Sanah Alban
The Fruity and Tangy Spices: Amchur and Anardana
I included amchur powder in this week’s recipe (Masala Baingan) and wanted to expand on it here, as well as talking about anardana powder...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 19, 20201 min read
The peace, joy and wellness of simple foods
Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy. Julia Child I’ve come to appreciate what’s typically perceived as ‘simpler foods’ as I explore...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Masala Baingan // Spiced Grilled Eggplant
Masala Baingan or Eggplant is one of my favorite veggies especially when baked or grilled. This is a family recipe, with a few...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Chaat Masala & Black Salt: Appetizer seasonings
I just wanted to expand on the seasonings typically used in Chaat and South Asian appetizers, starting off with introducing chaat masala...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Food and soul expression
“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.” Thomas Keller It’s amazing how we can all follow a recipe or a set...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Vegan aloo channa papri CHAAT
Aloo, channa, papri chaat is one of my favorite appetizers/snacks from South Asian cuisine! For those who don’t know, chaat is a...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 6, 20203 min read
The 3 Green C's: Coriander, Cumin and Curry
I decided to group these three spices together for this post as you will start to notice them being mentioned in my recipes....
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Sanah Alban
Aug 5, 20202 min read
What stories do our food tell us? What journeys does it make?
“This magical, marvelous food on our plate, this sustenance we absorb, has a story to tell. It has a journey.” Joel Salatin How often do...
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Sanah Alban
Aug 4, 20201 min read
Kaalay channay / Black chickpea broth
This may be my favorite meal to cook and eat now since exploring/rediscovering Pakistani plant based meals. Kaalay Channay, meaning...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 30, 20202 min read
TARKA // CURRY BASE SAUCE
Onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger are the base ingredients you’ll start to notice in the recipes for curries I share (minus the spices...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 29, 20202 min read
The Universality of Food
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” James Beard Food can be a bridge and common ground between people. I often find...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 28, 20201 min read
Slow Cooker Sabzi // Veggie curry
This is a simple sabzi made in the slow cooker so that you can cook it in bulk and store it in the fridge or freezer for another day....
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Sanah Alban
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Whole Spices & Garam Masala
Garam Masala literally translates to ‘hot spices’ however I’d say it brings more of a warmth to the dish and to your body when consumed...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Food is symbolic of love
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” Alan D. Wolfelt Food is such an important aspect of so many cultures in terms of...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 21, 20201 min read
Tarka Chawal // Seasoned Fragranced Rice
This rice goes amazingly with any curry dish and the delicate flavors will make you want you to eat it up on its own! To summarize, the...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 16, 20202 min read
THREE SPICE MAGIC
I know people can get intimidated and overwhelmed by the amount of spices there are in South Asian cuisine, but I want to take it back to...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Why do we get 'hangry'?
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own Food and life are so...
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Sanah Alban
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Tarka daal // Spiced Lentils
Tarka daal is a wholesome lentil soup or stew that makes the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it a great...
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