When I was a child, I had the privilege of growing up with a revolving door of family members visiting from overseas. One of my most special memories is when my mom’s brother came…
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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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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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My dad had it really good while he was growing up. Most Hindu kids growing up in the 50s in India had to go behind their mothers’ backs in order to sneak a…
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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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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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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…
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For a few months last year I wrote a recipe column called “Rushed Recipes” along with one of my friends with the goal of creating quick, delicious recipes for med students with very…