Author Archives: Chitra Agrawal

ABCD’s on Heritage Radio’s Let’s Eat In

Yesterday, I had my very first radio studio interview on the Heritage Radio program, Let’s Eat In hosted by Cathy Erway.  Heritage Radio, if you are not familiar, has a number of shows that cover people doing all sorts of … More »

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Hosting South Indian Harvest Dinner on Oct 15 – Limited Tickets

On October 15th,  I’ll be hosting a South Indian Harvest Feast in partnership with a group of individuals I have a lot of admiration for….

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Sprouted Moong Gram (Mung Bean) Farm Salad

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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Three Color String Bean Palya @ Vegetopolis Cooking Demo

  This past weekend, I gave a veggie cooking demo at Vegetopolis at the Pig Island event on Governor’s Island. I had found purple, yellow and green string beans at the farmer’s market so I decided to make a South … More »

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Come to Vegetopolis @ Pig Island This Saturday

This Saturday, I’ll be giving a South Indian cooking demo using seasonal vegetables at Pig Island which will take place on Governor’s Island.  That’s right, this vegetarian is going to Pig Island!  Historically, Pig Island, the brainchild of Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy’s No. … More »

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Egg Curry

I’ve been getting a half dozen eggs from my farmshare each week.  

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Breaded Eggplant Pakoras Over Greens

  Pakoras are a North Indian appetizer, made out of vegetables that are battered in chickpea flour and water and then deep fried.  I wanted to make a variation of this recipe that was not deep fried out of a … More »

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