SKIP: Ginger and Ganesh
“Please teach me Indian cooking! I will bring ingredients and pay you for your trouble. I would like to know about your culture as well.” And with this posting on Craigslist, so begins Nani Power’s [...]
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COOK: Chicken Salna for Parottas
My recent introduction to chicken salna was thanks to my Tamil driver Selvamraj, who promised this popular, traditional dish would not disappoint. And he was so right. Tamil Nadu food stalls, lining the roads of [...]
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Learn to Cook Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
Easy to make, easy to find on the menu in Northern India, guaranteed to make your taste buds happy; kheer is a delicious dessert which I am always on the hunt for when traveling. Many [...]
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Learn to Cook Malai Kofta
While traveling the northern states of India, malai kofta was a repeat order by my friend Rakesh. He really enjoyed it yet my tastes left me not wanting more. On my recent trip to South [...]
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Learn to Cook Gobi Aloo
My absolute favorite dish with any meal is gobi aloo. Potatoes, cauliflower and Indian spices mix together to create a tasty side. Serve this dish with a main course or on it’s own with roti [...]
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Learn to Cook Gobi Parantha
When traveling India, most of my mornings are started with gobi paranthas for breakfast. Paired with a boiled egg and some chai, my hungry pains are covered until the late morning. Depending on the season [...]
