Breakfast food in India is different from lunch or dinner. Breakfast dishes vary from state to state, and all families cook different. Some families cook the British standard breakfast, cereal, milk, fruit, eggs and toast with butter and jam. The usual creamy curries, nut and tomato based heavy sauces are not found. Vegetables mostly and meats are cooked with some seasonings. Indian Flatbreads, like plain Rotis or Chapatis are made quite often. There is also deep Fried Breads called Puris and griddle fried ones called Parathas. These can be filled or plain. They are eaten with a boiled light Daal or Lentil Soup seasoned with a little cumin, or a very simple mixed vegetable dish. Sometimes there is some plain yogurt over some rice and a little chutney or pickle as a relish. Methi Aloo or Fenugreek and Potato is one of the most healthy and popular curries to go with breakfast. You can get a bunch of fenugreek leaves at an Indian grocery store or grow some from fenugreek seeds in your garden. This is a delightful herb which is good for every part of your anatomy. It is a little bitter like Arugula but is excellent cooked with potatoes or vegetables and rolled up in a Chapati. Here is a nice Vegan Vegetarian Gluten free recipe: Read the rest of this entry »

Author: roma | Categories: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Indian, Recipes, Vegetarian and Vegan
Tags: Breakfast, Gluten Free, indian recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian
Comments Off

The Santhals are the largest tribal community in India. They are found mainly in the States of Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa. These people prefer to live by the forests and rivers with their own unique religion and culture. They speak a language called Santhali. They are mostly hunters and fishermen. These tribes are very happy among themselves. They have a tribal leader or Chief  who settles any disputes. After they hunt and kill animals they make sacrifices to their Gods and then while they are cooking it they play drums, dance around the fire and drink locally made alcohol. Read the rest of this entry »

Author: roma | Categories: Indian, Recipes
Tags: Bengal, Bihar, fish, indian recipe, Jharkhand, Marinade, meat, Orissa, Santhal Marinade
Comments Off

Ghee or Clarified Butter is one of the most flavorful ingredients in Indian Cuisine. Naan Breads with Ghee is eaten as a  meal in itself. Here is an interesting story of how important Ghee can be in Indian Food and Culture.

Some time ago in Punjab India, there was a Holy man who lived on the streets of his village. People used to give him food and he would take some for himself and gave the rest away. Read the rest of this entry »

Author: b5280 | Categories: Indian, Recipes
Tags: clarified butter, ghee, indian recipe
Comments Off

Roma’s Salsa Verde Con Aguacate
Read the rest of this entry »

Author: roma | Categories: Mexico, Recipes, Salsa
Tags: Award Winning, Salsa, Salsa Verde
Comments Off

There was the “legend of the toothless Nawab” where a Moghul Emperor in India lost his teeth and could not chew properly. His dedicated chefs prepared Goat Meat Cutlets for him by pounding the meat into a paste and then cooking them with spices into patties. These cutlets almost melt in your mouth and are very flavorful. Here is a recipe:
Read the rest of this entry »

Author: roma | Categories: Indian, Recipes
Tags: Goat, Lamb, Mutton Cutlets
Comments Off

Cherished traditions, family rituals and the perfect holiday meal brings on the spirit of Christmas. Delectable entrees like Orange stuffed Goose, Pork Crown roast stuffed with Apples or Turkey stuffed with a Rock Cornish Hen can be interesting on a Christmas or New Year holiday dinner table. Here is a recipe for Prime Beef Rib Roast with a soft creamy style Horseradish Sauce.
Read the rest of this entry »

Author: roma | Categories: Holiday, Recipes
Tags: Holiday, Horse Radish, Prime Beef Rib Roast
Comments Off