Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Remember all the groans & whines we came up with when we were forced to eat Karela/Bitter Melons when we were little? I have heard only of a handful of kids who eat this bitter vegetable without pulling a long sad face. I have found some ways (like this one), where the karela actually tastes not like karela. My kids (& my husband) do not whine when I make this stirfry. They Potatoes & the Karela are crispy, & has a nutty flavor.
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Posted in Sides & etc. | 24 Comments »
Tags: aloo, bitter melon, Cumin, garden, karela, khus, medicinal properties, poppy seeds, potato, side dish, stir fry, vegan, vegetarian
Monday, October 6th, 2008

- Bharwan Alu
The “Saas Bahu” combination is supposed to give the creeps:-D However my mom-in-law is one of the most wonderful people I have ever come across and I could not ask for more. Getting married when I just stepped in to my twenties… I thought and moved with caution, but immediatley she helped me get absorbed in to the family and more than all, amazed me with her exceptional cooking skills. Over the years I have learned a lot of what she cooks, especially the ones which are loved and craved by my hubby.
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Posted in Curries | 11 Comments »
Tags: Almond, aloo, alu, alu curry, Bharwan Aloo, Cardamom, cashew, Cinnamon, Cumin, curry, ecurry, Garlic, main dish, niramish curry, nuts, oil, onion, potato, Raisins, stuffed, vegan, vegetarian, Vegetarian recipe