MimiMay be a Great Substitue for Sugar and it is Natural. Agave nectar (also called agave syrup) is a commercially produced sweetner from several species of Agave, including blue agave Agave nectar is sweeter than Honey and …
What is Tadka? Baghar or Tempering?
This process is used, to add Flavor to food. Almost all over India in all regions this process takes place to enhance the flavor of Vegetables, Daals, Chutneys, Raita and other dishes. It is important …
What are Papodams?
If you have eaten at an Indian Restaurant, you may have had crispi spicy thin cracker like snack -Papodams ( also known as Papad in India)as an apitizer. Papodams are among the popular snacks in …
Why Do We Use Oil in Cooking?
Have you ever wondered why we use OIL in cooking? There are so many kinds of oils in the market and one can get easily confused as to which oil to use. First of all …
Parsley and Cilantro-Indian Parsley
I thought it would be a great idea to take photos of each Parsley. All these three are parsley but they feel and look different, Each one has a different Aroma, flavor and taste. Parsley …
Potatoes- Food of the World
Potatoes have been a part of everyone’s diet for generations in almost all the Countries. The English word potato comes from Spanish patata (the name used in Spain). There are about five thousands of potato varieties worldwide including Andes, Peru, Bolivia, …
In the Pantry – In the Fridge -Time saving ideas
Every Cook has his or her own method to keep things ready for easy cooking. I wanted to share some simple ideas for cooks who are learning to cook Indian Dishes. Depending on the size …
Figs are in Season
Figs typically peak from July through August and may be later in the North. Usually the trees produce a crop within a month, so check your local farm to find out when they’ll be in …
Cooking Vegetables – tips for easy cooking
There are so many varieties of Vegetables available in the market in many Countries. Here in the USA, specially in California, we find Vegetables from India, Asia and Mexico. Some Vegetables are familiar to us …