MimiIf you do not have time to start from scratch, you can prepare a few items and/ or buy a few items, pastes and sauces ETC to save time and give great flavor. You can …
Why most people in India are Vegetarian but not Vegan.
adminI have been a Vgetarian but NOT a Vegan. I grew up in a home on a farm and we always had people tell us( who came to Milk the Cows) that you must Milk …
Names of Spices and Herbs in Indian and in English
Here are the names for most ingredients spices, herbs, mixtures, blends and other items made from Dairy products. If you are unsure, it is easy to find the name in English. Indian spices have been …
Agave Nectar and some uses
May 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 …
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 …