Experiments in Cooking

Month: December 2017

Ginger cod in a packet

Ginger cod in a packet

I wanted to take a break from all the red meats I have been cooking in the magical Instant Pot, so I picked up some frsh cod filets from the store. However, the IP has spoiled me, and I no longer enjoy standing in front […]

Moroccan Cauliflower Soup

Moroccan Cauliflower Soup

I was introduced to this recipe by my good friend B who does a lot of experimental cooking and is an amazing cook. I had to try it right away! The first time, I made it with a mix of almonds and cashews, and it […]

Chuck roast chili

Chuck roast chili

I recently borrowed a Paleo cookbook Against All Grain by Danielle Walker, from the library. The first recipe I tried out from it was a red curry short rib, which was spectacular. Next up, I made the chuck chili, and loved it too. Thankfully, this […]

Seeded bread

Seeded bread

My family has been hooked on Whole Food’s Seeduction Bread for a long time. I decided to try a copycat recipe which I’ve further modified over the years to suit our tastes. I like to proof my yeast first. I add half the flour on […]

Poha, carb lovers’ breakfast

Poha, carb lovers’ breakfast

Poha is the comfort food of my undergrad days spent in Northwestern India. It was something I hadn’t tasted till then, which suddenly become my breakfast staple for the four years I spent in Rajasthan. Poha is flattened rice that can be cooked quickly, and […]

Kalua Pork in Instant Pot

Kalua Pork in Instant Pot

A friend of mine shared her recipe for slow cooked Kalua Pork. Since I was on an instant pot spree, I researched IP Kalua Pork recipes to figure out how to take my recipe to the IP. I combined the original recipe (thanks Stephanie!) as […]

Chettinad chicken

Chettinad chicken

Chettinad food comes from a south-Indian cooking style with warm aromas, and a non-overwhelming heat index which can easily be adjusted to taste. It typically does not involve yogurt marination, though I have added that step to make my chicken more tender. It also often […]