Tag Archives: indian cuisine
Tandoori Asparagus
Here’s something easy to do with asparagus that makes them a little different. You’ll need some dry tandoori spice blend. You can make your own, but there are some good ones on the market. Having it on hand is great … Continue reading
Red Lentil Curry
I purchased a large bag of red lentils recently and was looking for a good red lentil curry recipe when I came upon this one, posted by Emma Maher, on allrecipes.com: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Red-Lentil-Curry/Detail.aspx From the looks of the allrecipes.com legalese, I may not be allowed … Continue reading
Indian curry paste
One good reason to have a mortar and pestle ar0und the house is to help keep you in various curry pastes. I always have a jar of homemade Indian curry paste on hand, for example, because I find that it works … Continue reading
Chana masala without those super-pricy spice packets
There is no reason you need to rely on those spice and spice paste packets enrobed in colorful little cardboard sleeves that have flooded the market in recent years when making Indian dishes. These packets, produced by American companies mainly for American cooks, are often good … Continue reading
Vik’s Chaat in Berkeley CA
We wanted the antithesis of a turkey dinner today so we went to Vik’s Chaat Shop (726 Allston Way, Berkeley) for some spicy grub. The weekend is the best time to go to Vik’s because they offer their full menu. … Continue reading
Vik’s Chaat House in Berkeley
I dragged Matt to Viks Chaat House today. He likes Indian food but never wants to go to Viks (724 Allston Way, Berkeley). What gives with that? The monster poori alone is reason to come here for lunch. If you … Continue reading
