Feb 14, 2012By Rashmi Rustagi
Sooji or Cream of Wheat Halwa is a popular dish in India. It is a comfort food, it can be served for breakfast, lunch, dessert. It is also a popular prasad (food offered to God during pooja, or prayer session, and shared with everyone at the end).
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Feb 06, 2012By Rashmi Rustagi
Paalak Paneer which means spinach and home made cheese is as popular and familiar as chicken curry. You can make the Paneer at home or buy it from the store. Here's the recipe for this delicious vegetarian entrée.
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Jan 03, 2012By Smita Vasant, Special to India-West
Guava, a popular tropical fruit, is said to have originated in Southern Mexico and from there traveled to various parts of the world. It is now found in most tropical countries, from South East Asia to South America.
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Jan 03, 2012By George Vutetakis, Author
In this recipe, the roasted butternut squash is combined with vegetable caponata, a sweet, sour and pungent relish with Sicilian roots. The pecan nutmeat crust adds a slight crunch and richness to the dish.
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Dec 05, 2011By Pushpesh Pant, Author, India Cookbook
"India CookBook" author Pushpesh Pant shares a delicious recipe for 'Sabut Bhindi,' or Whole Spicy Okra, with India-West readers. This recipe originated in the former princely state of Awadh in India.
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Nov 18, 2011By Shubhra Ramineni, Author, Entice with Spice
Lamb curry is an easy and flavorful curry that I make with bone-in loin chops, which are a tender cut of meat from the upper buttocks area of the lamb. If you prefer another cut of lamb meat, you may use that as well; just make sure it is a bone-in cut as the bones give extra flavor to the curry.
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Oct 14, 2011By Sonia Aggarwal
In a rather roundabout way to discover the intricacies of Indian cooking in the United States, I chose to record everything that mentioned “Indian” on the Food Network for a week. The results concerned me deeply.
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Jul 28, 2011By Smita Vasant, Special to India-West
Looking for a way to celebrate a hot summer day? Keep a cool refreshing drink for company! Made with plump, juicy and bright red tomatoes brought home from the local Farmer’s Market.
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Jul 28, 2011By George Vutetakis, Author
Rice pudding has been a staple dessert in India for centuries, if not millennia. Cows are native to India and the milk products they produce are an integral part of their cuisine. Rice pudding, known as kheer or sweet rice, is served in a myriad of textures, from a pourable liquid to thick and creamy.
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Jul 28, 2011By Pushpesh Pant, Author, India Cookbook
Aloo Ke Khulle was featured in author Pushpesh Pant's recipe book titled, "India Cookbook." The book was released in November 2010. This vegetarian recipe describes deep-fried potato shells stuffed with a cottage cheese-and-yogurt-blended filling.
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Jul 22, 2011By A Staff Reporter
Bread-Rolls is a very filling snack. It is deep-fried and stuffed with mashed potatoes. The crunchy texture of the bread enhances the taste of the rolls. The health conscious lot may substitute white bread with wheat bread to make it a healthier treat.
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Jul 22, 2011By A Staff Reporter
Bhel Puri is a popular snack in India. It is a sweet and spicy combination of puffed rice, onions, tomatoes, puri, sev, coriander, chillies and chutneys. Bhelpuri is low-fat, nutritious and delicious! What more can one ask for?
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