Thanks to Nithu’s ‘Best from Waste’ event, I have been paying more attention, what goes into my kitchen garbage. And, having done this for over a week, I realize the vegetable that has the most wastage is cauliflower. I usually do my prep work after I get back from the grocery store, and this time … [Read more…]
There are some dishes that are best home made. But, there are some which you have to try at a restaurant. One such dish for me is ‘onion rava dosa’. Its my absolute favorite when I order in restaurants. The crispy, crunchy texture speckled with cashewnuts and pepper is something I have not been able … [Read more…]
Unlike American cuisine, where Salads are served as an appetizer course, or before the main entree, salads are part of the main meal itself in Burma. They are served alongside curries/noodles or as a single dish at lunchtime. There are salads that are eaten as a snack and sold as street fare too. This particular … [Read more…]
The theme for this months AWED(A Worldly Epicureans Delight) Event started by DK, is Burma. I was really excited about this because I have Burmese neighbors who happen to have South Indian heritage. And Burmese food, is a mixture of the 125 ethnic cultures that it holds, and so is as versatile as Indian cuisine … [Read more…]
This is a recipe using the ‘All Purpose Masala Powder’ that I posted earlier. Its a quick and easy dish, that is perfect for a packed lunch to work or schools Its one of my favorite dishes, and as I was making this dish, I had memories of making this dish with my friends, when … [Read more…]
To go with my rosemary scallion parathas, I made saag paneer. The best Saag Paneer I have tasted comes from a local Indian restaurant in Kirkland. But, I feel so guilty during and after the meal, because it is so sinfully rich. I have always been looking for an authentic, yet healthy way to make … [Read more…]