Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Go Visit an Indian Restaurant!

Those of you who know me well know that I love Indian food. Curry, Roti, Naan, Paratha, Papadum, Poori, Keema Mattar, Chicken Tikka, Vindaloo.... mmmm.....

Well, good news for me! According to The University of Texas’ M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Department curcumin, an extract from the turmeric spice that gives Indian food that yellow color, can fight skin cancer. Earlier studies by the same lab found that the compound also fights other forms of cancer, such as breast, prostate, pancreatic cancer.


So... with that being said, Go find yourself a local restaurant

I leave you with these images from the Indian Foods Co....

Chicken Curry from the Indian State of Kerala


Paratha - These breads, called paranthas, are flaky and somewhat more elaborate than chappatis or rotis. The dough is rolled out and brushed with ghee or oil folded and brushed with ghee or oil again and folded again to form a layered slice. This is then rolled out again. this is then put on a hot griddle and brushed with oil. The heat makes the layers of dough swell and puff, resulting flaky, pastry like flat breads. They may also be used as snacks, lunch-box favorites, light brunch items or traveling munching companions.


Spicy Rice Maharashtrian Style - Masala Bhath - (Maharashtra)


Samosa




Shrikhand -
This is a simple Indian dessert from Western India, made with strained yogurt and flavored with cardamom, and saffron and garnished with almonds and pista. It is important to use freshly ground cardamom seeds.

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