My mom tells me that when I was a baby, I used to take my rice cereal with cardamom, almonds, and Parle G biscuits. I, of course, have no memory of this, but what…
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Happy Navaratri! We are currently in the midst of the 9 day Hindu festival of Navaratri. Navaratri literally means nine nights, and in Gujarat where my family is from, this festival is celebrated by…
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Almost every single Indian recipe I’ve posted in the past has been a family recipe. All of them are recipes that evoke strong memories of my childhood and meals shared around our small, round…
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Happy Holi! Today is the festival of Holi, a riotous celebration of bonfires and colored powders thrown into the air! It’s a festival to celebrate good triumphing over evil and the rebirth that comes…
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When I was growing up, one of my favorite after school surprises was coming home to my mom making gulab jamun. As soon as I opened up the door, I could smell the amazing…
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Chai has always been an integral part of our daily lives as well as our get togethers with friends and family. At family reunions, my father had the honorary title of “chai master” and…
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Happy Diwali to all! Diwali is a time of great celebration and joy in India–it is the festival of lights. I have fond memories of visits to India during Diwali. Our normally quiet…
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This summer has been an excellent summer for peaches. In the beginning of July, I went to go visit some of my family in a small town in South Carolina. When I say…