Fenugreek otherwise known as Methi in Hindi is extremely healthy for you. The tender leaves are used in many Indian dishes and are cooked just as you would any greens such as spinach or chard.
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Usha’s Chai Spice Blend
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.
Chai. Indian Spiced Tea
Indian chai also called masala chai is black tea brewed with milk, sugar and a complex blend of herbs and spices.
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Black Eyed Peas Curry
Growing up in the South in Texas and Louisiana, my Mom followed a Southern tradition of making black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity in the upcoming New Year. When Mom made black-eyed peas, she cooked it the only way she knew how which was an Indian black-eyed peas curry.
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Turmeric Spiced Brussels Sprouts
My Mom always made brussels sprouts sautéd with a few Indian spices that transformed the little sprouts into a delicious dish.
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Toor Dhal cooked with Onions and Spices. Pigeon Peas Cooked in Spices
Here is a recipe for toor daal my Mom taught me over three decades ago after returning from a visit to Ahmedabad, India.
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Cabbage and Onion Pakoras
Pakoras are deep fried Indian fritters made with chickpea flour and chopped veggies.
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Happy Mother’s Day! 2017
Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful ladies out there!! Hope you have a fun and relaxing day doing exactly what makes you happy. Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day! 2017
What I Want For Mother’s Day
Every year my family asks the same question around Mother’s Day. What do I want for Mother’s Day? What menu would I like? What do I want to do? Where do I want to go? Which restaurant can they make reservations at for dinner? Every year I tell them the same ten things. This is what I want for Mother’s Day.
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Lemon Rice
This is a lemon recipe that I grew up with – lemon rice. A delicious rice dish that is so easy, you’ll be making it again and again.
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