Daily Life
Chit-chat Brijwasi
Guddi cooks two pure veg dishes, one subji (vegetable), one dal (chickpea) and a delicious unleavened deep-fried flatbread.
Chit-Chat Independence!
India and American Independence - both from the British! During out meal, we talk about the similarities between American and Indian Independence from the British.
Chit-Chat Chapatis
Chapatis versus Basmati Rice Although chapatis are a staple in almost every Indian meal, I don’t make them, and instead prefer to make Basmati rice. Which by the way, I don’t eat either! I prefer to keep carbohydrates as low as possible and one way for me to do...
Lockdown Lunch #75
Today I made Shahi Paneer using a can of tomato puree and store-bought paneer. I also add a spoonful of raw honey bought on the streets of Arambol, Goa this spring. The "Stevia" I recently bought is REAL stevia (gasp!) and taste, looks, and smells like garden...
Po’Boy Soup
Lockdown in India 3.0 - we're in our third round of lockdown in India. Vegetables are getting pretty sparse in this village. Nothing is coming in as all interstate transport is closed. Several weeks ago, all the veggie markets were completely shut down, and we were...
Lockdown India 3.0
On May 4, 2020, India goes into its third consecutive lockdown for 21 days to contain the Coronavirus Pandemic
Recipes
Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses
Baked Ziti with Three CheesesAmazingly delicious with a twist - instead of the traditional parmesan, this reecipe uses pecorino romano. An American favorite of an Italian classic.Are you ready to take your baked ziti to the next level? Introducing Baked Ziti with...
Pot Roast
Beef Pot RoastWinter comfort food at its best! Delicous gravy, one pot meal; warming and filling. Pot Roast Dutch oven 2 tbsp Beef tallow (Or any oil of your choosing)1 Onion (White, cut into 1 inch pieces)1½ tsp Seasoning salt (Lawry's, Kinder's truffle...
Creamy Winter Root Vegetable Soup
A Creamy Winter SoupA winter creamy soup of butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots and warm, fragrant spices.Servings 2Ready In: 30 minCalories: 720Good For: Anytime!Introduction About this Recipe A soup fit for New Enngland winters with vegetables from your...
Gobi Manchurian – Indo-Chinese Cauliflower
Gobi Manchurain - Indo Chinese Cauliflower Another favorite in India. Deep fried cauliflower in a spicy Indo Chinese sauce. Kadai pan, 1 Cauliflower (Cut into bit size florets, blanched)1 cup Oil (Sunflower for frying)Batter for Cauliflower2 tbsp Corn flower4 tbsp All...
Sticky Chinese Potatoes
Chinese Sticky Potatoes Honey glazed Chinese style potatoes Kadai pan, 1 tbsp Sesame oil3 cups Potatoes (Peeled, if desired; chopped into small, bit size pieces.)1 tbsp Garlic (Fresh pressed)1 tsp Black Peppercorn (Fresh ground)1½ cup Water2 tbsp Dark soy sauce2 tbsp...
Sprouted Mung Bean Indian Stew
Sprouted Mung Bean Vegetable Khitchri by IndiOdyssey Feast. If you have a garden going, you can use a lot of fresh goodness to make this delicious, healthy, comfort food.