MORNINGS MADE EASYâSPECULOOS GRANOLA IS YOUR NEW BREAKFAST BFF!
I grew up in India, so my first experience with American holiday traditions was with my wifeâs family. Theyâre Jewish, but they do Christmas bigger, badder, and louder than most, not to mention their over-the-top Thanksgiving feasts. Turkeyâs hard to cook and always dry, so Iâm always thinking, what can I do thatâs as centerpiece worthy?
Masala means âmixture,â and this is one fine combination of ginger, garlic, onions, and a flurry of delicious and fragrant Indian spices (turmeric, coriander, garam masala). We call for mustard greens here, but you can substitute with other leafy greens, like kale or spinach.
The recipe for the very popular okra fries on the menus at both Chai Pani locations and MG Road comes directly from the chefâs mother, and it couldnât be much easier to follow at home. âIâm pretty sure my mom invented this recipe,â Irani says. âIt was the only way she could get me to eat okra."
This Indian kebab marinade is equally perfect for a weekend barbecue or a Tuesday night dinner (and the marinade will keep in the refrigerator for up to four weeks and can be used with beef, lamb, or chicken). And soy sauce in an Indian dish? You better believe it. Itâs natural umami takes the lamb in a very interesting direction.
Roasting root vegetables is a tradition that spans the globe. Hereâs a delicious and fragrant Indian take, where beets, carrots, and turnips are tossed with Indian spices and finished with lime juice.
Chef Irani graciously shared his recipe for Malabar Chicken Curry from Chai Pani with The Aerogramâs readers, for those of us who wonât be making it to Asheville, North Carolina, or Decatur, Georgia, for a while.
Thereâs a standard side of rice, and there is pulaoâa fragrant and fancy bowl of rice laced with almonds, raisins and Indian spices.
Just in time for the local sweet corn season, Chai Pani in Decatur offers this recipe for a refreshing summer salad.
All things Indian food culture from the master of spices himself, chef Meherwan Irani.
Learn how to make Garam Masala at home from scratch. Don't worry! These spices can be found in any grocery store, and will very soon be available in our shop.
Each home in India has their own dabba made up of custom spices. Learn how to choose for yours!
Chai Pani's first in-house culinary documentary, Cutting Chai, originally premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival as a full-length feature film. The film has now been adapted into an online series for your viewing pleasure. Episodes 1-10 are now available to watch at the Chai Pani Channel
Chai Pani chefs Meherwan, James, and Daniel, and cameraman Michael begin their trip with an introduction to the street food scene of India, and in particular, the finer points of chai culture.
A look at a unique part of chef Meherwan Irani's heritage, his father's side of the family, and his Parsi roots - a very unique and small ethnic group of India with amazing cuisine.
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