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Goan Coconut Dal
Goan Coconut Dal, Goan Varan, or simply Goan Dal, is a simple but flavorful dal from the tropical state of Goa. “Varan” is the word for dal in Marathi and Konkani, the language of Goa. Goan Coconut Dal is often part of the food cooked for Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh’s birthday celebration. During Ganesh Chaturthi, people… Continue reading Goan Coconut Dal
Karela nu shaak (Bitter Gourd Curry)
Karela is a melon that looks similar to a cucumber, but with a distinctive warty flesh (think of the warts on some gourds). Other names for karela are “bitter melon”, “bitter gourd” and “bitter apple.” One major characteristic of Indian food, especially Gujarati food, is that each dish tends to appeal to all five tastes.… Continue reading Karela nu shaak (Bitter Gourd Curry)
Tomato Dal (Tomato Pappu)
Tomato Dal, or “Tomato Pappu,” is a tangy comfort food dish from Andhra Pradesh. It gets its tanginess and depth from the mix of tomatoes and tamarind. This mix of tomatoes and tamarind is a classic combination in food from Andhra Pradesh. You will often find Tomato Dal served at weddings in Andhra Pradesh. The… Continue reading Tomato Dal (Tomato Pappu)
Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes (Bhurji)
If you want a way to spice up your eggs, try Egg Bhurji. Also called “Anda Bhurji,” egg bhurji is similar to scrambled eggs but punched up with Indian spices and flavor. Commonly found in roadside stalls in India, Egg bhurji is especially common in Maharashtra. It is also a quick and easy dish to… Continue reading Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes (Bhurji)
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