Instant Rabri-Only 4 ingredients and 4 minute recipe

Four minutes, three ingredients and one bowl make this creamy Rabri which tastes as good if not better than the one sold at Mithai shops! After my Instant Kalakand recipe became one of my most viewed recipes, and readers responded … Continued

Sabudana Appe with Paneer Filling

A healthier version of the fried sabudana vadas made tastier by filling them with paneer and kaju. Indian traditions encourage fasting to cleanse the body and mind. During this time the food consumed is very simple and minimalistic and grains … Continued

Achari Bhindi

Bhindi stuffed with Achari Masala along with a vaghar/chouk of kalonji and sauf is one of the tastiest Bhindi/ Okra recipes.  Achar/Pickle is  a traditional side made with different vegetables like raw mangoes, limes,carrots,Green and Red chilies. The basic spices … Continued

Mango Peach Salsa

Fresh mangoes and peaches combine with spicy peppers and lime to make a salty, sweet, spicy salsa that’s full of fresh summer flavors and perfect for dipping in. A spicy, tangy, sweet and salty mix of flavors using fresh mangoes … Continued

No Onion,Garlic or Cream Kofta Curry

Restaurant style taste without onions,garlic or cream! The thickness to the gravy comes from cashews and tomatoes, while the cardamoms and kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves provide the restaurant flavor that we are looking for. I make lauki ke kofte/appe pretty … Continued

Watermelon Sorbet/Popsicles

Feed the kids this 2 ingredient,2 minute watermelon popsicle and feel good knowing that they are getting a full serving of fruit!  It literally takes only two minutes to put the ingredients in a blender and mix everything and freeze. … Continued

Achari Chicken

A unique chicken curry that is cooked in Indian Achar/pickling spices and yogurt.  Its different from the traditional curry as the flavor of Nigella/Kalonji and Fennel/Sauf give a distinct flavor. I always used to buy readymade Achari Masala, till I … Continued

Shyam Savera Puris

A two colored puri which is not only healthy due to the addition of spinach into the dough, but is a conversation starter because each side of the puri is a different color! I first ate this puri 28 years … Continued

Baingan Bharta in Pressure Cooker

The pressure cooker method of Baingan Bharta method eliminates the need to grill the eggplant on coal or open flame,cool and remove the charred skin. The entire meal can be ready in under 30 minutes with only one pressure cooker … Continued

Watermelon Pana-Watermelon Juice with Mint,Ginger and Spices

Watermelon juice made with fresh mint,ginger some basic spices and a squeeze of lemon /lime is the perfect summertime drink which not only quenches your thirst but is good for you! I am a firm believer that nature provides us … Continued