Author Archives: Chitra Agrawal

A Singing Supper

May 13, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

Last Saturday, Sabra and I hosted another Indian-Mexican supper club! This one was special because we had our friend Asha sing. She was incredible: We even snuck in from the kitchen to watch: Ash was glowing. We served a four … More »

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Mustard Greens and Tofu Curry

May 11, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

Mustard greens are used in North Indian cooking. The leaves have a really spicy, pungent flavor and come from the mustard plant, which also produces the seeds used in dijon mustard. They are mildly bitter – kind of halfway between … More »

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Spinach Raita

April 29, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

This is an easy one guys! I made spinach raita with Andrew and Faouzi for our lesson. This is a different kind of yogurt raita though than usual because you cook the vegetable that you are putting into it. You … More »

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Mushroom Curry Quesadilla

April 24, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

This curry is inspired by Maddhur Jaffrey’s mushroom mattar (peas) recipe. Usually mushroom curry is made with peas – any vegetable though can take it’s place – no offense peas! This time I used zucchini. I originally made this curry … More »

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Saru / Rasam (South Indian Tomato Lentil Soup)

April 16, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

Saru, also called rasam, is a South Indian tomato lentil soup that I probably ate almost everyday growing up. It’s spicy and kind of tangy from the tomato and tamarind and also filling from the lentils. The recipe is really … More »

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A Birthday Feast

April 9, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

This week I’m in San Francisco visiting my nephew and to thank his nanny Kenda for being so great to him, I prepared a special birthday meal for her and her partner Charity. We had Indian tacos which I’ve made … More »

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Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese)

April 1, 2010 Chitra Agrawal

Palak paneer is spiced creamed spinach and Indian cheese. It’s definitely a favorite at North Indian restaurants. You may also see saag paneer on menus which is made traditionally with mustard greens which impart a more pungent flavor or is … More »

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