
India is famous for its rich culture, variety of foods, and different languages. With winter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to some delicious and warm meals that not only taste amazing but also give you the nutrition and warmth needed for the cold season. Here are some special winter dishes that you can enjoy at our restaurant:
Palak Paneer
Palak paneer is a popular vegetarian dish made with paneer (Indian cheese) and a creamy spinach sauce. To make it, onions, garlic, and tomatoes are first cooked together. Spinach is added and cooked until it softens, then blended into a smooth puree. Paneer cubes are added to the spinach sauce along with spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. The dish is served with rice or roti, and you can garnish it with extra paneer cubes for more flavor.
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Butter chicken is a delicious dish made with tender chicken pieces in a creamy tomato sauce. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled or baked. The sauce is made by cooking onions, garlic, pureed tomatoes, cream, and spices. The cooked chicken is then added to the sauce and simmered until it’s fully flavored. Butter chicken is known for its rich, creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet taste. It’s typically served with rice or naan bread and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Mutton Curry)
Rogan Josh is a famous dish from Kashmir, made with mutton (sheep meat). It’s a spicy, aromatic curry flavored with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The mutton is marinated in yogurt and spices, seared to brown the meat, then cooked in a flavorful sauce made with onions, garlic, red chili powder, and other spices. The sauce is made rich with tomatoes, yogurt, and ghee (clarified butter). Rogan Josh is served with rice or naan and often garnished with cilantro and a splash of lemon juice.
Fish Curry
Fish curry is a popular dish made with white fish like cod, haddock, or tilapia. The fish is marinated in spices and yogurt, then pan-fried or grilled. The curry sauce is made by cooking onions, garlic, and spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Coconut milk and tomatoes are added to create a rich, flavorful sauce, and the cooked fish is simmered in it. Fish curry is typically served with rice or bread and garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
Egg Curry
Egg curry is a simple but tasty dish made with hard-boiled eggs in a flavorful sauce. The curry sauce is prepared by cooking onions, garlic, and spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Pureed tomatoes and coconut milk are added, along with spices like garam masala or red chili powder. The hard-boiled eggs are added to the sauce and simmered until heated through. Egg curry is typically served with rice or bread like naan or paratha.
We hope this article gives you a taste of the wonderful winter dishes we offer at our restaurant. Come and enjoy these warm, comforting meals with us this winter season!