Bhindi Do Pyaza using Frozen Bhindi/Okra

Its cleaned, precut, easy to cook, gets cooked in a jiffy and is always in season! Yes, I am talking about frozen Bhindi/okra/ladiesfinger. We love bhindi in our family, but its not always in season, so what do you do … Continued

Bedmi Puri-Instant Dal Puris without Soaking and Grinding

Bedmi Puri/ Instant dal Puri without soaking and grinding Dal–Crispy dal ki puris can be made without soaking and grinding dal! This is an old family recipe and was made by my eldest taiji. Since then I make it on … Continued

Spinach Veggie Pesto Sandwich on Ciabatta Bread

A colorful,healthy sandwich which tastes great by itself or served along side a bowl of soup.Full of spinach,colored peppers and onions its a very nutritious sandwich. The pesto,cheese and jalapenos provide a very unique flavor to the sandwich. This is … Continued

Kala Chana-Navratri Parshad

A versatile, high protein,one pot meal the can be eaten as an appetizer when topped with chopped onions and cilantro/coriander or as a meal when served with puris and curried potatoes. The preparation time is minimal as it does not … Continued

Guacamole with Make Ahead Instructions

Guacamole, with its fresh flavors and amazing health benefits has replaced the Salsa and become the darling of all health conscious people. After all whats not to love, Avocados with there many nutritional benefits right from having as much potassium … Continued

Rasawala Aloo/Rassedar Aloo/Rasa Aloo

When you want tasty, easy, ready in minutes and a recipe without Onions,ginger or garlic, then this is the go to recipe. Recipe was shared by my friend Nishita Sadarangani. She had made this some time back when we went … Continued

Dabeli Puff Pastry Pinwheels-make ahead & freezing instructions

Dabeli Puff pastry Pinwheels with Freezing instructions -Desi Dabeli gets wrapped in puff pastry and gets a modern avatar! Taste-yes! Presentation-Yes! Make ahead and freeze-Yes! It meets all the check boxes for a party appetizer that wows. Dabeli is such … Continued

Pesto Moong Dal Appe

Bored of the traditional Moong dal vade, I wanted to mix in a fun ingredient to give a boost of flavor. Looked in my fridge and saw Pesto, and thought why not try a fusion of Indian and Italian! So … Continued

Gobi Matar-Dry Cauliflower and Peas in Indian Spices

One of the most popular dishes made in Indian homes, this is what we like to call soul food.This coupled with a steaming bowl of dal/lentils and Rice or Roti is completely satisfying.   There are as many variations to … Continued