I own more cookbooks than any normal person should. This addiction started early. I used to browse through the bargain section of my local bookstore when I was a kid and beg my parents to…
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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 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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Happy New Year! Do you make resolutions for the new year? I rarely do, but this year my resolution is to put up more posts on the blog! Of course, a common resolution is…
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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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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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I absolutely love eggplant. I love the deep flavor that it has, and also it’s magical ability to absorb the flavors that it is cooked in. I love eggplant in almost all preparations–fried, broiled,…
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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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