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Besan Ladoo Recipe
Durga Puja marks the beginning of festival season for Bengali Hindus. (Diwali is also coming on November 3). With this is mind I wanted to share this recipe with you good folks. Ladoos are a ball-shaped sweet popular throughout India. A favorite of Ganesh, these treats can be made from white flour, wheat, sorghum, or […]
Amaranth Spinach Recipe (Tandaljo)
I’d eaten spinach a million times and tried amaranth a few ways but never amaranth spinach leaves. Purchased in the frozen section of the venerable Indian American grocery chain, Patel Brothers, it was only $1.29 for the 12 ounce packet. The contents were frozen into multiple mini bricks giving them a futuristic look but I […]
Snack Reviews: Maniar’s Wheat Crisps (Ginger Chili Coriander Khakhra)
Khakhra are a crisp/cracker originating from the state of Gujarat, India. Generally they are made with wheat and various spices. Sometimes other flours are incorporated such as black millet (bajri). They’re often eaten as a snack or for breakfast. The dough is created, flattened and then slow roasted. Most khakra are circular so the Maniar’s […]
Collard Greens Recipe, semi-Kashmiri style
Most Americans know collard greens in the U.S as the preeminent leafy green of soul food. With copious usage of ham products involved, it’s guaranteed to be tasty. After a few days of the traditional, I had some leaves leftover for a new experiment. This is a milder version of the traditional Kashmiri recipe known […]
Cucumber and Tomato Raita Recipe (Indian Yogurt Dip)
Raita is an Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi sauce or dip made with yogurt. It’s often served with biryani but pairs well with pretty much anything. If it’s not too forward of me, might I suggest serving it with an Indian chicken fajitas? The recipe below comes from my visiting cousin who I previously mentioned in the World of […]
Indian Okra and Potato Curry Recipe (Tarosh ar aloo-er Torkari)
It’s nearing the end of okra season in the Northeast so I’ve been chowing down on the stuff every chance I get. This recipe is a variation of my Mom’s legendary recipe. I’m happy to report it turned out well. Note: The recipe is naturally vegan. It goes best with naan or roti but rice […]
Hyacinth Beans with Mustard Sauce Recipe (Shorsher Sheem)
My Dad is quite a gardener. From squash to okra to eggplant, he has overseen a successful garden for years (except for the times the wild rabbits ate everything). One less common item he grows is called sheem or in English, hyacinth beans. These beans look like a rounder, plumper version of snow peas. One […]
Pineapple Chutney Recipe / Chaatni
Chutney is a sweet and sour Indian relish that goes well with dishes like kichuri or even on burgers and crackers. It can be made from just about anything (see banana and broccoli), the most common are derived from leftover fruits. Generally speaking chutneys will incorporate a souring agent like lemon juice, lime juice, tomato, […]
Indian Chicken Fajitas (Gluten Free)
This Indian-ish chicken marinade is easy to put together. It includes crushed fennel seeds which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spices for a bright, refreshing flavor. It’s a like a much lighter version of licorice. Depending on taste you can make it as spicy as you like. I recommend cooking the chicken and […]
