Cumin Crusted Potatoes

Cumin Crusted Potatoes

Growing up, generally my Mom was the ruler of the kitchen.  But that didn’t mean my Dad couldn’t hold his own.  I remember distinctly when I was 7, he brought home a few cans of fruit and declared he was going to make fruit cobbler.  And he did and it was pretty tasty and exotic…

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Tamarind Chutney

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When my Mom was visiting back in April, tamarind chutney was on my own personal short list to cover with her.  This sweet and sour brown sauce is one of my favorites.  You may have been served this condiment at an Indian restaurant but let me assure you that the homemade version is far superior…

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Masala Egg Scramble

Masala Egg Scramble

On our most recent trip to India at the start of this year, we had the good fortune to stay at the charmingly old world Tollygunje Club in Kolkata.  And included as part of our stay was breakfast.  And part of the breakfast was an egg station where you could basically get whatever your heart…

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Salty Lassi

Salty Lassi

Friends, warmer weather is coming….I can almost taste it in the air.  And, of course, you need a short list of refreshing drinks that will quench your thirst and excite your palate and I’ve got just the thing for you today that also happens to be my personal favorite – salty lassi.  I know many…

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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is always one of the first dishes I order when I’m trying a out new Indian restaurant.  For those that have never tasted this dish, it is basically silky Indian creamed spinach that is studded with Indian cheese or paneer.  Paneer is a fresh cheese made by curdling hot milk with an acid like lemon…

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