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There’s nothing quite like a simmering pot of stew to make a house feel like a home. This Hearty Winter Squash Stew is the ultimate comfort food, blending the subtle sweetness of winter squash with a warm, aromatic spice mix of cumin and cinnamon. Fresh zucchini...
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of split pea soup to warm you from the inside out. It’s the culinary equivalent of a cozy blanket on a chilly day. My version takes this classic comfort food to a new level by adding finely chopped sweet potato,...
I had the pleasure of meeting Anita, a wonderfully successful businesswoman, on the landscaped terrace of her stylish Bombay flat. She, her daughter Simran, and her grandson welcomed me with the incredible warmth typical of Punjabi hospitality. While their roots are...
A Fusion of Garden Greens and Indian Spices Ever wonder what to do with that beautiful bunch of Swiss chard? While you might not find it in a traditional Indian market, the beauty of Indian cooking lies in its incredible adaptability. This recipe is a perfect example,...
A Taste of Authentic Andhra: Bendakaya Majjiga Pulusu Let me transport you to the vibrant kitchens of Andhra Pradesh with a dish that’s a well-kept secret outside of South India: Bendakaya Majjiga Pulusu. On a recent trip, I was introduced to this incredible okra...
There’s a special kind of comfort found in a simple bowl of dal, and this North Indian Black-Eyed Pea Curry, known as Lobia Masala, is comfort in its purest form. Unlike heavier dals, this one is light yet deeply flavorful, with a vibrant green masala paste that...
Think you don’t like turnips? This recipe for Shalgam ka Bharta, a classic North Indian mashed turnip dish, is here to change your mind! We transform humble turnips into a smoky, spicy, and deeply savory delight. The natural sweetness of the turnips is perfectly...
There’s a magical alchemy that happens when you combine sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, and this butternut squash dish is a perfect example. It’s a recipe that has become an absolute staple in my kitchen, borrowing the best from both northern and southern...
I’ll never forget the first time I tried this dish at a tiny, bustling Hindu Goan restaurant in Bombay. The air was thick with the scent of popping mustard seeds and fragrant curry leaves, and this humble potato dish was the star of the show. It’s a beautifully...
Spice Up Your Spuds: Aloo Chaat, the Ultimate Indian Street Food Snack! Just when you thought you knew potatoes, allow me to introduce you to the electrifying world of Aloo Chaat! A huge thank you to the brilliant Vinita Pittie for this recipe. While it starts with...
Every cook has that one dish, the one that started it all. For me, it’s this simple, soul-warming potato stir-fry. Picture this: I was a drama student in London, miles from home and desperately craving the familiar flavors of my mother’s cooking in India. I...
Journey with me to the vibrant desert heart of Rajasthan, where culinary genius is born from necessity. With fuel wood being scarce, local cooks developed brilliant, quick-cooking techniques. One of my favorites is flash-frying vegetables in a spiced yogurt sauce, or...