Udupi-Style Risotto with Dal
Just posting this recipe for inclusion in the winter 2012 cleanse – if I make it again, I’ll be sure to take some pictures! This dish comes from a book called The Dance of Spices, which I haven’t yet gotten a chance to fully explore. It’s packed with vegetables and spices, and the heat can … Read more
Beguni – Bengali Eggplant Fritters
I came home from Andover with a lot of produce on Tuesday night – besides a giant bag of apples, I also had an armful of eggplants, a bunch of kale, and fresh herbs, all scavenged from the Andover garden. Now, free produce is free produce, and I was as excited about it as I … Read more
Cookbook of the Month: Cooking with My Indian Mother-in-Law
I knew it was dangerous for me to name a post Cookbook of the Month, implying that I really, truly would be able to review at least 1 cookbook every single month. It didn’t seem that hard – what’s one post a month? – but I guess I should have considered my initial hesitation more … Read more
Indian Comfort
Over the summer I picked up a cookbook called Cooking with My Indian Mother-in-Law, written by Simon Daley. I love Indian food, but I’ve struggled with several things when trying to cook it for myself – finding authentic and flavorful recipes, balancing the spices properly, and achieving that wonderful combination of sour, spicy, and warm … Read more
Chicken Curry for the Slowly Dying
At exactly 9:28 last night I contracted the flu. And I’m only exaggerating a little bit – this thing is sudden and lethal. OK well not lethal. But I did spend the hours between 10 and 6 sleeping today. It is now 7 and I’m ready for bed. Fortunately, that seems to be the only … Read more
