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Dina Street

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I am a long-time fan of Indian cooking. I specialize in curries and presentation. I can help beginners with knowledge of spices, methods and menu planning.

Experience in the area

I am self-taught and have traveled to India twice to learn more about local cuisines and methods.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Toss your stale curry powder into the bin!

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Victoria08/18/11101010Thanks!
David Mullen02/03/09101010Thank you for your advice there regarding .....
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selva ganesh10/06/08101010Hi dina street, thanks for ur recipe .....
dimitrz09/21/08101010Thanks Dina

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2011-08-17 Indian Party:

Victoria,    I suggest you prepare some items in advance of your party, as it will save time as well as taste better.  For example, you can pre-make finger foods, naan and snacks and freeze them.     

2011-02-01 dhal ? bubbles after it's cooked in it:

Hi Richie,    What you should try doing is thoroughly rinsing your lentils/grains in at least 4 to 5 washes of fresh, clean water.  This will reduce the dust and starch on them which contribute to the

2010-12-03 Curry :):

Hi Ashley,    Below are some links for recipes which are not too difficult and suit a variety of palates.  A couple of tips to keep in mind for just about all curries:    1. Don't rush - take the time

2010-07-14 hey:

Unfortunately using a microwave will never reveal the same flavors for these dishes. Instead I suggest that you invest in a good pressure cooker which will cut down your cooking time significantly.  Also

2010-07-10 microwave:

Dear Sakina,    A microwave heats food from the inside out so it is not optimal for full flavor.  A microwave should not be actually used to cook the entire dish; only the ingredients if you are short

 

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