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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Kapoor’s in Delhi
So when I was in Delhi, I did eat a ton of food, but I have to say Kapoor’s was most memorable. This place is one of my great aunt Kumud’s favorites and it’s obvious from how the owner dotes … More
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Mumbai Foods Part 2 – A Giant Dosa & The Street
In Mumbai, I think I ate the largest dosa ever with my friend Fiana. Dosa is a South Indian crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils and then cooked on a skillet. You eat it usually with … More
Mumbai Foods Part 1 – Chowpatty Beach
I just came back from a trip to India where I visited Mumbai and Goa with some friends and then headed to Delhi to hang out with my family. In the next few posts, I’ll share some of the foods … More
Berlin
I took a trip to Berlin during Thanksgiving and wanted to share the photos from the markets I visited. During this time, there are Christmas Markets all over the city where you can sample many kinds of local foods and … More
New Amsterdam Market
Me and my friend Sheng went to the New Amsterdam Market in downtown Manhattan a couple weeks ago. The outdoor market recently opened right on the water near the old Fulton Fish Market and hosts booths for local farmers, bakers, … More
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Cooking With My Parents
my father and mother on their wedding day, Illinois 1968 Visiting my parents in Alabama (or ‘Bama as I’ve taken to calling it) means wearing a house dress for most of the day and cooking like mad. This trip was … More