Watermelon Rind Curry

Most people are delighted when they cut open a watermelon and find a thin rind… more fruit! I am disappointed. The watery pink flesh of the watermelon doesn’t do anything for me. The rind, on the other hand, is my jam… actually, it’s my pickle. It’s also my curry. So the next time you slice…

Keema Matar

My friend’s mom visited her for a month and bought all the spices to cook Indian food, even though she already had all of them in her pantry. So lucky me – she gave me all the duplicates! I used them to make Keema Matar (ground meat with peas). Guessipe Sauté the onion in olive…

Roasted Spiced Carrots with Molasses Yogurt Dressing

I couldn’t stop thinking about the molasses yogurt dressing in my Harissa Roasted Broccoli with Molasses Yogurt Dressing. I decided it would also be good over carrots roasted with turmeric, cumin, and coriander. I managed to get 2 pieces before my boyfriend gobbled up the rest. Guessipe 1 lb carrots, halved lengthwise 3 TBSP olive…