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Dum Biryani – Simple Indian Chicken Biryani
Three things to be mindful of Start with browning finely chopped onion ( s) Cook the chicken slightly prior to adding the rice – do not soak the rice even…
Indian chai (superfood) – things that can go wrong
Also read , Chai Pattis available in the US and The Three Types of Chai A perfect (read STRONG) cup of chai can be a superfood if done right –…
Making the perfect cup of chai, Indian Style
The importance of Ginger Grind it – pound it. Make sure the juices are released. The importance of QUALITY Tea LEAVES tbd The type of Milk tbd The type of…
Staying healthy with Chai (black tea with cardamom and ginger)
Chai – An entire country runs on it. And when you consider that the country has over 1 billion people, chances are that Starbucks sales do not even come close…
Making Carrot Halwa (in pictures)
Introduction Apart from besan barfi (home made), gaajar (carrot ) halwa remains my favorite Indian dessert. Perhaps because of the way it was prepared in my house. Laboriously, painstakingly, over…
College Chicken Curry
I’ve eaten a lot of chicken curry. Restaurant chicken curry as well as home cooked. Home cooked - as in about 200 different homes. I grew up in the land…