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Harabhara Paratha
Harabhara Paratha with Daal MakhniSometimes, when I make a particular dish, I already have a follow-up dish in mind. It saves my time and energy. For example, when I make harabhara kabab, I,...
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Bangde Udid Methi - Mackerel Curry
A heap of plain, steamed rice and Bangde Udid Methi - Spicy, hot Mackerel curry with coconut and roasted spices - make a seafood lover realize that one doesn't need too much to feel content in this...
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Thanksgiving special American Desi Recipes
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November in the United States. This festival celebrates harvest while paying tribute to the family and heritage. This is the...
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American Masala : Apple Pie Spice & Pumpkin Spice
Apple Pie SpiceAround this time of the year, two spice mixes dominate American grocery stores. Apple Spice and Pumpkin Spice. Just as the recipe of spice mix changes from family to family, household to...
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Pumpkin Spice Indian Chai
After conjuring my own Pumpkin Spice Mix, what do you think I made first? Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Muffin, Pumpkin Bundt Cake or Pumpkin Bread? Well, here' the surprise. I decided to make myself a cup of...
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Pumpkin Biscuits
Back in my days, biscuits were synonymous with Gluco, Marie, Krack-Jack, Monaco, Bourbon and so on. But in America, biscuits are soft rolls that are served at the dinner table. With Thanksgiving around...
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Paneer and Vegetables Taka Tak
Surprisingly, growing up, I don't remember eating anything called "Taka Tak" in Mumbai. Of course, the only dish that would be closest to the sound of "Taka Tak" is obviously the ubiquitous Paav...
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Banana Blossom Vadas
Recently, we hosted a tea party for Gudiya's new school friend and her family. The family has just moved from Chennai. As Gudiya got a new friend, I too got a new friend in her mom. Sujatha got some...
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Goan Fish Curry
Goan Fish Curry in Earthenware Pot My grandmother used a specific shaped pot for making fish curries. It was called "Langdi"/लंगडी . She used an earthenware as well as brass langdis. The shape was...
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Dhingri Chhole - Chhole with Mushrooms
I added mushroom to my usual chhole masala recipe. I think it worked quite well.Dhingri ChholeMushrooms with Garbanzo BeansIngredients1 1/2 cup Garbanzo beans, soak overnight7-8 white or baby portbella...
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"Pumpkin" Masala Milk/Kheer
When we had gone to the local farm for picking pumpkin for Halloween, I asked the lady at the counter if these pumpkins could also be used for cooking. I thought she would know for sure. The lady...
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Mushroom Brown Rice
"Brown" Rice was made in my family way before we discovered brown Basmati. This "brown" rice was actually a traditional Parsi rice, which gets the characteristic brown color by caramelizing onions. I...
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Baans Nu Athanu - Gujarati Bamboo Shoots Pickle
Though I am familiar with Bamboo as Vasota (Marathi) or Kirlu (Konkani), I didn't know that my Gujarati family knows about it too. This is called "Baans" in Gujarati which I thought was very poetic....
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Murg Musallam - Mughlai Chicken Curry
Today's recipe is adapted from The Hawkins Recipe Booklet.I generally tweak the recipe to suit to our requirements. My observation is that this excellent booklet uses black cardamoms rather generously...
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Fanasachi Bhaaji
Sprouts play a vital role in Maharashtrian Cuisine. We either make Usals (the stir fries made using only sprouts), curries, or add it as an appendage to the main vegetable. This partnership definitely...
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Raspberry Milk
I get rather ambitious and over estimate our berry eating capabilities when I buy berries in bulk. But then whirring them in the blender with milk, always saves the day. Raspberry MilkIngredients1...
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Kairi Methamba - Raw Mango Relish
During my earlier days in the United States, once I picked up green, raw looking Mexican mango from the local supermarket, thinking it would taste like - well, a raw mango! But it was actually quite...
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Alu-Simla Mirch
I threw some potatoes and bell peppers together and sautéed them using typical Punjabi spices. This simple stir fry tastes delicious with chapatis.Alu Simla MirchPotatoes with Bell...
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Vegetables and Paneer Jhalfrazie
This restaurant classic is actually quite simple and quick. Once all the vegetables are cut, this dish is created in a jiffy. Vegetables and Paneer Jhal FrazieVegetables and Indian Cottage Cheese...
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Vaangi Bhaat - Maharashtrian Eggplants Rice
Though "Vaangi Bhaat" sounds Marathi, I have seen its South Indian rendition more often using MTR Vangi Bhath Spice Mix. However, we make Vaangi Bhaat using Goda Masala at home. This is a variant of...
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