This lamb curry is rich and savory, with fragrant spices without being spicy. The turnips add a hearty quality in addition to the meat, and the greens offset the richness with just the right amount of leafy bitterness.
“Let’s Churn, Clarify and Chew the Fat”
[vc_row][vc_column][dt_slideshow height=”600″ scale_mode=”fit” posts=”lets-churn-clarify-and-chew-the-fat”][ultimate_spacer height=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][vc_column_text]At the end of September, Nalini and I gave a presentation at Washington Crossing State Park. The invitation to speak was from The Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley (HFSDV), a group of individuals and institutions dedicated to the promotion and understanding of food and its place and […]
Mango Coconut Smoothie ~ with Saffron and Pistachio
In this recipe, you may replace mango chunks with Alphonso Mango Puree.
Curried Apple Soup
Autumn Pancakes with Garam Masala and Ghee
Rich and savory autumn pancakes made with carrots, apples, and orange zest, seasoned with warming spices and spiced ghee. This week marks the first week of autumn here in the United States, and this morning, I woke up in the mood for something to celebrate the season. I love the changing of seasons. I think […]
Saag Paneer
Like the serving dish? You can get it here. Print Recipe Saag Paneer Saag Paneer is a savory dish that varies from region to region in India, but the heart of it is always the same. Saag can be made from a variety of leafy greens, including spinach, mustard leaves, nettles, kale, or even broccoli, […]
Best Natural Starter Fuel
Charcoal lighter fluid is subject to a mild controversy when it comes to use for cooking food. The lighter fluid is either petroleum based (e.g., mineral spirits) or alcohol based (usually methanol or ethanol). It can cause serious injury and even death if swallowed. When using lighter fluid to cook, some compounds are imparted to […]
How to Use “Curry in a Hurry”
Vegetables in a Hurry Select one or more vegetables, such as: potatoes cauliflower green beans leafy greens okra onions tomatoes Heat ghee/oil in a pan over medium heat. Add rinsed and chopped vegetables. Then add one spoonful at a time of Curry in a Hurry until vegetables are lightly coated. Sauté until vegetables are cooked. […]
Browned Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Banana Ghee Pancakes
These banana ghee pancakes are delicious, quick, and simple to make. The ripe banana and salt bring out the desired sweetness without adding sugar or needing maple syrup at the end. The ghee keeps them moist and imparts a rich buttery taste throughout, and by frying them in ghee, as well, you get a beautifully […]
Cucumber Celery Salad
Hing: “Devil’s Dung” and “God’s Food” – One Spice, Two Names
Hing (Asafoetida) Species: Ferula assa-foetida Other names: A Wei, Asafétida, Ase Fétide, Assant, Crotte du Diable, Devil’s Dung, Ferula Asafoetida, Ferula Assa Foetida, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula foetida, Ferula pseudalliacea, Ferula rubricaulis, Férule, Férule Persique, Food of the Gods, Fum, Giant Fennel, Heeng, Hing. Hing, or Asafoetida, is a treasured spice derived from the […]
