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Vermicelli Salad with Curry Leaves

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I love the flavor of curry leaves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_Tree) but during my first few years in the US, I could not find any fresh curry leaves to cook with.  Some South-Asian stores used to carry dried curry leaves but every time I used them, I could barely discern their flavor in the dish.  About a decade ago, the local Indian...
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Bihari Kabab

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When I first tasted these kababs at my in-laws’ place some 23+ years ago, I thought I had died and gone to heaven.  They were clearly the tastiest thing I had ever eaten! I had not even heard of this kind of a kabab before I ate them at my in-laws house in Bihar and I am sure that...
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Brussels-sprouts with Pickled (Sushi) Ginger

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Yes, I know this seems like an odd combination – Brussels-sprouts and sushi ginger but believe me, it is a match made in heaven.  I can’t take credit for it though, the combination was thought of by some chef in Minneapolis. My sister ate it in a restaurant in downtown Minneapolis and told me all about how divine it...
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Mint Coconut Shrimp

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Spring is in full swing in DC these days and that has meant fresh shoots of mint have sprung up all over my backyard. There is so much mint (its actually Spearmint variety) that even my dogs come back smelling of mint when they have been out walking and exploring the various corners of our backyard.  This abundance of...
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Shaami Kabab

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Even though I am Indian, I have not posted very many Indian recipes on this blog because I had assumed that since there are so many Indian food blogs that are already out there, no one would be interested in Indian recipes. But now I have received so many requests for recipes of specific Indian food items that I...
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