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Cilantro Lime Rice for a Fish Burrito Bowl

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:49:00 +0000

I have posted the recipe for a Burrito Bowl in fact a Fish Burrito Bowl earlier. This recipe deserves another post not only because I like it a lot but also because it is perfect for a cold or rainy...

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Spicy Paratha with Lentils and Greens (Methi leaves)

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:54:00 +0000

I registered DD when she was about 5 in soccer hoping she'd one day become a David Beckham. Just saying. Anyway throughout the season she aimlessly ran behind the ball and some days just refused to...

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Rustic Chicken Curry

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Over the holidays we attended a few parties. It was heartening to hear that a lot of youngsters(meaning people in their 20s and 30s) are cooking. One of them even said she found her boyfriend rather...

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Mixed Winter Vegetables Pickle - Radish,Turnip, Carrots

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:26:00 +0000

Pickle lovers are not to panic that summer is over and pickle making is just a happy memory. Vegetables like radish, turnip, carrots, cauliflowers which are not pickle material generally can be put...

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Fresh Cranberry beans with Coconut masala

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Here is an interesting article I saw here on WSJ. The article says that the amount of food we eat and how we eat is linked to our personalities. I like to eat when bored or watching movies or...

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Shrimp stir fry with Red Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:11:00 +0000

It is the New Year and resolutions are the in thing. I read that resolutions regarding eating and exercising are 60% of all resolutions that people make in the beginning of the year. There is plenty...

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Nutella Cookies for the New Year

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Wishing all readers once again a Very Happy New Year! Hope the New Year started off well for all of you. Mine did. It is only customary for every New Year to start off with resolutions and this year...

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Cranberry Thokku (Relish)

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

I have been watching 'Prime Suspect' on NBC this season and it has become one of my favorites. Since it comes at a time that is a little too late I usually watch them online. It is based off the...

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Sweet Potato Paratha

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:58:00 +0000

I am not all that fond of Indian cities. The crowds, traffic, pollution, heat all besides adding to the annoyance makes me want to run away to my ancestral village. Here in the US, it is the suburbs...

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Lamb meatballs in a spicy sauce (keema urundai kuzhambu)

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:44:00 +0000

In India poverty and hunger is right in our face. We learn to respect food at a very young age and wasting in a rich or poor household is just not done. Young or old no one is under any illusion that...

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Mixed Rice - Beets with peanuts and broccoli

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:13:00 +0000

I am not really sure how the holiday season has crept on us so quickly. I can blame it on the commute too. Okay I won't do that. I am sure all of you are just getting tired of this particular crib. I...

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Mattar Paneer Masala (Peas and Cottage Cheese in a creamy gravy)

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:05:00 +0000

The US I came to a while ago was a lot different place than it is now. The proliferation of 'Made in China' and Walmart had not completely taken hold. I am talking about the retail landscape here....

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Peas and Carrot Salad - Kids Lunch Box

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:57:00 +0000

American is a large country and the best way to truly see the country I hear and know is through a road trip. I know exactly what I want to do when I retire. Buy myself a RV and see the country at...

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Marble Pound Cake

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:43:00 +0000

When my mom was getting ready to leave to India after the summer baby sitting duties holidays, I asked my college age cousin in India what she wanted from here. Some background here. She wanted to...

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Quick Weekday Soup with Vegetables and Premade Dumplings

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:32:00 +0000

Here is another book suggestion for Middle or High School age kids and why not I liked the book a lot so adults go for it. If you are worried that your book worm is devouring too many fiction books...

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An American Apple and Peach Pie

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +0000

Hello readers hope all of you had time to say thanks and have yourself a fabulous meal with family/friends. We did. Our host had prepared so many dishes that by the time the appetizers were done I...

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Simplicity - Tindora Stir Fry and Cabbage with Channa Dal

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:12:00 +0000

We took a trip yesterday to bolster some civic lessons for DD. Living as we do in the shadow of the nation's capital there are many opportunities for civic lessons but we don't take part in them as...

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Srilankan Milk Toffee

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:59:00 +0000

Remember the Rick Perry brain freeze the other day during one of those annoying (to me anyway) Republican debates? For those of you who are not tuned into American politics and the Presidential...

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Khichadi - Mixed VegetableMasala Upma - Savory Cream of Wheat with vegetables

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:11:00 +0000

In the northern part of India Khichdi usually means a rice and lentils in a one pot rice dish. In my neck of the woods in TamilNadu the southern most state in India, khichadi is a savory dish made...

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What do you think ...

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:14:00 +0000

of this picture? Courtesy: The Washington Post The picture was taken during the floods in Thailand. What is the first thing that strikes you when you see this picture? Think a little...

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Uzhundhu paniyaram (Vegetable Lentil Fritters) - Savory Dutch pancakes

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:51:00 +0000

I am not really sure what magic my mom has in her hands.Bear with me I'll explain. When she soaks urad dal for making idli batter, the measurement is the one I generally use. The only difference...

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Channa dal with Bottle gourd curry

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:10:00 +0000

From literally zero commute to an hour commute even if the distance is a paltry 12 miles is what happened. I hereby once again join the woes of the DC metro residents who are unfortunate enough to...

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Lamb Kheema (minced lamb) and October Snow

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000

I do not mind snow during the weekend. I can laze around and not be worried about hitting the road and wondering when the car might hit a patch of dry ice and skid. But snow in October? That is...

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Maida Biscuit - Diamond Cuts (Savory snack with wheat flour)

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Yesterday around this time I was sitting in the office wondering if I should take the day off. I am glad I did. Celebrating Deepavali here is mostly about making/buying sweets and savories and...

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Tindora (Kovakkai) Masala

noreply@blogger.com (indosungod) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:38:00 +0000

Winter always does this, it brings those dormant feelings of homesickness for the home country. Some like the Fall season the mild weather, the colors and the falling leaves. As for me all these are...

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