Apples + Aged Maple Syrup & Blackberry + Mint Sauce When I first came to the US as a student more than 20 years ago, I did a lot of things I had never experienced first hand in India; like going apple picking up in Amesbury and Concord MA, or trying pancakes with a delicious […]
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Curry into Spring!
Spring Salad with a Creamy Coconut & Curry Dressing When trying to come up with new dressings, which are not just oil and vinegar based, I mostly use yogurt for the creamy versions. Having just made a cooling drink Komal, at a cooking class recently, this dressing is inspired by what was around me and […]
Cool as a Coconut
Mint & Coconut Milk Komal Lassi or chaas is a big part of Indian cuisine, rooted in Ayurveda, these yogurt drinks are cooling and work as a digestive aid, a fact that we now know as being rich in probiotics that support a healthy gut. When I’m in India, every meal is accompanied with the […]
Kheer – A Memory Makeover
A New Take on Indian Rice Pudding – Using Quinoa & Fleur Spice Blend Growing up in India, the holidays came during the Fall, including the main Hindu festival of lights – Diwali. I’d be back home from boarding school, looking forward to the sparklers, my cousins and desserts. Desserts are a big part of […]
