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Yellow Daal with Tadka

I'm sure that the Indians among my regular readers are going to think that I am losing my marbles because I am putting up the recipe for a dish as simple as Daal Fry.  It does seem similar to someone putting up a recipe for boiled eggs (although I did once see Martha Stewart devote quite some time of...
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Mediterranean Meatballs

I hope purists of Moroccan or Greek cuisine don’t jump on my case for daring to put up this unorthodox recipe. It is entirely my own creation and I merely drew inspiration from the flavors of the Mediterranean region. I know that Moroccans have a tradition of making tagine dishes with meatballs in them but I just made this...
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Homemade Oven-Baked Naans

About four months ago, I got a ceramic tandoor from a company called Homdoor. They sent me the new model of their backyard tandoor to test. I must say that this tandoor has changed my life. My husband and I are die-hard grillers – we grill even when there are a few feet of snow on our back patio. ...
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Spicy Beef Stew

This recipe is my own concoction that can best be described as cross between beef bourguignon, Hungarian goulash and old fashioned Indian curry. I am quite aware of the fact that people may find this an odd combination but if you really think about it, all three recipes have a lot in common – good old boneless meat/beef, onions,...
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Warm Tofu and Snow Pea Salad with Asian Dressing

I just don’t understand why people don’t like Tofu. I absolutely love it – I cook with it, I put it in sandwiches and I use it in salads.  I guess I like it because its texture is very similar to the Indian cheese, Paneer, which was a favorite of mine when I was growing up in Delhi.  Tofu...
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