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The word 'curry' is synonymous with Indian food! Even though, as popularly believed, not all Indian food is curry, there are some delicious examples of it in this varied, exotic cuisine. Here is just a small sampling of recipes for you to try in your own kitchen....

Delicious Curry Recipes...
Indian Food Spotlight10

Some basics...

Wednesday February 15, 2012

PaneerKnowing the basics just seems to make a new cuisine less challenging to try out and experiment with. So, today I thought it would be a good idea to focus on how to make some of the essentials of Indian cooking.

Things like Paneer (cottage cheese) - pictured - and Ghee (clarified butter) get used in so many delicious Indian foods that knowing how to make your own means you don't have to be at the mercy of your local stores having them or not. Knowing how to make a Basic Indian Gravy that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze in portions, just means you can rustle up quick, easy meals when you feel like them, without much fuss!  My Mother-in-law visited recently and was proudly telling me how her cousin had tried my Basic Indian Gravy recipe and loved it!

Chapatis (Indian flatbread) are not just a basic Indian bread, they also taste great with almost any Indian dish. They can take a little practice to master, so get started now and before you know it, you'll be rolling them out like a pro chef!

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Pamper the love of your life...

Sunday February 12, 2012

Asparagus SubjiIn my family, we celebrate everything with food! No matter what the occasion, a whole lot of tasty food is always on the agenda. Valentine's Day will be no exception.

And since we are talking about food and love, let's also talk about aphrodisiacs! You've probably heard about certain foods having aphrodisiacal properties. Some of them are avocados, asparagus, carrots, chilli peppers, ginger, garlic (bet you wouldn't have thought of those)....

Why not cook up some love this weekend? Even if the ingredients don't deliver on the promise, your labor of love will definitely not go unappreciated. Have a happy Valentine's Day.

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Superbowl Special

Monday January 30, 2012

Chip n dipEverybody's talking about it and it's just around the corner. Are you throwing a Superbowl bash? Is it going to be the same-old, same-old as everybody else's? Do things differently this year and celebrate Indian style!

Why you ask? Because it's all about the food and you can't go wrong with Indian food! It isn't the typical been-there-done-that type of party food and it's sumptuous, so your guests will be seriously impressed and feel very well fed. The best bit though, is that there's heaps to choose from. Take a look, plan your menu and get started now with the make-ahead stuff.

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Staying toasty...

Sunday January 29, 2012

Spiced Apple CiderIt seems to me (and I have no scientific evidence to back this, just my frozen toes), that with every passing year, the world is becoming a colder, wetter place. The other day it even snowed in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates and temperatures plunged to zero degrees! So much for global warming!

Is it cold in your neck of the woods? Snuggle up with a cup of Preeti's Spiced Apple Cider. It is named after my dear friend Preeti Verghese (who gave me the recipe) and in her own words, "... feels like a warm blanket on your insides!" Oh and while you're about it, grab a good book too... and hang a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on your door.

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