Indian cooking is famous for its classic, fragrant, spicy curry, which lends flavor to meats, vegetables, and beans. I think curry makes everything taste better. The curried dishes in Indian restaurants are drenched in fat and loaded with heavy cream. The dishes I grew up with were simple, low in fat, and almost always without […]
Spunky, spicy, and intense in flavor, mustard greens originated in the Himalayan regions of India, where they are a winter vegetable. When the mustard plant starts to bloom in Spring, you can see miles and miles of bright yellow fields! Fortunately, mustard greens are available almost all year round in America. Cruciferous vegetables, such as […]
Rajma is a staple of Indian restaurant menus and potluck parties. It is easy to make, packed with protein and iron and makes a great meal served with Basmati rice and Raita. ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans (see note) or 2 (15 ounces) cans of cooked beans 2-3 Tbsps. cooking oil 1 cup […]
On the fourth day of my Paleo diet, I knew I had to eat something different than eggs for breakfast. I was craving something sweet and it happened to be Valentines Day so I had to cook something special for my husband who was also getting tired of the same old eggs. I played around […]
When celebrating Christmas in India, baking a cake is as important as decorating a tree in America. Growing up in Lucknow, I visited my Christian friends on Christmas day and was offered pieces of Christmas cake with sips of rum! The aroma of this cake baking in my kitchen still evokes fond memories. The classic (Indian) […]
Khichri is one of the most beloved Indian comfort foods, often enjoyed for its simplicity and soothing qualities. Made by cooking a combination of daal (lentils) and rice, Khichri is typically one of the first solid foods given to babies. Its easy digestibility also makes it popular among the elderly. While any combination of daal […]
I love making spicy, sweet-tart chutneys with all the fruits available during the summer. With the huge bounty of plums in our backyard, I have made plenty to eat and share this season. My Plum Chutney is very easy to make and full of great nutrition and fibre. Raisins in the recipe help reduce the […]
Surprise guests, unexpected visitors, or hungry kids with nothing in the fridge? Egg Curry is the perfect dish to fall back on. It was a staple in my childhood, with my mother making various versions—sometimes with sliced eggs, other times with whole eggs, and during winter, she’d add fresh-shelled peas to the gravy. I prefer […]
