Dahi Vada is the best kept secret of Indian cooking. It is not that well known outside India. Your average American Desi restaurant may have samosas and pakoras on their menu, and even some kind of chaat, but they rarely have dahi vada. Don’t worry, because once you read this post, you will be able…
Eggless Coleslaw – Homemade Real Food Recipe
Coleslaw is a mainstay of American cuisine. Many times people ask me what constitutes American food. Is it just burgers and fries, the stuff you get at McDonald’s? Considering the vast United States with their own diversity as regards regions and people, it is hard to answer that question. We have the down home Southern…
Lasooni Paneer Tikka/ Malai Paneer Tikka with Saffron Rice
I have blogged about paneer tikka or tofu tikka earlier on the blog. For those that came in late, Paneer is Indian Farmer’s cheese made from fresh whey. It is not aged or salted and also does not have any rennet etc. added to it. It is popularly known as cottage cheese in India, but…
Sooji Halwa/ Badami Shira/ Fig and Almond Semolina Pudding
Shira is a traditional Maharashtrian or Marathi delicacy. And it is also totally Indian. Almost every state has their version of shira or sooji halwa. And there are slight variations in the way it is made. But ultimately, it is a simple yet indulgent Indian dessert that is ready in less than 30 minutes using…
Over Never – My Vegetarian Journey
Over Easy, Over Hard, Poached, Lightly Scrambled, Hard Boiled – I liked my eggs any which way. Breakfast was always a boiled egg and toast when I was a child. And adult life wasn’t much different. Eggs were the ticket to a quick home cooked meal even for lunch or dinner. But one day something…
Homemade Salsa Recipe – Mexican Restaurant Style
Salsa! Aaah..as I close my eyes, I can remember the mariachi music in the background, the smell of fresh fried tortilla chips and big earthern bowls of fresh, hot, spicy, zesty salsa! I am obviously talking about the Mexican salsa that you eat, and not the dance form. I love Mexican food and I have…
Tropical Smoothie Recipe – Drink Your Health
My tropical smoothie is a great way to drink your health, rather than drink to it. Start your day with this nutrient rich delicious drink and you will feel a bounce in your step all day. Whether it is from the fruity goodness, or just a placebo, I will let you decide. After all, how…
10 Minute Sichuan Fried Rice
January was a whirlwind as far as blogging is concerned. But I did more lifestyle posts than food posts. Hopefully, this month will be different. Sichuan Fried Rice is a recipe that is so quick and easy, I have wanted to blog about it for a while. But the photos did not turn out well…
Kung Pao Tofu – Vegan Chinese Dinner
Kung Pao is so popular as a Chinese takeout dish. I used to love the chicken version years ago, and I can recreate exactly the same thing using tofu. My Kung Pao Tofu is quick, easy and vegan to boot. Some recipes are very versatile like that. All you have to do is replace the…
Aloo Gobhi – Indian Style Cauliflower and Potatoes Fry
Aloo Gobhi or Indian style potatoes and cauliflower curry is super easy and quick to make any time of the day, any day of the week. There are many ways of making this vegetable curry, and every family has a different style. In our home, we make this at least 10 different ways. Sometimes we…
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