Denver, Colorado, United States

Dahi Bhaat

Dahi Bhaat (aka plain yogurt + rice, aka curd rice, thayir sadam) is not a dish but an emotion. Dahi bhaat is served to soothe and satiate! It is not a specific recipe but more of bringing together two calming foods with the added…

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Aloo Bhindi Fry

This is another version of a dry okra sabzi that is a staple in my kitchen. Since the entire fam loves potatoes, I add them if I don’t have enough bhindi. Usually, I tend to make bhindi with just chopped onions as I forget…

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Bhindi Fry

Bhindi or okra are routinely stuffed, sautéed, deep-fried, and chopped to make either dry or glutinous sabzis or curries. Tamarind extract, lemon juice, or dried kokum fruit pods are added to counter its stickiness. I prefer this weeknight staple sabzi dry and with lots…

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Aloo Gobi

Aloo (potatoes) Gobi (cauliflower) is a hot favorite sabzi especially in the Indian restaurants around the US. My mother-in-law always made it dry with loads of julienned ginger and fresh cilantro and it is so delicious with rotis or pooris. I also prefer my…

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