Just wanted to thank you, and your team again for helping make that big party a success. The food was delicious, as usual, and absolutely everyone commented how superb it was. In addition to the food, Raj and Dilip took such good care of our guests – I don’t know how Raj managed to make [...]
Published Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 5:57PM EST GLOBE & MAIL When Shaffeen Jamal first offered tiffins at his Granville Island food counter Curry 2 U, many customers had never heard of a tiffin before. Nine years later, Mr. Jamal is selling up to 300 of the Indian-style lunches boxed in multitiered stainless steel containers a day, [...]
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As Seen in MACLEANS Magazine Dec, 2010 Tiffin arrived just before lunch time in a Honda Fit. The three containers, packed in a thermal bag, were still warm to the touch. There was hot aloo gobi (a potato and cauliflower curry sprinkled with fresh coriander), a flatbread called paratha, and two cardamom-coconut pancakes. All the [...]
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As you all know I love Food. Hot Summer nights make eating curry a little difficult. I picked up this recipe from a friend two summers ago when I visited her in New York. For Burgers you can make your own or use your favorite ready made. I usually pick up my burgers from Mike at Tenderland [...]
When I get lazy and want to a quick, healthy, delicious and oh-so-simple snack, the corn bhel rules the list as an all time favorite. Preparation Time : 15 mins. Cooking Time : 5 mins. Serves 4. Ingredients 1½ cups boiled tender corn kernels 2 medium potatoes, boiled and cut into cubes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds [...]
The spice tin contents: Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, curry powder, turmeric, salt, whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks) These are the basic requirements for Indian cooking. Recommend on FacebookBuzz it upBuzz it upShare on OrkutTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friendPrint for later
I love Paneer (Indian cheese). It’s a great source of protein and makes a change from the usual beef or chicken kebabs. The recipe below is one of my favorites, it’s one my mother passed my way. As always, I made some minor changes to make it easier for the home. I love to serve it [...]
Makes 8 Roti Wraps Summer is a time for light meals. I usually find that the heat always reduces my appetite. This recipe is a simple twenty minute process so we can enjoy the long summer evenings. Personally I enjoy this with some shredded cheese and hot garlic chili sauce. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil [...]
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Styles of eating differ between Hindus and Muslims. Hindus usually take their meals individually, a feature that may have developed as a result of rules regulating eating practices across castes. The Muslim stress on brotherhood spilled into custom as communal eating is the norm. A dastur khan, a form of tablecloth, is spread on the [...]