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Here is my video on how to make Curry Powder

Today, I made Curried Beetroot and Ginger soup. A simple recipe, and I made it with fresh beets. I hope you enjoy the recipe:   Ingredients   3 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon oil 1 cup white onion, finely chopped 12 black peppercorns 3 beets, peeled and chopped in 1 inch cubes 4 inch piece of fresh ginger, roughly chopped 2 Tablespoons curry powder 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt OR 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 6 cups vegetable stock Salt to taste     Instructions In a 5 qt sauce pan, over medium heat, heat butter and oil. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring once every minute. Add beets and ginger and sauté for 15 minutes, stir once every...

I had a wonderful class last night at Whole Foods Friendship Heights location. The theme was GOOD, BETTER, BEST. I used CHICKEN as my main ingredient and made 3 dishes - a good dish (not so healthy), a better dish (healthier) and a best dish (healthiest)   1) Chicken in Pomegranate Cream Sauce 2) Chicken and Coconut Rice Pulao 3) Garlic Spinach Stuffed Chicken   Everyone had a great time!   Garlic Spinach stuffed Chicken   Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts, each butterflied 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder   Garlic Spinach 2 Tablespoons oil 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds 4-5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 cups chopped spinach 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes 1 teaspoon red pepper...

I was in New York City this past weekend, and while on my way back, my friend and I stopped by this amazing food truck called WAFFLES AND DINGES.   It is Belgian Waffle truck, apparantly, it is very popular in NYC, but it was my first time...I loved it. A must try for anyone who is going to be in NYC anytime soon!   http://www.wafelsanddinges.com/

IngredientsFor Blender:1 bunch roughly chopped cilantro, including the stalk1 teaspoon cumin powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 jalapeno1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon lemon juiceBlend the above ingredients with 1/2 cup of water, adding 1/3rd cilantro every time along with other ingredients. Make a smooth chutney that is not very runny.Meanwhile, prepare the chickpeas base.Ingredients1.5 cups cooked chickpeas1 teaspoon ghee1/2 cup finely chopped red onion1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon ginger, chopped1 teaspoon mango powderInstructionsHeat ghee in a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat. When the ghee is hot, add red onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring every minute.Add ginger, garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.Add garam masala powder and chickpeas, mix. Add mango powder and mix again.Add chutney...