Rice: Everything you need to know about South Asian rice
History of rice What is rice Cultivation and milling of rice Types of rice and their use cases Rice preparation Rice dishes Sources Show Notes
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
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…
Lemon Rice
Where is lemon rice eaten History of Lemon Rice How is Lemon Rice eaten How to make Lemon Rice Sources Chitranna – Wikipedia Manasollasa – Wikipedia Chitranna – Bon Appetit Lemon Rice – Indian Healthy Recipes A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food by K.T. Achaya – Google Books The Origin of Citrus – Scientific American…