Experiments in Cooking
I like to vary my Indian cooking across different regions/states of India. Having eaten some delicious Mangalorean food cooked by my friend V, I decided I had to make this Mangalorean “Kori Gassi” (chicken curry) . The recipe comes from my favorite Indian recipe book: […]
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly runny poached egg in your salmon benedict? I think not! We started with a slice of my home made seeded bread Next, we whipped up some truffle mayo with this truffle salt that’s a huge hit in […]
I started a 14 day Detox diet this week, as a part of a program offered by my gym. It cuts out common allergens like cow dairy, soy, egg, gluten, corn, canned food, alcohol, iodine (from salt) and peanuts. At first sight, this sounds terrible. […]
I am experimenting with soups and cuisines I don’t normally make. Enter the Cuban Plantain Soup, which I made exactly as described in this recipe. Changes: Season the oil with 1/2 tsp cumin seeds before sauteeing. Cook in IP (High Pressure for 12 mins) instead […]
I wanted to make a batch of soup that was light yet filling enough to use for weekday lunches. I settled on a White bean soup. We ate it topped with both pesto and homemade spinach pistou, and it turned out to be a delicious meal […]
My pork tenderloins usually get a dry rub treatment, overnight in the fridge, browned & baked the next day. But on this weeknight, I had time for nothing. I looked for braised tenderloin recipes, and found that braising is reserved for heavier cuts like pork […]
I recently bookmarked this recipe after seeing one of my friends rave about it on social media. It sounded perfect. Growing up as a child in India, congee (or kanji) was a comfort meal made for the ailing, so it took me a while to […]
The process started in the morning, soaking 1/2 lb of beans in 4 cups of water, with 1 tsp baking soda (optional). The soaking itself is optional – you can simply pressure cook for 60 minutes instead of 40. Oil seasoned with cumin. Garlic bits […]
Pongal is a festival celebrated in Southern India to mark the beginning of Spring and the growing season. It coincides with when the Sun enters the constellation corresponding to Capricornus in the Tamil astrological calendar. Like most Indian festivals, there is a special food for […]
I recently borrowed a Paleo cookbook Against All Grain by Danielle Walker, from the library. The first recipe I tried out from it was a red curry short rib, which was spectacular. Next up, I made the chuck chili, and loved it too. Thankfully, this […]
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