Peri's Spice Ladle16 recipes
A cuisine that’s as old as the earliest civilizations; homemade Indian meal habits can be healthful, delicious and rather addictive.
Spotlight on Chutneys and Pickles - Peri's Spice Ladle
Chutneys and pickles come together simply, in a small amount of time, but pack a punch of intense flavor to any meal, like sandwiches, curries and kebab.
A Spanish Tapas Trio - Peri's Spice Ladle
On Our Menu Today: Minty Mushrooms in Mini-Fillo Cups ‘Patata Brava-style’ Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Chutney Spiced Shrimp with a Lemon Butter Drizzle Inspired by our Scrumptious Spanish Journey, we bring you a mouth-watering array of simple tapas creations; each one comes with a few simple ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.... Read More »
Chicken Drumstick Kebabs Served with Cilantro-Yogurt Chutney - Peri's Spice Ladle
Welcome to our first post in ‘The Indian-inspired Grills and Kebab Series’. Did you know? The popular Indian clay-oven called ‘Tandoor’ can reach temperatures of 900F (480C)… and it never gets turned off, there is always a slow fire burning at the base of the tandoor to maintain core temperature. As the predecessor to modern... Read More »
It's Here! Tikka Tikki & Spicy Bites... - Peri's Spice Ladle
Cookbook with a global twist on Indian kebabs, tikka, chutneys and beyond, backed by good-to-know information on Indian marinades, spice rubs and grilling.
Let’s Go Chutney and Pickle Hunting - Peri's Spice Ladle
Chutney & pickle inspirations from fellow bloggers.
Tikka, Tikki & Spicy Bites - Coming Very Soon!
Our global twist on kebabs, tikka, chutneys and beyond - our collective knowledge and experience on the topic - all in one place. Keep a copy of this book handy - you will enjoy using it!
Spinach & Chickpeas Kebab Sliders with a Spicy Tomato Chutney - Peri's Spice Ladle
For the third post of ‘The Indian-inspired Grills and Kebab Series’, we’re going vegetarian with these delicious Kebab Sliders served with our easy homemade Spicy Tomato Chutney. During my 10 years as a vegetarian, I often felt like there was a ‘meat eaters’ conspiracy’ going on around me. As I’d walk into a party, my... Read More »
Spicy Date Chutney – a Delectable Spread or Dipping Sauce
Spicy date chutney with dates and tanginess from tamarind (or lime juice,) and sweetness from jaggery (or sugar.) Try it as dipping sauce or chutney spread.
A Collection of Chutneys - Peri's Spice Ladle
Nowadays, it’s common to find a bottle of Indian chutney in the condiment shelf of a western home, occupying a place of pride alongside salsas and relishes. An old staple of the Indian diet, the versatility of the humble ‘chutney’ (and its well-known country cousin, the Indian ‘pickle or achaar’) can only be limited by... Read More »
Parsi Kavabs: a Delightful Kebab, Simplified
Melt-in-your-mouth Parsi Kavab or Kebab using ground meat of choice, potatoes and a blend of delicious spices, herbs and aromatics. Serve as an appetizer with chutney or as an entree with lentils and flatbread.
Couscous Chaat
Using couscous, red onions, tomatoes along with the spicy kick of Serrano peppers and a chutney-inspired dressing; here's an Indian street food style dish that is simple, addictive and impossible to resist.
Couscous Chaat
Using couscous, red onions, tomatoes along with the spicy kick of Serrano peppers and a chutney-inspired dressing; here's an Indian street food style dish that is simple, addictive and impossible to resist.
Kale and Cauliflower Paratha, a Stuffed Flat-Bread
An Indian flat-bread made with whole wheat flour dough and a lightly spiced stuffing mix of healthy kale, cauliflower and aromatic roasted crushed fennel seeds. This paratha is best served for breakfast/brunch or a light meal with chutney and yogurt.
Garlic-flavored Yogurt and Shredded Turkey Quesadilla or Grilled Sandwich
A healthy spread of plain thick yogurt, seasoned and flavored with minced garlic, along with leftover shredded turkey and cranberry chutney/sauce from Thanksgiving Day, or shredded rotisserie chicken or meat of choice on any other day; makes an easy filling for quesadilla as well as a delicious spread for grilled sandwiches.
Mango Cranberry Chutney
Indian spiced mango and cranberry chutney makes an ideal accompaniment to meat or vegetables; also works well as a spread for sandwich or wraps.
Parsi Patra-ni-Macchi (on the Grill)
Tilapia fish with the authentic coconut chutney; a recipe passed down by my mom (and one that is definitely worth holding on to.) Since banana leaves are hard to come by, we use foil to create fish packets and cook them on an outdoor grill to render an outstanding and healthy ‘Patra Ni Macchi’ style preparation.