Veggie Belly - Part 8

Ethiopian Berbere Spice

January 29, 2009

(This photo is my entry to Jugalbandi’s Click event; this month’s theme is ‘red’)
When it comes to complex, spicy flavors, there is nothing to beat Ethiopian food. The heady aromas of fenugreek, cardamom, cloves and cumin constitute some of my favorite flavor combinations. And I love their communal eating concept – everyone sits around and [...]

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Exotic Eats Giveaway, We have TWO Winners!!

January 25, 2009

Thankyou all for entering the random drawing for the Exotic Eats Giveaway! Before I reveal the lucky winner, let me tell you how I picked the winner… I counted everyone that commented in the Exotic Eats Giveaway post. In addition, everyone that blogged about the giveaway and linked to my post were counted twice. I [...]

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Thai Tapioca Pearl Dumplings (Saku Sai)

January 23, 2009

For a long time now I’ve been wanting to try out a savory tapioca pearl recipe. Until I made this dish, Ive only had tapioca pearls in puddings or in bubble tea. But Saku Sai (or sakoo sai) is a great way to enjoy the chewy texture of tapioca pearls in a savory dish. ‘Saku’ [...]

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Baked Pear Parcels with Lemon Chamomile Sauce

January 19, 2009

The MLK weekend and the Presidential Inauguration tomorrow have put me in a festive mood. Despite the freezing temperatures, I’m feeling celebratory. So much so that I took the trouble to make the crust from scratch for this dish. The crust is actually easy to make, it just takes time. Its worth the effort though. [...]

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Malaysian Roti Jala (Net Bread)

January 18, 2009

One of the benefits of being Tamil is a strong connection with Malaysia. For about thousand years, Tamils have traded with Malaysia. And for over 200 years Tamils have lived in Malaysia and made the country their home. So many of my friends and relatives live in Malaysia or have connections with the country. To [...]

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Malaysian Tofu and Broccoli Curry

January 18, 2009

Malaysian Tofu and Broccoli Curry. (Serve with Roti Jala)
about 4-6 servings
Star Anise – 2 pieces
Cinnamon – 1/2 stick
Cloves – 4
Tomato – 1
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Water – 1 cup
Coconut milk – 1 can
Tofu – 1 block
Broccoli cut into small florets – 2 cups
Soy Sauce – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Oil – tbsp
Grind to a paste
Onion – [...]

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Exotic Eats Give Away – Argentina. Win a Bottle of Dulce de Leche or Malbec Jam!!

January 10, 2009

(This give away is now closed. Go to this post to see who the lucky winner is! )

I picked up some wonderful things (all edible of course!) on my recent trip to Buenos Aires and Mendoza, Argentina. The Historias y Sabores (history and flavor) chocolate factory in Mendoza, particularly had very delicious chocolates, liquors and [...]

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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Waffles with Dulce de Leche

January 6, 2009

My sister was visiting and shes a big fan of sweet things. I thought it would be the perfect time to use the wonderful dulce de leche with hazelnut that I brought back from Argentina. So we started the new year with some home made whole wheat waffles topped with lots of dulce de leche. [...]