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Reply To: Good Indian food in NYC?

Anjali Agarwal — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:13:14 +0000

I’ve tried a few Indian places in NYC and some are good, but honestly nothing feels like the food back home. The other day I made a simple veg pulao with Laxmi Extra Long Basmati Rice and the smell itself reminded me of dinners in India. It was such a comfort meal after a long day.

What about you guys? Any spots in NYC that really give you that homely Indian taste?

Reply To: Best Samosa in Manhattan

Anjali Agarwal — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:53:28 +0000

I’ve tried a few places in Manhattan for samosas and some are good, but honestly nothing ever feels quite like the ones from back home. On days I don’t feel like hunting for a restaurant, I keep a pack of Laxmi Frozen Samosas from the Indian grocery store. They turn out crispy in the oven and go perfectly with a cup of chai.

Reply To: Best Lxtra long Basmati Rice Brands In USA

Anjali Agarwal — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:31:57 +0000

I have been trying out different Basmati rice options since moving to the US and the one that has worked best for me is Laxmi Extra Long Basmati Rice. The grains turn out really long and separate after cooking, and the aroma makes pulao or biryani taste just like home. It has become my go-to choice whenever I cook rice dishes.

What has been your experience with Basmati rice in the US? Have you tried Laxmi Extra Long Basmati Rice?

Best Lxtra long Basmati Rice Brands In USA

Anjali Agarwal — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:28:06 +0000

I have been trying out different basmati rice options since moving to the us and the one that has worked best for me is Laxmi Extra Long Basmati Rice. The grains turn out really long and separate after cooking and the aroma makes pulao or biryani taste just like home it has become my go to choice whenever I cook rice dishes

What has been your experience with basmati rice in the US have you tried Laxmi Extra Long Basmati Rice?

Reply To: Good Indian food in NYC?

Anjali Agarwal — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:32:56 +0000

Quick indian snack in NYC

Indian food in NYC is quite easy to find but some days I just feel like having something at home. I recently tried the Laxmi frozen samosas from the Indian store here and they came out really nice crispy on the outside and soft inside, after just a few minutes in the oven

They made a great evening snack with chai. I was wondering if anyone else here has tried them or found other frozen Indian snacks in NYC that taste good.

Tea That Hits the Spot

Anjali Agarwal — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:22:35 +0000

After trying a bunch of blends in the US, I finally found one that tastes close to what I grew up with, I’ve been using Laxmi tea lately.
It’s strong enough for a proper chai, especially when brewed with cardamom and ginger.
Sometimes that one good cup in the afternoon just makes the day better.
What’s your current favorite tea brand here? Always curious about new finds.

Peanut podi rice-where has this been all my life?!

Anjali Agarwal — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:36:58 +0000

Tried making Peanut Podi Rice today for the first time and I’m officially hooked.
Dry roasted Laxmi Premium Peanuts, red chilies, garlic, and a few whole spices, then ground it into a coarse podi.

Tossed it with hot Laxmi Sona Masoori Rice and a spoon of ghee—quick, spicy, and SO flavorful. You can also mix it with oil if you want to skip ghee.

It reminded me of the podis my neighbor’s grandma used to send over when I was a kid in Hyderabad.
Would love podi recommendations if anyone here makes their own!

When you miss home, make lemon rice it never fails

Anjali Agarwal — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:31:13 +0000

I had one of those “need-something-comforting-but-fast” days, so I made Lemon Rice with Laxmi Sona Masoori Rice and it totally hit the spot
Tempered some mustard seeds, green chilli, curry leaves, hing, and tossed it with rice, turmeric, and lemon juice.
Simple, flavorful, and ready in under 15 minutes.

Sometimes, it’s the uncomplicated dishes that bring the most comfort.
What’s your go-to comfort dish when you’re missing home?

Moong Dal Dosa is my new weekend favorite!

SitalAdvani — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:23:42 +0000

I tried out Moong Dal Dosa this Sunday—just soaked Laxmi Moong Dal, blended it with ginger, chilli, and cumin, and made thin dosas on a cast iron pan.
It was crisp on the edges and soft inside—plus high-protein and super light on the stomach.

Served it with coconut chutney and a side of tomato-onion chutney. Definitely adding it to my regular rotation.
If you haven’t tried this yet, highly recommend it! And if you have, drop your tips—I’m still perfecting the crispiness.

Tried making Chekkalu for the first time—and now I can’t stop!

SitalAdvani — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:13:49 +0000

I recently made Chekkalu (those crispy South Indian rice crackers) and I’m honestly wondering why I never tried it earlier
I used Laxmi Rice Flour and a bit of butter, jeera, green chilli, curry leaves, and soaked chana dal.
The texture was perfect—crispy but not hard, and super flavorful.

If you’re looking for something easy to prep and fry (especially for evening chai), give this a shot. The best part? You can make a batch and store it for days.
Anyone else have a favorite version of this snack?