by Admin | Jan 1, 2024 | Side Dishes
Ashrams in India cater to hundreds, if not thousands, of people at a time, so I was very interested in knowing just what they served and if they had any underlying principles to guide their chefs. Ashram foods, as I should have expected, differ from ashram to ashram....
by Admin | Dec 30, 2023 | Side Dishes
Rajul is a Jain from Palanpur in northern Gujarat, but she lives in Bombay. Under the British, Palanpur was a princely state with a Muslim nawab, but Jains prospered there, eventually becoming leaders of the diamond trade in Bombay and around the world. Jainism is...
by Admin | Dec 29, 2023 | Side Dishes
This is an easy dish that I make frequently. A karhai or wok is ideal for cooking it, but a large frying pan will work as well. Serve with an Indian flatbread or rice, a dal, a raita such as Yogurt Raita with Tomatoes, Shallots, and Cucumbers, and perhaps a green...
by Admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Side Dishes
I wanted to simplify a cauliflower dish that I love, where I fry the cauliflower until it is lightly browned and then sauté it with spices such as ginger, coriander, and cumin. After many tries, here is the beautiful result. I marinate the cauliflower florets with all...
by Admin | Dec 27, 2023 | Side Dishes
Here, the cabbage is finely shredded and barely cooked. It is delightfully light—part salad and part vegetable dish. It may be served hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold. You could put it on a plate with stuffed Indian pancakes or omelets, or serve it as part of...
