Still looking for some inspiration for a special Valentine’s meal today? Look no further. Indian spices can add both warming qualities and lots of flavour to a beautifully pleasing Valentine’s menu.
Indian cuisine is known to be aphrodisical in nature, namely because of the vast array of spices we use, each having euphoric-inducing qualities. These spices include ginger, cardamom, cloves and chilies that awaken the senses and excite the mind, body and spirit.
Here are a few easy recipes posted on Food Network Canada’s website using Arvinda’s Chai Masala and Arvinda’s Garam Masala, both containing these powerful and sensuous spices.
Also this last week, the National Post’s “Shelf Life” team tested Arvinda’s Chai Masala in some Valentine-friendly dessert ideas.
Although I’m not a Bollywood film aficionado, I do like to cue up the classic Indian love story from time-to-time. Bollywood’s 1991 classic film Saajan “My Love” is the tale of two best friends–one, a romantic and talented poet Saagar–who both fall for the same women Pooja.
I’m reminded of this film from my recent trip to India, as our driver looped the Saajan soundtrack on our long night drives through Gujarat.
Try pairing your Indian-inspired Valentine’s menu with the film Saajan. The songs are timeless and if you can request a DVD with the English subtitles, you’ll see the lyrics are breathtaking.
Happy hearts day!
A teaspoon of: K-os. Listening to: Mirror In The Sky.
Internet speed is terribly slow, so I couldn’t load the medias.
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