Author: LazyCook&Poet

Big Change is like cooking up a dish that is loved by all.

Rajasthani Poodi and Bihari Aloo Bhaji

Breakfast today is the famous Rajasthani Poodi and Bihari Aloo Bhaji. Love eating this in train stations in Rajasthan and Bihar…accentuates the journey!

Mutton Yakhni Pulav

Mutton Yakhni Pulav is an all time favorite. Easy to make and less of fuss. I like this toss it all in recipe.

Just for kicks…

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Smashed Potatoes and Grilled Argentinean Shrimp.
Unplanned and delicious lunch. Had got ready to do a takeout on a lazy Saturday. Cooked at home instead. Surprisingly good combination.

Vegetable Korma

This is my superfast throw it all in recipe and I never measure ingredients, just gonwith your gut feel. Each time I make it, there is variation. Just think what flavors you want and add a tinge of your favorite. Of course you need to have an idea of what works with what. Explore.

Odiya Aloo Dum

Who from Odisha does not love this combo especially from the streets of Cuttack and wherever you can lay your hands on it. Enjoy this yummy hot Aloo Dum recipe.

Four Seasons Event at the Leela Gurgaon 2010

The Leela Ambience in Gurugram (Gurgaon), India had been a special destination for us for several years. The Rampuri Biriyani in Diya, the buffet brunch in Spectra and Italian delicacies in Zanotta kept our palates flavored.

Lamb Shank Stew

This a delightful and flavorful stew with meat falling of the bone and lovely whole vegetables that add to presentation.

Okra Masala

Here is a simple recipe for Okra Masala with a slight twist from the regular home made okra fry.

Chicken Kasha

This is the same recipe as Mutton Kosha but with  slight variations. When I made it last for 15 people, I was at it for 2.5 to 3 hours. Really, chicken, that long. Well if you have in mind the texture and color of the chicken, how oil has separated and the richness of the base spices you got to wait. Don’t rush it thinking chicken cooks fast. Of course it does, but for this dish you gotta keep going

Biriyani – As you like it

This is an elaborate method and have cooked this leisurely for 2 hours and at speed in 45 minutes. Have made this for 4 people and 40 people using the same recipe. This recipe stands out as flavourful and light. After following this recipe more than 50 times I am sure over the last 6 years and variations this is second nature to me. Occasional goof ups when you are lazy and don’t follow some of the key steps.

Bread Upma

This is breakfast for those who want something in a jiffy.

Bengali Khichdi

This is soul food for us from the eastern part of India and a common dish made at home and during festivals.

Birthday Spread

So here is the spread for my Son’s birthday. I made all the Non-Veg and my wife made all the veg dishes. Experimented with the Hung curd dip and veg shami kabab. We had around 20 guests so cooking time was more due to the quantity and this was not an iflashcook episode.

The Versatile Dip

Made this recently (and randomly) for a lunch get together and got rave reviews so putting it up. I had an idea of what I wanted the dip to taste like but just went by gut feel, added ingredients while tasting till I got to where I wanted to go.

Pork Roast

This is a savoury and tasty dish from Kerala. I usually use pork belly meat with 1/4th meat and 3/4th fat in cubes. The meat requires a 2 to 4 hour marination, but I usually keep it overnight. Great white Aapam, Malabar Paratha and white rice or if you make it dry even as a snack.

Fish Kebab

This is very different from Fish Fingers and Fish Cutlets while these usually don’t have elaborate spices in them, the Kebab requires spices. You can use spices from your kitchen or get ready to use kebab spice from the market. In this dish I used a fish kabab spice that I got from Coorg, India.

Vegetable Kebab

A very simple and quick cutlet that tastes great and you can make it with several variations of spices, vegetables and textures.

Raw Banana Cutlets (Odia Kadali Bara)

My dad taught us how to make this and if I recall he learnt it from my grand mom. This has a nice tropical feel to it and is savory. This was a regular as we grew up and we still make it today.

The 10 Minute Veg Chowmein – IndoChinese

Here is the 10 minute chowmein from the Indian street food in your kitchen. Keeping it short as this is a toss in dish according to us.
Use the vegetables you have – onions, capsicum, peppers, cabbage, carrots, beans, book choy, choy som. Any combination,  but just cut the vegetables in one size. Small, long strips, at ana angle etc. Bok Choy and Choy Som can be kept whole.

Seafood Salad Sliders

Quick and dirty sea food salad sliders for your hunger pangs. A five minute tasty snack can make at home as well but this is to really get to the bite super fast.

Mangso Kosha Fusion

Here is my favorite – Mangso Kosha fusion and the 10 rules that I follow without fail. This is an elaborate recipe and requires patience. I have cooked this for 3 hours and the same recipe within an hour as well depending on use of a pressure cooker to cook the meat or am open pan. Have had excellent results in both cases.

Pork Belly Dance

Blog – The pork belly dance by the accidental cook. While I like to experiment, this preparation went from being a disaster to a master piece. I cannot recreate it as I did not write down what I did or quantity of the ingredients but I remember the general process. Worth trying it again.

Tandoori Chicken

Try this easy recipe for Juicy Tandoori Chicken at home. This is a nice quick recipe for Tandoori Chicken made at home and quite a hit for parties.

Sudha Aunty’s Fried Potatoes

Simple accompaniment for Curd Rice or Rice and Sambar (South India Lentil Soup). The taste is savoury with a strong hint of roasted cumin. Salt and Cumin give a nice grainy texture to the potatoes.

Cauliflower with Spinach / Palak Gobi

This is a delightful Indian dish that my better half cooks and it is loved for its simplicity and flavors. Easy and quick to make and is a change from what you typically have in the Indian Menu. Awesome for western tastes so pretty much an all rounder.

Mom’s Cheese Toast for Hunger Pangs

Cheese Toast is a steal for your hunger pangs. Quick to make and better than satisfying your urge for a quick snack than a slice of cheese or bread and jam. As you will see you can have so many variations.