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Make your own paneer
Paneer is an Indian cheese that made with either cow or buffalo milk. The flavor is very fresh and milky. Read More
Semolina Crepes with Pear Compote, Mascarpone and Coconut Rum Caramel Sauce (Sweet Rava Dosa)
A savory semolina crepe, better known as a rava dosa is one of my standard quick… Read More
5 Things I miss about living in India
When I was living in India, I couldn't wait to get back to the US. Now that I've been here… Read More
Narcopolis – Sex, Drugs, and Religion in Mumbai’s Underbelly
img.narcopolis{ width: 200px!important; } When I heard about Narcopolis, I was immediately intrigued. Even though the author was talking about… Read More
Cardamom Semolina Shortbread Cookies
Cardamom is the Indian vanilla. It basically functions as a vanilla substitute in Indian cuisine. We use it in… Read More
Reflections on Indian Independence Day
It's Indian Independence day today. All day, I've been thinking about the difference between how August 15th is celebrated in… Read More
Cumin and Lemon Salt
I love cumin! It is my favorite savory spice and probably the most used spice in Indian cuisine. I love it… Read More
Tomato Chutney Bruschetta
Tomato chutney was a special Sunday treat when I was at boarding school. My friend A,… Read More
Grilled Vegan “Meatballs” (Kofta)
How many times have you been to a barbecue and been severely disappointed by the selection… Read More
Mixed Veggie Casserole with Dumplings (Undhiyu)
Many of the ingredients and techniques in this recipe seem a little unusual. I mean, what the heck is a hyacinth bean?… Read More