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Graham Cracker Crusted Carrot Halwa with Milk Chocolate
Most indian sweets are so so sweet that they make your teeth hurt. Like immediate-cavity-formation-throb hurt. And Indian aunties always seem to want to force feed you a huge piece of some sweet that’s prasad, blessed by the temple, so of course you can’t throw it away and have to eat it. I try to […]
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Crunchy (and Quick) Cashew Aloo Saag
QUICK is king in my kitchen ever since Surya’s arrival in our life. Some friends have been asking me how I’ve been managing to cook and blog. The answer is that I steal little snippets of time between naps and during Daddy time. Whether it’s cooking, taking pictures or writing up posts, I do it […]
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Skillet Potatoes in Mojo De Ajo (Garlic Oil)
My mom has had me on a strict “baby friendly” diet ever since Surya arrived. There’s a whole laundry list of foods that should apparently be avoided while nursing. The list is in part derived from the internet and by way of word of mouth from my aunties in India. I’m just thankful to have […]
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Lemony Spinach Lentils (Spinach Pappu)
Two huge events have happened in my life within the last week. First, I snuck away to have a baby. Our beautiful baby girl, Surya, arrived last Thursday and we have been completely preoccupied with loving on her ever since. Second, I’ve turned over my kitchen to my mother for the next three weeks. Fortunately, […]
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Post-Thanksgiving Quick “Recipe”: Mac ‘n Cheese with Chili
I’ve been keeping Mac ‘n Cheese with Chili a secret from you for some time. Mainly because it’s so so simple that I was embarrassed to share it with you. And it involves a box and a can. But I can’t in good conscience keep this combination of cheesy noodles, spicy soy protein and chewy, nutty […]
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Thanksgiving Sides: Brussels Sprouts in Honey Butter with Chili Flakes
I just ate a pound of brussels sprouts. By myself. It didn’t even take that long. They were roasted in honey butter then showered with red chili pepper flakes and salt. They were soft and tender with a honey charred glaze cut by pops of salty spiciness. Before I knew it, the entire pound of […]