How to make butter paneer
A dish from northern India originally made by a royal chef during the Mughal Era. The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes Ingredients Instructions
Monthly Bucket: Seven Samosas 😋
Read time: 293 words, 1 minute.Do you like Indian food? Yeah, life is “butter” when you’re having some paneer. “Dhal-icious” is always the best way to go. We’re not one to “pulao” your leg. Yep, we can do this naan-stop. We love Indian food so much that we wrote a book about our favorite treats. Curry on, -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – October📚 Books Seven Samosas: Counting at the MarketBy Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong)Our new book drops October 29!From twenty…
A Bucket of Blessings comes to Arkansas!
Our debut picture book A Bucket of Blessings (2014) was turned into a play by Madhuri Shekar & the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. That play is now being staged at the Trike Theater in Bentonville, Arkansas. The performances are Thursday September 12 and Saturday, September 14. When you create art, you never know how it …
How to make Vegetable Pakoras
A popular Indian snack sold by street vendors. These are crispy vegetable fritters coated with a batter made of chickpea flour and spices. The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes Ingredients Instructions Mixed vegetables
Monthly Bucket: Sigh Like a Sloth 🦥
Read time: 337 words, 1 minute.Before enchanting children with her stories, Beatrix Potter was an accomplished scientist & naturalist. She had a particular interest in mycology, the study of fungi. Makes you think of Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden differently, huh?🍄 -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – September📚 Books Hello, Puddle!By Anita Sanchez (Illustrated by Lisa Uribe)A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs….
How to make Masala Corn on the Cob
This is one of our favorite street foods from North India. During the Monsoon season you see vendors with carts loaded with corn on the cob, a charcoal grill (open gas stove), cut limes and masala selling this delicious treat on the side streets. The Recipe Time to make: 10 Minutes Ingredients Instructions
Monthly Bucket: Thread of Love 🧵
Read time: 423 words, 1 minute.Deep within the New York Public Library lies a secret apartment. Once home to the library’s caretaker, this hidden gem was a living space surrounded by literary treasures. Imagine living in a library overnight… A pajama party with the Bernstein Bears.Tuck in with “Goodnight Moon,” and actually say goodnight to the red balloon. But make sure to set an alarm… You don’t want to miss the morning bookworm rush! -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – August📚 Books Thread…
How to make Khichdi
The name Khichdi comes from a Sanskrit word “Khiccha” which means legumes and rice. Our family favorite Khichdi is made from Moong Dal, Rice, Ghee and spices. This is one of the Indian comfort foods. Traditionally it is the first solid food given to a baby in India. Sue’s grandfather used to say: Khichdi ke …
Monthly Bucket: Only 50 words…
Read time: 348 words, 1 minute.How hard is it to write a book using a vocabulary of only 50 words? Easier than finding some Green Eggs and Ham in the kitchen. This beloved Dr. Seuss children’s book was born from a bet. His publisher challenged him to write a book using only 50 different words. The result? A masterpiece of minimalism. -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – July📚 Books The ABC BunnyBy Wanda GágAn unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter…
How to make Cucumber Raita
This is a traditional North Indian cold yogurt dish. The term “raita” comes from “rakija” which means mixture or a blend. It’s especially refreshing to eat with spicy food (with a blend of spices not hot peeper spicy). The Recipe Time to make: 15 Minutes Ingredients Instructions