https://paulstapel.com/categories/indian/Recent content in Indian on Paul's ParticlesHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 11 May 2026 22:40:32 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/breezy-chicken-masala/Mon, 11 May 2026 22:40:32 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/breezy-chicken-masala/I tried experimenting with a recipe today, and found one that works well for me. It is easy to make, takes only about 50 minutes, and has a perfectly fresh taste that leaves you wanting more. Ingredients Marinade ~500 grams of chicken thighs 2-3 tbsp full-fat yoghurt 1-2 tsp ginger powder 1-2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp 四川红油/sichuan chili oil ~2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Curry Cooking oil or ghee Cinnamon stick some cloves 2 white onions A can of tomato paste 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin A splash of vinegar Chicken stock (~300 ml, or eyeball it) Garnish Fresh coriander Lime juice Some heavy cream Cooking plan Make your chicken thighs a bit smaller if they are large (cutting each piece into two smaller pieces).https://paulstapel.com/recipes/coconut-chicken-curry/Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:41:20 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/coconut-chicken-curry/I want to make my Indian recipes a bit more accessible for weekday dinners, so to start, I have contrived this nice little recipe for an Indian coconut chicken curry. Ingredients Neutral cooking oil (1 - 2 tbsp) Chicken (thighs taste best, but breasts also work) (500 grams) White onion (1 piece) Garlic (5 cloves) Ginger (small-medium piece) Indian curry spices (2 - 3 tbsp, or more to taste) Salt (to taste) Sugar (about 1 tsp or to taste) Coconut milk (300 - 400 ml) Chicken stock (Just about half a cup to deglaze your pan and add some extra flavor) Parmesan rind (optional, for extra taste) Koriander (fresh, or dried) (1.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/indian-spice-mix/Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:04:02 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/indian-spice-mix/Sometimes, I just want to make some Indian food without having to think about recipes. In that case, a nice and easy Indian spice mix can come in to save the day. This is one of my favorites, and I am happy to share it with you today. Ingredients Coriander powder (2 tbsp) Cumin powder (2 tbsp) Tumeric powder (1/2 - 3/4 tbsp) Ginger powder (1/2 tbsp) Cinnamon (1/2 tbsp) White pepper (1 tsp) Chili powder (1 tsp) Cardamom powder (1 tsp) Clove powder (1/2 tsp) ENJOY!https://paulstapel.com/recipes/coconut-keema/Wed, 28 May 2025 20:06:04 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/coconut-keema/Yep, another keema recipe. Ground beef is cheap here in the Netherlands, and I always like to try interesting ways to spice up such a simple base. This is a go-to for when I crave some quick coconutty flavors. Ingredients Ground beef Vegetable oil Garlic Ginger White onion Coconut milk Tomato paste Koriander (Cilantro) (optional) Lemongrass (optional, for more of a Thai kick to the dish) Lemon juice (optional) Garam masala (optional, for extra seasoning to taste) Spice mix (see below) Spice mix 2 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika powder 1 tbsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp clove powder 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1/2 tsp salt Cooking plan Heat some vegetable oil in a pan on high heat and brown your ground beef until the water contents have evaporated.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/aloo-keema/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:52:56 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/aloo-keema/Ok, so I’ve got another Indian recipe I’d like to share with y’all. This is a dish that I did not understand for quite a while, and looking at recipes online, it seemed a little bland to me. Turns out this was all just a skill-issue, as I did not quite understand Indian food at that time. Knowing what I know now, I’d like to share an actually tasty recipe for aloo keema.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/gunter-chicken-masala/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:12:39 +0100https://paulstapel.com/recipes/gunter-chicken-masala/I have been making a lot of masala recently, and this gunter chicken masala was really tasty when I tried making it. I have made some adjustments to my first iteration, and I hope you enjoy cooking this! Do keep in mind, this dish is among the spiciest I’ve made so far, so reduce the amount of dried chili’s if that is a problem. Ingredients Masala powder About 4-5 dried chili’s 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cumin seeds To make the masala powder, first toast the whole spices and dried chili’s whole, and put them in a spice blender.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/saagwala/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:13:47 +0100https://paulstapel.com/recipes/saagwala/I am becoming a little obsessed with Indian cuisine, and while searching for new things to cook I stumbled upon Saagwala, and because I am a large fan of spinach, I simply had to try this. I find it is best served with Naan, but Roti and rice would also complement it quite well. Ingredients Marinade Chicken (bone-in) Cooking oil (1 tbsp) Yoghurt (full) (enough to cover) Cayenne powder (2 tsp) Garam masala (2 tsp) Coriander powder (2 tsp) Cumin powder (1 tsp) Fenugreek seeds (1 tsp) tumeric powder (1/2 tsp) Curry Spinach (a load of spinach, about equal weight to your meat) Vegetable oil White onions (minced) Garlic (minced) Ginger (grated) Tomato paste Red or green chili Heavy cream (yoghurt would also work) Mint leafs (fresh, but dried also works) Cumin powder Coriander powder Garam masala Tumeric powder Cayenne powder Cooking plan Start by marinating your chicken beforehand.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/chicken-korma/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:52:55 +0100https://paulstapel.com/recipes/chicken-korma/I am always delighted when I try a new Indian recipe, and today was no different. I have eaten quite some Korma during my last trip to Singapore, and now I am happy to announce that I have managed to bring this flavor home. Enjoy this korma with white rice or naan. Ingredients Marinade Chicken (bone-in) Garam masala Greek yoghurt (any fatty yoghurt will do) Paprika powder Kurkuma/tumeric powder Ginger (fresh or alternatively ground) Garlic (fresh or alternatively ground) Salt Curry Ghee (or cooking oil) Greek yoghurt Ground cardemom Garam Masala White onion (We will caramelise, but for a more traditional flavor, deep fry the onion) Cashew nuts (for extra creaminess, normally tomatoes are added, but I prefer cashew nuts) Green (or red) chilis Cinnamon (stick, or ground) Cloves (whole or ground) Nutmeg (grated or ground) Coriander powder Fresh coriander leafs and/or mint leafs (or dried works fine as well) Bay leaf (optional) Mace (optional, but traditional) Cooking plan Start by marinating the chicken with all of the ingredients.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/kheer/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:31:25 +0100https://paulstapel.com/recipes/kheer/I have been making breakfast more of a part of my daily routine lately. I think it has something to do with the fact that a lot of SEA-countries have warm breakfast, and I felt more invigorated last time I visited. So I started experimenting with breakfast recipes, and I have now decided to make it an entire category. To start, i wanted to share this Kheer recipe, as it is easy to make and energising.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/roti/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:23:35 +0100https://paulstapel.com/recipes/roti/I love roti, and having now made it myself, I can safely say that its lovely flavor carries over to the home kitchen. Ingredients Flour (200 grams) Butter (40 grams) Butter (60+ grams) (used for the grilling of the roti) Water (~100 grams after boiling) Salt (1 teaspoon) Cooking plan Add together your butter, flour and a little salt. Boil your water and let it cool to just below boiling temperature.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/tikka-masala/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:18:46 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/tikka-masala/I always love the taste of Indian cuisine, and I usually turn to Indian food when I want a fix of rich and hearty flavours paired with a healthy feel. Today’s recipe is rather easy to make compared to other Indian curries, and it is an easy fix for when you crave something creamy. I’m not sure if it can be classified as a weekday meal, but it is definetely easy enough to make it on a lazy sunday.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/sausage-stew/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:05:34 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/sausage-stew/This recipe is a Paul-certified classic. It is easy to make (only about 30 minutes), and is quite filling for when you are having a busy week. Ingredients Sausage (pork works well) Cooking oil A (small) tin of tomato paste Yellow onion Garlic Bell peppers (different colors looks the nicest, doesn’t really matter for taste) Beef broth Garam masala (can sub for 5-spice) Pepper Dark soy sauce (for color and salt) Cooking plan First, cook your sausage in an oiled pan until golden brown.https://paulstapel.com/recipes/mint-dip/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:09:25 +0200https://paulstapel.com/recipes/mint-dip/So I am looking more into the indian cuisine. To start things off, I made a simple mint dip to eat with a meal, or just to dip naan in. Ingredients Yoghurt Mint leaves (dried if fresh isn’t available) Lemon juice A clove of garlic Salt and pepper Cooking plan Finely chop the garlic and mint leaves Mix the ingredients to taste ENJOY!