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Pav Bhaji, A Quintessential Bombay Street Food
One of the things I miss most about living in Mumbai is the pav bhaji. It was one… Read More
Date Halwa (Khajur no Halvo) and Our Visit to a Date Farm
The wind was still blowing violently in the morning when we set out for home after our Mt. Read More
Mango Lassi, An Indian Mango Smoothie
Steve and I had a lot of milkshakes on our recent… Read More
Indian Style Fruit Salad
Pujas are a routine part of life in India. A puja is ceremonial prayer ritual performed to honor… Read More
Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak) Recipe
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to live across the street from a… Read More
Kale Quinoa Paratha
Parathas are a staple of food in the Indian diet. You can eat them plain, or with some… Read More
All About Turmeric and a Recipe for Turmeric Pickle
I love looking at the bright yellow turmeric next to the deep red of chili powder and the… Read More
Mixed Vegetable Curry Puffs
My blogger friends Barbara Cooks and The Seaside Baker coordinated a challenge with Melissa's Produce. Read More
Guava Mint Cocktail with Rye Whiskey
We ate a lot of guavas while growing up in Mumbai. We called them peru, their Marathi name,… Read More
Jeera (Cumin) Rice
When I was about 11, I developed an obsession with Jeera Rice. I refused to eat anything unless… Read More