Raw Mango Pickle

Mouth-watering pickles are popular all over India. In fact, a meal is not a meal without “achar” which means “pickle.” Pickles are the comfort food of rich and poor alike. You can easily find many different varieties all over America and around the…

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Yellow Thai Curry

Recently, I’ve been visiting more Thai restaurants than any other. I love Thai Basil Fried Rice with Yellow Tofu Curry. Yellow Curry is so full of color and aroma with lemon grass and lemon leaves. So my culinary curiosity led me…

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Dal Baati

Guest Blogger: Sveta Shah This is a traditional dish from the state of Rajasthan in India, filled with richness and aroma and has a special flavor which is not available everywhere in the country.  Rajasthani cuisine is incomplete without the mention of…

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Masala Chai Tea

Chai  is the drink offered everywhere in India. No doubt it is a little bit habit-forming, but it is great way to start the day. It has antioxidant proprieties and gives relief from the common cold and allergies. Different varieties…

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Spinach Rice

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice, uncooked 2 Cups Spinach, frozen 1 Small Ginger 2 Cloves 2 Sticks Cinnamon 4 TBsp Coriander & Cumin Powder 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder 1/4 Tsp Chili or Cayenne Pepper Salt…

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Spicy Mung Beans

Mung beans are the perfect healthy vegetarian protein. They are light on the stomach and have great nutritional value.   Read more about the health benefits of Mung Beans at the end of the recipe. Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4…

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Gulab Jamun

All Indian Restaurants serve Gulab Jamun religiously.  It tastes great both hot and cold.  Once you try the homemade version, you may never go back to a restaurant! Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 Packet Gulab Jamun Mix…

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