Category: Food
Indian Flame Grilled Corn (Bhutta)
I often think of eating warm corn on the cob or Bhutta as we call it in Hindi on cloudy, rainy days. I know it seems weird because here in America, we often associate corn on the cob with summer and barbecue. But in India, fresh corn becomes available in the rainy season. When the… Continue reading Indian Flame Grilled Corn (Bhutta)
Stuffed Okra (Bharela Bhinda)
There is no vegetable quite like Okra (Bhendi in Hindi, Bhinda in Gujarati, also known as Lady’s Finger in English). My very favorite okra dish is a bharela bhinda nu shaak. Most people have strong opinions about the slimy vegetable – they either love it or hate it. If it isn’t obvious by the fact… Continue reading Stuffed Okra (Bharela Bhinda)
Vegan Omelet (Puda) with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Growing up, my mom would often make puda, savory gram flour pancakes, as a quick lunch or snack when we were in a rush. Puda are super quick because all you do is shred up pretty much any vegetable you have on hand like zucchini, carrots, beets, boiled potato, peas…trust me anything goes and mix in some… Continue reading Vegan Omelet (Puda) with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Indian Food: An Easy Way to Lose Weight and Be Healthy
Our friend Anton always loved meat. So Puja and I were surprised recently when he told us he is mostly just eating a vegan diet these days. Vegan! No meat, no dairy! He explained himself by recommending the book, The China Study, by Cornell nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell. The China Study summarizes a thirty… Continue reading Indian Food: An Easy Way to Lose Weight and Be Healthy