Growing up my parents, who are phenomenal cooks, fed us all kinds of delicious food, especially mouthwatering Indian food. The house was always filled with the aroma of Indian spices. Since I lived there, my senses were immune to these smells, but my friends would often tell me that coming over to my house would make them instantly crave chicken curry. Speaking about curry, I often hear this phrase “I love curry”. The word curry in India translates to any dish with sauce. We always use a ...
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Garam Masala
It is a mixture of different spices that are dry roasted in a pan and then ground together. The blends of different spices changes depending on what type of dish you are using it for. The blend also defers from regions and each household has their own personal blends. In Ayurveda, garam masala refers to spices that are heating for the body. It is considered to be a very healthy blend according to Ayurveda because it provides the perfect balance of warmth and heat needed for ideal metabolism. ...
Cold Coffee (5 minute Iced blended coffee)
I grew up in a household of tea drinkers. I married a human who doesn’t really drink caffeine (Yes, I know he is 100% strange). Then there is me a lover of strong coffee and black tea. I definitely consider myself to be a coffee addict or a more accurate term would a caffeine addict. I don’t discriminate. Lately coffee has been my #1 and since it’s melting weather Cold coffee has been my jam. It requires 3 ingredients, a blender, and about 5 minutes. A delicious iced blended cold coffee ...
Healthy Mediterranean summer salad
This Mediterranean summer salad. It gives me all kinds of feels. This summer salad is so super simple and healthy. It contains an array vegetables and herbs such as red pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, kale, spinach, mint, and cilantro. The dressing is just 2 ingredients the good ole olive and lemon. I have been making some version of this Mediterranean summer salad for years. There was a point in my life where I was eating this salad for lunch for a whole year. Did I get bored of eating ...
Grilled corn on the cob (Indian Street style)
AHH welcome to my version of Indian street style grilled corn on the cob. One of the perks of growing up in India was definitely the abundance of utterly delicious street food. My mom used to give us pocket money every week and I would spend it all on yummy street food. The type of food stalls would vary depending on the season. One on my all the time favorite seasons in India is and always will be the monsoon. The monsoon would create magic turning all trees a vivid vibrant green, ...
Cardamom
Cardamom (Elaichi): One of my most favorite spices. It has a very distinct fruity and floral aroma. This spice can also be used in sweet and savory dishes. It is a must spice to use when making chai. I would recommend buying cardamom pods and when you require the cardamom powder just take the seeds and ground them up. ...