Chana Dal Pulao/Khichri
A very popular one pot meal made in most punjabi homes, combines protein and carbohydrates along with basic whole spices to give a very unique pulao. Best part is its so easy to put together as there are no onions … 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
Moong Dal Appe-South Indian style
Moong Dal vadas without the fat! High protein, lots of flavor and made in one spoon of oil in an appam pan, appetizers don’t get better than that! Enjoy a guilt free appetizer without missing out on taste. These Moong … Continued
Punjabi Pakore Wali Kadhi in Crock Pot-Recipe for 20(using Greek Yogurt)
Kadhi, a combination of seasoned sour yogurt and gramflour, has probably as many variations as the states in India. It varies in thickness, color, seasoning, some put vegetables like the sindhis, while some just make a tomato kadhi. No matter … Continued
Ghiya/Lauki/Dudhi Halwa-Indian Dessert made of Bottlegourd
The three types of milk coupled with ghee give this halwa a rich, creamy texture and flavor, much like what you get from adding khoya/mava. I had never eaten Ghiya/Lauki in dessert form till a few years back. I experimented … Continued
Kali Masoor Dal-Dhaba Style
A popular dal in punjabi households, made real simple by adding the tarka to the raw dal before cooking it all in a pressure cooker. You can of course boil/cook the dal first and then add the tarka/vaghar on top. … Continued
Shopping and Eating in Delhi over Two Days
If you are not a Delhi native like me and have two days in Delhi to shop, then this post is for you! So I landed at 2 am and by the time I got home to my sisters house … Continued
Homemade Cough Syrup/Tea for Cough and Cold
Ginger,Honey and Black peppercorns make a all natural, chemical free, home made cough syrup/tea which is safe to use on a daily basis without worrying about any side effects. Every family has a way of dealing with common cough and … Continued
Kesariya Chicken Tikka-Saffron Infused Dry Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken, infused with saffron and spices, make this a heavenly appetizer which is not just high on taste but also very healthy! The entire dish is literally made in 2 tbsps of ghee/oil. There is no need … 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