Padma Lakshmi never fails to impress us with the recipes she shares.
This gives them the feeling of eating chaat or Indian street and snack foods but without all the fuss.
This grilled version by Padma Lakshmi has similar vibes thanks to a highly seasoned marinade.

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Green Juice with Vodka
Padma’s simple cucumber-vodka drink will keep you refreshed.
you could make your own Baharat Spice Blend or buy it ready-made.
Here, yogurt and cherry tomatoes cool the heat from the baharat and serrano peppers.

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Grilled Pineapple with Tajin
This healthy 2-ingredient dessert reminds Padma Lakshmi of her childhood.
Padma Lakshmi’s Chipotle Coleslaw
This copycat coleslaw is a taco night must-have.
She likes to sprinkle it on fresh fruit for a sweet-savory-spicy zing.

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Neela’s Tomato Chutney
This traditional Indian dish gets some kid-friendly adjustments for a family-friendly meal.

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