INGREDIENTS: 2 medium-sized bitter melon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon rice flour 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon chaat masala Peanut or canola cooking oil to deep fry the chips Salt to taste METHOD: Wash the bitter melon and pat dry. Cut off the top and tail and then cut...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs. whole potatoes, unpeeled (about 3 large) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 package...Read More

Rice gets a nutritional boost of iron thanks to the spinach in this quick dish. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup cilantro leaves ½ jalapeño, seeds removed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1...Read More

Indian cuisine is one of my favorites, and it seems we have a dearth of Indian restaurants in our area. When I saw this recipe in an article, A Tale of Two Tandooris, by Monica Bhide, I had to try it. It’s simple and delicious! Just be sure to allow at least 8 hours for...Read More

This colorful, healthy salad traces its origins to Pakistan and India. We especially enjoy it as a main-course summer salad, sometimes adding diced mango or sweet summer tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1-1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped METHOD: Heat oil...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large chicken breasts, well chilled 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 limes, juiced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped 2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon turmeric METHOD: Sliced chicken breast into thin...Read More