Serve this authentic Punjabi style buttery and slightly spicy baingan bharta as a dip with naan or roti or as a side dish with rice or even stuff it between two slices of bread to make an eggplant panini, this air fryer baingan bharta recipe is a keeper if you love the smokey flavors of […]
Vegetarian
Aloo Chop Recipe (Oriya Style)
A simple niramish street food recipe from Odisha, that anyone can follow. Seasoned mashed potatoes balls dipped in chickpea flour/besan batter and then deep fried to perfection. Enjoy these slightly crispy from outside and soft from inside cutlets as your evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. WHAT IS ALOO CHOP? “Aloo” means […]
Semolina Coconut Cake (Egg Free & Butter Free)
This egg-free, butter-free semolina cake also known as basbousa also know an sooji cake is the perfect companion for your tea or coffee.
Peanut Chutney Recipe (Quick & Easy)
This naturally vegan peanut chutney recipe is quick and easy. Somewhat spicy and somewhat tangy, this nutty chutney makes such a great condiment for your savory and spicy dishes!! I grew up in India, where chutney is an absolute staple. They make chutneys out of almost everything. A must have side dish. My mom used […]
Mushroom Stir-Fry with Onion and Garlic
If you love mushrooms, try my easy mushroom stir-fry with onion and garlic recipe. Serve over some steamed rice, top it on some naan bread or mix it in with some risotto and your weekday vegan dinner is sorted. There are days when you wish to keep things easy and simple. Mushrooms come handy on […]
Beetroot Tikki in Air Fryer | Beetroot Cutlets
Enjoy this air fried Beetroot cutlets with some hot and spicy chutney on the side. Crispy from outside (because of the semolina coating) and moist from inside, this popular Indian street food recipe delivers the same taste with less calories. Use this beetroot tikki in air fryer or beetroot cutlets recipe to serve as a […]
Tamarind Date Chutney Recipe (Imli ki Chutney)
Tamarind Date Chutney Recipe known as Imli ki chutney is that sweet and sour dip served with Indian street food like samosa, aloo tikki, chat, pakoda, kachori etc. This easy recipe will teach you just in 3 steps how to make tamarind date chutney at home. WHAT IS TAMARIND CHUTNEY or IMLI KI CHUTNEY? Many […]
Aloo Tamatar ki Sabzi | Potato Tomato Curry
Aloo tamatar curry recipe or potato tomato curry is such an easy recipe to try and enjoy on a daily basis. Made with bite sized potatoes and tomatoes, this yummy gravy based dish can be enjoyed with plain dosa, poori, paratha or steamed rice. Find me someone who doesn’t love potatoes!! I love anything with potatoes. […]
Dal Palak Tadka Recipe
This healthy and nutritious Yellow Dal Palak Tadka is such a healthy, tasty and nutritious vegan recipe loaded with protein and chockful of nutrients like – Vitamin A, zinc and fiber. Enjoy with some steamed rice or naan bread or just as a bowl of soup. So, what is Dal Tadka? Dal Tadka, is this […]
Shakkarpara Recipe
These crispy, flaky and sugar coated shakkarpara are THE perfect snack for diwali or holi. Also popularly known as shankarpali, this is such a simple, yet delicious snack recipe made with all-purpose flour, sugar, cardamom powder that can be enjoyed anytime!!!
Roasted Spicy Chuda Bhaja|Spicy Poha|Spicy Chivda
One snack that’s everyone’s favorite in all over India is Roasted Spicy Chuda Bhaja|Spicy Poha|Spicy Chivda. Especially, if you are from Eastern India. This Roasted Spicy Chuda Bhaja|Spicy Poha|Spicy Chivda is dry roasted and then flavored with dry roasted peanuts, dry roasted red chilies and then generously seasoned with sea salt. This dry roasted spicy […]
Instant Chili Pickle Recipe
This Instant Chili Pickle recipe is all you need to make the best use of your extra chilies. This pickle is bursting with flavors and done in no time at all. Imagine this – you have something that you spent no time in making yet it lasts for weeks? Score, right? I love my pickles and […]
Maamoul Cookies | How to Make Maamoul Cookies
Let me introduce you to Ma’amoul Cookies. These are Middle Eastern Date Stuffed Cookies. These Maamoul Cookies are not limited to just Date filling though. You can try other fillings such as a nut mixture filling etc. Even go for chocolate fillings and I think, that will be brilliant. The most popular is the Date […]
Double Chocolate Loaf Cake (Eggless)
You don’t need a lot of preparation time to bake this wonderful, delicious Double Chocolate Loaf Cake (Eggless). Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this cake. This makes an excellent cake to make for guests or take it along to a potluck or family event. […]
No Knead Jalapeno Cumin Cheese Bread
This No Knead Jalapeno Cumin Cheese Bread is an EASY and FOOLPROOF recipe. It’s a breeze to make. Plus, want to impress someone with your culinary skills? This is THE bread to do so. Makes a great conversation starter. All you need to have handy is some good wine and some good butter. See your friends […]
Garlic Peanut Chili Chutney
This Garlic Peanut Chili Chutney is for you if you are a spice lover. This chutney is not for faint hearted. This simply made chutney can be used as a condiment to your otherwise boring food or can be used as a marinade as well. Bursting with delicious flavors, this is a must try chutney […]
Pumpkin Fritters, Pumpkin Gulgula, Mini Pumpkin Donuts
Fall is almost here. Exactly a week away from today. Fall in the states mean everything pumpkin.., From your lattes to your cheesecakes to cookies to donuts. Only after coming to the USA, I realized that there are so many varieties of pumpkin – different sizes, shapes and color. I was taken by the concept […]
Spinach Rajma, How to make Spinach-Chili
This Vegetarian Chili with Spinach also is known as Rajma is hot, healthy, delicious and protein packed. They’re practical in that you can make large batches and enjoy for days on end. This can be made with very simple ingredients and stays well for couple days for you to enjoy as left overs. When […]
Mother’s Day Recipes Round-Up
Rudyard Kipling had rightly quoted – “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers ” Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. My Ma has been my greatest teacher. She taught me how to be compassionate, how to love and most importantly, how to give without expecting anything in return. The older I get, […]
Spicy Lentil and Potato Croquettes
Lentils are primarily used in soups but I think it’s a refreshingly new idea to try them as croquettes and if you think lentils are not versatile.., then trust me these Spicy Lentil and Potato Croquettes will change your opinion. You can enjoy them as a snack or use them as mini-burger patties. […]