Sweet potatoes, though called potatoes, are only a distant relative of regular potatoes. They are commonly marketed as “yams” in North America to differentiate them from the firmer white potato even though they belong to a completely different family than the actual “yam” (native to Africa and Asia). When compared to other vegetables in terms of fiber and nutrition, the sweet potato ranked highest in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent…
"Healthy Sweet Potato Chaat"Month: January 2008
Sweet Potatoes (also known as yams) are a nutritious alternative to regular or common potatoes. They are high in fiber and rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, B-complex and iron. Try substituting these baked sweet potato fries with your sandwich or soup instead of potato chips or regular French fries. — guilt free pleasure! Prep Time: 5 minutes Bake Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: (all ingredients are to taste) Sweet Potato Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt…
"Baked Sweet Potato Fries"
Sabudana Khichdi is a popular dish from Maharastra, India. Made from tapioca (sago), this sabudana khichdi recipe is a wonderful blend of flavors — sweet, tangy, spicy, balanced to perfection. It makes a mouth watering brunch or lunch item and is often enjoyed during times of fasting.
"Sabudana Khichdi – Spiced Tapioca (Sago)"
So many recipes call for bread crumbs but sometimes we just don’t have them sitting around in our pantry. Making your own home made bread crumbs is a fabulous idea for convenience, to save money and to use up a lot of bread you may have sitting around. Watch this video and learn two different ways to make breadcrumbs at home.
"Homemade Bread Crumbs (Breadcrumbs)"
This superbly mild (of course, can be made spicy) and creamy curry has the shrimp melting in your mouth. The soft and the juicy shrimp are a seafood lovers delight. One of the most popular and recognizable Bengali dishes will have you licking your fingers. Like all other regions and states, each region has it’s own style of making the dish. Enjoy this great version shared by Sayanti Chanda. Thank you, Sayanti! Prep Work: 10…
"Bengali Shrimp Curry (Chingri Malaikari)"