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Rice and Lentils with Yogurt Drink (Kichdi Chaas)
Kichidi and chaas is my all-time favorite comfort food. My mom used to make kichidi for me whenever… Read More
Pulao Recipe (Indian Rice Pilaf)
If you could tell the history of rice pilaf, you could tell the history of the world to… Read More
Dry Bhel (Sukhi Bhel)
The best way to travel in India has to be by train. The one positive thing everyone can… Read More
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