What is a tarka (chhaunk) and why is it used in Indian cuisine?

Origin of the word tarka and other names for it in India Common ingredients used in tarka The science of tarka When to do a tarka How to make a tarka Dishes that include a tarka Sources Show Notes

Why does Indian cuisine only use one type of cheese, paneer?

Why does Indian cuisine only use one type of cheese: the white cheese we call paneer? By contrast, in North America, we have a variety of cheeses: pepper jack, colby jack, havarti, gouda, yellow cheddar, white cheddar, blue cheese, feta, and whatever delicious processed stuff is in Kraft Singles. Paneer is a non-aged, non-melting white

What is hing and why is it so popular in Indian cuisine?

Native region and history Smell and Nicknames Diets that commonly use hing Digestive and health benefits How to cook with hing Sources Wikipedia – Asafoetida BBC – Asafoetida Wikipedia – Jain Vegetarianism Wikipedia – Jainism Wikipedia – Diet in Hinduism Healthline – Asafoetida Benefits YouTube – India’s Biggest Hing Mega Factory YouTube – Key Monastery:

Atta and Maida: All about Indian Breads

Anyone who has eaten Indian food understands the importance of bread to the cuisine. It is nutritious, filling, and delicious, but it is also an effective utensil for carrying dishes and flavor to the eater. There are a wide variety of breads that serve these purposes in Indian cuisine. Today we’ll talk about the popular

What is Indian fine dining and a brief history of Indian restaurants in North America: A review of Indienne Chicago restaurant.

Listen to the podcast episode Transcript, photos, and show notes My wife and I recently had the privilege to eat at Indienne Chicago, a Michelin Star restaurant. I’m not normally one to gawk over awards and accolades, perhaps a consequence of my parents comments on the B+ from my report cards. Awards for food seem

Learn to cook Indian food from your parents: Interview with Neelima Prabhala

In this episode, Licensed Social Worker and Therapist Neelima Prabhala (they/them) shares their experience growing up as an American born desi and their relationship with Indian food. They also gives great advice about learning to cook Indian food from their dad. Listen to this episode with many relatable topics for American born desis. Show notes:Neelima

Popularizing Indian Coffee in North America: Interview with Danée Shows of Ministry of Kaapi

Today we talk with Danée Shows, Founder of Ministry of Kaapi. She explains how she sources her Indian grown coffee, how Indian filter coffee differs from other coffees, and what it would take to popularize it in North America. Show notes Find Danée and Indian coffee at the links below:https://www.ministryofkaapi.com/https://www.instagram.com/ministryofkaapi/ Podcast credits Title music from

South Indian Filter Coffee

Recipe video Podcast episode South Indian Filter Coffee: The Next North American Coffee Trend? Drip coffee, iced coffee, Americano, French Press, espresso, cold brew, Instant Coffee, Turkish coffee, and Irish coffee. North America has seen its fair share of coffee varieties over the years, but one older variety fails to get noticed: South Indian Filter