Basmati Rice with Herbs by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make and full of healthy ingredients. I thought the Parmesan cheese was weird addition, but the flavor blends nicely and it isn't over powering. Enjoy!

Asparagus and Shitake Mushrooms by John Spottiswood

Quickly sauteed asparagus and shitake mushrooms with fresh ginger makes a really spectacular dish. This has a light, Asian flavor that would go well with fish or poultry as well as beef (which we served it alongside). This could easily be cooked in a wok if you have one handy, though a large saute pan will work equally well. We…

Garlic Ginger Chicken Pineapple Rice by Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo

Garlic Rice by John Spottiswood

This is a very simple side dish that goes really well with any sort of grilled fish or meat. My wife is asian american and we eat rice 4-5 nights a week. This is a way to give it a unique flavor...kids love it. Try this with my Salmon Grilled with Lemon Pepper & Garlic We use 50/50 brown and white rice for health reasons...all…

Sukha Aloo - Potatoes with Indian spices by John Spottiswood

This is an easy to make and delicious side dish. My wife was making Salmon the other night, we had potatoes in the pantry and a bunch of spices, so I threw these together quickly. Everyone loved them! I substituted liberally, and they still came out great. Substitutions are noted in parentheses below. Enjoy!

Thai Peanut Sauce Fried Rice by Nick Roche

This rice dish pairs very well with the Basil Baked Game Hen entree. The flavors are exquisite with just a touch of heat. Each bite will have you going back for more (you may even find yourself sneaking a small bowl of it as a later evening snack). Not only will this rice dish hold its head high against the best of restaurant fried…

beetroot raita (Step by Step with photo) by swati paathak

Beetroot raita is a healthy and bright colored, beautiful looking raita. This pink colored raita is the best ever with Parathas or as a side dish along with your main course meal.

Red sauce for chinese chicken balls by Micheline

This is the recipe for the sweet red sauce served with chinese chicken balls in Chinese restaurants.

chatpata baigon mirchi by sunil k.nayar

its made with brinjal and bird chili with sweet, spicy and sour gravy.

Tindora/Dondakaya curry by Padmaja

Today i am posting simple Tindora curry. Any one can prepare with in 1/2 hour time.Tindora is known by many names in different regions. It is called kundru, tendli, tondli, dondakaya, Ivy gourd etc. By itself the vegetable is not so popular but its taste depends on how you cook it.

Gujarati Vegetables With Lime And Cilantro! by kathy gori

Ever since Paula Wolfert gave me a Clay Coyote Flameware skillet the other day, I've been jonesing to use it. However, at the same time I got the skillet, I also got all inspired to fix some meatless Indian raw salads that I'd learned of from a cookbook she'd also given me. I kept staring at the beautiful Flameware skillet up on the…

Capsicum in a spicy Curd gravy by vidhya

Welcome to Mughlai Cuisine! Mughlai food is characterized by rich and creamy curry. Mughlai Dishes and have a distinct aroma and taste of ground and whole spices. Mughalai food invokes up visions of royal banquets, barbequed cooking slowly over the fire till it melts in your mouth, delicious dals and wonderful spices. Wouldn't…

Noodles with Ginger and Cilantro by Robyn Savoie

Here is a simple noodle dish that goes well with most Asian dishes. It can also be served as a snack for two or three people.

GOBI MANCHURIAN/CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN by Kokila Karthikeyan

Gobi Manchurian- a popular Indo Chineese dish can be served as a snack or an appetizer when prepared dry. The Cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce.Try this absolutely delicious recipe!

Burdock Root from the Farmers Market at Union Square by Karen Schuld

My friend Keiko, from Tokyo, introduced me to burdock root, a slender brown root vegetable that is common in Japanese cuisine. This week, i was happy to find this vegetable at the farmer's market at Union Square. The root has a nutty sweet flavor with a crunch texture that tastes perfect with a bowl of rice and a glass of hot Saki.