Puff Pastry Samosa Chaat came to me because of my love for Indian Chaat. Our eyes light up when we just hear samosas, well for me my heart skips a beat. Samosa by far has been my favorite of them all and then comes veg. puffs. I love the texture […]
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Beetroot Adai Paniyarams
Paniyarams have always been my most favorite appetizer at any South- Indian Restaurant. I wanted to create a healthier version which is packed with protein and fiber. Ask me why! My very dear hardcore non-vegetarian husband watched The Game Changer Show on Netflix. And it completely messed with his head. […]
Dal Palak – Red Lentils with Spinach
A quintessential recipe adapted from my mum, dal palak has always been a favorite growing up. Dal palak is made with Red Lentils aka Masoor dal and Split Pigeon Peas aka Tuver dal. In Indian cooking, in a lot of cultures veggies are cooked in lentils. Spinach and lentils has […]
Undhiyu ( Mixed Vegetables Curry- Instant Pot)
Undhiyu is a popular mixed vegetable curry from Surat, Gujarat. It is a beautiful concoction of fresh herbs, spices and seasonal vegetables. This curry uses all the lush green winter vegetables and is enjoyed with puffed Puris. Every family has a different way of preparing Undhiyu. Today, I am sharing […]
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Christmas is right around the corner and I am definitely in the mood of baking a lot of cookies. These Chocolate Crinkle cookies are my favorite.The cookies puff up in the oven and crack covered in icing sugar and that’s how they look so incredibly gorgeous. These holiday cookies can […]
Restaurant Style Chana Masala
A chill crisp evening calls for an amazing delicious piping hot curry from my Indian kitchen. The husband demanded this restaurant style Chana Masala curry I make today. . It is Uber delicious, loaded with gorgeous whole and ground spices, flavored with herbs. This Restaurant Style Chana Masala has a […]
Lasaniya Bateta
I have loved Kathiyavadi cuisine ever since my childhood. This curry is my absolute favorite. Lasaniya Bateta aka curried garlicky potatoes needs just basic ingredients. This curry is super easy and absolutely delicious packed with flavors and so it is loved by all. Lasaniya Bateta is beautifully flavored with garlic […]
Indian Masala Egg Curry
As I grew up in a strict Gujarati household, eggs were not allowed in the house. My dad used to take us to Raju Omelette, a very famous egg joint in Gujarat, on the weekends. Their masala egg curry aka boiled egg tikka and masala half fry has always been […]
Creamy & Healthy Mac and Cheese
Fall is almost here and so is the soup season. We usually prefer bread or pasta to go with our soups. And yes, healthy and creamy mac and cheese is one of them. I used to make the classic mac and cheese, but then I came to terms where I […]
Vaghareli Khichdi
Vaghareli Khichadi was my every Sunday lunch growing up. Every Sunday the women of the family will dress in beautiful sarees and make Vaghareli Khichdi ( a beautiful concoction of rice, lentils and vegetables pressure cooked with whole spices and touch of love), bataka ringan nu shak (Eggplant and Potato […]
