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South Indian Crab Curry Recipe

A Taste of the Coast: Blue Crab Curry Bursting with Spice and SoulFresh crab, fragrant spices, and creamy coconut come together in a comforting coastal classic.There is something special about a dish that brings the flavors of the coast straight to the dining table. Blue crab curry is one such preparationβ€”a celebration of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and the comforting richness of coconut.

Easy Chili Recipe

malcom’s easy chili recipe

When chili season rolls around, you can’t beat a big pot of homemade chili. This is my quick and easy chili recipe, and it’s about as simple as it gets.

I like to use ground beef and breakfast sausage together because the sausage adds a little extra seasoning and gives the chili a richer flavor.

Once the meat is browned, everything goes in the pot to simmer until all those flavors come together. You don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make a good pot of chili, and I think the leftovers taste even better the next day.

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This easy homemade chili recipe is thick, hearty, and full of rich, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. It’s simple to make and perfect for those nights when you’re craving a big bowl of delicious chili.


Ingredients

  • 1lbs Ground Beef
  • 1lb Ground Breakfast Sausage
  • 2 –10oz Bags Frozen Chopped Onions
  • 2 teaspoon Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
  • 2 –15oz Cans Tomato Sauce
  • 2 –14.5oz Cans Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 –10oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes & chilis)
  • 2 Heaping Tablespoons Malcom’s Bonafide Chili Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 –16oz can Mixed Chili Beans

Instructions

  1. Brown beef and sausage in a skillet with onions. Season with AP Seasoning.
  2. Once meat is browned, drain fat and return meat and onions to skillet.
  3. Add tomatoes, Malcom’s Chili Seasoning, sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Mix and allow to simmer on low for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Add chili beans 20-30 minutes before serving and allow them to heat through (adding them too early will make them mushy).

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Japanese Egg Sandwich Recipe (Tamago sando)

Japanese Egg Sandwich Recipe, also known as Tamago sando, is a popular Japanese convenience store egg sandwich made with shokupan bread (milk bread), boiled egg, seasonings, and kewpie mayonnaise. It is one of the popular sandwich all over the world which is perfect to pack in lunch box, snack box or as evening snack. Japanese...

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Kothu Chapathi Recipe (Hotel Style)

Kothu Chapathi is a flavorful, filling South Indian street-style dish made by mincing chapathis and tossing them with a spicy onion-tomato masala. It's a great way to turn leftover chapathis into a brand-new meal that's exciting and delicious. This version is quite close to the hotel-style Kothu Parotta but made using everyday chapathis instead.

kothu chapathi served

You don't need anything fancy-just a few regular spices, some basic tempering, and optionally an egg if you prefer the non-veg version. The salna (gravy) gives it that signature taste, making it saucy and slightly juicy without turning soggy. It tastes best when served hot.

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About Kothu Chapathi

Kothu Chapathi is a popular South Indian tiffin made by tearing or chopping chapathis and tossing them with a flavour-packed onion-tomato masala. This recipe includes a simple homemade salna (gravy) that brings everything together with a spicy and mildly sweet blend of coconut, fennel, kalpasi, and other whole spices.

It's perfect for days when you want something quick, spicy, and different from regular roti and curry. The egg makes it more filling and gives a nice scrambled texture when mixed in. The masala seeps into the chapathi pieces making every bite soft, juicy, and tasty. It's spicy, slightly smoky, and bursting with flavors from freshly ground coconut masala.

You can also make a vegetarian version by skipping the egg and adding more veggies like carrots, cabbage or even paneer. The base gravy is quite versatile, so feel free to play around with it depending on what you have at home. This dish works perfectly for dinner or even a weekend brunch.

I usually make this when I have leftover chapathi from dinner. It's one of those recipes that feels like a special treat even though it's made from simple things. The smell of the masala cooking in the pan always reminds me of tiny roadside stalls and hotel-style meals from trips.

kothu chapathi served

Kothu Chapathi Ingredients

  • Chapati - This is the key ingredient of the dish, it soaks up the masala well and gives a soft, chewy texture. You can use fresh or leftover chapati, but leftover ones hold their shape better.
  • Egg - Adds protein and makes the dish soft and scrambled. You can leave it out or use paneer instead.
  • Onion & Tomato - These make the masala base. Onion gives a little sweetness, and tomato balances the taste. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, tomato puree is okay.
  • Capsicum - Adds a light crunch and mild sweetness - any color is fine, or you can skip it if you don't have it.
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - Helps build flavor and removes raw smell - fresh crushed ginger and garlic also work.
  • Coconut, Poppy Seeds & Fennel Seeds - Ground to make the base masala rich and creamy - coconut gives thickness, poppy seeds help bind everything, and fennel adds a mild sweet flavor. You can replace poppy seeds with cashews or bread. Coconut can be skipped if needed, but the taste will be different.
  • Whole Spices - Cinnamon, Star Anise, Clove, Cardamom are Used for tempering, they add warmth and give a nice hotel-style aroma. If you don't have all of them, just use a little extra garam masala.
  • Kalpasi (Stone Flower) - Adds unique flavor, it's small but important for getting that real street-style flavor. Skip only if you don't have it.
  • Pepper Powder & Garam Masala - Add heat and depth - pepper gives a sharp spice kick, and garam masala ties all the flavors together. Adjust pepper to suit your spice level.
  • Curry Leaves & Coriander Leaves - Curry leaves are used while tempering to give a nice aroma - coriander is added at the end for freshness and color. Curry leaves are a must; coriander can be skipped if not available.
  • Oil - Used for sautΓ©ing and tempering - any neutral oil like sunflower or groundnut oil will work.

Why This Recipe Works

  • It uses leftover chapathi in a tasty and creative way.
  • The base gravy is flavorful and gives hotel-style taste at home.
  • It's quick to make, perfect for lunch or dinner.
  • The egg adds protein and makes it more filling.
  • You can easily customize it with vegetables or paneer.

How to make Kothu Chapathi Step by Step

1.Take your left over chapathis. Chop them into small pieces or just tear them into tiny pieces. Set aside. In a kadai add oil and sautΓ© tomatoes till it turns mushy and raw smell leaves.

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2.Now add coconut give a quick sautΓ© and switch off. Cool down and grind it along with fennel seeds and poppy seeds along with little water to a fine paste.

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3.Add little oil to a pan, add the masala paste along with garam masala and sautΓ© for 2mins.Then add little water say ΒΌ cup and allow the gravy to boil.

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4.When oil starts to separate add kalpasi boil for 2 minutes and switch off and set aside. Now heat oil in a pan add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.

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5.Add onion along with ginger garlic paste and sautΓ© till onions become transparent. Then add capsicum and sautΓ© fora minute then crack open and add a egg.

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6.Just mix once and add the chapathi pieces and cook well. Add pepper powder.

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7.Now add the salna and mix well. Just use the edge of Β a tumbler to mince it well. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and switch off.

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Serve hot!

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Expert Tips

  • Use leftover chapathi -Β It holds shape better and absorbs masala well. Let fresh chapathi cool completely if using.
  • Grind the masala smooth -Β For the best texture, make sure the tomato-coconut paste is smooth and fine.
  • Don't skip kalpasi -Β It adds the real street-style flavor. Just a tiny pinch makes a big difference.
  • Mince with a tumbler -Β For that classic kothu texture, use the edge of a tumbler or a flat spatula to mash and mix. Use sharp edged steel tumbler or bowl to mince which makes it easier.
  • Gravy control -Β Reserve a little gravy and add as needed to control wetness. Some prefer it drier, some slightly saucy.

Serving and Storage

Serve Kothu Chapathi hot with onion raita or just as it is. It tastes best fresh off the pan while still warm.
If you have leftovers, store in a closed container in the fridge and use within a day. Reheat gently before serving.

FAQS

1.Can I make this without egg?

Yes, just skip the egg or replace it with vegetables or paneer cubes.

2.Can I use fresh chapathi?

Yes, but let it cool completely before chopping. Leftover ones work better.

3.What does kalpasi add to the dish?Β 

It gives a smoky, earthy flavor like hotel-style dishes. Try not to skip it.

4.Can I make this with parotta?

Yes, this works great with cooked parotta or even laccha paratha.

5.Is it very spicy?

Not too spicy. You can adjust pepper or chilli based on your preference.

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Kothu Chapathi Recipe | Hotel Style Kothu Chapathi

Kothu Chapathi is a flavorful, filling South Indian street-style dish made by mincing chapathis and tossing them with a spicy onion-tomato masala. It's a great way to turn leftover chapathis into a brand-new meal that's exciting and delicious. This version is quite close to the hotel-style Kothu Parotta but made using everyday chapathis instead.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chapati, chapati recipes, coconut recipes, Dinner recipe, egg recipes, flat bread recipes, flatbread recipes, masala recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 147kcal
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 3 chapathi
  • 1 egg
  • 1 big onion
  • 2 tablespoon capsicum
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • oil

FOR THE GRAVY:

  • 1 tomato
  • 2 tablespoon coconut
  • Β½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ΒΌ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ΒΌ teaspoon kalpasi
  • ΒΌ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ΒΌ teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

TO TEMPER:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1 tiny pinch kalpasi / sont flower
  • a small sprig curry Leaves
  • ΒΌ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ΒΌ inch piece cinnamon
  • 1 small star anise
  • 1 clove
  • 1 cardamom

Instructions

  • Chop the chapathis into small pieces or just tear them into tiny pieces and set aside.
  • In a kadai add oil and sautΓ© tomatoes till it turns mushy and raw smell leaves.
  • Now add coconut give a quick sautΓ© and switch off.
  • Cool down and grind it along with fennel seeds and poppy seeds along with little water to a fine paste.
  • Add little oil to a pan, add the masala paste along with garam masala and sautΓ© for 2mins.
  • Then add little water say ΒΌ cup and allow the gravy to boil.
  • When oil starts to separate add kalpasi boil for 2mins and switch off and set aside.
  • Now heat oil in a pan add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.
  • Add onion along with ginger garlic paste and sautΓ© till onions become transparent.
  • Then add capsicum and sautΓ© for a minute then crack open and add a egg.
  • Just mix once and add the chapathi pieces and cook well. Add pepper powder.
  • Now add the salna and mix well. Just use the edge of a tumbler to mince it well. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and switch off.
  • Serve Kothu Chapathi hot / warm.

Notes

  • Use leftover chapathi -Β It holds shape better and absorbs masala well. Let fresh chapathi cool completely if using.
  • Grind the masala smooth -Β For the best texture, make sure the tomato-coconut paste is smooth and fine.
  • Don't skip kalpasi -Β It adds the real street-style flavor. Just a tiny pinch makes a big difference.
  • Mince with a tumbler -Β For that classic kothu texture, use the edge of a tumbler or a flat spatula to mash and mix. Use sharp edged steel tumbler or bowl to mince which makes it easier.
  • Gravy control -Β Reserve a little gravy and add as needed to control wetness. Some prefer it drier, some slightly saucy.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

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Samosa Dip with Spiced Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas, Chutneys and Yogurt

This loaded Samosa Dip brings all the flavor of samosa chaat to a shareable party platter! Samosa-spiced potatoes, crispy chickpeas, tangy chutneys, creamy yogurt and crunchy veggies make every scoop a delicious mix of textures. No pastry or folding needed! Nut-free, gluten-free and soy-free, with 13g protein (52g total) and 10g fiber per serving!)

samosa platter with yogurt bed and cucumber on a white plate

This samosa chaat platter is going to be the first thing that disappears at every dinner party. It has an incredible mix of flavors and textures! It looks festive, it’s easy, and perfect for the upcoming festive season. This samosa platter is also high in protein and fiber. with 13 grams protein(52g total without sides) and 10 grams fiber per serving.Β If you use multigrain or whole grain crackers or pita as a side, the numbers bump up by 3-5g.
It also has this word that is going to get you to run to the kitchen to make it right now, which is SAMOSAS!

What are Samosas?
Samosa are crispy, savory pastries stuffed with deliciously spiced potatoes. They’re a super popular Indian side and the star of this platter.

What is Chaat?

Chaat is a family of Indian street food snacks. Chaat dishes usually have tons of different textures and sauces and flavors built up. Chaat actually means to lick, basically, because the flavor and texture combination is so amazing that you really want to lick every last bit off of your plate.

For samosa chaat, ideally you use some pre-made samosas, break them apart, top them with yogurt, chutneys (like my cilantro-mint chutney or tamarind chutney), some other crispy bits, and fresh onion and tomato. But for an easier and healthier version, we’re just making the samosa potatoes and then layering it all up.

samosa platter components in bowls before assembling

Traditionally, chaat comes with the crispy bits, such as the crispy crackers or the crispy samosas, right in it. And if you’re making it ahead, all of those crispy bits kind of get soggy. So to avoid that, we’re going to make this layered dip kind of situation and serve the crackers on the side, so that people can just scoop it directly from the platter. You get those same flavors and textures, but you never lose that crunch!

If you don’t want to make the whole platter, you can also just make these individual components and serve them all as a chaat spread, so that people can take whichever toppings they want and whichever chutneys and sauces they want. If they want just the chickpeas, they can use just the chickpeas with some sauces, or just the potatoes, or all of the above. Make all of these components, and then serve them however you like. They are absolutely delicious and amazing.

samosa platter with crackers and pita triangles

You can use store-bought tamarind chutney, but there is a recipe for a homemade tamarind chutney in the recipe notes, which comes from my first cookbook. If you don’t like tamarind or don’t have access to tamarind, you can also make the maple lime sauce that I’ll also put in the recipe notes. Or use Mango chutney (store bought or homemade)

You can serve this with crackers, crisp pita bread, papadum, cucumber, carrots, or tortilla chips as the crunchy element. Use what you have, and try this incredible samosa chaat platter!

samosa platter with yogurt bed on a Black plate

Why You’ll Love This Samosa Platter

  • flavors and textures of samosa chaat, simplified
  • crunchy chickpeas, spiced potatoes, and flavorful chutneys
  • make for now or make ahead!
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free

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The Complete Guide to Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon. Two words that make your mouth water. For whether it’s the buttery nova that crowns a cream cheese-spread bagel; the soft, silken, cold-smoked salmon that sits on a blini (buckwheat pancake); the hot-smoked salmon you eat in Alaska; or the sweet-salty salmon candy you munch at Pike Place Market in Seattle, smoked salmon ranks as one of the world’s supreme delicacies.

What you might not realize is how easy it is to make at home.

Here at barbecuebible.com, we know a thing or two about smoked salmon. For it’s a dish I make in one form or another almost every week at home. I love how sugar and salt (the former a flavoring you don’t normally associate with seafood) in the cure turn salmon into an unforgettable delicacy. I love how smoking over smoldering hardwood transforms a commonplace fish into edible art.

Smoking salmon is easy, but it isn’t always simple. Herewith, the barbecuebible.com complete guide to smoking salmon.

The Types

But which smoked salmon?

Cold-smoked salmon: Fish that is cured and smoked, but not cooked. Think translucent flesh, a satiny texture, and slices thin enough to read through. Scottish, Irish, and Norwegian smoked salmons belong here; their character depends on the fish, cure, wood, and smokehouse.

Cold Smoked Salmon

Nova: Short for Nova Scotia, once a prime source of this deli favorite. Today, the name generally describes a mild cure and light cold smoke, rather than where the fish was caught. Don’t confuse it with traditional lox, which is salted, but not smoked. The latter takes its name from a word for salmon in Yiddish, with relatives in Scandinavian languages.

Hot-smoked salmon: Cured fish that is cooked as well as smoked. The flesh turns opaque and breaks into moist flakes. Kippered salmon belongs to this family; I’m partial to a dry cure that gives it a firm exterior and sweet-salty flavor.

Salmon candy: Strips or nuggets of cured salmon, smoked and repeatedly glazed with maple syrup or honey. Bronzed outside, flaky inside, and damn near irresistible. Some versions are dried further until chewy like jerky.

Salmon Candy

The Fish

Here are the salmon you need to know about for smoking:

King (chinook): My first choice when the budget permitsβ€”rich, buttery, and generously endowed with the fat that keeps smoked fish luscious. The drawback? The price. My local fish market sells it for $40 / pound!

Sockeye: Deep red flesh, a firm texture, and a forthright salmon flavor that stands up beautifully to smoke. Leaner than king (and not as luscious), so watch it closely to avoid drying it out.

Coho (silver): Milder and more delicate than sockeye, and often less expensive than kingβ€”a fine choice for kippered salmon or salmon candy. Its leaner flesh calls for a gentle heat.

Copper River: A place, not a species: Alaska’s Copper River produces king, sockeye, and coho. These fish store fat for a formidable upriver migration, making them prized for richnessβ€”and often priced accordingly.

The Source

When I was growing up, fresh salmon was a novelty and a luxuryβ€”a seasonal food you waited all year to enjoy. Today, farming makes it available year-round. Convenience has its advantages, but I still vote wild.

Wild Pacific salmon offers distinct species, firm flesh, and flavors worth seeking out. Fresh supplies generally peak from late spring through early fall, depending on the species and fishery; price and availability fluctuate. Good frozen wild salmon can be a better buy than tired β€œfresh” fish. Thaw it in the refrigerator.

Salmon Plank

Farmed Atlantic salmon offers consistent availability, plenty of fat, and usually a lower price. I find its texture softer and flavor less distinctive; environmental practices vary considerably by producer. Faroe Islands salmon is one option worth considering when wild isn’t availableβ€”ask who raised it and how. All β€œAtlantic” salmon sold commercially in the United States is farmed.

Fresh is bestβ€”but how do you recognize it? Look for glossy, moist flesh with no browning or dried edges; on whole fish, clear eyes and red gills. Ask to smell it. (Really.) It should smell clean and briny, not fishy or sour. A good fishmonger will understand. Your nose is a useful first check.

The Trim

Keep skin in the game: I generally leave it on for smoking. It supports the flesh and helps keep it from sticking to the rack.

Prefer skinless? Lay the fillet skin side down on a cutting board. Starting at the narrow tail end, slip a sharp filleting knife between skin and flesh. Grip the skin with a paper towel and pull it taut while working the blade toward the thick end, keeping it nearly flat against the board.

Barbecued Salmon with Brown Sugar Butter Glaze

Bones be gone: Run your fingertips along the fillet to locate the pin bones. Lift the fish slightly from underneath to expose their tips, then pull them out with kitchen tweezers or clean needle-nose pliers, following the direction of the bones.

The Cure

Salt firms the flesh and draws out moisture; sugar rounds out the saltiness. Cure in a nonreactive dish in the refrigerator, never on the counter.

Dry cure: For my kippered salmon, mix 2 parts dark brown sugar with 1 part kosher or coarse sea salt by volume, plus freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spread some underneath the fish and pat the rest over it. Figure on about 4 hours for fillet sections. My Scandinavian-style cold-smoked salmon uses an all-salt cure; a whisky variation uses equal volumes of salt and sugar, with juniper and bay leaves. And of course scotch whisky or bourbon. Those thicker fillets cure for about 24 hours under the respective recipe’s directions.

Wet cure (brine): My salmon candy starts with 1 quart water, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup kosher or coarse sea salt, and 1/2 cup maple syrup. Stir until dissolved, chill, and immerse the strips for about 8 hours in the refrigerator.

These are flavor formulas, not interchangeable preservation treatments. Salt brands differ greatly in weight per cup; stick with the salt specified in your recipe, particularly for cold smoking.

After curing, rinse as directed, blot dry, and arrange the fish on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dry uncovered in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until tacky. That sticky surfaceβ€”the pellicleβ€”helps the smoke adhere. Don’t skip it.

The Smoke

The basic distinction: cold smoking flavors the fish without cooking it; hot smoking does both.

Cold Smoking

Use a dedicated cold smoker or an external smoke generator feeding an unlit grill or smoker. Keep the fish away from the smoke source and monitor the chamber temperature: typically 70 to 90 degrees F, without exceeding the limits of your tested process. Alternatively, place the fish on a rack over a large pan of ice and smoke on a charcoal grill or smoker (set on low heat).

Whiskey-Cured Cold Smoked Salmon

My Danish-style preparation takes 18 to 24 hours, followed by a rest in the refrigerator. The finished fish is bronzed, somewhat firm, and satiny inside.

Here’s the catch: cold smoking does not kill parasites or reliably eliminate harmful bacteria. Use a tested process with specified salt levels and temperature controls, and fish commercially frozen for parasite destruction when required. A pan of ice can help control heat; it does not make an improvised process safe. If you’re new to smoking fish, start with hot smoking.

Hot Smoking

Two options here. For β€œcool” hot smoking, set your smoker or grill to 225 degrees F. On a charcoal grill, bank a small fire on one side and place the salmon on the other, away from the coals. Oil the grate, lay the fish skin side down, and close the lid. Allow roughly 1 to 2 hours for a fillet, depending on thickness.

For β€œhot” hot smoking (good for kippered salmon), set your grill to 350 degrees. The cook time here is 20 to 30 minutes.

Fennel Pepper Planked Salmon

Salmon candy, cut into strips, takes about 45 to 60 minutes at 225 degrees. Start brushing it with maple syrup after 30 minutes, repeating once or twice as the glaze sets.

Times are guides. For all three hot-smoked preparations, check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer: aim for 145 degrees F. The flesh should be opaque and separate into clean flakes. Candy should have a glossy, bronzed exterior; don’t sacrifice a moist center chasing a darker crust.

The Wood

Over the centuries, smoke-masters have developed specific preferences for wood. Alder is king in the Pacific Northwest. Hawaiians swear by kiawe (aka mesquite). Beech is the wood used at Danish smokehouses. Cherry and apple bring a mellow sweetness. Remember to dose the smoke gradually: this is one case where too much smoke really is too much smoke.

The Serve

For cold-smoked salmon, use a long, slender, very sharp knife to cut broad, paper-thin slices on the diagonal, leaving the skin behind.

Serve European-style with toast points or blinis, sour cream, capers, minced red onion, and chopped hard-cooked eggβ€”the whites and yolks in separate little bowls. Add dill or parsley and lemon wedges. Or go Danish with an open-face rye bread sandwich.

Jewish deli-style? A toasted bagel, a generous schmear of cream cheese, smoked salmon, sliced onion, tomato, and capers. Sunday morning doesn’t get much better.

Serve hot-smoked or kippered salmon warm or chilled, in generous flakes; put salmon candy out with cocktails. Its sweet-salty swagger can stand up to the strongest spirits.

Refrigerate promptly at 40 degrees F or below and enjoy homemade hot-smoked salmon within 3 days, or freeze it. Follow your tested process’s storage limits for cold-smoked fish. Salmon candy may look like jerky, but this version still belongs in the refrigerator.

Finally, to make an amazing smoked salmon spread, puree equal parts smoked salmon and cream cheese in a food processor, adding plenty of black pepper. That’s another Raichlen favorite. I think I’ll have some right now!

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Classic Penne Arrabbiata with Fresh Tomatoes | Easy Italian Pasta Recipe

Fresh tomatoes, fragrant garlic, a generous drizzle of olive oil and a fiery kick of chilliβ€”this classic penne Arrabbiata is proof that simple ingredients can create seriously delicious pasta!

There are some pasta recipes that prove you really don’t need a long list of ingredients to create something incredibly delicious. This classic penne Arrabbiata is one of them.

This super-popular Italian pasta is all about a simple, fiery tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes and good-quality extra virgin olive oil.

The tomatoes are blanched, peeled and cooked down slowly with tomato paste until they turn into a thick, intensely flavored sauce.

Toss in perfectly al dente penne, and you have a bowl of pasta that is comforting, rustic and packed with flavor.

What is classic Penne Arrabbiata?

Classic penne Arrabbiata is a classic Roman pasta dish from the Lazio region of Italy. It consists of penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce flavored primarily with garlic and red chilli flakes.

Unlike creamy pasta sauces, Arrabbiata is wonderfully light yet hearty and vibrant. Traditionally, the sauce is made with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and chilli, allowing the natural flavor of the tomatoes to shine through.

In this version, I used fresh tomatoes that are first blanched, peeled and deseeded, then cooked down with tomato paste, freshly minced garlic and red pepper flakes.

The sauce is simmered until thick and concentrated before the cooked penne is tossed through it.

The name Arrabbiata literally means β€œangry” in Italian, referring to the characteristic heat from red pepper flakes. But don't let the name intimidate you!

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Millet Coconut Rice Recipe

Looking for an easy way to add millets to your everyday cooking? Try this simple millet coconut rice recipe or siruthaniya thengai sadam. It is made with little millets, freshly grated coconut and a simple South Indian tempering. It doesn't include any elaborate masala or preparation.Β  Millet Coconut Rice Recipe I really like how the...

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Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

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Dhaba Style Chicken Curry

This Dhaba Style Chicken Curry stands for every road trip we’ve had with our families. Same bold flavours, hot, fragrant, and ready in under 45 minutes. Learn how to make it in a traditional pressure cooker, instant pot, and on the stovetop.

Dhaba style chicken curry served in the pressure cooker it was made in

I think I’ve finally nailed it. This Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is SO good. Its legit, as close as it gets to eating it in a dhaba. Spicy, fragrant with spices, big, bold flavours and really juicy pieces of chicken.

Dhabas, for the uninitiated, are roadside restaurants that you’ll find along the highway. They’re road trip essentials and are scattered all over the country and really well-known for their bold, rustic flavors and ambience. Growing up, the highlight of any road trip was a stopover at a dhaba for steaming hot, spicy dhaba style chicken curry, dal fry or dal makhani and tandoori rotis fresh from the oven to mop it all up. These soul satisfying meals will always be etched on to my heart!

Unlike my other recipes, this one’s slightly time consuming because masala is ground and cooked till it’s color changes. This is characteristic of most Indian curries, and the slow cooking process or bhuno is what lends dishes a unique flavor.

Dhaba Chicken Curry Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

Ingredients for the marinade pictured on white marble with text to identify them
  • Chicken: Bone in chicken cut into 2 inch pieces. Most Indian curries use the entire bird (thighs, breast, drumsticks)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste: Fresh ginger and garlic in equal parts ground to a paste with a little water. Use store bought in a pinch but fresh adds more flavour
  • Lime Juice: Acid helps tenderise the meat
Ingredients for chicken curry pictures on a marble with text to identify them
  • Mustard Oil: Key to getting that unique dhaba flavour. It’s more pungent and adds a smokiness
  • Whole Spices: Cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bayleaf. Skip if you don’t have but I recommend using them for that burst of flavour
  • Ginger & Garlic: Ground with onions. You can substitute it with 1.5 tbsp store bought or homemade ginger garlic paste
  • Onions: Form the main base of the gravy and add flavour, density and thickness
  • Green Chillies: Add heat and flavour. Use serrano peppers if you don’t have Indian green chillies available
  • Ground Spices: Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala. I highly recommend using homemade garam masala. Add it towards the middle or end of the cooking process to retain its aroma and flavour
Ingredients for the tempering or tadka laid out on a marble with text to identify them
  • Tempering: We use ghee, ginger, and green chillies to add an additional layer of flavor to finish off the curry. Don’t skip this step!

Why is this Chicken Curry recipe so unique

We were asking this question ourselves while trying to replicate that dhaba like flavour – How is it that common dishes taste extra unique when they come from a dhaba?

Here’s what we found: Dhabas use more oil, ghee and butter to add richness and to cook the food faster, there’s a natural smoky flavour because all the cooking is done on a really high flame or using firewood. They liberally use freshly ground spices wherever possible and finally, they end the dish with a sizzling tadka/tempering!

We’ve taken all this information and compiled it into one beautiful chicken curry.

How to make Chicken Curry

Check out the simple steps that go into making this beautiful curry

Marinate

Step by step collage showing how to marinade chicken and grind onion paste for the gravy

1. Marinate the chicken in ginger garlic paste, lime juice and salt. This adds flavour from within and the acid helps tenderise the meat

2. Add onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies to a chopper and pulse to get a coarse mix.Β 

Curry

Step by step collage showing how to prepare the curry

1. Pound spices roughly with a mortar pestle to break them down and release their flavour

2. Saute them in hot oil to temper them

3. Brown the onion paste in oil that’s tempered with whole spices. This is a slow cooking process where the onion paste is sauteed on a low flame till it changes colour and becomes a deep golden brown. You’ll see a thin layer of oil floating on the top and the sides – thats when you know its cooked through and isn’t raw anymore

4. Cook tomatoes and spices for a few minutes till the tomatoes become pulpy soft

Step by step picture collage showing how to make dhaba chicken curry

5. Roast the chicken along with garam masala in the onion tomato mixture, tossing it for a minute or two till the gravy coats all the pieces

6. Pressure Cook for 15 minutes. If using a traditional pressure cooker, start on high heat and after the first whistle, reduce the heat to low. Wait till you hear two more whistles and then turn off the flame. Let the pressure release naturally. To make instant pot chicken curry, pressure cook on high for 8 minutes

7. Temper julienned ginger and slit green chillies in butter and ghee.This adds an extra layer of flavour and gives it a nice hint of ginger

8. Serve chicken curry with tempering poured on top. Sprinkle some chopped coriander for freshness and flavour

Richa’s Top Tips

  • Always marinate the chicken. The longer the better. This literally changes the game by adding flavour, seasoning, and tenderising.
  • Brown the onion paste. Don’t rush this process. Browning onions slowly gets rid of any raw smell and flavour. You’ll know its done when you see a little oil separating on the sides and the colour changes to a deep golden. This, in addition with the herbs, spices and tomatoes create the perfect balance.Β 
  • Don’t skimp on oil. There is a fair amount of fat in this recipe in the form of oil, butter and ghee. I would not recommend skimping on oil as it will compromise the flavor.
  • Always use quality garam masala. I always recommend homemade garam masala. But even if using store bought, make sure its not more than a year old. Add it just before cooking the chicken so that it retains its freshness and aroma
  • Do not forget the tempering. It gives it that extra kick along with the richness from the ghee.Β 

Storage Tips

  • If you have leftovers, let the chicken curry cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
  • If you’d like to store it for longer, you can freeze Dhaba Chicken Curry for up to 2–3 months. For convenience, portion it into freezer-safe containers so you can thaw only as much as you need.
  • When you’re ready to reheat, thaw the frozen curry in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it gently on the stovetop. The gravy tends to thicken as it sits, so add a splash of water while reheating if needed. Make sure the chicken is heated through before serving.
  • And the best part? The flavours have more time to come together as the curry sits, so leftovers can taste even better the next day. This also makes it a great make-ahead chicken curry for busy weeknights.

Serving Ideas

Wondering what to serve with Dhaba Chicken Curry? You really can’t go wrong with something that helps soak up all that delicious, spicy gravy!

  • For an easy weeknight meal, serve this Indian chicken curry with jeera rice, steamed basmati rice or soft rotis.
  • If you’re craving a proper dhaba-style spread, go for tandoori roti or naan with a bowl of cool raita, sliced onions and lemon wedges on the side.
  • For a bigger Indian meal, add dal fry or dal makhani and a simple vegetable sabzi. And don’t forget extra rotis or rice because you’ll want every last bit of that gravy!
Chicken curry served on a black plate with rice, onions, lime juice and green chillies on the side

I hope you guys enjoy this recipe as much as I do, it’s truly one of my favorites! And like all curries, this tastes even better the next day, so no need to worry about leftovers! If you love dhaba style food, check out my other favourite like Dhaba Dal Fry, Dhaba Dal Tadka, Matar Paneer, Karahi Chicken, Dal Makhani.

When you make this recipe, don’t forget to send me pictures over on my IG @my_foodstory. I love seeing your recreations!

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Dhaba style chicken curry served in the pressure cooker it was made in
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Dhaba Style Chicken Curry

The best dhaba style chicken curry recipe! Spicy, hot, fragrant curry made with ground spices, onions and tomatoes, and perfect for a family lunch or dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free, Halal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 Portions
Calories 283kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken skinless, bone-in whole chicken cut into medium sized pieces (referred to as curry cut in India)

For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

For the curry:

  • 1/4 cup Mustard Oil see note 2
  • 4 medium Red Onions
  • 10 cloves Garlic
  • 1Β½ inches Ginger
  • 3 – 4 Green Chilies use Serrano Peppers as replacement, adjust the spice as required
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • Β½ Cinnamon stick Stick
  • 4 – 5 Cardamoms
  • 8 – 10 Peppercorns
  • 4 – 5 Cloves
  • 4 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
  • Β½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder optional; adjust the spice as required
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala Powder
  • 1 teaspoon meat masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups water

For tempering:

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Green Chilies slit lengthwise
  • Β½ inch Ginger julienned
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander for garnishing

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger garlic paste, lime juice and salt. Cover and set aside while you prep everything else
  • Add onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies to a chopper and pulse to get a coarse mix.
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker or a large heavy bottom pan. Add cumin seeds. Roughly pound all the whole spices (bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns and cloves) and add to the oil.
  • once they start to splutter, add the onion mix. Cook the onion mix on a low flame, stirring occasionally till it is reduced to a golden brown mix and you see a thin layer of oil along the sides
  • Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using) and coriander powder. Cook till the tomatoes start melting, and almost form a paste.
  • Add chicken and garam masala powder and roast for a minute or two till the chicken pieces turn pink and get coated with the masala. Add meat masala powder, 1 ΒΌ cups of water, mix well.

Pressure Cooker:

  • At this stage, if you are using a pressure cooker, place the lid and pressure cook on high till the first whistle goes off. Then reduce the flame to low and pressure cook for two more whistles and turn off the flame. If using a different kind of pressure cooker (without a whistle system), pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Simmer for 5-10 mins on high flame, if required, to thicken the curry (chicken leaves a lot of water). I didn't need to do this.

Stovetop Method:

  • If you are using a heavy bottomed pan, bring the curry to a boil, reduce the heat, cover with a lid and let it cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes. Uncover the pan, and cook for another 10-15 minutes till the curry starts to thicken. Once the curry is ready, switch off the flame.
  • Instant Pot Method:
  • If using an instant pot, place the lid and change the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Release pressure manually. Simmer the curry for a few minutes to achieve the desired thickness if there is too much water.
  • Tempering:
  • In another small pan, heat ghee and butter and add green chilies and ginger. Once they start to splutter, switch off the flame and mix the tadka (or tempering) into the curry. Top with coriander.
  • Let the curry sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. Tastes best with rotis or rice.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1330mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg

This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.

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