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Mango Lassi Recipe

Posted on August 2, 2017April 22, 2019 by Indrani

We are in them. The dog days of summer. It’s hot and humid and we just want to stay cool and dry. Growing up, we did not have central air conditioning in our home until maybe I was in junior high school. We had a wall A/C unit in the living room and my sisters,…

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Simple Indian Curry Recipe

Posted on May 1, 2017April 22, 2019 by Indrani

Before getting to the recipe today, let us first talk about what curry is.  In Indian cuisine, curry is the broth, sauce, or gravy.  Curries can have meat in them, vegetables, or even both.  They also come in many variations with many different blends of spices depending on the dish. This past weekend, I was…

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Indian Spiced Potatoes

Recipe by Request – Amchur Powder

Posted on January 11, 2017April 22, 2019 by Indrani

There are some Indian spices that many have heard of such as cumin, turmeric, garam masala.  And then there are some Indian spices that have a mysteriousness around them.  One such ingredient is amchur powder or mango powder.  Amchur powder is made from unripe green mangoes and has a citrus flavor to it.  Some people…

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monbool

Finding my way through the love of art, food, family, and friends.

What does monbool mean?  monbool is a word I made up.  Mon (pronounced mōn) was my mother’s childhood nickname and Bool was my father’s childhood nickname.  The passion I have for what I am doing came from them, so I have named this journey in their honor.

I am Indrani, a first generation Indian-American whose parents originally migrated from Kolkata, India.  My passion and inspiration for cooking developed from spending time in the kitchen and learning from my father who would cater for large gatherings.  My mother encouraged all forms of art, including drawing, dance and music.  Growing up with a strong, traditional Indian upbringing, my parents also encouraged participation in the American culture.  And now in my own mixed culture family, the fusion of Indian and American traditions is embraced by my husband and children.

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