When I was a child, I had the privilege of growing up with a revolving door of family members visiting from overseas. One of my most special memories is when my mom’s brother came…
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One of my favorite condiments for Indian dishes is fresh squeezed lime juice. Something about the bright acidity mixed with garlic and spice completely elevates the flavors! That interplay is only made better by…
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Gujarat, the state that my family is from in India, is known for its prolific use of legumes. We eat a wide variety of legumes in a multitude of different ways. They are included in…
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I absolutely love beets. I find their flavor magical and the beautiful hues only makes them even more special. They are earthy and have a deep mineral-y flavor but the amazing candy-like sweetness creates…
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I absolutely love eggplant. I love the deep flavor that it has, and also it’s magical ability to absorb the flavors that it is cooked in. I love eggplant in almost all preparations–fried, broiled,…
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People often describe cumin as an earthy, smoky spice. It is typically used to add a warm flavor to all sorts of foods–think chilis, stews, etc. Interestingly these flavor profiles are most often derived…
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In the food community, the name Ferran Adria often brings with it an air of majesty. For those that don’t know, he is the head chef at the restaurant El Bulli in Spain–a…
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This delicious cauliflower dish is based on a famous Indian recipe which my dad reinterpreted. My dad likes to call this dish “Aloo Gobi without the Aloo.” That literally means potato-cauliflower without the…
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In addition to the rich complexity of dry Indian spices, Indian cooks use quite a variety of fresh spices as well. Luckily, most of these ingredients are widely available and don’t require special…