Paneer is an Indian cheese that made with either cow or buffalo milk. The flavor is very fresh and milky. It is great added into Indian curries but can also be used as a topping for pizzas and salad.
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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 a while, without being able to visit India in several years, there are some things that I really miss. 1. Food. Specifically, STREET FOOD! There is something magical about street food in India. It tastes… Continue reading 5 Things I miss about living in India
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 frequent in Arlington called Delhi Club, so I figured out how to make it at home for her. Since cooking with eggplant, I’ve found a few different ways to use it that I really like,… Continue reading Spicy Eggplant and Tomato Mash – Baingan Bharta
Grilled Vegan “Meatballs” (Kofta)
How many times have you been to a barbecue and been severely disappointed by the selection of store bought burgers and hot dogs with a bare minimum of condiments? It happens to me all the time. Since it’s 4th of July week, I’ve been thinking about barbecuing all week. Even though I love grilled vegetables,… Continue reading Grilled Vegan “Meatballs” (Kofta)
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