By Alana Sugar I was 15 when my parents confirmed we were moving to Honolulu. It was 1973. After my initial shock I grabbed the family encyclopedia to understand what life might be like living in Paradise. At the time, I had no idea how much this would shape my life. Hawaii is a […]
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Instant Pot Palak Paneer
Instant Pot Cardamom Yogurt with Jaggery
Instant Pot Aloo Gobi (Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Instant Pot Maharashtrian Masalé Bhat (Marathi Spiced Rice)
Instant Pot Indian Beet Koshimbir (Maharashtrian Yogurt & Beet Salad)
Paneer Butter Masala
Spiced Potato Aloo Chaat with Mint & Cilantro
Also known as Puri-Bhaji, Indian semi-dry spicy potato, Batata, Aloo ki Sabzi, or Chatpate Masala, served with fried Poori. Print Recipe Spiced Potato Aloo Chaat with Mint & Cilantro Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Course Side dish, Vegetarian Cuisine Indian Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 6-8 red potatoes peeled, diced2 tsp Cultured Ghee1/2 […]
Carrot Halva: Indian Dessert
Carrot halva is a sweet Indian dessert made from carrots, ghee, milk and sugar. It’s wonderful in all seasons.
The Role of Spices in Indian Cooking
For thousands of years, spices have been traditionally used in Indian cooking for three reasons: 1. Their flavor. 2. Their ability to preserve food. 3. Their medicinal properties. The climate in India has made it ideal for growing a wide variety of spices, and you can see this reflected in the national cuisine. Every region […]
Rogan Josh Savory Lamb Curry with Warming Spices and Saffron
Rogan Josh is a traditional Indian food that will leave your mouth watering! Made from lamb and packed with spices, this savory curry will leave an impact on your tastebuds you won’t soon forget! Print Recipe Rogan Josh Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Course Entree, Main Dish, Non-vegetarian Cuisine Indian Cook Time […]
Indian Souring Agents
Indian dishes balance many flavors in a single recipe. Indian food can be characterized as hot, sour, savory, sweet, salty, and spicy. In Indian cuisine, many things are used to impart sour flavor to a dish including: Wet Ingredients Tamarind Paste Lemon Juice Lime Juice Yogurt Vinegar Tomatoes Dry Ingredients Amchur Powder (Dried Green Tomatoes)
