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A taste of Andhra Pradesh. Why so spicy? by Debashis Bhattacharyya

Here is  FANTASTIC 🎉 informative & well written article from chef extraordinaire and our talented friend Debashis Bhattacharya @DebsCraftyCuisine recently published (April 2023) in Ceiamag.com. (Link below).

https://ceiamag.com/ @ceiamagazine.

Read this article NOW by scrolling down to the bottom of the page. 

This article traces the roots of tasty dishes from Andhra Pradesh and gives insights into why Andhra food is SO SPICY. 🥵 It features eight popular Andhra dishes. Find out which dishes are our favorites and how to make them. As a caveat, you may know our seasoning kits are based on yummy food from Andhra Pradesh but they are not too SPICY. 

Some of our favorite dishes below highlighted in the article are:

#1. Andhra Chicken Curry:

Make this tasty dish with our Grandma's Spicy Chicken Curry Seasoning Kit. Use Asian chilli peppers for a more SPICY experience instead of jalapenos.

#2. Gongura Mutton

#4. Andhra Style Fish curry: Click on link below to access this recipe.

https://026d6oww0iis7ic2-23935635.shopifypreview.com/blogs/recipes/tangy-south-indian-fish-curry

#5. Biryani 😋!!:

Make an easy variation of this dish with my Grandma's Spicy Chicken Curry Seasoning Kit. Pair it with Chicken Curry (use another packet of Grandma's Spicy Chicken Curry Seasoning Kit to make the curry) for an AMAZING culinary experience. Click on link below to access the recipe on our website. 

https://026d6oww0iis7ic2-23935635.shopifypreview.com/blogs/recipes/biryani-rice

#7. Pulihora

#8. Bagara Baingan:

A variation of this vegan eggplant recipe (without the peanuts) is on our website. Click on the link below. 

https://026d6oww0iis7ic2-23935635.shopifypreview.com/blogs/recipes/delicious-vegan-baingan-bhartha-mashed-eggplant?_pos=1&_sid=38f51a27b&_ss=r

As you may know our seasonings ARE based on my parents’ home cooking from Andhra Pradesh, which are very tasty 😋 and spicy 🥵 HOT.

HOWEVER, when developing each of our seasoning blends, we go through an intense 3-4 month period of R&D to customize:

  • Spicy heat in each blend with fresh ingredients added.
  • Localize the spice flavors with familiar western ingredients.

We love this yummy process to ensure that practically 99% of people who try these flavors enjoy them. 😊 It's a lofty goal but the final recipe and seasonings are worth the wait as we cook with love ❤️ and love sharing the joy of our home cooking. 🧑‍🍳 💞🏡

Click on link below to access this artfully written spicy HOT flavored article !

 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2393/5635/files/A_taste_of_Andhra._Why_so_spicy_by_Debashis_Bhattacharyya_1.pdf?v=1683292413

✴️ Follow our talented friend Debashis on Instagram @debscraftycuisine for AMAZING Indian dishes & recipes.

PS: If you have trouble accessing the article, please do email us and we will gladly send you a pdf of the article. :-) 


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Wow. This was amazing!

I bought a few items at the Pittsburgh Home Show and finally used made this.. It was truly.superb. Better than any restaurant! Can't wait to try more. (and it looks exactly like the picture)

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for your AWESOME review! I'm SO delighted that you loved my Grandma's Spicy Chicken Curry seasoning kit and that it met your expectations. I will let my mom know that you loved her recipe. I'm sure she will be thrilled. Thank you SO much! Cheers Priya

Wow! So Tasty!

What a fantastic way to bring Indian Cuisine into my home. Priya, your Tikka Masala Seasoning packets leave me speechless! Thank you so much for taking the step to open this business offering these amazing tastes into everyone's home. Kept me going back for 2nd and 3rd helpings! Very dangerous for singles households. Once my four kits are all gone, I will absolutely be ordering four more! Thanks 10 times more! - Fred

Dear Frederick,
I absolutely loved your review. My family got a good chuckle out of it because we could relate to going back for 2nds and 3rd helpings of chicken tikka masala. I am so glad our seasonings brought you joy with this dish. Thank YOU for your awesome review. Cheers Priya

A fabulous dish!

I saw Priya profiled in a newspaper article and decided to try her recipe. It was wonderful - scrumptious flavors and very easy to follow. It makes a lot of sauce that can be used with other proteins and veggies - a dish that keeps on giving! So glad I gave it a try.

Hi Victoria,
I am absolutely thrilled that you loved my chicken tikka masala seasonings, recipe and tips to maximize the dish. Thank you SO much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We celebrated with a happy dance. Cheers Priya

Husband loved it!

I was taken by your ad that said I could adjust the spice level. I bought the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken mixes. I made the Tikka Masala for my husband, who cannot tolerate much heat, and made it without adding any jalapeño. He LOVED it. After dinner he came in and asked for a small bowl of rice with the sauce on it. He asked me to order more immediately! Thank you for making this spice mix so easily adaptable for people like my husband, who can’t enjoy spicy hot foods, but love the flavors of this dish. I think we are about to be regular customers! (PS—I enjoyed it as well!)

Hi Evelyn,
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. Oh my gosh!! I’m absolutely thrilled that your husband enjoyed the chicken tikka masala and that you did too.
It takes me 3-4 months to perfect a recipe and customize the spicy heat. So it’s fulfilling to know that I was able to help you make Indian food that you both loved.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It means a lot to me and my business.

Wonderful company!!

I read about this company in my local paper and was super excited to order some of the spice kits for my daughter’s birthday. She LOVES Indian food and makes it occasionally, but because the spice preparation can be daunting and ordering spices online can result in pounds of something you may not use in your lifetime, my daughter did not make her own very often. What a brilliant idea to sell spice packets for those of us who don’t want to buy a ton of exotic spices but want to cook our own Indian food! Oh - and the gift decoration was gorgeous. Very personal service. Highly recommend!

Hi Barbara,
Thank you SO much for your thoughtful and AWESOME review ! The reason I started this company was to make it easier to cook Indian food. I'm thrilled in particular that you are enjoying our unique home cooking in your home. I'm so glad you, your daughter and family loved our gift decorations. It truly was made with love from our family to yours. :-). Thanks again. Wishing you all the best. Cheers ~ Priya