Saag Chole, Chole Palak, Chana Saag etc. etc., there are n number of ways this dish is named or called. The main base ingredient here is Chole a.k.a Chana a.k.a chickpeas a.k.a garbanzos – you know what I mean. The ‘Saag‘ in this word means ‘green’, any greens but traditionally is either spinach or a…
Jeera Alu Shimla Mirch (Cumin flavored potatoes and peppers) – quick and easy all-time favourite
Lofty mountains, picturesque valleys, swirling mists, chilly breezes, and tummies grumbling for food – this is how I remember one nostalgic afternoon in Kodaikanal, one of the popular hill stations in Southern India. The resort had a restaurant perched on a hilltop with glass all around where you could see the valley view all around…
General Tso’s Tofu – chinese takeout treat
General Tso’s is a pretty popular item on the Chinese takeout menu. Called by different names such as General Tao etc., it is doubtful if there was ever any such general in the Chinese army. But this General is pretty favored by one and all when they order their favorite takeout. We had a weekly…
Chickpea and beet salad – Dressed in Pink for Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day to you all. If you read the title of this post and are wondering what kind of fashion disaster I am committing, rest assured. The pink here does not refer to the color of my attire, but my chickpea’s costume or dress(ing). This weekend is always long awaited because it is a…
Achari Dum Alu (Potatoes steamed in a sauce of pickling spices)
‘Achar’ is the Hindi word for pickle, ‘Dum‘ means steam. Achari Dum Alu is just a simple vegetable dish of potatoes steam cooked in a spicy gravy using pickling spices. The pickling spices here are not your salt and vinegar kind, but Indian pickling spices. Dum Alu was a favorite growing up, since it traditionally uses…
Mung Beet Cutlets – nourishing finger food
Low carb diets have been popular for a while now. Ranging from the controversial Atkins to the still in vogue South Beach Diet, they promote rapid weight loss. There are several other factions who also promote whole grains, and ‘whole grains’ have become such a buzz word that even a box full of chocos or…
Schezwan Scrambled Tofu – a few nothces above your everyday scramble
There were some things lying in my fridge for a long time that needed to be used up pronto. There was a package of tofu, some aging red peppers and mushrooms, wilting celery, you get the picture. I also had an un-opened bottle of Ching’s Secret Schezwan sauce lying around that I hadn’t sampled yet….
Orange Couscous Salad – for summer evenings
With the summer at its peak, its the same story almost everywhere. We want to stay away from hot and heavy stuff and just enjoy something light and refreshing. What could be more refreshing than the tart bite of something citrus? I like to use lemons, limes and oranges a lot in almost all my…
Nimona – a fresh twist on Alu matar
Independence Day is here and there is a lot of green and orange around with people portraying their patriotic spirit. I decided to do my bit and try something green. I love the colour green, especially in food – yes I really like all kinds of greens like palak, methi, sarson, etc. and the other…
Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
Hello Readers and wish you a very Happy New Year! This must be the only blog that slumped down before it ever took off.. And I have yours truly to blame for that. I was travelling extensively the past two months and blogging took a backseat. But I am back with good intentions and greater…