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Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak) Recipe
This Indian recipe for beet greens comes from the dish, “Moola ni Bhaji,” which is one of my favorite recipes of my mom’s for greens. It uses radish greens, which have a little more bite than beet greens. What really makes this recipe is the semolina. The semolina gives greens a whole new texture. They… Continue reading Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak) Recipe
Zucchini Dangela (Savory Zucchini Pancakes)
This is a recipe for Gujarai Dangela, which are savory zucchini pancakes, with sesame seeds. This recipe tastes a little like the traditional handvo, a famous Gujarati dish but only takes a fraction of the time to cook. Gujarati dangelu are great to make when you want to use up items in your pantry, and… Continue reading Zucchini Dangela (Savory Zucchini Pancakes)
Simple Sprouted Mung Bean Sauté
Mung beans are a legume used frequently in Indian food. They make a great snack raw, like popcorn with substance. They have a freshness and a bit of sweetness that makes them addictive. They also sauté really well for an easy meal. Sautéed mung beans were a staple breakfast of my childhood. My mom always… Continue reading Simple Sprouted Mung Bean Sauté
Dudhi Channa nu Shaak Recipe
Dudhi channa nu shaak is a staple Gujarati shaak (subzi) made from dudhi, which is a type of squash. Dudhi is known as bottle gourd or opo squash in english, and lauki in Hindi. Dudhi is a type of squash that should be eaten young while the flesh is still soft. It’s called “bottle gourd”… Continue reading Dudhi Channa nu Shaak Recipe
Upma: Savory Cream of Wheat with Onions and Peas
Upma is one of my go-to Indian breakfast foods. It is a type of porridge made from rava, or semolina in English. Semolina has a texture similar to Cream of Wheat, and I often describe upma to people as “Indian Cream of Wheat.” Rava (“sooji” or “suji” in Hindi) is a type of wheat flour… Continue reading Upma: Savory Cream of Wheat with Onions and Peas
Dhebra, A Traditional Gujarati Bread
Dhebra are a savory cross between a flatbread and balloon bread. Also known as bajri na vada, they are little fried flatbreads made from bajri no lot, which is pearl millet flour, a Gujarati specialty. Dhebra are a Gujarati snack most often made for the festival of Kali Chadush. Kali Chadush is the day before… Continue reading Dhebra, A Traditional Gujarati Bread
Pani Puri, A Street Food Favorite
Pani Puri is made from some very basic ingredients, garbanzo beans (chana), moong beans and potato. You can substitute other beans that you have on hand as well. You place these in a puri (a crunchy shell) and add chutney and “pani.” Pani means water, but in this case, it is a flavored water. Pani… Continue reading Pani Puri, A Street Food Favorite
Pav Bhaji, A Bombay Street Food
Pav bhaji is a much-loved street food that few are able to make as well at home. It is made of a rich, spiced vegetable mash and served with a warm, buttery roll. One of the things I miss most about living in Mumbai is the pav bhaji. It was one of the foods I… Continue reading Pav Bhaji, A Bombay Street Food
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Indiaphile is a labor of love by Puja and Steve Thomas-Patel that began in 2012. Puja is American born but spent much of her childhood in India. She has long had a passion for cooking and recipe development and enjoys sharing her culture through food.
