Did you know that the cucumber originated in India? It is only fitting that this gourd gets used to add the “cool" factor to Indian cuisine. Here’s to the pitta-placating, palate-cleansing cucumber raita (yogurt dip).
All hail this riot of red! With the crunch of peanuts, the creaminess of coconut, the heat of chili and pepper, beetroot rice makes for an immensely satisfying meal.
Plantain is tailor-made for new cooks - easy to slice, quick on the stove, demanding no hifalutin artistry. Here's how to make a crispy spicy plantain fry.