Not much of note #FromMyReading this morning, but I do like this, as it echoes what I have said for ages.

Apps like EYB try to fit Indian food into Western categories, but it doesn't work. Everything just ends up under "Curry". From Chutney Lovers.

"Many Indian dishes defy western-style categorization. Meals in India are also not divided into set courses reserved for specific categories - appetizers, soup or salads, main course and dessert. All the dishes are arranged on the table, and everyone fills their plate as per preference or they get served if it’s some occasion or a festival.

For example, what is dal? Is it a curry (a big NO), is it a soup, is it a stew? Dal or any cooked, spiced lentils are a category in itself because they are such a monumental part of Indian meals, notwithstanding the culinary diversity. The best way to describe and categorise dal is as a rice accompaniment.

In the western Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, warm, stir-fried salads are intrinsic parts of meals. But they are cited as side dishes or even dried sabjis, no one will dream of calling them salads."

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I am looking forward to this (vegetarian) cookbook by the author of one of my top favourites, "Plant-based India". Out in August.

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I've just made a spicy, party-in-the-mouth potato curry with 2 large potatoes I cooked last night (with others for last night's dinner). It is a simple recipe really, with the usual culprits - mustard seeds and channa dal tadka; ginger, green chilli, red chilli powder, onion, tomatoes, curry leaves, lime ju, coriander, .... but goodness, so good.

I was just saying to @EllenInEdmonton that when an Indian recipe says "mash", as this recipe does, it probably doesn't mean to mash to a smooth consistency, like we might do. A quick fork mash is probably enough, leaving lumps, chunks and thus texture.

Recipe is from #RukminiSrinivas' book Tiffin.

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Chutney Storage Tips: फ्रिज में भी खराब हो जाती है चटनी? आजमाएं ये 7 सीक्रेट टिप्स, महीनों तक रहेगी फ्रेश और चटपटी! #ChutneyStorage #CookingTips #KitchenHacks #HealthyEating #IndianFood #FoodPreservation #FoodSafety #DesiKitchen #KitchenHacks #ChutneyLove

https://vrnewslive.com/chutney-storage-tips-how-to-keep-fresh-in-fridge-to/

How we love the eggplant and its versatility. This recipe sautés the eggplant until it is golden and then immerses it in a tangy, spicy tomato sauce before serving garnished with herbs. It is the perfect side dish or dish to eat just with rice for a light lunch, snack or supper.

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गर्मियों की सौगात: 5 फटाफट बनने वाले अचार की रेसिपी, जो बढ़ाएंगे आपके खाने का स्वाद | Instant Pickle Recipes #InstantAchar #SummerRecipes2026 #MangoPickleRecipe #QuickPickle #IndianFoodHacks #HomemadeAchar #SpicyFoodIndia #SummerFoodies #KitchenTips #HealthyPickle #SummerPickles #IndianFood #InstantRecipe

https://vrnewslive.com/instant-pickle-recipes-5-summer-homemade-achar-food/

One of the best sandwiches: Bombay Sandwich

https://chutneylovers.substack.com/p/bombay-sandwich-street-food-packed

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Oh wow! I just saw an Indian recipe for macaroni fritters! A chickpea flour dough, quite spicy with chillies, ginger, coriander leaves etc and cheese. This is mixed with cooked macaroni and deep fried! 👀

Ok, I am not making that 😭 but I do have macaroni to use up. India has adopted pasta in the last few years and with abandon. So I think I am making a macaroni, peas and tomato curry.

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