by Admin | Jan 12, 2024 | Side Dishes
Sometimes it is hard to fathom how a few carefully chosen seasonings can make a vegetable shine. In the case of peas, ginger, cumin, and green chilies will do just that—every time. This is Vinita Pittie’s recipe. For more about her, her community, and her life in...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2024 | Side Dishes
This is the very traditional stuffing for South Indian dosas (savory pancakes). It may also be served as a vegetable with any meal. It goes particularly well with Indian breads. SERVES 4–5 AND MAKES ENOUGH FILLING FOR 6 DOSAS • 1¼ lbs. waxy potatoes, peeled and...
by Admin | Jan 10, 2024 | Side Dishes
Another dish from northern India is okra, which is never covered as it cooks to prevent it from releasing its viscous innards. The cooking starts on medium-high heat, which is slowly lowered as the ingredients start to brown. The process takes 15–20 minutes and...
by Admin | Jan 9, 2024 | Side Dishes
The day starts early in the villages of the Punjab, one of India’s “granary” states. Cows have to be milked, breakfasts prepared (very often stuffed parathas served with buttermilk or tea), and lunches made for those who work in far-away wheat fields. These lunches...
by Admin | Jan 8, 2024 | Side Dishes
Here, the okra is cooked until it is quite dry, oozing none of the viscous juices normally associated with it. It can be served with most Indian meals and goes particularly well with any black-eyed pea dish, a potato dish, and some flatbread. SERVES 4 • 1 lb. okra...
