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Tamarind Marinated Sweet & Sour Shrimp
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 […]
Easy Pad Thai
The main flavor in this well-known dish comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have the highest quality organic tamarind paste for the best flavor! Print Recipe Easy Pad Thai Votes: 1 Rating: 2 You: Rate this recipe! Course Entree, Main Dish, Non-vegetarian Cuisine Thai Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 8-ounce package pad thai […]
Chana Samosa Chaat
Also known as Chole Samosa Chaat, this popular North Indian street-food is an mouth-watering conglomeration of layers of crispy samosas, savory chickpea curry, and various chutneys, toppings, and seasonings. It can be enjoyed as a meal or a snack. There is no set recipe, so you can get as creative as you like. Although there are a lot of spices added, it’s not at all complicated, and it’s delicious with hot naan bread.
Roasted Broccoli with Curry and Garam Masala
This is a super easy recipe that combines the flavors of curry powder with garam masala. When mixed with oil and garlic, it makes a delicious coating for a variety of roasted vegetables. For an added treat, serve with a light drizzle of tamarind date chutney.
South Indian Summer Sambar
Sambar is a delicious, super-flavorful South Indian lentil soup made with vegetables and seasonings. It’s typically served with idlis, rice or dosas. There is no one way to make sambar, so feel free to experiment with your choice of veggies, lentils and seasonings. We are keeping it seasonal for summer with zucchini and tomato.
Tropical Kokum Fruit
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, […]
Growing Up with Worcestershire Sauce
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 […]
Easy dabeli/samosa pinwheels (baked/air fried)
“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
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 […]
An Indian Twist on a Bloody Mary
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 […]
15 Delicious Ways to Use Cumin
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! 🙂 […]
