Indian cusine :

Basmati Rice Garnished with Fried Onions

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This photograph of basmati rice was taken at the goat fair, outside the Jama Masjid (largest mosque in India) in Old Delhi.  The multi-colored garnish on top of the rice is fried onion suffused in turmeric and Kashmiri chili.   I[...]

Turmeric's Health Benefits and Vibrant Color

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Turmeric has a rustic, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor, while its color is a fiery golden orange that adds warmth and depth to your dish.  Besides having vibrant color and engaging taste, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and powerful[...]

Sambar - Vegetable Soup, South Indian Cusine

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Sambar* and Rasam** often got me confused. I developed a liking for this hearty vegetable soup ...quite recently. Why not earlier? Cos' I never had it in the past. To me, this is like Minestrone,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my[...]

{Food Event} European Art of Taste - EAT ... The taste of Europe on Indian Grounds

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"The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking: love, for those you are cooking for."Sophia LorenThe other day I was excited to receive an invite for a Press Conference and cooking demo,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my[...]

Mohalai Brinjal

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Ingredients: Brinjal - Small 1kg Garlic - 6 to 8 Flakes Pepper -1 tbsp Small Onions (Sambar Onions) - 1/4 kg Tamrind - 1 lemon size (or Tamrind Paste - 1/4 cup ) Cashew nuts - 50 gms Ground nuts - 50 gms Tomato - Ripe Banglore Tomato (Big in[...]

Mohalai Brinjal

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Ingredients: Brinjal - Small 1kg Garlic - 6 to 8 Flakes Pepper -1 tbsp Small Onions (Sambar Onions) - 1/4 kg Tamrind - 1 lemon size (or Tamrind Paste - 1/4 cup ) Cashew nuts - 50 gms Ground nuts - 50 gms Tomato - Ripe Banglore Tomato (Big[...]

Chawal ki kheer (Rice Kheer)

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Starting the New Year with a sweet treat for everyone. Happy New Year - May 2011 be as sweet as this kheer (Pudding). Rice Kheer or rice pudding is a very common dish in Bihari cuisine. The speciality of Bihari kheer is that[...]

Mohalai Cauliflower gravy recipe

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Ingredients: Cauliflower - 1 medium sized Maida or all purpose flour - 1 cup (100 gms) Milk - 1/2 ltr Cheese - grated 1/2 cup Onion - 1 big (cut into very small pieces) Garlic - 6 flakes (cut into small pieces) Green Chillies - 2 Coriander leaves -[...]

Mohalai Cauliflower gravy recipe

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Ingredients: Cauliflower - 1 medium sized Maida or all purpose flour - 1 cup (100 gms) Milk - 1/2 ltr Cheese - grated 1/2 cup Onion - 1 big (cut into very small pieces) Garlic - 6 flakes (cut into small pieces) Green Chillies - 2 Coriander[...]

Makhane ki Kheer - Janmashtmi Special

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Tomorrow i.e. 2nd September is Janmashtmi. Birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated on this date not only in India but in all parts of the world. Janmashtmi is also known as Gokul Ashtmi. Devotees keep fast whole day and at[...]