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Savory Tapioca (Sabudana Khichadi)

Shveta Berry — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:43:35 +0000

Until I was in middle school, I didn’t realize that the majority of the United States considers tapioca mainly an ingredient for sweet pudding. I remember the day of my enlightenment well. I was eating outside with my dear friend Tara and she opened up a container and offered me a taste of this exotic sounding tapioca...

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Roasted Moong Lentils with Cauliflower and Peas

Shveta Berry — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:37:35 +0000

Arjun and I have been married for almost eleven years. And for the majority of that time I have been on the hunt for a good cookbook that features recipes from West Bengal – the Indian state from which Arjun and his family hail. And along the way Arjun and I have bought a few...

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Tangy Peas with Onion

Shveta Berry — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:59:00 +0000

Starting on Mother’s day our family began a new cooking transition. Sundays have officially become Bollywood movie and Indian supper night at our house. While kids groove to some Indian beats, Arjun and I throw together a few dishes. In addition to having a delicious dinner on Sunday, it saves the start of the week...

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Minty Pea Pasta

Shveta Berry — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:46:00 +0000

In my house there are many a day well laid plans go for a toss. This, I think, is one of the biggest dangers of having young kids. For those days I need back-up recipes. I’m talking dishes that come together in half an hour or less and usually require ingredients that I have on...

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Pea Soup

Shveta Berry — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:14:00 +0000

This time of year I find myself making soup at least a couple of times a month. Nothing better to chase away the winter blues – plus if you stay away from the cream, you get a filling meal that is pretty healthy. An added bonus is my toddler gets a kick out of sucking...

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