Do you love Indian Food? I lived in India for a year after college (to study violin--a career I didn't end up pursuing). But in addition to studying music there, I fell in love with Indian food! I loved all the warming spices, and was crazy for the sweets.

The problem with cooked Indian foods is that they can be a little too oily and spicy for me. Plus they are often heavy on the dairy and grains. The following recipes are my favorite raw takes on my Indian favorites. I hope you love them!

Indian Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Curried Walnut Pâté. Make sure you read to the end of the Walnut Pâté recipe for the curried variation!

Indian Greens. Make sure you read to the end of the Southern Greens recipe for the Indian variation!

Mango Sorbet

Kheer, or Indian Rice Pudding

Pistachio Ice Cream. Make sure you read to the end of the recipe for the Indian variation!

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