Staple foods of the Indian Food cuisine include rice, flour & a variety of lentils. Indian cuisine is mostly recognized by the spices that are used. Popular spices that make up the traditional Indian dishes include Cardamom (Elachi), Tumeric (Haldi), Cumin (Jeera), Coriander (Dhania), Black Mustard Seeds (Sarso), Saffron, Ginger, Garlic & Chili Powder. A popular & common spice that is also used is called Garam Masala which typically has a combination of five or more spices.
Some leaves are also used in the Indian dishes which give them their distinctive Indian flavor. Leaves used for various dishes include Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves, Fenugreek Leaves, Mint Leaves & Coriander Leaves.
MUTTON DHALL GOSHT This Indian Recipe Serves 4-5 Mutton Dhall Gosht is a mix of zesty cubed mutton or lamb & lentils which turn this dish into the ideal healthy Indian-motivated dish. It is of Pakistani & North Indian cooking but is also popular in South Africa. This healthy substantial dish makes an awesome one-pot feast…
BUTTER BEANS CURRY This Indian Food Recipe Serves 2-3 Butter Beans Curry – A Hearty & Healthy Comfort Food Butter beans (also known as lima beans) are one of those underrated ingredients that pack a punch in both flavor and nutrition. Soft, creamy, and full of plant-based protein, they make a perfect base for a…
KLIM ROTI This Indian Recipe Makes ± 16 Rotis This Klim Roti recipe is a flop proof recipe. Klim Roti is an alternative version of the simple roti. Klim is actually a name brand of milk powder which is found in South Africa. Any other milk powder may be used as well. Using milk…
CHICKEN NECKS WITH POTATOES AND PEAS CURRY This Indian Recipe Serves 2-3 Chicken Necks With Potatoes And Peas Curry is a dish that you are sure to find in most Indian homes within South Africa. It is delicious & fairly simple to prepare. If you’re a lover of chicken then this curry will tantalize your…
DURBAN MUTTON CURRY This Indian Recipe Serves 4-5 Durban Mutton Curry is a gravy filled meat dish which is prepared in South Africa. Durban spices vary from other regions, therefore the taste & the name is very famous. Mutton curry (likewise alluded to as kosha mangsho, or lamb curry) is an Indian curry dish that is…
MINCE CURRY WITH PEAS This Indian Recipe Serves 2-4 Mince curry with peas is just one of the many variations that this curry can be prepared. With this recipe you will have a wonderful wholesome meal without a lot of exertion! This curry is most common in the Indian homes of South Africa & it is super…
CHICKEN BIRYANI This Indian Recipe Serves 4-6 This Chicken Biryani recipe will always be a great meal idea at home. This recipe is inspired by my mum. It is a typical South African style biryani with infused flavours. Biryani otherwise called biriyani or biriani, is a blended rice dish with its origins among the Muslims of the…
CORNISH OR CULLS CHICKEN CURRY This Indian Recipe Serves 3-4 Cornish or Culls Chicken Curry is a curry that is slow cooked for a few hours because the meat is actually quite tough. South Africa is well known for this curry & it usually is a Saturday favourite. This meal is also referred to…
TIN FISH BIRYANI This Indian Recipe Serves 3-4 A Classic Indian Tin Fish biryani is not your typical specialty. The taste has no words to describe & you will most probably only find this dish in the Indian homes of South Africa, as not many restaurants have this dish on the menu. My gran used prepare…
SUGAR BEANS CURRY WITH MADUMBIS (YAMS) This Indian Food Recipe Serves 3-4 Sugar Beans Curry With Madumbis (Yams) is a variation from the basic Sugar Beans curry. Sugar Beans (regularly known as Pinto Beans) is a famous dish in South Africa. This dish is a healthier version if you want to avoid adding in potatoes.…