The ABCD's of Cooking is a collection of Indian, vegetarian recipes, rooted in tradition, but mixed up with influences from around the world and what's in season. This site is written by Chitra Agrawal, a bona fide ABCD living in Brooklyn, NY ;)
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Roasted Delicata Squash Rings (Hot Chip Style)
Before I start this post, I must say that I am not ignoring this space or you. After turning in my cookbook manuscript, Brooklyn Delhi has really monopolized my time lately, but in a good way. Ben and I just … More
Posted in Appetizers, Dinner, Easy, Gluten-Free, Mains, Salads, South Indian, Vegetarian, Winter
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Roasted Acorn Squash & Coconut Milk Rasam
Rasam is a South Indian soup, usually on the tangy side and prepared with an intoxicating spice powder made from coriander, cumin, black pepper, black mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, red chili peppers and more depending on what region of South … More
Posted in Autumn, Dinner, Easy, Gluten-Free, Mains, Recipes Index, Soups & Dals, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Chaat Tostadas / Seven Spoons Cookbook
Writing this blog has brought many amazing people into my life including Tara O’Brady, the author and photographer behind the food blog Seven Spoons and the new cookbook of the same name. I think it was around the time that … More
Posted in Appetizers, Mains, North Indian, Recipes Index, Salads, Snacks, Vegetarian
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My Indian-Chinese Dinner Series Pops Up September 20th
Diana and I have picked up the momentum with Tangra, our vegetarian Indian-Chinese dinner series inspired by the seasons and the cuisine of the Calcutta neighborhood of the same name. Our original take on Tangra cuisine was recently featured in … More
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Steamed Eggplant with Garlic and Chilies / The Food of Taiwan
I have been waiting until summer to try this steamed eggplant recipe from my friend Cathy Erway’s new cookbook, The Food of Taiwan. The time finally came when I received these scallions and a white and green eggplant in my … More
Posted in Dinner, Easy, Gluten-Free, Recipes Index, Sides, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
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South Indian Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Last week I demoed this bok choy stir-fry for my fellow Crown Heights CSA members as part of my volunteering duties. I taught everyone how to make a traditional South Indian stir-fry called palya with black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, … More
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Red Lentils w/ Rainbow Chard, Scallions & Mustard Oil
Right about this time of year, our farm share bundle starts to have some heft to it, brimming with summer squash, lettuces, greens and onion bulbs. Ben and I are now members of the Crown Heights CSA, which sources its … More
Posted in Dinner, Easy, Gluten-Free, Lunch, North Indian, Recipes Index, Soups & Dals, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
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