Contemporary Curries

Having lived in two countries (India and the United States) for over twenty years each, I consider myself a perfect hybrid of two cultures. So it is no surprise that I often combine the spices and herbs of my birth land with recipes and cooking techniques that are markedly Western. Pork Ribs with a Sweet-Sour Glaze grills on the “barbie” for a lazy Sunday summer picnic, and Leg of Lamb with an Onion-Coconut Sauce perfumes my springtime kitchen. Looking for something different for a hearty winter stew, I serve a bowl of Three-Bean Chili with a Cashew-Pistachio Sauce and some crusty French bread by the fireside. You have picky children? Expand their palates with a saucy rendition of Spaghetti with a Spicy Tomato Sauce or Macaroni and Paneer. For a romantic Indo-French celebration with a loved one, savor Tandoori Mignon with a Mushroom Cream Sauce and a side of Scalloped Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Chiles.