Just wanted to thank you, and your team again for helping make that big party a success. The food was delicious, as usual, and absolutely everyone commented how superb it was. In addition to the food, Raj and Dilip took such good care of our guests – I don’t know how Raj managed to make […]
Tiffins deliver a lunch that really stacks up
Published Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 5:57PM EST GLOBE & MAIL When Shaffeen Jamal first offered tiffins at his Granville Island food counter Curry 2 U, many customers had never heard of a tiffin before. Nine years later, Mr. Jamal is selling up to 300 of the Indian-style lunches boxed in multitiered stainless steel containers a day, […]
Hot, fresh, and delivered straight to your door
As Seen in MACLEANS Magazine Dec, 2010 Tiffin arrived just before lunch time in a Honda Fit. The three containers, packed in a thermal bag, were still warm to the touch. There was hot aloo gobi (a potato and cauliflower curry sprinkled with fresh coriander), a flatbread called paratha, and two cardamom-coconut pancakes. All the […]
BBQ Burger with Pineapple Chutney and Curried Cream
As you all know I love Food. Hot Summer nights make eating curry a little difficult. I picked up this recipe from a friend two summers ago when I visited her in New York. For Burgers you can make your own or use your favorite ready made. I usually pick up my burgers from Mike at Tenderland […]
Corn Bhel
When I get lazy and want to a quick, healthy, delicious and oh-so-simple snack, the corn bhel rules the list as an all time favorite. Preparation Time : 15 mins. Cooking Time : 5 mins. Serves 4. Ingredients 1½ cups boiled tender corn kernels 2 medium potatoes, boiled and cut into cubes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds […]
Spice Box
The spice tin contents: Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, curry powder, turmeric, salt, whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks) These are the basic requirements for Indian cooking.
Paneer & Vegetable Kebabs
Paneer Vegetable Kebabs I love Paneer (Indian cheese). It’s a great source of protein and makes a change from the usual beef or chicken kebabs. The recipe below is one of my favorites, it’s one my mother passed my way. As always, I made some minor changes to make it easier for the home. I […]
Curried Roti Roll
Makes 8 Roti Wraps Summer is a time for light meals. I usually find that the heat always reduces my appetite. This recipe is a simple twenty minute process so we can enjoy the long summer evenings. Personally I enjoy this with some shredded cheese and hot garlic chili sauce. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil […]
Mind Your Manners
Styles of eating differ between Hindus and Muslims. Hindus usually take their meals individually, a feature that may have developed as a result of rules regulating eating practices across castes. The Muslim stress on brotherhood spilled into custom as communal eating is the norm. A dastur khan, a form of tablecloth, is spread on the […]
Street Food Glossary
Aloo Tikki: mashed potato patties Bhaji: vegetables such as eggplant, potato, okra or peas that are steamed then mashed and sauteed in ghee Bhelpuri: a dry mix of potatoes, chickpeas, nuts and tamarind chutney eaten with a puri Chaat: snack food Chapatti: also called roti, unleavened bread cooked on a tawa Chole: spiced chickpeas Dhahi: […]