Accompaniments (Pickle, chutney, etc)

If the only ghee you have had is ghee from a jar or ghee made from butter, you are missing out. Traditional ghee is very different. The cream is fermented into yogurt before it is churned into butter, giving it a more complex, mildly sour, and funky flavor. This is the type of ghee I […]

Ghee is such an important oil in Indian culture, that it isn’t just a major part of cuisine, but also religious ceremonies. Ghee is used constantly in everyday cooking, and as a condiment much the way butter is. It isn’t the only oil used in Indian cooking, but it is the most beloved oil, and […]

Yogurt, or Dahi, is an essential part of Indian food. To those who know Indian food only casually, raita will surely be the first thing that comes to mind. It is also used in drinks, like chaas and lassi or Mango Lassi. It is also used frequently in marinades, such as a tandoori marinade we […]