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Chili Garlic Paste

Chili Garlic Paste

Chili Garlic paste is a basic element for any kitchen. Every corner of the earth uses this combination some time or the other, and for various culinary uses.

Spinach with Fried Garlic and Caramelized Onions

Spinach with Fried Garlic and Caramelized Onions

Garlic and onions get sauteed in the sesame flavored oil, seasoning the spinach with a delightful combination of  flavors.

Marinated Mushrooms

Marinated Mushrooms

Cute button mushrooms soaked and bathed in olive oil, seasoned with herbs and spices all ready to be picked up and popped. These are so totally awesome!  

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

A delightful week night side dish; quick, easy with a slight hint of spice. The cauliflower florets are cooked in the pan till tender and then sprinkled with nuts, dried fruits, green onions and some dressing.

Shaag Bhaja: Amaranth Stir Fry

Shaag Bhaja: Amaranth Stir Fry

The Shak/Shaag (any leafy green) Bhaja (Stir fried or deep fried) is a big part of the Bengali/East Indian Cuisine. Back home, if I was having a typical Bengali meal, I do not recollect a single day that went without some kind of leafy green,