Tag Archives: South Asian

Butternut Squash with Tulsi ‘Holy Basil’ Chutney

I was going to call this ‘Butternut Squash with Holy Basil Pesto’ but I decided not to because: Why- when we contextualize Eastern flavors- do we always have to put a Western reference on it? Europeans are not the only people who blend herbs with nuts to produce mind-blowing sauces. In a way,  And ofContinue reading “Butternut Squash with Tulsi ‘Holy Basil’ Chutney”

Karela & Ladies Fingers Subji (aka Bitter Melon & Okra Veggie Dish)

Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life was when Chris & I were living in Singapore & Sri Lanka. The Indian influence on the cuisines from both these countries was always omnipresent and the spices, herbs and vegetables from the wet markets we once found ‘exotic’ are now staples in ourContinue reading “Karela & Ladies Fingers Subji (aka Bitter Melon & Okra Veggie Dish)”