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This is a great vegetarian recipe that is very popular in South Asian cooking. This version is very easy because I have preboiled the lentils. Onions, tomatoes, green chili, garlic/ginger are sautéed in oil with plenty of spices. It’s finished off with fresh cilantro, garam masala and squeeze of lemon.
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Chicken Biryani is a very popular dish when it comes to South Asian food. Usually this dish can be only associated with South Asian cuisine, but it’s actually traced back to Persia. It’s made with different preparations and ingredients across the Asian continent. This is the go-to dish for my family or any dinner party that I host.
The chicken and the rice are cooked separately than layered to make a one-pot deliciousness. My take on this recipe is easy but not compromising flavor. I like to use readily available spices and ingredients so you can enjoy this lavish meal often.
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Hi friends!
In my new video, I am sharing the most basic spices and ingredients that you need to know and have on hand to start making delicious South Asian food. These flavors are the base to create endless dishes and are readily available. Checkout the video on YouTube, please subscribe if you haven’t already. Below you will find the list of the spices and ingredients I have shown in the video.
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Hi friends! Aloo gobi is a very classic South Asian dish with cauliflower and potatoes. I always add peas to mine, the peas add just a little bit of sweetness and beautiful green color. I love dishes like these because they are one pot meals. This dish is easy, full of flavor and will become your family favorite too.
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Parathas are a staple in many South Asian households. Similar to chapati/roti, parathas are unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour called atta. Atta is flour originating from the Indian subcontinent. Parathas are layered and flakey, usually a little thicker than chapati/roti but thinner than a naan.
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A weekly must have meal prep dish that will for sure become your favorite. This recipe is easy, delicious, nutritious and versatile. These lentils are cooked with some basic spices and finished off with oil that has been infused with whole spices and aromatics. This technique is called tadka with means tempering.
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This is a creamy curry with a little bit of tang from the tamarind. Fish dishes really don’t take much time to put together, so it’s a perfect quick easy meal.
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I never did like the soft texture of eggplants in a curry before. Whenever my mom would make Eggplant and potatoes I would never eat. But now I cut into smaller pieces, roast it and after it’s cooked, it almost becomes a mash. Now this dish has become one of my favorite curries.
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I always stock up on ground beef, because it just makes a quick meal. There are many dishes you can use ground beef in. I would say this ground beef curry is on my weekly menu because it easy, delicious and versatile.
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Rice is one of our favorites to make on a weekly basis, especially for the kids. Having a few different recipes for rice is a great way to add variety to your weekly meals. This recipe is so simple, but full of flavor with just a few whole spices. Also try this rice with a punch of nutrients with the added spinach, my kids love this. Rice/spinach pilaf
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