http://www.bombayspice.com/blog Fresh, Healthy, Authentic Indian Cuisine Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:33:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Among many herbs, fennel is a favorite used in Indian cuisine to spice up dishes. This aromatic anise-flavored herb comes in many forms—pollen, dried seed, leaves and fennel bulb. However, fennel is not just a favorite in culinary production. Used for many medicinal purposes, fennel dates back more than 2,000 ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/07/spotlight-on-spice-fennel/ Many may think that Indian cuisine is full of fat & unhealthy ingredients. Unfortunately, this is a common misperception which allows many to be repelled by this delicious & unique style of cuisine. South Beach Diet’s Daily Dish gives the scoop about healthy Indian cuisine & the choices you can ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/07/indian-cuisine-part-of-south-beach-diet/ Check out the Phoenix New Times Blog “Ask the Critic: What’s the Coldest Food in Phoenix?” by Michele Laudig. Bombay’s signature appetizer, Chickpea Ceviche, receives kudos! http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2010/07/ask_the_critic_whats_the_colde.php#more http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/07/bombay-gets-mention-in-phoenix-new-times-online-blog/ Tea is a staple beverage within Indian culture today, not surprising as India is one of the world’s largest tea producers, with 70% of tea consumed within the country! These delicious leaves were not an item made recently popular however; the first document of the consumption of tea in India ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/07/more-tea-please/ Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a beautiful orange-yellow powder is used to liven up many dishes with its peppery, bitter taste and mustardy scent. Related to the ginger family (and looking like a twin to the ginger root) turmeric’s popularity is growing among physicians and scientists, acting as a natural aid. Turmeric ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/06/spotlight-on-spice-turmeric/ Approximately 0.5 to 1% of the United States population suffers from Celiac disease, also known as gluten sensitivity.  A gluten-free diet can also be beneficial to those suffering from autism or type 1 diabetes.  Gluten, most commonly found in wheat, barley and rye,  is a grain protein that some people ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/06/gluten-free-fine-with-me/ Quick: what is the first dish that comes to mind when you think of Indian food? Did you say chicken tikka masala?  While many people would, what few realize is that the dish may not actually be of Indian origin.  In fact, it has become the source of heated debate between ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/05/a-tale-of-two-countries-that-want-credit-for-chicken-tikka-masala/ Just like in America, families all over India celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May each year. to celebrate their mothers, known as maata in Hindi.  Although this is a fairly new tradition for India, historically the country has long celebrated mothers, in various religious festivals.  Durga Puja ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/05/honor-your-maata/ In America, the leaves of the coriander plant, more commonly known as cilantro, seem to get all of the attention.  With a zesty, pungent flavor, cilantro is generally loved or hated, but never ignored.  However, cilantro's quieter cousin (conjoined twin?), the coriander seed, adds a subtle backdrop to Indian cuisine ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/04/spotlight-on-spice-coriander/ Bread is one of the world's most common staple foods.  But beyond just having nutritional value, its significance expands to social, religious and political arenas as well.  In order to see how important bread is to our culture, just think of all of the everyday phrases in which it appears: ... http://www.bombayspice.com/blog/2010/03/let-them-eat-naan/