Gujarat, the state that my family is from in India, is known for its prolific use of legumes. We eat a wide variety of legumes in a multitude of different ways. They are included in…
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As you can see, there have been some big changes to the blog. I’m happy to say that The Hathi Cooks finally has its own domain name! I’m extremely excited. To inaugurate the new design and…
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I absolutely love beets. I find their flavor magical and the beautiful hues only makes them even more special. They are earthy and have a deep mineral-y flavor but the amazing candy-like sweetness creates…
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People often describe cumin as an earthy, smoky spice. It is typically used to add a warm flavor to all sorts of foods–think chilis, stews, etc. Interestingly these flavor profiles are most often derived…
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Hi everyone! Please don’t forget to vote for my blog by going to this post and clicking on the blue button. I would really appreciate it and thank you in advance! You have until…
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This delicious cauliflower dish is based on a famous Indian recipe which my dad reinterpreted. My dad likes to call this dish “Aloo Gobi without the Aloo.” That literally means potato-cauliflower without the…
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My apologies for the long delay in updating. I was out of the country for two weeks, one of which was spent in a boat in the middle of the fjords of Norway…
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When I was growing up, one of my best friends lived two doors down from me. Whenever she came over, my parents always tried to get her to eat Indian food but she…
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. Today was one of those days when it seemed like a terrible idea to turn on the stove due to the extreme heat wave we’ve been having around here. It got…
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Even though my family is originally from Gujarat, some of my favorite Indian comfort food is from South India. You see, when I was a baby we lived across the street from a…