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Thove: My Miso Soup

December 20, 2013 Chitra Agrawal

My comfort soup is a South Indian lentil soup called thove. It reminds me of Japanese miso soup in that it has that same foggy quality to it, but yet is substantial and always makes me feel better. Thove is … More »

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Sprouted Moong Gram (Mung Bean) Farm Salad

September 19, 2012 Chitra Agrawal

I grew up watching my grandmother and mother germinate moong gram, which are also called mung beans. The sprouted beans are really hearty and delicious even on their own. You automatically feel healthier just consuming them.

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What I Served For Lunch on Sunday

October 28, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

Sunday, my friends Erin, Chandra and Norman came over and I made a feast! It was so much fun and it was in honor of Erin, who is moving to Colorado….so sad. But it was a happy day for us … More »

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Moong Dal with Coconut, Ginger and Peas

July 6, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

the pic is a bit fuzzy but you know what dal looks like – mush! In the past few years, I’ve become more interested in how certain foods and spices promote health in different ways in the body. While growing … More »