Growing up half Indian, my toddler loves all things rice (or rice based like idli, dosa), coconut, mango, etc. I’m glad that she’s exposed to different tastes through my husband’s culture, but I also want her to not just eat rice. I hope to introduce her to a wide variety of food and help her […]
Food
Simple, Delicious Dosa Recipe
Dosas are another delicious food popular in south India and frequently requested by my toddler. You use the same batter that you make for idlis. For instructions on how to make the batter see my idli recipe. Once the dough is ready you make dosas by frying the batter instead of steaming. They are sort […]
Light, Fluffy Idli Recipe
Light, fluffy idlis are my toddler’s favorite food. (I’m also a fan.) I have dubbed them “little flying saucers” because that is what they look like to me. They’re a popular food (often eaten for breakfast) in south India and they are made from ground black gram (or urad dahl) and idli rice. Black gram […]
Easy, Yummy Indian Chai Tea
Chai tea is such a staple in India that you can get it on any corner. Think for a minute about where the nearest Starbucks is to you – in India, a chai tea stand would be closer. Americans drink coffee; Indians drink chai. My husband lives on this stuff! He will drink at least […]
