I'd eaten South Indian Style Fish Curry in a Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) restaurant when in University and have been wanting to cook it at home for some time now. I was thrilled when my Mother-in-law sent me the recipe she had! She got it years ago from her good friend Annama. The tamarind in this fiery dish gives it a lovely tangy flavor that goes perfectly with plain boiled or steamed rice. That in fact, is how it is traditionally served. Enjoy!
 
Doi Maach - Bengali Fish in Yogurt Sauce
As a new bride, my Mother-in-law got this recipe from my Father-in-law's Kakima (aunt). Needless to say, it is sufficiently tried and tested! For Doi Maach, you can use any fish with a firm, white flesh but I like Rohu - a kind of carp - best.
The fish is first marinated in yogurt and a mix of spices and then cooked in mustard oil - in typical Bengali (from West Bengal in India's east) style. Serve Doi Maach with piping hot plain boiled or steamed rice.
 
Care for some Kofta?
Though the word 'kofta' means pounded or minced meat in Persian (kofteh), its Hindi 'adaptation' is used to describe balls made from both minced or mashed meat or vegetables. In India, koftas are made with all kinds of ingredients, seasoned with different spice combinations. They are then either fried, grilled or simmered in a sauce to create various delicious dishes.
If you fancy a curry, try Kofta Curry, meatballs simmered in a tasty North Indian gravy or Malai Kofta , vege-balls in a rich, thick sauce. Want something exotic? Make some Nargisi Kofta . For a delicious one-dish, rice-and-meat meal, you can't go past Kofta Biryani. Can't decide what you really want? Cook them all! You won't regret it!
 
A Goan Feast!
The combination of fiery Pork Vindaloo and mild Sannas is high on my list of favorite foods. In fact, I have a craving for some as I write this! You will too once you try it, so do like me and head to your kitchen to cook up a batch.
 
Most Popular Chicken Dishes
In India, for religious reasons, Hindus do not eat beef and the Muslims do not eat pork. This makes chicken a very popular meat option. In any case, this tasty meat, is also very versatile and lends itself really well to being cooked with all kinds of spice combinations and styles of cooking. You can marinate and grill it, make a curry with it and even combine it with rice to create a one-dish meal fit for a king!
Have chicken in your freezer? Cook it Indian style, with these recipes that are loved not just in India, but the world over.
 
One More For Paneer Lovers...
Here's another paneer recipe - Paneer Bhurjee (stir-fried/ scrambled paneer)! A tasty version of Anda Bhurjee (stir-fried/ scrambled eggs), Paneer Bhurjee is also a great breakfast dish... put it on top of hot toast! It also makes a quick and easy dinner dish when teamed with hot Chapatis or Parathas. Enjoy!
 
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Soft, juicy chunks of paneer are marinated in Tandoori Masala, then grilled with veggies for this dish! The mild, milky flavor of the paneer goes particularly well with Tandoori Masala and makes Tandoori Paneer Tikka a great dish to serve at your next barbeque.
If paneer is not your scene, you absolutely must try Tandoori Chicken instead. Both these dishes go really well with Kaali Daal (black lentils) and Naans (leavened Indian flatbread).

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