Today we talk about the one universal cooking technique in South Asia: tarka! It is also known as chhaunk and many other names in India. You will recognize it instantly as the popping of mustard seeds and the crackle of curry leaves in hot oil. Let’s talk about how this technique can take your Indian food to the next level and why it is so important for Indian food.

Examples of tarka:

Tarka for Lemon Rice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsrWVuZTMCY

Tarka for Khichdi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAqAelyOb1c

Tarka for Sambar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7xkIjRQuf4

Tarka for Rasam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORd-Gy-8fPQ

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Sources used to make this episode: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/tarka

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Is paneer the only cheese used in Indian cuisine? Listen to this episode to discover why many people don't know about the other types of cheeses in India! Also, we'll talk about a brief history of cheese and paneer.

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What is hing (asafoetida/asafetida)? Why is hing so popular in Indian cuisine but not others?

We explore the answers to all of these questions in this episode and talk about how to include hing in your Indian recipes. Listen to the episode to hear all about it!

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What is the difference between roti and chapati? What about naan and kulcha? How are paratha and parotta different?

We explore the answers to all of these questions in this episode and talk about other breads from the Indian subcontinent. Listen to the episode to hear all about Indian breads!

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After a recent visit to the fine dining restaurant Indienne Chicago, I looked into the history of Indian restaurants in North America. Also, I give a review of my experience eating at Indienne Chicago.

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Today we discuss the very popular, and very old Indian favorite, lemon rice.

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Get the recipe: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/lemon-rice/
See the sources used to make this episode: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/lemon-rice/

Video of Chitranna Center food cart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQz2fmHy1kA

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In this episode, Licensed Social Worker and Therapist Neelima Prabhala (they/them) shares their experience growing up as an American born desi and their relationship with Indian food. They also gives great advice about learning to cook Indian food from their dad. Listen to this episode with many relatable topics for American born desis.

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Neelima Prabhala (Psychology Today)

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Listen to this interview with Keith Sarasin, the American Chef learning Indian food from aunties and Indian Chefs. We discuss:

• How he got interested in Indian food
• His travels around India
• The differences between Indian food in North America and India
• Indian food's role in his career
• His suggestions for people who want to start cooking Indian food at home

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Today we talk with Danée Shows, Founder of Ministry of Kaapi. She explains how she sources her Indian grown coffee, how Indian filter coffee differs from other coffees, and what it would take to popularize it in North America.

Find Danée and Indian coffee at the links below:
https://www.ministryofkaapi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ministryofkaapi/

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Will South Indian Filter Coffee become the next coffee trend in North America? India is certainly trying to make it that way!

Join us as we discuss South Indian Filter Coffee: What it is, how to make it, and how India's coffee industry is trying to get on the global stage.

Get the recipe: https://cooklikeanaunty.com/south-indian-filter-coffee/
Madras style coffee: https://youtube.com/shorts/lFBhW1HvRoI?si=MTMZfjB3T4E0e3oy
Annapoorna - The Pride of Coimbatore: https://youtu.be/utqjhnrilog?si=Op_WxFA6YGKOvv2t
Annapoorna - The world's best filter coffee: https://youtu.be/2SJ9FxbJdhM?si=8ah9yoOd8gQFToq9
2023 World Coffee Conference vlog by Kripal Amanna: https://youtu.be/c_Qghulw30Q?si=pFqm6pGqmuxelNI3
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