We enjoy eating Indian food because unlike American staples (hot dogs, french fries, burgers), Indian food gets its rich flavor from spices, not excessive genetically modified oil. This means that Indian food is not only healthier, but because spices like tumeric, cumin, ginger, and red chili pepper are often used, also contains busloads of antioxidants.
Lentils are a great source of protein and are quite heart healthy, but not only are they healthy, but also quite delicious. This recipe for yellow lentil soup will make a great lunchtime treat. This video will demonstrate exactly how to make a delicious Indian thoor dhaal, or in English, a yellow lentil soup. Did you know Americn President Obama can cook Daal. Lentil Soup is a heart healthy dish cooked in 5 minutes using pressure cooker. Try it! If I can do it you can do it. Even if you try f...
This week Kim Hall, a teacher at the EtsyLabs and an Etsy Seller (nottene), came by to show her technique for dyeing natural fabric with organic ingredients. Kim has worked with many different dyeing and printing methods. If you've always wanted to dye your own fabrics or yarn, this is a great video to get you started. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to use cabbage, onion, or tumeric to make a natural fabric or yarn dye.
For thepla you will need, 300 grams of wheat flour, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder. You will also need, 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons of oil, and a small bowl of washed and chopped fenugreek leaves. Put the wheat flour in a bowl. Add the salt, tumeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, fenugreek leaves, and oil. Then you need to mix everything thoroughly. With the help of water, you can knead the dough. The dough shoul...
Jerking is a Jamaican method of marinating meat. Here is a very helpful and detailed how to video on how to make Jamaican jerk chicken. We are sure your whole family will enjoy this chicken recipe.
The great thing about Thai food is that it's both good tasting and good for you. With ample amounts of spices like tumeric, cumin, red pepper flakes, and garlic, Thai food is choc full of antioxidants. And nowhere will you find more of these youth-promoting chemicals than in Thai curry.
Make a classic spicy curry with cook Gary Rhodes. You will need Kashmiri chilies, garlic, cloves, tumeric, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cider vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, red onions, and potatoes. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a spicy Indian pork vindaloo curry.
This is a fabulous meat dish with an amazing aroma! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make Indian lamb curry. You will need: boneless leg of lamb, onions, garam masala, ground cumin, tumeric, chili powder, salt and plain yogurt.
This potato and radish dish does not disappoint. Aloo Muli, an Indian favorite, is made with potatoes and radish (muli variety), and seasoned with coriander, tumeric, green chilis, and salt.
Aloo palak sabji is a healthy and flavorful dish from India that will satisfy your taste for the exotic. Made with potatoes and spinach and seasoned with coriander, tumeric, and green chilis, this dish is sure to get your taste buds going.
For an Indian family favorite, try this vegetable dish called aloo patta gobhi sabji. Made from potatoes, cabbage, green chili, tomato, garlic, and a variety of earthy spices such as coriander and tumeric.
Aloo pyaj sabji is a flavorful Indian family recipe. This potato and onion dish is seasoned with green chilis, curry leaves, coriander, and tumeric. An exciting addition to your dinner table.
Aloo Matar Sabji is a traditional Indian dish made with potatoes, peas, coriander, and tumeric. Let the flavors of India explore your palate and try making this dish tonight.
Got a hankering for Indian food? Then step away from the curry for once and try a different taste of India tonight: This spicy okra dish. Called Indian bhindi masala, this dish combines healthy and crunchy okra with signature Indian spices like cumin seed, tumeric, and red chili powder for a bonanza of a taste explosion.
Like table salt, black pepper has its unexpectedly handy uses that goes beyond seasoning your meals at the dining table. You can use black pepper to keep ants from invading your home, drive away bugs from eating your delicious garden vegetables, temporarily fix a radiator leak, and even stop bleeding on a minor wound.
