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Kadai Paneer
I am back, well that is if you have noticed that I was off the radar for a few months now. That is with reasons–we are expanding our family with a second child on the way. We literally expanded our … Continue reading
Dal Makhani
Dal (lentils) is one of my top comfort foods. Cooking lentils is pretty much an everyday deal for me, and typically I don’t consider it a special occasion food, or something I would like to cook for guests. But the … Continue reading
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Naan…Indian Flatbread
Naan is one of those eats, which gives an impression of restaurant-only type. For long, I was guilty of that misconception too, partly because back home typically nobody owns a Tandoor (coal-fired clay oven generating very high heat, up to … Continue reading
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Pad See Ew
When ordering from a menu, the quirkier the name, the more intrigued I am. And sometimes it is hilarious to know what they mean or how they got that name. Who knew Thai chillies’s Thai name, means “mouse s*** chillies”. … Continue reading
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Majadra…an exquisite combination of lentils and bulgur
One thing that I missed badly when I moved from Michigan, other than friends, was the Lebanese food. For those who has never tried it, Lebanese food is mild and flavorful without being hot. It is dry–no sauces or gravies–with … Continue reading
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Chatpata Chana
Chatpata Chana, roughly translated as Zesty Chickpeas is a minimum effort tea time or coffee time snack. The best part is it can be made under 10 minutes. All you need is a can of chickpeas and Chaat Masala. Rest … Continue reading
Beets Hash….Find your Beet!
Good things come when you yield to temptations! Case in point are the gorgeous beets that caught my eye when I was in the grocery store last week. I had a ton of purple beets already at home, but I … Continue reading
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Pina Colada Pots de Creme
“Mommy, I want ice cream” declared my almost 2.5 year old (2 yrs and 4 months to be exact) last week. I was blissfully net surfing, while she was getting into forbidden places of the apartment-place where I keep my … Continue reading
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Shrimp Etouffee
Ever since I first ate etouffee I was enamored. I am used to curries, but this dreamy creamy concoction grabbed a special place in my repertoire of favorites. And it was the first time I ever heard or ate crawfish, … Continue reading
Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp
I am looking for a job. Of course I am not quitting my day job, which I like, by the way. I am looking for something in the kitchens of some of my favorite restaurants….so that I can learn their … Continue reading
