🇮🇳MAKING INDIAN FOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME! 🇮🇳 || INTERNATIONAL MEALS || CHEAP MEALS

[@michelekirby-xv4sw]

I'm from England and garam massala is everywhere. But we do love our Indian food.Coriander is big in Indian food but also carrot & Coriander soup with a touch of cummin or try the spices with butternut squash soup. Delicious.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds amazing!

[@jacquelinemartin9124]

Coriander is another name for cilantro which I know you can definitely get at the supermarket Mandy!!

[@katrinadeprofio5566]

When I was in Goa a few years ago I discovered Butter Chicken & fresh warm Naan... game changer! So good! You did a great job!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@KateMoranHere]

Yay! You did awesome! So yummy!! Two tips: naan bread is even better when warm - and can make an excellent crust for a quick pizza. This is such a fun series - great idea!

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip! Thanks so much!

[@pandapoof8798]

I've seen Garam Masala in all my grocery stores including Walmart and Target. I tend to find it in the "International" section. It may be in a spice bag that's small or a jar sometimes next to Ghee.

[@allthingsmandy]

I looked all over that store! lol. Trust me, I'm gonna be on the lookout til I find it!

[@pandapoof8798]

​@All Things Mandy I know this may sound strange, but do you have an Asian Store or even a Middle Eastern one? Sometimes, they carry it. I'm just assuming you don't have an Indian Store Near you since you would have gotten it. Or you can try a Walmart pickup and add it. Lol, make them find it. 😂 Good luck, and I can't wait for your next one!

[@michelekirby-xv4sw]

Fresh coriander (cilantro) finely chopped on most curries. YUM

[@allthingsmandy]

Ooooh! That would be good!

[@janieloyd7795]

So great to see you experimenting and flying out of your comfort zone! Looks delicious. Can't wait for your next episode!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much!!

[@bellamichellejerseygirl207]

Love this series Mandy...great job

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much! This is so much fun!

[@nancycarney]

You will love Indian Food. We love curry lentils, Schwarma and Humus. So glad you got to experience this. If you have any naan bread left over, make naan bread pizza. Yummy! You will also love it leftover as a meal prep for lunch. Gets better each day.

[@allthingsmandy]

Sounds great!

[@michelekirby-xv4sw]

Can't wait love Italian. Minimum effect maximum taste.

[@allthingsmandy]

Oh yes!

[@marlafernandez9858]

Butter Chicken is my FAVORITE! I always get it from take out, but this gave me courage to try it myself! Thanks Mandy!

[@allthingsmandy]

You can do it!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Finally sitting down and watching you on my tv! I’ve been excited to watch this one since I seen it posted!

[@allthingsmandy]

Awwww! You are so sweet! This series is so fun!

[@heathersmeather]

I love going to Indian restaurants. At home I use the jarred or packaged tikka masala or butter sauce. I buy naan when I see it discounted and put in the freezer. One of my families favorite quick meals.

[@allthingsmandy]

I wondered about the pre-made sauces. I wasn't sure how good they would be. I'll have to give that a try!

[@stacel1972]

I agree with comments on garam Masala it is so flavorful and you can supplement with seasonings from home. I’m plant based and discovered Indian curries and they are so dang delicious.

[@allthingsmandy]

Yes!! Thanks for watching!

[@PinkTigger33]

That looks delicious. I have only had Butter Chicken once and that was at an african restaurant here in the USA, and it looks identical. I need to make that too. I never thought to try making it myself. I don't have garam masala, but like you, I've got most of the spices to make my own. This is a fun series, Mandy!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much! It's so good! Definitely need to try!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

That looks so bomb!!

[@allthingsmandy]

It was so good!!!

[@grannyrsh5553]

Good video! I’ve never made Indian food but you made it look easy and delicious. Will give this a try.👍🏻

[@SuperMomMac]

Mandy, your dish looked amazing! Your videos are so great, your an outstanding cook!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@beckystone7994]

I love Indian food and your dishes looks delicious , like one I’ve eaten before!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you 😋

[@evelyngarcia8015]

That looks so good never had India food before

[@allthingsmandy]

It was so good!

[@marischmaltz]

love Butter Chicken ... thankfully where I shop it is cheaper to buy the premade sauce (just add chicken) than the individual ingredients and feed my family for about $5.00

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip!

[@annzamora6943]

Like you I have never cooked Indian food. But I have enjoyed naan bread. I makes an amazing pizza crust.

[@allthingsmandy]

I've heard that!

[@tanyamudie9019]

This looks great! After watching frugal fit mom I use naan bread as pizza bases. ❤

[@allthingsmandy]

Great idea!!

[@nancycarney]

Printed this recipe out. Making it Tuesday night. I have all the ingredients. I can't wait.

[@allthingsmandy]

Yay! Let me know how it turns out!

[@emily--m]

Wow looks awesome 👍😎. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@rachelhero3413]

This looks so good! I get most of my specialty spices at World Market.

[@allthingsmandy]

The closest World Market is over an hour away from me, unfortunately!

[@rachelhero3413]

@@allthingsmandy I usually order mine online

[@vanessadyson7031]

Super fun video!! Love the new series.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you 🤗

[@beckiezra]

I get intimidated by Indian food recipes because of all the spices listed, but you got something that tasted good even though you were missing some spices so it makes me feel like I could be successful even if I can’t follow a recipe exactly.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicagreen9366]

Thank you for your hard work!! I love your videos

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@melissashimp7448]

I love butter chicken. I can buy garam masala at my stores. Maybe Kroger by you. I have also found it at World Market. Mixing your own is a good option. Great series!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pennyyager6123]

I'm loving this new series. We had bangers & mash last week. Now I'm putting Butter Chicken on the menu.

[@allthingsmandy]

It was so good!

[@shellyturner2766]

I identify with your "what was I afraid of?". My go-to indian "recipe" is Tikka masala from Family Fudge...a jar of sauce in the slow cooker with chicken thighs. Rice and naan (check the clearance rack at the grocery store). I like that indian food is flavorful without being spicy hot. Looks like the garam masala bottle I have came from Whole foods. I also tried Pressure Luck's butter chicken pasta, but it's a lot of calories.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jukeboxgirl244]

Hello, I'm 5:19 minutes into the video and you talked about "spices" in that sauce pack and you don't know, which spices are in there and you spoke out loud, what I thought, that it's better to use, what you have on hand...I pushed the like button 😂 Even if you don't have all the ingredients, it is always good and better to use, what you have. Love your way of thinking! 😊 Many kind greetings from Germany ❤

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much! Wow , Hello Germany! Germany is in one of those envelopes as well!

[@karenbrewster7443]

Can’t wait to try this Mandy!!!!Great Job!

[@allthingsmandy]

Yay! Thank you!

[@selmamcghee2274]

Loving this series. You make me want to try everything. Go get'um Mandy.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much! I'm loving it!

[@cherylpollard3219]

So excited for this series! Now Im brave enough to try Butter chicken. It’s big here in Canada and I just never thought it “looked” good 😂

[@allthingsmandy]

It's so good!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video thanks

[@allthingsmandy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Mary-fe2fz]

Oh, I wished I had sent you my butter chicken recipe. It's easy and delicious. I use tandoori and garam masala. I purchased mine off Amazon. Have a Blessed Easter Weekend. 🥰

[@allthingsmandy]

Sounds great! You will have to give me your recipe!

[@gingerhammond6446]

And if you like shrimp, it can be used in place of the chicken...

[@allthingsmandy]

Ooooh! That sounds good!

[@pennyyager6123]

I made the Butter Chicken, very good!

[@allthingsmandy]

Yayyyy!

[@jeanniedorsey6772]

I love this series. Any grocery store should have Garam Marsala. I've purchased it from Kroger & Walmart. Sprout's, Whole Foods & Trader Joe's should have it. If you have those stores locally. Great job on your Butter Chicken recipe.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jessm.5385]

I love that you honestly try to find recipes that match the country but still Americanize it so you have a better chance of success. I hope you get to try real Indian food some time. It's my favorite.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks! There isn't an Indian restaurant near me! I'm on mission to find one though! I will probably have to go a few towns over but now I definitely want to try authentic Indian food!

[@sylviabradley7355]

Great series💥

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks so much!

[@angieineverettcust2934]

I’ve got a jar of butter chicken I’ve been afraid to try so now I have to try it. Thank you for this 😅

[@allthingsmandy]

It's so good!

[@meeganjae72]

Looks delicious 😋

[@allthingsmandy]

It was so good!

[@terrij2410]

You can mix cumin with allspice and that gets you close to garam masala spice. 😊

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip!

[@ItsLauraBoss]

I get my garam masala at our Kroger partner (called King Soopers here in Colorado) Love your reaction eating the food, that was me the first time I had Indian food, too! Can’t believe I lived so long never having had it!

[@allthingsmandy]

I know, right? Thanks so much for watching!

[@stephaniegranger8295]

Southern frugal mamma sent me. Hello from Louisiana

[@allthingsmandy]

Yay! Hey there! Welcome to my channel! Hope you stick around! Brooke is one of besties!

[@annzamora6943]

I really enjoy your videos. What I live is you are realistic. You don't, as my Grandmother used to say, put on an act. You are one of a kind & I thank the Lord for you. You make me more excited about cooking again. I will be 50 on my birthday. I was raised cooking southern foods. And I don't want to toot my iwn horn but my mom is an amazing cook. She was lunchroom managerb& she knows alot about cooking. She can make those old fashioned school yeast rolls & cinnamon rolls. Growing up.she cooked for the public. They paid her to make food for parties & weddings. My mom also has a bright green thumb. She had 2 daughters. Me & my sister. I am an amazing cook, but I can kill a cactus. My sister could grow anything. She has passed away. She died during the covid out break. She was able to grow anything, but she wasn't the best cook.

[@allthingsmandy]

Oh my.... such a wonderful story but a sad ending. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@pennylee9115]

Indian food is so warm and comforting. Make a big pot of lentils.

[@allthingsmandy]

I've never tried lentils! I need to! How do you make them?

[@pennylee9115]

@@allthingsmandy This one is really good.

[@emily--m]

​@@allthingsmandyMandy lentils take about 40 minutes to cook on the stove top. Research some recipes. You'll love them. 😂

[@JordanHPonies]

I love this series. 😊

[@allthingsmandy]

Yay! Thanks so much!

[@annzamora6943]

Honest, is it really that good? I'm a South Ga girl, and I haven't ever eaten Idian food either. If it's as good as you made it look, I want to try it. So please be honest. One southern girl to another.

[@allthingsmandy]

I was SO intimidated by this dish! But it kind of sparked an interest in me to try more Indian Food! It was legit - good! Since I made this I have told my family that I want to go eat Indian Food for my birthday this year!

[@angieineverettcust2934]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellyburns9014]

Where did u get yr frying pan, what's the brands name

[@allthingsmandy]

It's D & W from TJ Maxx!

[@samanthadodd8112]

I just buy my Indian sauces out of a jar. Not a big Indian food fan, so I don't need all that spice.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@sassycat499]

Just watching See Mindy Mom after your video. She's using garam masala and she got hers from Thrive Market...

[@allthingsmandy]

I saw that! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@angieineverettcust2934]

You are sooo brave 😂

[@allthingsmandy]

I love challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone!

[@nancycarter5101]

Publix has it

[@allthingsmandy]

Ok! The nearest Publix is 45 mins away...I wonder if you can order it online?

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

@@allthingsmandyAmazon would also absolutely have it. Or should. I am in Winnipeg Canada, and garam masala is in almost all of our grocery stores. But for someone that had to make their own from scratch you did a great job!

[@levellasmith9866]

🙂🙃☺

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@reginastratton5031]

I have never eaten Indian food either.

[@allthingsmandy]

I was SUPER surprised!

[@karonwoods1583]

Could you please give the cost of the meal

[@allthingsmandy]

I spent about $20 on this meal but have a lot of basamati rice left.

[@cherylwootten5925]

Mix your own garam masala

[@allthingsmandy]

Great tip! How would you suggest?

[@nancycarter5101]

Google garamasala spelling?

[@allthingsmandy]

Yeah I googled it for a recipe... Garham Masala, I think...

[@thenubalicious]

😷💚🌍

[@allthingsmandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@thenubalicious]

@@allthingsmandy I'm going to make this soon, you should try coconut rice!