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My husband and I, like many couples out there, have a few bones to pick, for the vegetarians that we are. From an effort perspective, it makes zero sense to make multiple dishes for everyone in the family. My argument is that at some point we’ve got to get past eating just root vegetables. For…
FOOD OF THE MEDICINAL GODS My earlier post on Tomato Rasam introduces the humble healing broth of South Indian homes. This South Indian classic plays a supereminent role amongst culinary beasts in traditional Madras Samayal, such as the Sambar or Kootu. Very similar to a 5-spice pho, this simple rasam recipe in Tamil Nadu is a medicinal wand that can…
Childhood Memories My mother is undoubtedly a great influence on my cooking journey. She is a superwoman who has so many food tricks up her sleeve! The kitchen habits she practices are efficiency in time management and optimal utilization of resources in the kitchen. She is also good at sneaking vegetables into food, using up…
The aroma is unmistakable. Ghee at the forefront and not just ghee. Hot ghee that has toasted cashews and raisins, melding with the caramels of the natural sugar in the raisins. That’s the aroma that envelopes you when you are seated in front of this bejeweled rice dish from the Indian state of Kerala. Ghee…
