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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Martha Stewart American Made Awards
You may be wondering why this corner of the web has been somewhat silent recently… well it’s because this month, I got married to Ben, my partner at Brooklyn Delhi and now in life! Will post more about our wedding as … More
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Red Currant Chitranna
You can’t walk around the Greenmarket these days without running into bright red currants on the tables, sometimes accompanied by their golden white counterparts. The white currants tend to be a little sweeter, but I really love the color of … More
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Recipes Index, Rice, South Indian, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Edible Presents How To Prepare An Indian Feast
On August 6th, Edible Brooklyn & Manhattan are hosting an event all about Indian foods and cooking! I’m excited to be one of 4 speakers at this event, alongside local food makers at Dosa Royale, Bittersweet NYC & Wandernosh. I’ll … More
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Rajma Veggie Burgers w/ Summer Corn Relish & Feta
It may come as no surprise that rajma, Indian kidney bean curry, is one of my favorite dishes since I’ve posted about it a couple times already – how to make it & how to make rajma enchiladas. It’s one … More
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Recipes Index, Summer, Vegetarian
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Summer Recipes in Chickpea Magazine
I’m excited to announce that I have a spread of summer recipes in the most recent issue of Chickpea Magazine, a quarterly dedicated to vegan cooking. The publication is full of beautiful photography, recipes and interesting articles including one this … More
Spicy Tarte à la Tomate
I can’t believe June passed by without a post from me:( Not like it’s an excuse but I have been planning my wedding (Sept!!), writing my cookbook (manuscript due next March) and running Brooklyn Delhi full steam ahead! I’m hoping … More
Posted in Appetizers, Autumn, Breads, Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Recipes Index, Summer, Vegetarian
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Spinach Sambar on Food52
I was recently asked by Food52 to share my family’s recipe for sambar, a spicy lentil and vegetable stew, in their Small Batch column. It’s a South Indian staple and depending on the region you are from, it can be … More
Posted in Autumn, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Recipes Index, Soups & Dals, South Indian, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
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