Lassi is a cold, refreshing yogurt-based drink originating in Punjab. A lassi can be sweet, such as this mango lassi, or savory, with cumin and turmeric.
Read more about this recipe in The Take-Out Menu Cookbook.
If you can find it, or have the patience to make your own, use coarsely ground cardamom rather than the finely ground stuff. To make your own, buy the cardamom pods, empty the seeds into a mortar and pound them a bit.
Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.
Dal Shorba is a spicy Indian soup that draws its flavor from a combination of spices, herbs and vegetables. The result is creamy and rich. Madras curry powder plays a key role and therefore must be fresh.
Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.
Indian Pilaf With Curry And Cinnamon
Indian Pilaf With Curry And Cinnamon
Cooking rice with seasonings is no more complicated than cooking it with water. The warm and toasty flavors of this pilaf go well with a variety of main dishes. For some suggestions, check out the "goes with" tab to the left.
Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."














