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Masala Memoirs


Indian Wings
These wings are appetizers for our sporting events that we have every few months. When we have super bowl parties or when we have watch...
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Butter Naan
Naan is a bread-like food that is eaten with many meals like Paneer or Chicken Tikka Masala. It is usually served with a variety of...
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Desi Eggs
These eggs are regular American eggs with a special Indian touch. It is a comfort food for my dad. After a long day at work all he craves...
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Panama Chicken
Panama Chicken is a comfort food made by my grandpa when he felt like he missed home in Panama. This dish takes a lot of time in...
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Chicken Biryani
Biryani is a quintessential Indian potluck dish. Made with rice, vegetables, and whole host of aromatic spices, it is the ultimate...
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Fried Catfish
Fried Catfish is a recipe commonly shared between my dad and his friends. Â This classic dish known for its crispy exterior and tender,...
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Tandoori Shrimp
Tandoori Shrimp a flavorful tasty dish that is one of my grandpa's favorites. It has a spicy barbecue taste to it, leaving a lasting...
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Lamb Chops
Indian lamb chops are marinated in a rich blend of yogurt and spices, then grilled to tender perfection. They are renowned for their...
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Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular North Indian dish that is found at any restaurant or home. It is one of my favorite comfort foods to...
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish featuring tender pieces of grilled chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. It's...
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Bhajiya
The no-fuss indian snack, made with chopped onions, potatoes, spinach, cauliflower or any other vegetable you can find in your fridge....
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Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa is a savory, South Indian dish with many side dishes that go along in the plate. The dosa is accompanied by a chutney,...
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Chole Chana
Chole Chana is a very common dish found in the Indian culture. My grandma makes it with chickpeas (chana) cooked in a spiced tomato-onion...
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Samosa
Samosas are triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat or lentils. This appetizer is popular across South...
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Doodhpak
Doodhpak is a sweet Gujarati dish similar to the consistency of rice pudding. The ingredients are milk, rice, and sugar. You may also...
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Nankathai
Nankathai is a cardamon flavored Gujarati tea biscuit. This shortbread is one of my great-grandma's favorite snacks. It is sweet, spicy...
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Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is my dad’s favorite indian sweet. He wants it at every indian restaurant we go to. My grandma will make it at home on...
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Chana Dal
My perfect version of comfort food. Chana dal, also known as split chickpeas, is a staple in Indian cuisine, prized for its nutty flavor...
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Cardamon/ Saffron Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a popular dessert that is made with a grand meal, especially at weddings. Made from strained yogurt this dessert has a...
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Jalebi
This is an Indian sweet complemented with something savory such as fafda. Jalebi is popular at weddings or distributed at other special...
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