Cozy Recipes
Some recipes to try this fall
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Fall Recipes
October is my favorite month in DC, and I’m grateful that I’m getting to enjoy the gorgeous season in our new neighborhood in east Capitol Hill. It got me thinking a lot about cozy desi recipes that I want to cook, and eat as the weather cools down. Today’s newsletter is a short recommended list of heartwarming recipes that may take time but are not super labor intensive, and in my opinion, are perfect for this season.
Kali Mirch Chicken Karahi (Black Pepper Chicken)
This is one of my favorite recipes on the blog, and every time I make it, I’m not sure why I don’t cook it more often. It’s a delicious variation of regular chicken karahi, which does not use any tomatoes, and instead relies on a heavy dose of black pepper to infuse it with incredible flavor. It’s best had with a side of hot naan.
Bhuna Gosht (One-Pot Slow-Cooked Beef)
If you are looking for a slow cooking recipe, I love making bhuna gosht when family and friends are visiting. While the total cooking time is close to three hours, there is little labor involved, and it’s still packed with flavor.
A beloved recipe on the blog, this simple recipe of potatoes simmered in a spicy tomato and onion base, is a weeknight favorite. If you are looking to prepare a simple vegetarian meal, it’s a lovely complement to the bhindi masala. If you eat meat, it’s fantastic with keema.
Afghan Style Kadoo Borani (Squash with Yogurt)
There are a lot of fans of borani banjan, Afghan style eggplant with yogurt. If you want to incorporate some squash in your weekly rotation, this kadoo borani recipe adapted from Durkhanai Ayubi’s fantastic cookbook, Parwana, is also excellent.
Dal is always a good idea, and this mixed moong and masoor dal that I adapted from my aunt, Mariam, is one of my favorites on the blog. If you are bored of the same classic masoor dal or kaali dal, this is a great way to switch up the taste profile.
Modern Shahi Tukray (Bread Pudding)
…And if you are looking for something sweet to round off a cozy meal, this baked shahi tukray recipe is truly, very lovely, and I wish more people would make it!
Last but not least, switch up your chai game with this masala chai recipe, which I think is a solid blend between strong chai and doodh patti.
Other News
In book news, the Patrani Machli from Pakistan, made it to Daniela Galarza’s beloved newsletter, Eat Voraciously in The Washington Post! Read here.