Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Dal Makhani and Paan






Last night Mommy-ji taught me how to make dal makhani (this is two types of lentils with ginger, tomato, green chili, tumeric powder, mustard seeds, onions, red chili powder, and cilantro powder).  It was DELICIOUS!  

Everynight after dinner we go on a short family walk and stop for paan.  Paan is a leaf that has been soaked in water full of gels, spreads, coconut, nuts, etc and is a breath-freshener.  The first time we ate it, it tasted like eating tooth-paste inside of a leaf, but now I love it and look forward to it each night.  It is also amazing to see the man make the paan in his road-side stand.  


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