Gentle reader, Basmati rice is a long, thin, grain with an unusual aroma and splendid nutty flavor. You may know already that I am a devoted follower of Indian chef and actress, Madhur Jaffrey. Until I encountered her BBC television show and accompanying cookbook, at age 16, I had never heard of Basmati rice. In fact, I…
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Meat sauce and pasta
This is a really easy meal to make. It tastes good, though it’s not necessarily my favorite. What you’ll need: 1 lb ground beef 2 14.5-oz cans of diced tomatoes (with no salt, if possible) 6 oz tomato paste Chopped mushrooms (pre-sautéed) 3 cloves crushed garlic Balsamic vinegar (as needed) Red wine (as needed) Fresh…
Madhur Jaffrey’s Tomato Chutney
The English did both good and bad during their occupation of India as a colony. It is unclear what their legacy is. Certainly Indians have acquired cricket as their own and, in short forms of the game, are now the masters. More important, Indian cuisine is one of the world’s greatest. It is also the…
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