A while back I discovered a London-based blog called Quick Indian Cooking which I quickly took a shine to. Mallika, whose blog it is, is feisty, opinionated and proud of her Indian roots. She is a one woman crusade to spread the word about what constitutes good Indian food in a country (England) awash with pale imitations of the real thing.
I love cooking Indian food, but for me it is largely an epic affair involving days in the kitchen. Millika's blog, which emphasises easy preparations, now gives me the chance to learn how spice up my kitchen without spending hours slaving over a hot stove.
A month ago I read Millika's recipe for Raita with Eggs and I was hooked. It's one of those recipes where I have all the ingredients in the house at all times. Eventually, last Friday, when I was working from home because I was sick, I had the chance to try it out it. Because I was eating solo, I reduced the volume of spices and oil in the recipe and used a poached egg instead of boiled. The result was fragrant and aromatic, with enough oomph to perk up my head-cold-addled tastebuds. If you love Indian spices, curry leaves, yoghurt and eggs, be sure to give this one a try...
Thanks for pointing out Mallika's blog. It looks like a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteI adore Indian food but my knowledge of its preparation is very limited. Thanks for sharing this link!
ReplyDeleteBee-yoo-ti-full.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine my homemade yogurt with this. (Last time: Clover Organic Whole Milk; next time TJ's whole milk, which is said to be made from Straus milk, but I don't know if it's Jersey.)
Thanks for the link.
I am not too familiar with Indian food but this dish sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I had found Mallika's blog awhile back, but foolishly forgot to bookmark it. I'd been searching, so hurrah!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have to expand my reading list. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, Sam. Like yours, my Indian cooking is usually an all day affair, with dinner arriving at the table sometime after 10 p.m. I love it, though, and would be thrilled to do it "quickly!"
ReplyDeleteHi, This is a very nutritious fare with simple ingredients. your food picture is superb.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you. Love Indian cooking but only do it when I have heaps of time to go all out. Thanks so much for the link
ReplyDeleteThere is quite a deluge of Indian blogs these days which showcases regional Indian home cuisine. Here's a great list from the really good Indian food blog Mahanandi:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/about/mahanandifood-blog-list/
Just tried a similar Turkish dish at 'Providores' in London. Seemed fairly simple to make and as someone else said - the ingredients are all usually there. This dish and greek yoghurt, chilli butter (which can be made at home) and poached eggs.
ReplyDeleteNice change!
i work for a billionaire as his private chef and he wanted soe indian tonight. I have cooked plenty before but came accross this recipe and it was a winner, he loved it! He is one of the top ten richest men in the world so if it's good enough for him!!! Check out some of my recipes for billionaires on my site!
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