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Fall

A Flat World – Naan

Naan at Home Made Simple Breads in my mother’s home kitchen was made up of the traditional flatbreads like roti, theplas, parathas and naans. After leaving India, my world stretched beyond, and now I

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Southern Semolina

A Savory Breakfast Popular in Southern India, Upma was the first thing I learnt to make from my mum when I was around fourteen or fifteen. Usually made from suji – semolina or cream

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Sunday Sheet-Pan Sabzi

Sheet-Pan Sabzi – Roasted Vegetables, Indian Style When I want comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is dal, chawal and sabzi; or what is a spiced lentil stew served with basmati rice laced

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Egg Bhurji – Spiced Scramble

Anda Bhurji – Spiced Scrambled Eggs After attending boarding school and having traversed the country back and forth for holidays, all my egg memories are tied to daily breakfast or travel

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Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi with Sundays in Malabar Traditionally khao-soi or khao-suey is made across Burma, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. Our family was introduced to this Burmese

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Ghee – Liquid Gold

Homemade Ghee Ghee is considered culinary gold in Indian cuisine for millennia. Its significance in Ayurveda along with its spiritual applications are many. It tolerates high temperatures, is shelf-stable, and

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Paneer – Homemade Cheese

Homemade Paneer – India’s Favorite Cheese Paneer is a traditional homemade cheese usually made from cow’s milk in India. It’s a primary staple in Punjabi cuisine and the favorite in

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