Appe from Dosa Batter

Appe made from dosa batter that has been tempered with Mustard seeds,Urad dal and curry leaves makes excellent use of leftover dosa batter and makes a perfect tea time snack. If you are like me, you make a large batch … Continued

Mexican 7 Layer Bean Dip

An appetizer that needs only 10 minutes, feeds a crowd, looks as good as it tastes-look no further!!!  This 7 layer dip is so easy to make that my teenage daughter is the one to regularly make it in our … Continued

Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara Chatni

Tomatoes,onions and garlic are tempered with Mustard seeds and curry leaves to make a delicious lowfat,spicy Chatni that goes really well with Dosas,Idlis,Vadas, Uttapams and Appams. Sarvana Bhavan is the ultimate place to eat South Indian fare,especially in the U.S … Continued

Litti Chokha in Appe Pan

Litti Chokha in Appe Pan- An easy version of the traditional Litti Chokha dish from Bihar made healthier in Appe pan. The Chokha is made by baking the Eggplant and tomatoes making it perfect for those of us living away … Continued

Sabudana Vada with Tips and Tricks for Crunchy Vadas

Sabudana Vadas with Tips and Tricks for crunchy Vadas-The tips included in this post will help you make the crunchiest, no fail sabudana vadas without any vadas breaking in oil or soaking too much oil. Sabudana vadas are a favorite … Continued

Breadbowl Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

A showstopping sandwich in which a loaf of bread is hollowed out and filled with vegetables,cheese and drizzled with spicy mayo! Every time I ate at Subway, I always felt guilty about eating too many carbs even though my sandwich … 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

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

Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

A unique salsa that uses fresh strawberries and kiwi instead of the traditional tomatoes for a flavorful burst of flavor. The bright colors of the salsa definitely make the salsa all the more appealing! Mexican food is so easy to … Continued