Tangy and spicy, this is a quick and satisfying substitute for the labor-intensive tamarind rice (puliyodarai/puliyogare). Brighten up your holiday table with this pretty dish!
Masala Peanuts (Baked)
Quick and easy, spicy peanuts are coated in chick pea flour flavored with chili powder and hing, and baked, instead of deep fried. A perfect pick me up, and a healthy snack for those afternoon cravings. Great with a cup of hot ginger chai!
Paneer Bhurji (Scrambled Spicy Indian Cottage Cheese)
This is a mildly flavored, simple and elegant dish made with paneer (homemade cottage cheese), with very few ingredients. Healthy, flavorful and pairs great with soft fresh rotis or toast.
How To Make Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Ghee is clarified butter that is used to season and cook a number of Indian dishes, instead of oil. The flavor that it adds is truly amazing. In smaller quantities, it’s considered healthy, necessary for brain health, and even recommended in traditional ayurvedic cooking.
Tomato Rasam
Made only with tomatoes, a few spices and cooked mashed lentils, this is a soup as well as an accompaniment to rice. Quick, tasty and flavorful!