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Chaat, Something To Shout About

Kim — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Yes, you read that correctly: it is ‘chaat’, not ‘chat’. But if you prepare one of these Indian delicacies the right way, your guests will definitely have something worth talking about. read more..

What Makes Indian Cuisine Indian?

Kim — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:30:24 +0000

In one sense, the answer to the question posed by the title is simple: that the dish originates from India. True, but trivial. The real answer is a little more complicated, and interesting. read more..

Venerable Vada

Kim — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

In a land with so many cultures living side by side, you would expect India’s desserts to be equally varied. Even the venerated vada or vadai – a type of fritter or donut – shows this spread of ideas. read more..

The Hundred Languages of Indian Cuisine

Kim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

India is an ancient land full of rich, vibrant cultures blended together. The same could justifiably be said of its cuisine. Indian food is as diverse as the gods of that exotic land and each speaks in a different voice. read more..

Terrific Tandoori

Kim — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Mention Tandoori and everyone immediately thinks of Tandoori Chicken. All well and good, but there is a little more to the story than that. A ‘tandoor’ is a round, clay oven that gives the recipe its name. They have been used in Northern India for centuries. Reaching a temperature of as much as 900F/480C they can effectively sear the outside while the inside remains tender and juicy. So, how exactly is that done? Read on… read more..

Superb Spices of India

Kim — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Like the cuisine of many cultures, it is the spices in Indian food that make its dishes distinctive. Italian and Mexican food is instantly recognizable. So it is with Indian food, and the native spices are a major factor. read more..

Roti Done Right

Kim — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Naan is the most well known traditional Indian bread to Westerners. But roti is a delicious alternative that can complement your Indian cuisine. read more..

Prepare the Perfect Indian Rice

Kim — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

India is a land of two dozen states with hundreds of languages. Even so, there is a fairly sharp division between Northern India and Southern India, at least in terms of cuisine. read more..

Perfect Paneer

Kim — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Cottage cheese is known the world over. It is among the most basic of American foods and an ordinary component of a meal in France or Greece. But the Indian version, known as paneer, is just a little bit different. Similar to ricotta, it adds not just dairy but a delightful hint of tang to any dish. read more..

Nice Naan

Kim — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Naan is leavened bread. But, oh, what a world of delicious facts are contained in that plain statement. read more..