Easy Masala Fried Rice Recipe For National Rice Month

[1] Masala fried rice. The recipe is below (photo © Abrams Books). [2] Indian recipes for the home cook. Get your copy (photo © Abrams Books). [3] Start with a bowl of leftover rice (photo © Robert Moutongoh | Pexels). [4] There are different types of masala spice blend. Pav bhaji masala is used in…
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RECIPE: Potato Latkes With Garam Masala Spice

It’s been an unusual year, so how about an unusual spin on potato latkes, a traditional food for Chanukah / Hannukah (the difference in spellings)? Lovers of fried potatoes and Indian food will enjoy these Tikka Masala Latkes—latkes flavored with tikka masala spices. Mint Yogurt Sauce replaces the traditional applesauce an/or sour cream. Infusing classic…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Indian Spice Blends

[1] Amchoor, an ingredient of chaat masala. A fruity spice powder made from dried unripe green mangoes, it adds citrusy notes (photo courtesy La Boite NYC). [2] Asafoetida, the dried gum of the taproot of an herb, is ground into a powder (photo courtesy Jain Dry Fruits). [3] Black rock salt, another ingredient in chaat…
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RECIPE: Grilled Shrimp Tandoori Salad with Mango Dressing

We really enjoyed this grilled shrimp salad recipe from McCormick, and can’t wait to make it again. Similar to the tandoori oven cooking method, these Indian-spiced shrimp skewers are roasted on high heat on the grill. They are then added to a salad packed with bold sweet and sour flavors. A fresh mango dressing adds…
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