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Undhiyu is a special dish for any Gujarati. This is my family's version, with lots of tips and tricks to make it as flavorful and straightforward as possible. This post has been a long time coming!

New Post! Batata nu bhajiya, or potato (aloo) pakora. It includes a big video about pakora where I show you how to make onion, eggplant, mixed and banana bhajiya as well, using the same batter. Enjoy! indiaphile.info/batata-na-bh...

Excited to launch a rebuild of my website, Indiaphile, this week. Note the butterfly in our social icons (and no bird, lol). Check it out! indiaphile.info

I had a lovely time talking to Kathie (Hand-Me-Down Recipes) about Barley Malpua!

New recipe just dropped! Snake gourd shaak. Snake gourd has been used in Indian ingredients for thousands of years. This shaak (stir-fry) very likely resembles the dish that would have been eaten in ancient times and remains relevant today.

Using moong dal, @steve.thomaspatel.com and I shot a short video testing whether it makes sense to soak your dal before you cook it.

Planning your Super Bowl party? Try my Soy Garlic Chicken Wings. Recipe: indiaphile.info/soy-garlic-c... #SuperBowl

Did you know black pepper was once called "black gold?" In ancient times, Indian black pepper was so valuable that it was used as currency in trade with the Roman Empire. #IndianFoodHistory #FoodFacts

This was a fun shoot! It had something to do with masala dabbas and cha. #masalachai #masaladabba #indianfood

I get so excited when the Super Bowl comes around. I love cooking for the parties! Even though I'm avoiding meat these days, I worked hard on this Guide to Chicken Wings. Perhaps you will find it useful? Ever made butter chicken wings? Or my favorite, soy-garlic? indiaphile.info/articles/gui...

I've always loved this pic -- the way the fennel drink glows against the background. This is one of my favorite cocktail recipes and my go-to when I want to make a special drink for a guest. Recipe here: indiaphile.info/fennel-cockt... #cocktails #food #indianfood

The U.S. Air Force will resume teaching about the nation's first Black pilots and the women pilots of World War II. This followed widespread public outcry over their earlier decision to stop teaching about the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASPs.

Fruity, smoothie bowl! 🍽️🍜 #food #foodie #foodsky

Here's a fun video I shot with my husband, Steve. Testing him on some Gujarati that I've been sharing with him for 20 years! He claims he knows the kitchen terms the best! #gujarati

Handvo: a family favorite and tradition! This savory, protein-packed lentil & rice cake is loaded with veggies, spices, and love—crispy outside, soft inside, and a perfect all-in-one meal. 🥰✨ #IndianRecipes #Handvo #IndianFood

Here's my version of Yavagu, one of India's ancient recipes. I use red rice to try to capture some of that ancient tradition. #yavagu #historicindianfood #indianfood #ancientrecipes

Feeling a little sniffly this morning. Nothing like a spicy glass of ukado to warm the insides. Ukado, or "kadha" to many people, is an old Indian (ayurvedic) remedy my mom taught me to make. #ukado #kadha #ayurveda #indianfood

Sukhdi | Gol Papdi – A Gujarati Sweet ✨ This 500-year-old recipe combines wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery into pure joy. My family adds almond flour for extra richness. Sukhdi truly brings happiness! 💛 #Sukhdi #GolPapdi #IndianFood #TraditionalRecipes #TikTokStyle @skylight.social

Why not start our journey on BlueSky with one of India's oldest recipes? Known to be over 5,000 years old, Malpua is India’s oldest dessert (today, it is typically made with wheat). www.youtube.com/shorts/p6KPg... #BlueskyFood #AuthenticIndian #TraditionalRecipes