INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Today I want to share with you one of the simple vegetarian Indian dishes which are easy to make and take almost no time.  It is Cauliflower & Potato, also known as Aloo Gobi.  Aloo (potato), a key ingredient in Indian cooking, and Gobi (cauliflower), are a great combination and the result is a great [...]

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Prawn Curry

Prawn

I grew up in Mumbai, which is famous for seafood and fresh fish.  Mumbai lies on the west coast of India, it has a deep natural harbor and lots of fishing colonies. Every morning the fishermen catch fresh fish, crab, and prawns. Prawns, also known as Jhinga, are a popular dish in Indian cuisine. You [...]

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Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Biryani is special to me for so many reasons.  It is a dish which is usually prepared when my parents celebrate special occasions in our home.  It’s so special that when it’s prepared at home you can almost feel the aroma from a great distance. This dish is particularly known for its many layers of [...]

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Spinach and Potato Curry

Spinach and Potato Curry

Today we’re going to talk about Spinach & Potato Curry, which is commonly known as Saag (spinach, also known as Palak) Aloo (potato) in Indian cuisine.  Aloo is used in every aspect of Indian cuisine.  I can’t think of any dish where aloo isn’t an ingredient or doesn’t work if aloo is added.  Saag Aloo [...]

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Dal Tadka

Bowl of Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka, also known as dal fry, is an essential meal in the day-to-day life of any Indian and Nepalese family.  I grew up eating dal the way American kids grow up eating mac n’ cheese.  Dal usually refers to a thick lentil stew and is common in India, Nepal, Srilanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.  It [...]

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