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Toasted Croutons and Barley in a Hearty White Bean Ribollita–A Rustic Tuscan Soup With a Modern Twist 0 (0)

The white bean ribollita I fell in love with at a small Italian enoteca near Chelsea Market was clear and uncluttered, infused with kale and veggies and a light smattering of beans. There was no bread. Since, then I’ve had many versions of this beloved dish–with breadcrumbs, with chunks of sourdough, with large slices of […]

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Keerai Masiyal (Vegan Spinach Curry in Chennai) 5 (1)

The Many Variations of Vegan Spinach Curry There are many different regional cuisines in India and each one has their own version of a vegan spinach curry. You have Palakchi Paatal Bhaaji in Maharashtra, Gujarat’s Paalak Nu Shaak, Bengal’s Palong Shaak Bhaja, Kerala’s Cheera Thoran…. just to name a few. This recipe, Kerai Masiyal, is […]

A classic Indian meal: Lentil Soup, Palak Paneer, Rice and Onion Pickles
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Easy Restaurant Style Palak Paneer (Creamy Spinach in Fresh Indian Cheese) 0 (0)

It’s easy. It’s restaurant style. It’s none other than Easy Restaurant Style Palak Paneer–a creamy concotion of spinach, spices and Indian cheese. It’s a classic yet unlike a lot of other curries, you will find that no two restaurants serve a palak parneer that tastes the same. This is because there is no standard spice […]

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Mixed Veggie Upma (Vegetarian Semolina Porridge) 5 (1)

A classic upma contains tons of onions, simmered in ghee (butter) and spices, cooked with semolina (sooji) and water and topped with cashews. It has a polenta-like texture and melts in the mouth if eaten warm. It also requires minimal prep. time and can be prepared in 15-20 mins. It’s the first recipe my mom […]