This marinade is excellent for making sweet and sour shrimp or chicken. The natural acidity of the tamarind fruit helps to tenderize the chicken, but be careful not to marinate shrimp or other seafood too long, as it will “cook” it. The main flavor in this well-known dish comes from the tamarind. Make sure…
India is home to a stunning array of gorgeous culinary and medicinal plants! One such plant is the Kokum Tree (aka the Goa Butter Tree). Known in science as Garcinia indica, it’s a fruit-bearing tree that belongs to the mangosteen family. It is native to India and mainly grows in the states of Maharashtra, Goa,…
I grew up in a family of Southern cooks. Specifically, Louisiana where food wasn’t really “food” unless it came out of the kitchen with at least some degree of Cajun herbs or spices. Sauces were big… delicious barbecue, remoulade, tarter and shrimp-cocktail, but my dad’s all-time favorite, Worcestershire, wasn’t Cajun at all. In fact, it…
“These dabeli/samosa pinwheels are the perfect bite sized appetizer. They are baked/air fried and turn out super flaky and crispy with an amazing melt in the mouth filling. The dabeli filling is tangy, sweet, spicy, crunchy and a total treat for your taste buds! What a perfect appetizer/party snack! You have to give this recipe…
Injipuli is a wonderfully spicy treat. It’s a delicious sweet and sour combination made from ginger, spices, tamarind, chilies and jaggery. It’s really popular in the South Indian cuisines of Tamil Nadu and Kerala where it’s usually served in smaller quantities as an appetizer, or like pickles that you’d serve as an appetite stimulant prior…
The Bloody Mary has been a long-time favorite at American brunches and grill parties. It’s a savory cocktail made with a base of tomato juice and easily customizable using various spices and accompaniments. Restaurants, beverage companies, and home mixologists compete over how to make “the best” Bloody Mary. Alcohol is optional, as it has more…
Cumin is a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of dishes! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recipes that use this aromatic spice so that you can find out for yourself just how easy it is to use. Make sure you use the highest quality organic cumin for your recipes! 🙂…
Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette This light and refreshing dressing transforms ordinary dishes into zesty and flavorful showstoppers! We love it tossed in salad, or drizzled on roasted chicken, roasted potatoes or wilted greens. You can also add a dash of maple syrup and then toss with a salad of chopped brussel sprouts and diced honeycrisp apples.…
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…
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…