Weave a Thousand Flavors

Celebrate summer! Grilled Jumbo, Sriracha & Garlic Tiger Prawns

2013-06-11T19:48:06-07:00

With scathing heat and mind numbing humidity, it seems that summer finally here to stay. Which means that it is the perfect time for grilled prawns. Nothing around our home beckons the arrival of warm weather more than the appearance of these prawns. We love them! It's one of those time, I'll dent the grocery budget and go all out for the largest, biggest, colossal prawns I can find. And find I did. These lovelies are best marinated several hours if not overnight in a delicious blend of soy sauce, oil, finely chopped garlic, an overload of sriracha with just...

Weeknight Special ~ Rigatoni Pasta with Ricotta, Ham & Peas

2013-06-05T10:40:55-07:00

Ever found chasing your foods with a fork, vexing? Peas are devious little things. And so are bits of ham. Which is perhaps why in delicious and quick version of pasta with ham and peas, I've cut the ham into thin slivers about the length of the pasta. Easy on my nerves, happy in my belly! When it comes to the peas, the ricotta cheese does a marvelous job, glueing those delightful morsels with flavorful sauce. And make no mistake, this sauce is delish - the rubbed sage is essential and so is the hint of nutmeg. The combination of...

Meet Mumbai's Burger {Batata Vada Pao} ~ Spiced Potato Patties with Cilantro Chutney on Pull-apart Bread

2013-05-30T14:45:01-07:00

Meet Mumbai's version of the hamburger - batata vada pao which literally translates into potato patties on bread. This is one Maharashtrian treat that crosses all cultural and socio-economic boundaries. From beggars to millionaires, all gather at the feet of this, one of Mumbai's culinary giants. In fact so common is this treat that fills Mumbaiker bellies from dawn to dusk, that it would be impossible to not come across at least one cart selling these at every street corner. And for good reason - delicious and delicately spiced mashed potatoes with curry leaves and spices are turned into little...

In Memoriam : Nannie Davis' Southern Buttermilk Pie

2013-05-24T14:24:45-07:00

You've heard me speak of Nannie Davis before. I think of her every time I eat southern food, hear a southern accent, shuck corn, string beans and see vine ripened tomatoes. In short I think of her a lot. Nannie Davis was 91 years old when she passed away. I knew her a sum total of 1-1/2 years and she completely and irrevocably touched my life. Because family are relations by blood but sometimes if you get very lucky, family are relations by bond. People who adopt you into their fold. The most unlikely of people who at the most...

Batata Poha ~ A classic Brunch Specialty of Flattened Rice & Potatoes from Maharashtra

2013-05-19T20:11:58-07:00

Meet Maharashtra's favorite brunch - Batata Poha. Batata Poha is a quick saute of flattened rice a.k.a beaten rice and potatoes scented and flavored with curry leaves & chillies and tempered with cumin & mustard seeds in hot oil. Beaten rice is de-husked rice which is flattened into flat light dry flakes. Poha or flattened rice can be purchased at any Indian or Pakistani store and is ready to use straight out of the bag. It is important to purchase the right kind of poha for the right dish though. This one requires the fat variety as the thin variety...