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Indian

  • Coconut Mustard Beets ~ Beet Sabji

    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…

    July 31, 2014
  • Spicy Lamb Meatloaf ~ Mutton nu Mehsoor

      My dad had it really good while he was growing up.  Most Hindu kids growing up in the 50s in India had to go behind their mothers’ backs in order to sneak a…

    May 28, 2012
  • Indian Omelette

      One of my favorite traditions growing up was my family’s weekly weekend brunches.  My dad would whip up whatever we felt like and we would sit around the table enjoying the food.  We’d…

    April 17, 2012
  • How to Make [the best] Chai [ever]

    Chai has always been an integral part of our daily lives as well as our get togethers with friends and family.  At family reunions, my father had the honorary title of “chai master” and…

    November 28, 2011
  • Saffron Sweetened Cream of Wheat ~ Shiro

      Happy Diwali to all!  Diwali is a time of great celebration and joy in India–it is the festival of lights.  I have fond memories of visits to India during Diwali.  Our normally quiet…

    October 25, 2011
  • Garam Masala Meatballs ~ Mamna

      In high school, I went to visit my family in India every summer.  One of my fondest memories of those visits was a small barbecue that my cousins would throw as a going away party…

    October 17, 2011
  • Spiced Cauliflower in a Dry Tomato Sauce ~ Gobi Sabzi

      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…

    October 10, 2011