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Usha’s Chai Spice Blend

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Indian chai is the perfect aromatic and warming tea drink to give you a little pick me up. Chai is made by brewing black tea with milk, sugar, and spices. In the Western region of India in Gujarat, chai is made with a chai spice blend. This chai spice blend can have anywhere from three spices to more than five spices. The most common spices in a chai spice blend are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. These spices create a warming, soothing effect, and also act as a natural digestive aid.

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When Life Gives You Lemons … Spicy Indian Lemon Pickles

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Indian lemon pickles are typically made with lemons, salt, spices and oil, and are used as a spicy condiment to accompany everything from rice to vegetables to chapatis and tortillas, to have with fish, chicken, and even to use as spreads in sandwiches. Lemon pickles are a great way to use not just the juice of the lemon but the entire lemon, skin and all.

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Coconut Rice with Crispy Garlic

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This coconut flavored rice with crispy garlic is super easy to make and goes really well as an accompaniment to any Asian inspired main dish.  The toasted garlic and coconut oil give the rice a lovely aromatic flavor without being overwhelming. Continue reading Coconut Rice with Crispy Garlic →