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
Spicy Eggplant and Tomato Mash – Baingan Bharta
I can't remember ever eating eggplant until I was with Puja. She loved it at a restaurant we used to… 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 MoreOn the Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
...there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know, we don't know. —… Read More
Eating Guar, As In Guar Gum
Last weekend I got an unexpected lesson in food science when Puja and I went for lunch at her parents… Read More
Tomato Chutney Bruschetta
Tomato chutney was a special Sunday treat when I was at boarding school. My friend A,… Read More