Palak Paneer; Spinach and Cheese Curry

Palak Paneer is a pretty simple, flavorful curry. I went pretty light on the spices to avoid discoloration of the curry. There are a couple options of how to cook the spinach. It can be blanched, but it can lead to a more watery curry, and I prefer palak paneer to be relatively thick in…

Onion Curry – Chicken Dopiaza

This curry is pretty spicy, so if you prefer a milder curry I recommend halving the chili used in this. I hesitate to call this curry dopiaza, because that type of curry uses properly caramelized onions to achieve a deep sweetness. This is more of a cheat version of that curry that is almost as…

Garlic and Ginger paste

A garlic ginger paste is a necessary component in most Indian curry’s I’ve seen. You could use fresh garlic and ginger, but a fermented paste has a stronger, more robust flavor while also staying good for a long time. The recipe calls for equal amounts garlic and ginger, peeled. I weigh them before and after…