http://indianfood.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-04-30T03:05:35Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:05:35 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/something-sweet.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/b/4/-/-/caramelcustard2.jpg" alt="Caramel Custard" hspace="10" align="left" />If you're anything like me, the mere mention of sweets and desserts is enough to make you drool!</p> <p>In India, besides traditional ingredients like flour and sugar, lentils, grated vegetables, fruits and even spices make up a mouth-watering variety of sweet treats good enough to satisfy even the most voracious (or discerning) appetite.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/something-sweet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/something-sweet.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:23:43 +0000 2013-04-30T03:23:43Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/eating-out-indian-food.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/3/2/-/-/menuboard.jpg" alt="Menu Board" hspace="10" align="left" />A lot of people think that because I write about food, I love to cook it ALL the time! Can't be further from the truth. While stirring up a delicious meal for my family and friends and then watching them devour it gives me great pleasure most of the time, I too have my off days when the sight of the kitchen makes me want to turn and run!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/eating-out-indian-food.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/30/eating-out-indian-food.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:05:35 +0000 2013-04-30T03:05:35Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/meal-in-one-2.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/u/0/-/-/yakhnipulao.jpg" alt="Yakhni Pulao" hspace="10" align="left" />If like me you have more jobs to do than hours in your day, you know what I mean by the words 'meal in one'. You've got to eat, you don't have all day to cook, so what do you do? Cook something that is yummy enough to stand alone but is wholesome and satisfying and not too hard to prepare!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/meal-in-one-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/meal-in-one-2.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:29:53 +0000 2013-04-29T09:29:53Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cooking-with-chickpeas.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/x/0/-/-/sookhakalachana.jpg" alt="Sookha Kala Chana" hspace="10" align="left" />Chickpeas or Chana is a well-loved vegetarian food in India and is made into tasty curries, snacks, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/od/sidesandsalads/tp/raitarecipes.htm">raitas</a> (yogurt-based dishes) and salads. Chana forms an important source of protein for those whose diet is predominantly vegetarian.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cooking-with-chickpeas.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cooking-with-chickpeas.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:17:30 +0000 2013-04-29T09:17:30Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cook-a-royal-feast.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/-/3/-/-/biryaniblog.jpg" alt="Mughlai Biryani" hspace="10" align="left" />They ruled India for over 300 years and left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, literature, poetry and food. As evidenced by Mughlai cuisine, the Mughals sure knew how to enjoy their food.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cook-a-royal-feast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cook-a-royal-feast.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:06:23 +0000 2013-04-29T09:06:23Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/24/what-is-your-comfort-food.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/J/-/-/-/lehsunidaalblog.jpg" alt="Lehsuni Daal" hspace="10" align="left" />With the weather and seasons changing, the flu, coughs and colds are inevitable. It seems like the sniffles do the rounds and nobody escapes their clutches... all three of my kids have been sick in turns, for the last two weeks!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/24/what-is-your-comfort-food.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/24/what-is-your-comfort-food.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:16:48 +0000 2013-04-24T10:16:48Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/09/worldwide-recognition-for-indian-restaurants.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/-/0/-/-/gulab3.jpg" alt="Gulab Jamun" hspace="10" align="left" />That Indian food is popular the world over, comes as no surprise. Having said that, I was pleased as punch when my colleague Sharell Cook, About.com Guide for India Travel, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goindia.about.com/b/2013/04/08/three-indian-restaurants-included-in-world-top-100.htm">reported on three Indian restaurants making it to the World Top 100 restaurants</a>! One of these, Bukhara, is probably my favorite Indian restaurant too! I have fond memories of eating there in my 'Delhi days'. In honour of its recognition, I thought I would share <strong>my recipes</strong> for some foods I loved eating at Bukhara....</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/09/worldwide-recognition-for-indian-restaurants.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/04/09/worldwide-recognition-for-indian-restaurants.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:06:21 +0000 2013-04-09T22:06:21Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/29/the-very-thought-of-food.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/F/3/-/-/lassi1.jpg" alt="Mango Lassi" hspace="10" align="left" />Know how that song on the radio immediately reminds you of when you were nine-years-old or that smell of freshly mown grass brings back vivid images of happy childhood weekends with family? Food is like that too.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/29/the-very-thought-of-food.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/29/the-very-thought-of-food.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:39:44 +0000 2013-03-29T06:39:44Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/c-is-for-chutney.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/Y/0/-/-/gunpowder.jpg" alt="Gunpowder Chutney" hspace="10" align="left" />The English version of the Indian word Chatni, Chutneys must not be treated casually! They may seem like humble side dishes or condiments but they can add seroius wow-factor to a meal. Think about it - what would <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/od/ricerecipes/r/idli.htm">Idlis (steamed South Indian rice cakes)</a> or Dosas (crispy savory South Indian rice pancakes) be without <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/od/picklesandpreserves/r/southcoconut.htm">South Indian Coconut Chutney</a>, or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/od/nonvegetariansnacks/r/momos.htm">Steamed Momos (wontons)</a> be without <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/od/picklesandpreserves/r/tomatoachaar.htm">Sikkimese Tomato Chutney</a>? You get my drift?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/c-is-for-chutney.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/c-is-for-chutney.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:21:34 +0000 2013-03-28T07:21:34Z http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/prawns-indian-style.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/indianfood/1/0/N/3/-/-/currypuffs.jpg" alt="Prawn Curry Puffs" hspace="10" align="left" />My Hubby and our kids love prawns so I cook them often. I love that they are versatile and quick and easy to cook.</p> <p>Prawns or Jhinga as they are known in India, are a great source of Omega3 fatty acids and an excellent way to get your proteins. They're also high in iron, zinc and vitamin E but low in saturated fat. Provided you're not gorging on batter-fried or crumbed and fried prawns, you probably don't even need to worry about the cholesterol levels in them being excessive. The most important plus in their favor though, is that they're really tasty!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/prawns-indian-style.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://indianfood.about.com/b/2013/03/28/prawns-indian-style.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:11:51 +0000 2013-03-28T06:11:51Z