks. The last few weeks of pregnancy drag on forever! All you want is to be done being pregnant and meet your newest little addition! Add in constant contractions that never do anything and the waiting can drive you crazy! Liam is getting impatient too! Every morning he asks me, "Mama, when is baby Lucas coming out and your belly getting small?"Isn't it crazy that my three year old understands my pregnancy that much!? Levi just yells, "Baby" and hits my stomach, proceeded by an, "I'm sorry baby," with a kiss. I'm pretty sure that is a look into the future of their relationships together. Liam will be the big brother always trying to help with the baby and Levi will have a love/hate relationship with him.I've heard the third baby is always more scrappy than the others. I guess it makes sense!We're trying to fill our time with fun things. This week it's been making Indian food and dealing with a clogged sink. Dirtying up more dishes is probably the last thing I should be doing with a clogged sink, but how can a family live without Indian food? Much less a pregnant woman CRAVING Indian food!Are you dying to know what we made? I know you are! We made chicken keema, Sharline's famous coconut green beans, and roti. YUM.Liam even taught grandma how to eat with her hands! He was so proud to share what he's learned!
Ingredients:1 tbs ginger garlic paste2 tsp salt2 lb ground chicken1 handful of roughly chopped cilantro1/2 a diced onion2 tbs butter1 jalapeño, halved1 tsp turmeric1 heaping tbs coriander1 heaping tbs cuminDirections:Heat your pan on medium heat. Add in your butter, jalapeño, and onions. Allow your onions to brown. Drop in your ginger garlic, salt, turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Cook down your spices for 2-3 minutes. Crumble in your ground chicken. Let your chicken cook 2/3 of the way and then add in your cilantro. Turn your heat down to medium/low and simmer until your meat is done. How easy is that!? Serve it with Sharline's famous green beans and some roti and your life will be complete!
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Here it is... The recipe you have all been waiting for!You may have thought you had tried the best Indian food out there, but unless you have had this dish you were sadly mistaken. This is the BEST!We moved to Washington about a year ago and introduced my family to this dish. Let's just say we had it every day for about three months! It's also super simple to make.
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb of diced chicken breasts2 small cans of tomato paste2 garlic cloves2-3 tbs olive oil or ghee1 Shan chicken tikka bbq packet1 tbs methi leaves1-2 tsp chili powder1-2 cups of plain yogurt1/2 quart heavy whipping creamoptional- extra yogurt, basmati rice, naan
Directions:
Dice up your chicken and add your chicken, 1/2 of your Shan packet, and enough yogurt to coat all of the chicken. Put the chicken in the fridge and let it marinate overnight or for about 3 hours.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.Put your chicken on a deep cookie sheet and spread it out so chicken isn't on top of each other. Place it in the oven until your chicken is cooked through.
Heat a pan on medium low heat. Add in the olive oil and diced garlic.When the garlic starts changing colors, after about 5 minutes, add in the tomato paste, methi leaves, and chili powder. Constantly stir so it won't burn. If it starts to get too hot, turn it down to low. Cook for about 10 minutes.Slowly add in the heavy cream, while stirring. You want to make sure you keep a deep orange color to the base. Turn the sauce to the lowest setting. When the chicken is done, add it to your sauce.
The left over sauce on your cookie sheet is heaven. DO NOT THROW IT AWAY! In our house, my husband calls it Man Sauce. It has an extra kick to it. You can add it to the sauce and chicken mixture or keep it in a small bowl for people that like the heat to add to their dish.Serve this with rice and or naan.
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