Very Good Recipes of India from Peri's Spice Ladle
There are 25 India recipes on the blog Peri's Spice Ladle. (380 on all the blogs)
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Why ‘Ginger-Garlic Paste’ is Essential to Indian food…and Here’s How to Make it at Home
By Peri's Spice Ladle
03/08/13 15:00
You see it often in Indian recipes…and if unfamiliar with Indian cooking, you’re probably wondering when you missed the memo on ‘ginger-garlic paste’ becoming a generic term. Well, here’s the secret: there’s a bottle of ginger-garlic paste lurking in every...
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Why ‘Ginger-Garlic Paste’ is Essential to Indian food…and Here’s How to Make it at Home
By Peri's Spice Ladle
03/08/13 09:00
You see it often in Indian recipes…and if unfamiliar with Indian cooking, you’re probably wondering when you missed the memo on ‘ginger-garlic paste’ becoming a generic term. Well, here’s the secret: there’s a bottle of ginger-garlic paste lurking in every...
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Why ‘Ginger-Garlic Paste’ is Essential to Indian food…and Here’s How to Make it at Home
By Peri's Spice Ladle
03/08/13 09:00
You see it often in Indian recipes…and if unfamiliar with Indian cooking, you’re probably wondering when you missed the memo on ‘ginger-garlic paste’ becoming a generic term. Well, here’s the secret: there’s a bottle of ginger-garlic paste lurking in every...
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Pan-tossed Brussels Sprouts get a South Indian Flavor Kick
By Peri's Spice Ladle
02/22/13 15:00
Brussels sprouts are my ‘blank canvas’ vegetable. They inspire the artist in me to come right out and start experimenting with different flavors and cooking methods; check out our spiced oven roasted version or Brussels sprout added to the Tex-Mex chili...
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Pan-tossed Brussels Sprouts get a South Indian Flavor Kick
By Peri's Spice Ladle
02/22/13 09:00
Brussels sprouts are my ‘blank canvas’ vegetable. They inspire the artist in me to come right out and start experimenting with different flavors and cooking methods; check out our spiced oven roasted version or Brussels sprout added to the Tex-Mex chili...
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Tex-Mex Chili gets an Indian Touch
By Peri's Spice Ladle
02/01/13 15:00
It’s shocking…how alike the Tex-Mex ground meat preparation ‘Chili con Carne’ is, to an Indian ‘Kheema’. These two mouthwatering servings from different worlds might as well be long lost siblings. ‘Chili con Carne’ or just a good ole bowl of mouthwatering...
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Tex-Mex Chili gets an Indian Touch
By Peri's Spice Ladle
02/01/13 09:00
It’s shocking…how alike the Tex-Mex ground meat preparation ‘Chili con Carne’ is, to an Indian ‘Kheema’. These two mouthwatering servings from different worlds might as well be long lost siblings. ‘Chili con Carne’ or just a good ole bowl of mouthwatering...
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Masala Chai…a Simple Cup of Indian Spiced Tea
By Peri's Spice Ladle
01/04/13 15:00
Happy New Year to our wonderful readers and followers! Like our mornings, let’s start this year off with a steaming hot cup of Indian spiced tea ‘Masala Chai’. Few Indian culinary specialties have a larger worldwide fan following than the well-known Indian...
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3 Indian-inspired Sides…Just Perfect for Winter
By Peri's Spice Ladle
12/28/12 15:00
It’s possible you’ve missed these delicious sides in our earlier posts. Each of them is perfect for winter, which brings an abundance of Brussels sprout and potatoes to all markets…and nothing says comfort food more than a warm bowl of yellow lentils. So...
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An Indian-inspired Thanksgiving: Spiced Butter Turkey, Curry-style Gravy and Nutty Green Beans
By Peri's Spice Ladle
11/16/12 14:00
Wish all our friends and readers a Happy Thanksgiving… With our families living as far away as India, over the years, my husband and I have created a special family circle of dear friends to celebrate Thanksgiving with… As in all families, a fun set of...
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A Good Ole Bowl of Whole-Grain Indian Lentils (Masoor Daal)
By Peri's Spice Ladle
11/02/12 14:00
Bet you didn’t know this… Right here in America, every year since 1989, the worthy lentils are hailed and celebrated at The National Lentil Festival in Pullman, WA. Fun fact: The chili bowl at this festival can hold 650 gallons of lentil chili, which is...
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A Perspective of Wines with Indian Food
By Peri's Spice Ladle
10/05/12 15:00
‘Wine’ and ‘fashion’ have something in common…although they are both personal choices; there is a world of experts in both these fields, ready to tell you how to handle your wine and your wardrobe. While fashion is not the subject at hand today…I say, don’t...
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North Indian-style Red Beans…in a Slow Cooker
By Peri's Spice Ladle
09/28/12 15:00
Indian homes use the ‘pressure cooker’ a lot… And I mean A LOT; this humble piece of kitchen equipment is a must in every Indian home, not just to cook meat but also potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, fresh peas, dry beans & lentils…you name the curry...
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Indian Street-food Inspired ‘Couscous Chaat’
By Peri's Spice Ladle
08/10/12 14:00
Today, we talk ‘Couscous’… For the ones among us unfamiliar with it; let me introduce you to a staple in many North African countries; Couscous. Generally made using semolina, this wholesome grain is served with almost every meal in Morocco, Algeria and...
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Decoding ‘Garam Masala’ – An Essential Indian Spice Blend
By Peri's Spice Ladle
07/27/12 15:00
You just don’t know it yet…but they are already lurking in your pantry, probably hiding in your spice drawer. Most Indian recipes; authentic or Indian-inspired (ahem, that’s us) list ‘Garam Masala’, literal translation: hot spices, as one of its key ingredients....
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Fudge-like Carrot & Almond Pudding with a Honey Lemon Drizzle: An Indian ‘Halwa’
By Peri's Spice Ladle
06/15/12 15:00
This delicious fudge-like Carrot and Almond pudding recipe is so simple, there’s no way to mess it up…go ahead, try it. ‘Gajjar Halwa’, an extremely popular Indian dessert made with milk and carrots is served for day-to-day entertaining as well as festive...
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An Indian Street Food Treat: Sizzling Spiced Vegetable Hash Served with Warm Bread Rolls
By Peri's Spice Ladle
06/01/12 15:00
Picture this: You are strolling along your favorite beach, as the sun sets over tranquil waters. Gentle waves lap at your feet calling for attention; while you can’t take your eyes off the orange glow of the setting sun, bathing everything in warm hues…You...
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Grilled South Indian-style Lamb Chops Served with Yellow Daal
By Peri's Spice Ladle
05/25/12 15:00
Thank you for all the lovely comments and emails on our Chicken Drumstick Kebabs with Yogurt Cilantro Chutney. Here is our second serving in the Indian-inspired Grills and Kebab Series… Ever wondered which came first, ‘The Chicken or the Lamb?’ While the...
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Lost in Food Paradise? Road Map to an Indian Restaurant Buffet
By Peri's Spice Ladle
05/18/12 15:23
True story…A couple walks up to the buffet at an Indian restaurant; the excitement on their faces shows they are new to this delicious ethnic cuisine. They approach the nearest food counter with four dishes, all looking like soup. They each fill a bowl...
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Coming soon – The Indian-inspired Grills and Kebab Series
By Peri's Spice Ladle
05/09/12 15:03
Its summer time at Peri’s Spice Ladle! Every 2nd Friday from May through August, we will present mouthwatering Indian-inspired kebab or grill recipes; complete with serving suggestions & accompaniments like chutney, pulao (flavored rice), daal (lentils)...
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