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BBQ Burger with Pineapple Chutney and Curried Cream

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 [...]

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Corn Bhel

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 [...]

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Spice Box

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

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Paneer & Vegetable Kebabs

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 [...]

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Curried Roti Roll

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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Spices for Health

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Mind Your Manners

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 [...]

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Street Food Glossary

Aloo Tikki: mashed potato patties Bhaji: vegetables such as eggplant, potato, okra or peas that are steamed then mashed and sauteed in ghee Bhelpuri: a dry mix of potatoes, chickpeas, nuts and tamarind chutney eaten with a puri Chaat: snack food Chapatti: also called roti, unleavened bread cooked on a tawa Chole: spiced chickpeas Dhahi: [...]

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