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: 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…
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:…
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…
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…
