Burrito Bowl-Chipotle Copycat Recipe

Burrito Bowl usually has all the ingredients that go into a burrito like rice,beans, some kind of protein-tofu for the vegetarians,chicken or pork for the meat eaters. This is then topped with lettuce, pico de gallo,salsa, guacamole,sour cream, cheese,cilantro and … Continued

Bhindi Ki Kadhi-Punjabi Style

A healthier version of the famous Punjabi kadhi which is typically made with fried pakoras. I love kadhi but the thought of fried pakoras keeps me from making it more often. Summers are abundant with fresh okra and summers are … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Idli-No Rice No Fermentation

Instant Mixed Dal idlis require no rice or fermentation. Made in a spoonful of oil its a healthy, high protein meal and ideal for those avoiding rice as well as diabetics controlling the intake of high glycemic food.  After my … Continued

Baingan Aloo-No Onion Garlic Recipe

Eggplant/Baingan and potatoes are cooked in this simple stirfry with only tomatoes,ginger and Indian spices. The sabzi is very flavorful without the use of any onions and garlic. This recipe has been shared by my friend Sabita. She is an … Continued

Palak Aloo ki Sabzi

A healthy spinach and potato stir fry made with Indian spices. This dish comes together in about 15 minutes and is a great recipe for weeknights when you want dinner on the table as soon as possible.   Since the … Continued

Watermelon Rind Curry

A delicious meal that is made from watermelon rind that normally would have been thrown away. It tastes a lot like gourd (kaddu) and reminded me of sweet and sour kaddu that we ate with puris back home in India. … Continued

Chipotle Style Tofu for Burrito Bowl-Sofritas

Mexican flavored tofu adds a great source of protein for the vegetarians whether it be in a taco,burrito,wrapped up in lettuce or as part of a burrito bowl. I ate this at my friend Prenitas house,it was delicious and filling. … Continued

Green Moong Dal Instant Dosa/Chilla

A high protein, low fat meal which requires no rice or fermentation, unlike the traditional dosa. Its great for breakfast,lunch or dinner,for vegans and those suffering from gluten intolerance.   It goes really well with  Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara … Continued

Cilantro Lime Rice

Perfectly cooked Basmati Rice,flavored with cilantro and lime,is the perfect base to add Black beans, Sofritas(mexican style tofu) or chicken and top with lettuce,pico de gallo,guacamole and salsa to make a filling Burrito bowl. I ate the burrito bowl at … Continued