Zair (Zaher or Poison) was such a BIG hit at our party and everyone was trying to figure out what was in the drink. But some secrets are hard to keep so here it goes…Thanks to 4ever4you for the submission, we have a great recipe. And don’t worry, it’s not going to kill you.

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Other Interesting Indian Soups

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A rich soft halwa with saffron – a treat to the taste buds…A quick version! (more…)

Other Interesting Indian Desserts

Aloo Gobi Masala is a flavorful Indian vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower and many spices which makes it fragrant and mouth-watering! Try this recipe and enjoy your creation with chappati, paratha or rice and daal. It’s delicious!
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Other Interesting Indian Subzis (Vegetables)

Aloo Gobi Masala is a flavorful Indian vegetarian dish made with Cauliflower, Potatoes and many fragrant spices which make it so mouth-watering! Watch this video recipe and make this delicious dish to enjoy with Chapatti, Paratha or Rice and Daal. You’ll never think of Cauliflower are boring and bland again!
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Rajma-Chawal is a great combination…takes me back to those lazy sunday afternoons and the nap right after the wonderful lunch of Kidney Beans and Rice. But make sure you try with some Raita or just plain yogurt on the side…

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Rajma-Chawal is a combination ‘to-die-for’…the best Rajma (Kidney Beans) and Chawal (Rice) can be had at the obscure dhabbas* alongside the highways all over North India. That is where the truck drivers eat and trust me…that is the second best (ofcourse, right after our recipe!). Now which Punjabi (people from the state of Punjab) household will not admit to it being a comfort food. Try with some Raita or just plain yogurt… (more…)

Other Interesting Indian Daals/Beans

Last night I saw “Jodhaa Akbar”, an epic movie from renowned director Ashutosh Gowarikar. Starring Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan, the movie is an absolute must see. The cinematography and story telling in the movie are absolutely spell binding. The movie takes you back 450 years in history to the time of Emperor Akbar. The story revolves around a rajput princess named Jodhaa bai and her marriage of alliance to Akbar, a muslim emperor. Jodhaa’s father, King Bharmal of Amer seeks the alliance with the mughul emperor to protect his subjects from the wrath of the emperor’s powerful army in his quest to become ruler of India. Jodhaa is resentful of her father for fixing her alliance with a muslim emperor for political gains.

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For all those wonderful people who’d like to make that tempting “Warm Kahlua Dessert” but have some restrictions….make your own Kahlua with or without alcohol and let that not come in the way of enjoying this gorgeous dish! (more…)

Other Interesting Indian Odds & Ends

Watch this video recipe for Homemade Yogurt aka Dahi or Curds. It’s so simple to make and you won’t believe how easy (and cost effective) making yogurt at home can be. Forget those store bought yogurts which lack flavor and are usually made thick with gelatin or pectin. You will be certain that yogurt made by you is all natural!
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