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, …
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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 …
Ghee ? What is it? How to make it.
I am sure most of our Indian readers would know what is Ghee. Actually Ghee is used in Indian Cuisine for Centuries. Ayurvedic Medicine seem to claim Ghee as a big promoter to help Immune …
Coconut in cooking
Use of Coconut in Cuisine: Coconut is used for centuries in many Countries. The husk, hard brown shell, the white coconut meat and the Water-the whole coconut is very useful. The dry husk is used …
Rice..Rice..Rice-So many verieties
Rice is a Grain Seed of a Plant (Oryza sativa) and is considered cereal grain. Rice is used in almost all Countries as a part of the meal and a Staple food in Many Asian …
The Spice Box – Know your Spices
Spices are the keys that unlock the special flavors and aromas of many cuisines. Specially Indian food, which is prepared with variety of spices. Thes spices have been used to enhance flavor, add to digestion …