Okra is one of those foods that I always thought I would hate until I had it in a good preparation and fell in love. (Other foods in this genre include beets, Brussels sprouts, dark chocolate, and plain yogurt.)
I fell into this particular relationship in Nepal without even realizing what okra was. The style was [...]
O.K. Ra Ra: Okra Lovin’
September 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Farmers Market, Indian, Recipe
Tags: gluten-free·indian
Frankie Comes From Hollywood
May 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Indian, Los Angeles, Recipe, Washington, D.C.
Frankies are India’s version of a burrito and they are maddeningly tasty. Seriously, they’re maddening. I don’t want to love them. They are spicy. Filling and spicy.
Tags: bombay cafe·frankie·gluten-free·indian·Recipe
Spice is Right: Rasika in Penn Quarter
May 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Restaurants, Washington, D.C.
If you call ahead with an allergy, Rasika can basically tailor a gluten-free meal. My dishes were all made without flour — the restaurant even made up some gluten-free naan.
Tags: gluten-free·indian·rasika·washingtondc
Pod People
April 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Restaurants, Washington, D.C.
I’m not picky. If it’s edible, I like it. The one glaring exception: cardamom pods. I can’t fathom how anybody would welcome the soapy, acrid flavor that pollutes my mouth when I bite into one (always by accident, never by choice).
Ground up in chai, ok, but the pods, no.
Despite my membership to the anti-cardamom club, Indian food is probably my favorite cuisine.
