Madhur Jaffrey's no fuss introduction to Indian cooking
Madhur Jaffrey says she never took cooking seriously, and it may be her secret to her success: "I love to eat and when you do, you think of all the possibilities."
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Who created chicken tikka masala? The death of a curry king is reviving a debate
A Pakistani immigrant in Glasgow claimed he invented the beloved takeout dish with some spices and a can of tomato soup. His death has revived a long debate about who really can lay claim to the food.
This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India
The Ramadan fast is usually followed by a feast. In Hyderabad, India, that feast is dominated by haleem, a meat and lentil stew pounded into paste and flavored with rose petals, cinnamon and cardamom.
Utah's 'Tandoori Taqueria' Brings Unexpected Indian Spice To Cowboy Country
Taco shops are easier to find in rural Utah than Indian restaurants. The Tandoori Taqueria fuses both cuisines and it's doing brisk business in the middle of cowboy country.
How Did Chickpea Flour, A Staple Of Indian Cuisine, Become A Health Food Sensation?
Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage get blurred?
Edible Archives Project Aims To Revive Hundreds Of Vanishing Indian Rice Strains
As hybrid varieties gained popularity, hundreds of indigenous strains of rice — and knowledge about them — disappeared. But chefs, farmers and researchers are trying to reconnect to that heritage.
An Indian Dessert, Beloved And Battled Over, Now Stars In Its Own Movie
Rosogolla is a classic Indian sweet, so loved that a new film tells its "bittersweet" origin story. But that story comes with its own version of a political birther controversy.
For A True Taste Of South India, Try A Toddy Shop
Toddy is a type of palm wine made from the fermented sap of coconut flowers. But the best toddy shops in southwestern India are celebrated for the spicy, coconutty food they serve with the drink.
An Ode To Leftover Curry: The Next-Day Treasure Of Coastal India
Necessity is the mother of invention, and in this case, the reason behind kalchi koddi, a tasty staple of Goa.
'Bollywood Kitchen': A Celebration Of Indian-American Cuisine
A new cookbook aims to capture the blended cuisine of second-generation Indian-Americans. It pairs recipes with Bollywood movies, for an added taste of home.