This February, create a warming Valentine’s menu for a loved one using Indian spices known for their mood-enhancing properties.
Here are five common spices used in Indian cooking that do just that!
Posts Tagged ‘Arvinda’s’
Eat To The Beat 2012 ~ Sixty female chefs, one worthy cause
Posted in Events, Trade Shows, Benefits, tagged Arvinda's, Eat to the Beat, PostAWeek2012, Willow Breast Cancer Suport Canada on October 14, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Come and join us on October 16th at Roy Thompson Hall for Eat To The Beat–Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada’s premium food event of the year!
My mother Arvinda and I will be among 60 female chefs once again for Eat To The Beat, Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada’s premium food event at Roy Thompson Hall on October 16th, 2012.
I hear there are still a few tickets left on sale! Purchase tickets here.
Chai Spiced Ginger Apple Oatmeal
Posted in Arvinda's Chai Masala, Breakfast, tagged apple, Arvinda's, chai, ginger, oatmeal, PostAWeek2012, recipe on October 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Chai Spiced Ginger Apple Oatmeal
My mornings are not complete without a bowl of steamy hot oatmeal, spiced with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger–spices commonly found in Masala Chai. Arvinda’s Chai Masala is the perfect complement to oatmeal which can handle these aromatic and warming spices.
I can’t imagine a cold breakfast in the winter months!
Goodbye summer with an Indian-style coleslaw ~ Sambharo
Posted in Arvinda's Curry Powder, Salads, Vegetarian, tagged Arvinda's, cabbage, carrot, coleslaw, curry powder, Indian, picnic, PostAWeek2012, recipe, salad, sambharo, style on September 3, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Indian-style coleslaw of cabbage and carrots spiced with Arvinda’s Curry Powder.
Sadly another summer has passed but luckily we had such beautiful weather all summer long. I want to share with you an Indian-Style Cabbage & Carrot Coleslaw (minus the mayo!!) called Sambharo I made over the summer.
Have a look at our quick video tutorial for Sambharo:
Green Mango Pickles
Posted in Arvinda's Madras Masala, Dips, Chutneys, Sauces & Condiments, tagged Arvinda's, condiment, Indian, mango, pickle, PostAWeek2012, spicy on July 31, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Green Mango Pickles are very typical along an Indian vegetarian meal.
I’m eating mangoes by the case these days. The soft and sweet texture makes it a great breakfast food as it’s filling, nourishing and nutritionally rich with vitamins A and C, beta carotene and a good source of fibre. They make a great snack too.
The last case I bought, the mangoes were completely unripe. Watching and waiting for my mangoes to ripen was frustrating since I’m in the routine of having mangoes almost daily. So I turned these green mangoes into a pickle, perfect as a side to an Indian vegetarian meal.
For this recipe, choose green unripe mangoes.
Arvinda’s at Evergreen Brickworks
Posted in Events, Trade Shows, Benefits, tagged Arvinda's, Brickworks, Evergreen, farmers' market, Oakville, organic, PostAWeek2012, Toronto, Whole Foods Market on June 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Toronto’s historic Evergreen Brickworks is a community environmental centre, a hub of social innovation and green design, promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Tourists visiting Toronto during the summer months have to make a pit stop at the Evergreen Brickworks Farmers’ Market on a Saturday. In 2010, Evergreen Brickworks was named one of the top 10 geotourism destinations in the world by National Geographic.
Arvinda’s will be featuring some Indian inspired recipes perfect for a Father’s Day brunch at the Evergreen Brickworks on June 16th.
The atmosphere and plethora of amazing fresh, local and organic produce and artisan products inspires us to cook and create, engage and learn, and leave with a feel-good, fuzzy feeling about the great things happening in this city.
This is a ‘must-do’ on any foodie’s list, especially if visiting Toronto for the first time!
Two Step Spicy Curried Spaghetti
Posted in Arvinda's Curry Powder, Indian-Inspired, Recipes, Vegetarian, tagged Arvinda's, curry powder, pasta, PostAWeek2012, recipe, spaghetti, spicy on June 1, 2012 | 7 Comments »
Spicy Curried Spaghetti
On rainy days, I seek comfort food. Must have something to do with the dampness and cold feeling in the bones. To me, a spicy pasta is comfort food.
This spicy comforting two step curried spaghetti was perfect for a windy, damp Friday night dinner!
Dear green lentils…where have you been?
Posted in Arvinda's Tandoori Masala, Indian-Inspired, Recipes, Vegetarian, tagged Andrew Muto, Arvinda's, Bombay Lentil Salad, greek yogurt dressing, green, Indian, lentils, magazine, PostAWeek2012, raw foods, recipe, summer salad, Sweat Equity on May 26, 2012 | 7 Comments »
Chef Andrew Muto’s Bombay Lentil Salad.
Dear green lentils…where have you been all my life?!
In India, we consume over 60 varieties of lentils and beans ranging from channa dal, chick peas, urid dal, masoor dal, moong beans to kidney beans.
Variety is definitely the spice of life! You can have a different dal cooked in its own unique way and never feel bored with this amazing protein source.
Curried Carrot & Zucchini Savoury Muffins
Posted in Appetizers, Soups & Snacks, Arvinda's Curry Masala, Vegetarian, tagged Arvinda's, brunch, carrot, curried, curry masala, Mother's Day, muffins, PostAWeek2012, savoury, zucchini on May 14, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Mother’s Day Brunch ~ Curried Carrot & Zucchini Savoury Muffins
Mom usually cooks with Indian spices on most days. So this past weekend’s Mother’s Day Brunch, I treated Mom with some savoury treats only mildly spiced with Arvinda’s Curry Masala to give her a change from the everyday bold curry flavours she’s used to.
Saag Paneer ~ Indian Pressed Cheese with Spinach
Posted in Authentic Indian, Vegetarian, tagged Arvinda's, Earth Day Canada, Green Living Show, palak, paneer, PostAWeek2012, recipe, saag, Take It Up on April 12, 2012 | 10 Comments »
Saag Panner ~ Indian cheese with spinach also known as Palak Paneer.
So they say it takes 21 days to make a new habit (or break an old one!). With the arrival of spring comes a time of renewal, rejuvenation and restoration after the winter months of hibernation–and a perfect time to wake up and wash away some old habits that could be dragging us down!
As we’re into the month of April, this is also a time we can take positive actions to make our ‘environmental footprints’ smaller as Earth Day approaches. This year, Earth Day Canada is challenging Canadians to Take It Up. Just say yes to taking up a new challenge and do your part. It’s the challenges that are our greatest motivators for change and for pushing our boundaries further! They also keep life fun! 
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