From Mom with Love

Kaddu | Spicy Pumpkin

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:39:19 +0000

Kaddu Spicy Pumpkin Serves 4 Preparation time: 30 mins. Cooking time: 25 mins. Ingredients: 1 pound pumpkin or butternut squash 3 tablespoons oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 ¼ teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Thoughts and Recipe

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:38:51 +0000

I have just returned home after spending almost three months in China with my husband who was conducting a series of seminars there. It was wonderful to be welcomed with the pure, clean crisp autumn air and the magnificent bouquets … Continue reading →

Sevain

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:45:47 +0000

Raksha Bandhan The festival of Raksha Bandhan (Rakhee) falls this year on August 13. Big and small stores display Rakhee (hand bands) in all shapes and colors. These bands are lovingly bought by sisters to be tied around their brothers’ … Continue reading →

Independence Day

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:30:35 +0000

This Independence day I’d like to reflect on what a wonderful country we are living in with liberty and justice for ALL. Think about it. Most of the Indian Americans came to the US only 30-40 years ago. Two … Continue reading →

Enjoy Some Delicious Mangos This Season

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:15:42 +0000

Ever notice those delicious looking bright yellow/red/ green fruits in the supermarket? Wonder how they taste and how they are eaten? Wonder no more. Aam (pronounced am as in tram) as it is called in most of India, is really the … Continue reading →

Learn how to make Barbecued Paneer Tikka Masala

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:19:35 +0000

Father’s Day Thought “He didn’t tell me how to live, he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland Here is a simple, delicious, healthy and fun treat for Father’s Day. Barbecued Paneer Tikka Masala Serves 4 Preparation time: 4 hrs … Continue reading →

Learn how to make kheer this Mother’s Day

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:32:21 +0000

Indian Style Rice Pudding Serves 4 Preparation time: 5 mins. Cooking time: about 1 ½ hrs. Ingredients: 1/4 cup basmati rice (or long grain rice) 5 cups whole milk 1/4 pint light cream 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons raw blanched slivered almonds Pinch of saffron, crushed (optional) 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground For … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:30:39 +0000

The concept of a dedicated Mother’s Day as celebrated in the West is still new in India. However, the respect, honor and deep love due to mothers has been a part of the Indian culture for thousands of years. There … Continue reading →

Learn how to make Kutu ke Cheele this Navratri

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:34:21 +0000

Kutu ke Cheele* Spicy Chickpeas from the Punjab Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes per cheela** Ingredients: 11/2 cups buckwheat flour 11/2 teaspoon salt 21/4 cups water 1/4 cup oil Method: Mix buckwheat flour, salt and water in mixing bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in frying pan … Continue reading →

Navratri

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:24:10 +0000

Navaratri (literally meaning “nine nights”) celebrations are held during the bright half of Hindu month Chaitra (April). This year Navaratri begins April 4 and ends on Ram Navami– birthday for Lord Rama – on April 12. During this period we invoke … Continue reading →