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Turmeric rice, golden milk, and an egg chile fry offer different starting points in this Indian collection. These dishes represent a small selection within the many regional traditions of Indian cooking.

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  • Golden Milk

    Golden milk, or haldi doodh, is a traditional Indian drink made with milk, turmeric, and spices. It has a warm, earthy flavor and is often enjoyed in the…

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  • Turmeric Rice 

    Turmeric Rice 

    A warm bowl of fragrant and gorgeous turmeric rice is the kind of side dish that immediately elevates any meal. It also just happens to be incredibly easy…

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  • Boiled Egg Chili Fry

    Ingredients 4-6 boiled eggs 3 onions, finely sliced 1 large tomato, sliced 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 green chillies, cut into 3 equal parts…

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  • Watermelon Tomato Salad with Cumin and Fennel

    Watermelon Tomato Salad with Cumin and Fennel

    Ingredients 6 cups cubed (1/2-inch cubes) watermelon 2 heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon sugar Salt 1/4 cup sliced mint Juice of…

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  • Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Ginger Sauce

    Chicken Thighs in Tomato-Ginger Sauce

    Seasoned with warm spices, this Indian-inspired chicken dish is savory and comforting. The butter swirled into the sauce may seem like an unusual addition, but it adds richness…

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  • Indian Madras Okra

    Indian Madras Okra

    I love okra. It has high levels of vitamins A and C. Although fresh okra can be a little on the expensive side, the frozen okra is easy…

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  • Madras Potatoes

    Madras Potatoes

    Madras Potatoes comes from the Southern part of India in a town called Madras. In 1996 Madras became Chennai and has a population of around 4 million people.…

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  • Easy Chicken Biryani

    This classic multi-spice Indian dish is often served on holidays. Our simplified version makes a great weeknight meal. 1½ cups basmati rice 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium…

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  • Shrimp Tikka Masala

    This recipe can also be made with one pound of sliced skinless chicken breasts. Both variations pair well with mango chutney. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large…

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