Creating content for this blog is fun most of the time. I love experimenting with recipes (the kitchen clean up afterwards not so much.), taking photos, and editing photos. The part about blogging that I dread the most is writing; sometimes I know exactly what to write and then there are times (95% of the time) I am staring at the computer screen with a blank stare. I am not a writer, my grammar is not the best, and a lot times I wish I could hire a ghost writer to write my post. Any writers out ...
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Fenugreek Rice Pilaf (Methi Chawal)
I have been posting a lot of Indian recipes on the blog for a while now. It was unintentional at first as I was just sharing some of my favorite Indian dishes. Truthfully I don’t want this blog just to be about Indian food, but at the same time I do feel the need to share the array of traditional cuisines native to India. Most people who are not of Indian descent or have only tried Indian food in restaurants believe that Indian cuisine consist of just butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, saag ...
Parsi Chicken Cutlets
India is one of the most ethnically diverse country in the world. There are twenty-two official languages spoken in India and more than one thousand dialects. It is also a land of many religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and so many more. The way of dressing, the food, and the ethnicity also differs from region to region. There are many ethnic groups who migrated to India over the centuries, one such group is known as Parsee or Parsi. Parsis ...
Sindhi Khatti Dal (sour lentil stew)
Sindhis are an ethnic group of people that hailed from Sindh (a province in present day Pakistan). During the partition of India and Pakistan, many Hindu and Sikh Sindhis chose to settle down in different regions of India in hopes of starting a new life. One of the largest Sindhi communities in India is in the city of Mumbai. My mom who is a Sindhi grew up in Mumbai. During my childhood days in India, I spent every summer vacation in Mumbai. My mom's side of the family all lives there, and ...
Upma (savory semolina porridge)
A typical American breakfast consist of eggs, potatoes, sausage, pancakes, or toast. In India there is no such thing as a typical breakfast, what people eat in the morning differs from one region to another. In North India, a breakfast could consist of masala omelet, aloo parathas (flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes), and aloo puri (potato curry with deep-fried bread). In South India,people eat steamed rice cakes, crispy rice crepes, and Upma (savory semolina porridge). Though upma ...
Sautéed Escarole
I love all kinds of leafy greens and in the winter time I particularly love some sautéed escarole. Escarole looks like a head of lettuce just curlier. It is part of the chicory family and is slightly bitter in flavor. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals making it an extremely nutritious leafy green to add to your diet. There are many ways to enjoy escarole, you can put in soup, eat it raw, braise it, or my favorite way is to quickly sauté it with onions, garlic, and chili flakes. If you are ...
Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce (Salsa Rojas)
For years I have been buying canned red enchilada sauce and I am not proud of it. I had this misconception that it was too complicated to make it at home. A few weeks back I finally learnt how to make authentic red enchilada sauce from a friend who is originally from Mexico. I was completely blown away by the simplicity of the sauce. Home made red enchilada sauce just can't be beat. If you are intimidated like I was to make it from scratch, fear not it is easier than you may think and I am ...
Aloo keema (Spiced ground turkey with potatoes & peas)
Aloo keema is a dish made of spiced minced lamb, simmered with potatoes and peas. Traditionally, it is made with minced lamb, but I use ground turkey. This is a dish I grew up eating; it’s a popular Indian meal and there are many variations of this dish. The recipe that I’m sharing with you today is my dad’s recipe for Aloo Keema and it’s absolutely scrumptious. The bond between a father and daughter is special one and it’s hard to describe this unique relationship in words. I ...
Asian fusion weeknight chicken stir-fry
Towards the end of the week, I often find myself in a dilemma as to what to cook for dinner. Groceries at home are usually running low, the motivation to cook is just as low, and all I can find are odds and ends in the refrigerator. I always think to myself, “let’s just get take out and call it a night”, but then I struggle with the fact that I’m letting those last few vegetables and meat still left in the refrigerator just go to waste. The solution to my end of week cooking dilemma is a ...
One pot chickpea stew (Indian Chana curry)
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