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Khichdi is India’s comfort food, made from rice and lentils. The word “khichdi” and its alternate spellings khichri, khicheri, cutcheree, kedgeree and kushari come from a Sanskrit word “khicca,” meaning rice and pulses based dish.
Authentic khichdi is considered a light, nutritious meal, devoid of strong spices. It ...
Being a vegetarian at home was not a problem; my Hindu family had made the decision for me: “Thou shall not kill for food.” But then I moved to upstate New York to attend college, and the menu on campus was mostly meat, with a few canned vegetables. I ...
Thai restaurants have become the local “go to” place everywhere across America, from small towns like Carpentaria, CA to Lafayette, LA; from Tucker, GA to Bangor, ME. Cities with larger ethnic populations offer plenty of Thai options. How did this little country make such a big impact on the ...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Incorporating flavors from New Orleans into desi food
Winter months can be very chilly in the San Francisco Bay Area, despite the promise of balmy Californian weather. It’s time to prepare substantial meals that contain protein and complex carbohydrates to keep our bodies warm, and plenty of leafy greens to provide nutrition and prevent viral diseases.
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Incorporating flavors from New Orleans into desi food
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