I often find it hard to find good Sindhi recipes online and here is my attempt to document recipes inspired from my mother’s culinary perfections in the hope that others enjoy this cuisine as much I do.
Before you start to experiment, equip your self with the 5 must-haves that comprise any type of Indian cooking in general and will apply to almost all of these recipes.

• For cookware, I recommend getting a pressure cooker (think Rachel Ray and 30 minute meals). If you are not crazy about this must-have, stick to the open pot style but beware of the time-consuming process
• For ingredients keep the following handy:
  • Coriander/Cilantro Powder (available in any grocery store in the “International” aisle or just stop by your neighborhood Indian store and ask)
  • Asafoetidia
  • Turmeric
  • Chilli Flakes/Powder

You are now ready to cook anything Indian and Sindhi!

My Sindhi (hindu) community celebrates their new year today. Unlike the solar calendar where January 1 is officially the New Year, the Hindus (Hindu Sindhis included) follow the lunisolar calendar that is based on the new moon cycles. (more…)

I have often underestimated the importance of role-playing in interaction. While business leaders are role playing to predict markets and forecast growth, I realize it can be a useful tool in helping me face my opponent in a difficult siutation. I use the help of close friends and family simulating the situation and observing their reactions as I enact the conversation. I hone my actions and choose my words wisely. I have seen great results in the past. I am better prepared and composed. I know what I am going to say and how I am going to say it.
I am waiting to see how my next one goes. I have been role-playing for several days now.

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is my favorite Indian festival for two reasons one, since it officially marks the end of winter and second, for the range of colours that the festival centers upon.

The significance of these colours is related to change in weather that is prone to cause certain ailments. Hence it is assumed that the playful throwing of the coloured powders has a medicinal significance as the coloured powders are made of medicinal herbs well-known to Ayurvedic medicine.

It’s also the time when I am scrounging my trusted resources to see if someone in some part of the DC metro is celebrating Holi with the grandeur that is associated with this festival back home. Sadly, it is the price you pay for moving away from home. Today is like any other day.