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Author Archives: Chitra Agrawal
Tempeh & Greens Over Kamut
This recipe is not Indian, but it’s one that I like to make from time to time. My friend Busayo introduced me to a new grain called kamut, which is really nutty, earthy and super high in protein. It’s also … More
Posted in Autumn, Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Recipes Index, Salads, Stir-Fry, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged collard greens, kamut, protein-rich recipe, tempeh, vegan, vegetarian
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Vangi Baath (Eggplant Rice)
Vangi baath is a South Indian rice dish that’s made with eggplant and a really fragrant spice mixture made from urad dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, dried coconut, dried red chili and curry … More
Posted in Autumn, Dinner, Favorites, Gluten-Free, Mains, Recipes Index, Rice, Sides, South Indian, Stir-Fry, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged eggplant, south indian cooking, vangi baath, vegetarian
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Nature Conservancy Auction & Upcoming Cooking Classes
I was recently asked if I’d like to donate a cooking class to the Nature Conservancy Auction, and since I love the organization and it’s mission, I jumped at the chance.
Posted in Classes, Events & Classes
Tagged cooking class, Indian cooking class, Nature Conservancy, Ted and Amy Supper Club
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Coconut Chutney @ Busayo Trunk Show
Coconut chutney is the chutney I grew up eating. My recipe is a variation on the South Indian one that my mom would make usually to go with breakfast foods like idli, dosa, rice roti, etc.
Posted in Catering, Chutneys & Pickles, Events & Classes, Favorites, Gluten-Free, Recipes Index, South Indian, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged busayo, chana dal, cilantro, coconut chutney, vegetarian
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ABCDs at Occupy Wall Street
Last Sunday, my cousin, Sumanth and I decided that we’d like to make a contribution to the protesters at Occupy Wall Street so I made a vat of yellow peanut rice
Posted in Events & Classes, Food Writing & Photography, Special Events
Tagged masala chai, New York City, Occupy Wall Street
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Cooking Video With My Dad
My friends Alana and Paul shoot a cooking series called Cooking By Heart and in this episode they featured me and my Dad. Cooking By Heart is all about the passing of food traditions from generation to generation. In this video, my Dad teaches me how to make chapati, Indian flatbread. More
Posted in Autumn, Breads, Cooking Videos, How-Tos, North Indian, Popular, Recipes Index, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged chapati, cooking by heart, food traditions, roti
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