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New Year's Resolution

1/14/2014

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Two months ago I visited my family in India.  I had not been to India in four years; I last went when I was shopping for my wedding.  I realize that I will not be able to travel to India as often as I did when I was younger.  Spending time with my family and my husband's family made me feel very connected to my cultural and familial roots.  I recognize that as I get older, it will be up to me to continue the traditions of our families.
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I think one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with one's culture is through food.  With that logic, I made it my New Year's resolution to start cooking at least one Indian meal a week. 

This blog will follow my attempts at making various Indian dishes--from my mother's Maharastrian dishes  to Gujarati dishes passed down from my mother-in-law, as well as other recipes to accommodate my and my husband's slightly Westernized palates.
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Often when people think of Indian food, they think of dishes overloaded with butter and cream.  It is also my goal to keep the meals as healthy and fresh as possible.

I hope you enjoy the recipes and stories behind each dish.  My goal is to inspire others who are intimidated by Indian cuisine to just give it a try, the same way that I am.
Hope you enjoy and happy eating!
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Gita Vora m.d.
2/4/2014 08:03:44 am

I liked your web site very much, very interesting, I will let my daughters know about it too ,will help them a lot.

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Juhi
2/4/2014 01:47:14 pm

Thank you, Gita Auntie! I really appreciate you reading my blog! Hopefully Sonia and Anita enjoy it too!

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Alka
2/5/2014 01:44:33 am

Hi Juhi,
My mom forwarded this to me and I'm looking forward to making some of these dishes. Much easier to follow than our moms' pinch of this and dash of that.

The pics are beautiful and I think this idea is great and creative.

Happy new year!

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Juhi
2/5/2014 04:05:47 am

Thank you, Alka! I know--when I ask my mom for a recipe for this blog, she has to make it and actually measure everything out herself before she sends it to me :) Big Congrats to your family, by the way!

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Kunal Shah
2/5/2014 03:35:04 am

Congratulations Juhi! I think what you created here is the best thing for people our generation. We never had the chance to learn Indian cooking when we were younger or just didn't care at the time. I love how you have step-by-step pictures to simplify the directions. Looking forward for Rookie Rasoiya to take over! GOOD LUCK!

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Juhi
2/5/2014 04:06:15 am

Thank you Kunal :)

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Veena
2/5/2014 05:46:58 am

Juhi,
It is great that you started something you like to do !!
Keep posting and share...

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Juhi
2/6/2014 01:07:34 am

Thank you, Veena Auntie!!

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