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I love to eat. And anyone who knows me knows that I also love to feed. Unfortunately I'm not always in close proximity to the people who love to eat my food. So this website is for those who miss my cooking, or for those who are feeling adventurous and are looking for some new flavor in their kitchen.
A lot of these recipes are family recipes and you will be hard pressed to find them in your friendly neighborhood Indian restaurant. They are also pretty regionally specific, so if you happen to find yourself in a "Marathi" restaurant in Mumbai (the most culturally diverse city in India), you may see some familiar fare on the menu.
From time to time I will stray from Indian food; Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern. But I always find my way back!
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do.
Eat Happy!

Moong Khata


Another family lentil recipe that is great if you want something quick.

Ingredients:
1 cup whole moong
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp chili pwd
1 tsp coriander pwd
1/2 tsp cumin pwd
2 cloves of garlic, crushed and sliced
1/4 tsp asofoteida (a.k.a. hing), divided
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp goda masala (if this is not available, can use 1/2 tsp garam masala)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp oil

Cook:
Toast dry moong w/out oil until start to change color and become fragrant.
Put in pressure cooker w/ water till submerged.
Add turmeric, chili, coriander and cumin pwds and pinch of hing and boil for 5 mins.
Put lid on pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
Remove from heat, let it cool and open lid.
In another pot, heat oil on medium heat.
Add mustard seeds, hing and garlic.
Once popped, add moong mixture. If not spicy, add chili pwd.
Add water to obtain desired consistency.
Add salt, sugar, tamarind paste and goda masala.
ENJOY!

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