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Big Apple Curry shares my attempts to teach Indian Cooking to my husband Sean in our small Harlem kitchen! If you love Indian food and want to make authentic Indian dishes at home, you've come to the right place!

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Indian Cooking FAQ - Questions from our readers! Can I use curry powder as a substitute for coriander powder?

Indian Cooking FAQ – Questions from our readers! Can I use curry powder as a substitute for coriander powder?

August 30, 2014
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Indian Cooking FAQ

Dear Big Apple Curry, I wanted to email you to let you know how the easy Indian-style grilled chicken recipe went. It turned out super…

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Tired of the same old chicken dinner? Put an Indian spin on it!

Tired of the same old chicken dinner? Put an Indian spin on it!

August 14, 2014
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Recipes

“Chicken breast” and “chicken” are the most searched recipe terms online. Most people, including me, are on the constant lookout for new and interesting ways…

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Going to a summer potluck? Take a homemade Indian dish!

Going to a summer potluck? Take a homemade Indian dish!

July 27, 2014
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Musings + Factoids, Recipes

Sean and I have been trying to get together with many of the wonderful parents we’ve met through Liam’s daycare here in Harlem. Wendy and…

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Nigella Seeds (Kalonji) v. Black Cumin

Indian Cooking FAQ — Questions from our readers! Black cumin seeds (Black Jeera) v. Nigella seeds (Kalonji)

July 10, 2014
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Indian Cooking FAQ

  Dear Big Apple Curry, I got confused in the Chicken with 40 Garlic Cloves (December 2013) when you wrote: “At the 401 level you…

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Honey Glazed carrots with red chilli pepper

Honey Glazed carrots with red chilli pepper

July 2, 2014
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Recipes

Sean and I used to watch the television show Top Chef regularly, which is the only reality show we’ve ever tuned into religiously. We haven’t been…

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Indian BBQ Shrimp, Okra, and Zucchini Raita

Weeknight Dinner Saver: Smoky & Spicy Indian BBQ Shrimp, Okra with Onions, and Zucchini Raita

June 23, 2014
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Recipes

Tonight was one of those busy weeknights. The weekend was fun, with outings to Central Park and neighborhood joints in Harlem, but with a 14-month…

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The Perfect Summer Dish: Basmati Rice with Mixed Vegetables

The Perfect Summer Dish: Basmati Rice with Mixed Vegetables

June 22, 2014
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There’s something about the simplicity of Summertime cooking that I love. If you’re like me, you prefer to be outdoors as much as possible (and…

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Green Cardamom Pods

SPICE SPOTLIGHT: CARDAMOM

May 30, 2014
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Explore Indian Ingredients: Essential Aromatics, Spices, and Herbs

What is cardamom? Cardamom typically refers to two species of plant from the ginger family: Elletaria cardamomum (green cardamom) and Cardamomum amomum (black or brown…

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Indian Cooking FAQ - Questions from Our Readers! Using frozen shrimp to make a curry

Indian Cooking FAQ – Questions from Our Readers! Using frozen shrimp to make a curry

May 6, 2014
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Indian Cooking FAQ

Dear Big Apple Curry, A couple of questions about your Shrimp Curry recipe! First, I’m assuming the shrimp is not frozen when combined with turmeric and…

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Keema for babies: mint and coriander-spiced chicken, zucchini, peas, and potatoes

Keema for babies: mint and coriander-spiced chicken, zucchini, peas, and potatoes

May 1, 2014
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Musings + Factoids, Recipes

Keema (also known as ‘Kheema’ and ‘Queema’) is a traditional Indian dish that is classic Indian comfort food — easy to make and eaten in…

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