Nankhatai is a special kind of cookie available in India. I guess it is a kind of fusion recipe which was developed by Persians migrating to India, for a population that did not eat eggs. Made with ghee, plenty of ghee, flavored with cardamom or rose, and dusted in nuts like pistachios, nankhatai cookies are…
Pumpkin Sambar Recipe – Vegan Lentil Stew for Fall
Pumpkin Sambar recipe, a vegan stew with pigeon peas and pumpkin, spiced with turmeric, coriander and warm Indian spices, is a great way to welcome Fall. Sambar is a staple in South Indian cooking, with a signature flavor and taste that can be attributed to curry leaves, tamarind and spices. Sambar is eaten almost everyday…
Banana Date Modak – Sugar Free Vegan Recipe
Labor Day weekend is here and so is Ganesh Chaturthi. This is the time when we pay homage to the elephant Lord, Lord Ganesha and pray for a fuss free life sans obstacles. And get to eat Modkas! Here is my sugar free modak recipe with banana and dates. The traditional offering or prasad for…
Onion Pakora Recipe – Khekda Bhaji [Vegan]
Onion pakora! Monsoon is the best time to enjoy these crispy, crunchy onion fritters, simply spiced with turmeric and carom seeds. They are the quintessential Indian street food along with a cuppa of chai. Summer in the Northern hemisphere officially lasts until September 21st. July and August are the dream like summer months widely awaited…
Caprese Sandwich – Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Sandwich
Caprese Sandwich recipe is one of my favorites, mostly because it is so simple. As with any simple recipe, the quality of the ingredients is very important. And this is something you can rustle up when you can’t be bothered to even cook pasta. What could be simpler than a Caprese salad. Or Caprese sandwich….
Malai Kofta – Dumplings in Creamy Curry – Classic Recipe
Malai Kofta! Rich, cheesy dumplings spiced just right, dunked in a creamy masala sauce. I’m going back to classics today and trying to revive one of my favorite restaurant dishes that seems to have undergone a transformation for the worse. Here’s how I remember the Malai Kofta Recipe – Restaurant style. A simple translation before…
Kidney Bean Coleslaw Burger Recipe
Burgers are something I like to enjoy all through the year. But they have a special meaning when it’s summer. Walk on any street in any small town in America around 4-5 in the afternoon, you will see people tending to their outdoor grills. The smell of barbecue and burgers on the grill fills the…
Spinach Whole Wheat Wraps – Palak Paratha Recipe
I grew up in the central parts of India, known for extreme temperatures in both summer and winter. In India, frozen vegetables are not very common, apart from say green peas. We mostly ate and still eat in-season veggies that are locally grown. So Palak Paratha was mostly a seasonal dish. The ‘exotic vegetables’ like…
Black Bean Burritos for Cinco De Mayo – Vegan Recipe
Most of the Mexican food we eat in popular restaurants is loaded with cheese or sour cream. I do love it, but it is possible to have a simple, fresh and healthier version of Mexican food. Black Bean Burritos are my answer. They are the perfect quick fix for celebrating Cinco De Mayo from the…
Sprouted Horse Gram Curry – Kulith Usal [Vegan]
Horse Gram, also called kulith in Marathi, is one of those indigenous super foods we don’t pay much attention to. It is a small bean or legume which is high in iron, protein and is also known to be beneficial for many health conditions like diabetes and arthritis. With this simple Horse Gram Curry recipe…
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