Murg Awadhi Korma (Spicy Chicken) on an India Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Food History, Recipes India
Indian cuisine is some of the most flavorful in the world, and this dish -- Murg Awadhi Korma -- exemplifies a classic dish from the city of Lucknow. The dish is packed with spices that are used in so many Indian recipes, such as cardamom and ginger, and utilizes ghee, which is clarified butter. The cooking style is important too, as 'Korma' means the meat has been braised in a… Read
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Indian Spices, Not Just Curry
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips India
Have you ever looked at a bottle marked "curry powder" and wondered whether that's really all there is to Indian spices? Curry powder is a mix of other spices (much like a classic chili powder, which is not really a spice at all, or the other popular Indian spice mix, garam masala). So what are the top Indian spices, and how do you use them to create delectable Indian dishes?… Read
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What to Drink in India | Culinary Tours with TIK
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits India
So you've booked your cooking vacation to India with The International Kitchen. You've tried the recipes for Galawat Kebab, Murg Awadhi Tikka, and naan that you've found on our website and in our blog. You've read up on Indian spices and ingredients. You're all ready to go, but you're wondering what you'll drink while you're there, right? It should be no surprise that tea is a staple in India. Remember… Read
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Indian Recipe for Galawat Kebab
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes India
Indian cuisine is incredibly varied, which is not surprising given the size and multi-ethnic nature of India itself! From meat kebabs to vegetarian palak, from curries to tandoors, Indian cuisine has it all. Today we're featuring a recipe from our fabulous cooking vacations in India. A kebab, of course, is some variety of cooked meat, and "galawat" here refers to the type of spice blend. In Awadhi cuisine, kebabs usually… Read
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Hello India! And a Recipe for Naan
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes India
We were thrilled to add India to our list of culinary vacation destinations back in 2015, and we're still just as excited about offering our culinary travelers the opportunity to explore this beautiful country. We had long wanted to add a culinary tour to India, as it seemed a no-brainer of a culinary destination with one of the most recognized and flavorful cuisines in the world. Browse all our culinary… Read
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