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Ghughra
Diwali is just around the corner, and the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Diwali is always Ghughra. Ghughra are India’s version of a sweet hand-pie. The version here is a very Gujarati version, made with a sweetened nut filling. Other names for ghughra are ghooghra, karanji (maharastrian), kajji kay alu… Continue reading Ghughra
Gulab Jamun Cake
Love Gulab Jamun but don’t want to go through all of the trouble of rolling out the balls and deep-frying them? Gulab Jamun Cake is an Indian cake recipe that captures the flavor and texture of gulab jamun but is so much easier to make, and it’s baked instead of deep-fried. Bring this cake to… Continue reading Gulab Jamun Cake
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun, or “Gulab Jambu” as I am used to calling them, are a ubiquitous sweet at Indian get-togethers. They are so common you would be hard-pressed to find an Indian restaurant that does not feature them on the dessert menu. For those who have not had them before, I describe them as “Indian donut… Continue reading Gulab Jamun
Make Ghee from Butter
Ghee is such an important oil in Indian culture, that it isn’t just a major part of cuisine, but also religious ceremonies. Ghee is used constantly in everyday cooking, and as a condiment much the way butter is. It isn’t the only oil used in Indian cooking, but it is the most beloved oil, and… Continue reading Make Ghee from Butter
Chora nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Black-Eyed Peas)
Chora nu shaak is a Gujarati version of a black-eyed peas curry. Gujarati’s love black-eyed peas, and this is a favorite dish often served at special occasions, especially weddings. Other names for this dish might be chora nu shaak, chawli ki subzi, black-eyed peas curry, or lobia masala. Since this is made in a Gujarati… Continue reading Chora nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Black-Eyed Peas)
Roti, Everyday Indian Flatbread
Roti are the main flatbread of North India. They are an unleavened bread that has been traditionally eaten everyday. They are also known as rotli, chapati and phulka or fulka. I started learning how to make these when I was very young, about 4 or 5. I was making them on my own by the… Continue reading Roti, Everyday Indian Flatbread
A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses
So many different Indian foods are made with lentils. From khichdi, made of simple rice and lentils, to dals, flatbreads, and some Maggie noodles are made from lentils. Beans and lentils are a primary source of protein for many vegetarians, and India is full of vegetarians. What is Dal? Dal is the word for “split… Continue reading A Guide to Indian Dal, Lentils, Beans, and Pulses
Tuvar ni Kachori (Lilva Kachori)
Tuvar ni kachori, or lilva kachori, is a much treasured Gujarati snack made from fresh tuvar, called toor in Hindi or pigeon pea lentils in English. Tuvar is in season in winter in India, and I have fond memories of collecting tuvar, making these snacks and eating them with my family. It was always an… Continue reading Tuvar ni Kachori (Lilva Kachori)
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Indiaphile is a labor of love by Puja and Steve Thomas-Patel that began in 2012. Puja is American born but spent much of her childhood in India. She has long had a passion for cooking and recipe development and enjoys sharing her culture through food.
