The things I look for the most in weeknight meals are simplicity, nutrition, and flavor. This recipe hits the mark…
Three Bean Curry w/Fenugreek leaves
This three bean curry with Indian spices and *key ingredient*: fresh fenugreek leaves is the one pot meal of your…
Zucchini & Cilantro Stem Thogayal (Chutney)
Thogayal, is a south indian (specifically Tamilian) style of chutney. It varies from a chutney, because it uses a combination…
Black eyed Peas & Coconut Milk Masala
This creamy and hearty masala is a complex-tasting dish that is a one-pot recipe and surprisingly easy to make. The…
Dal Oat Bowl w/ Cauliflower Kari
I prefer to keep my weeknight meals under 30 minutes, and this recipe is perfect for that. This bowl of…
Sprouts & Green Mango Salad
Today is all about this herb dressed Mango & Moong Sprouts Bowl; Filled with crunchy veggies, super tangy raw mangoes,…
Spiced Dal (One-pot and Oil free )
This is my under 30 min one-pot (Instant pot) recipe for that creamy, and hearty dal we all love. It’s…
Chickpea Pasta & Basil Balsamic Marinara
This is my go to weekday recipe. You can never go wrong with comforting spaghetti & marinara, and this recipe…
Turmeric-Mint Broccoli & Spinach Soup
I can’t think of a better way to warm up than this bowl of creamy turmeric and mint greens soup.…
Oats Pongal (Shortcut recipe)
Happy Pongal to my fellow Tamilians, and to everyone else celebrating your versions in the rest of India. This season…
Homemade Greek Salad and Dressing
Ever been to a mediterranean restaurant and ask yourself “how do they make such a simple salad taste so great”?…
Crispy Pan fried Taro aka Sepankizhangu Roast
Not gonna lie, my kitchen smells so insanely good right now! We’re in South Indian (Tamil) food paradise. I mean…
Mung Bean Sprouts Masala
How do you make basic pantry veggies and lentil sprouts taste like that gravy that’s been simmering all day long?…
‘Cauli-Rice’ Pulao with Shishito peppers
Pulao is an Indian style fried rice traditionally made with basmati rice. This pulao is a low carb, healthier take…
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Mashed Potato Masala
With the holiday season upon us, who doesn’t indulge in some comfort food goodness occasionally…and by that I mean all…
South Indian Cabbage + Peas Curry
As you read a recipe for a spiced stir-fried cabbage, you may think meh..cabbage. But this Tamil style (southern Indian)…
Kale Basil Almond Pesto and Bowties
Cue those cozy weekend lunch vibes! I made a vegan Kale Basil Almond pesto, liberally tossed it into ‘EatBanza’ chickpeas…
South Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Spice crusted sweet potatoes on my lunch plate today, and I devoured these with a bowl of salad greens! These…
Spaghetti with Spiced homemade Marinara
While I do sometimes rely on good quality store bought marinara, when I find the time, I try and make…
Bean Sprouts and Kimchi Salad
This is probably my favorite way to consume sprouts! It’s fresh, refreshing, crunchy, tangy, slightly spicy and immensely delicious. An…
Crispy pan-fried Okra, Chettinad Style
Chettinad Masala belonging to the Chettinad region of Southern India is quintessentially Indian in its complexity, and specific blend of…
Masala Bread Stuffed Omelette
Made some serious yum in the kitchen today; Indian street food favorite, bread stuffed omelette 🍳🍞🌶🌿aka Masala Bread Omelette 🥰…
Calabrian Chili Pasta with Roasted Summer Squash
When you find the most beautiful spicy marinara sauce made with Calabrian Chili, pasta must be made! I also pan…
Shirataki Noodles with Sambal braised Kale
Meet shirataki noodles, the zero-calorie, low-carb noodle that will change your life! They are made of Konjac, or Konjac Yam.…
Juice Cleanse – Day 3
It’s the final day! Big Lessons: Clear your schedule. Plan and re-prioritize all three days. Grocery shop. Don’t presume any feelings…
Juice Cleanse – Day 2
If you haven’t read my previous posts: “Prep” and Day 1, please do. This is my experience, continued… As expected, day…
Juice Cleanse – Day 1
If you haven’t read my Juicing “Prep” post from yesterday, please do. This is my experience…continued… Yesterday was a successful…
Juice Cleanse – Prep
Let’s do this thing! A lot of my friends have asked me how I juice cleanse, so this post for…
Spiced Ghee sauteed Zucchini + Lauki (Indian Bottle Gourd)
Home cooking is what we crave after a while on the road; and this weekend was all about that. The…
Orecchiette with Harissa Marinara
This under 30 minute dish is so easy, I almost thought it may not be worth writing a post about.…
Stir Fried Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Gai Lan or Chinese broccoli is one of my favorite green vegetables. It is dark-green, leafy, with thick stalks and…
Pesto Garlic Roasted Mushrooms
This quick recipe is perfectly satisfying and really quite simple. Serve over crunchy toast and a sunny side egg for…
Garlicky Broccolini Pasta Marinara
This is one of the simplest yet most incredible tasting pasta dishes I’ve made; a perfect weekday meal. Let’s get…
Turmeric-Cumin-Pepper Rasam
Rasam (literally means essence) but translates culinarily to a spiced broth, or soup. Often served over rice, or other grains…
Stir Fried ‘Mung Bean Sprout Noodles’
An awesome and super easy vegan bean sprouts stir-fry! These lightly blanched sprouts mimic noodles so well, that I always…
Sweet Potato and Poblano Curry Pasta
We’ve had the most satisfying few weeks of travel! As soon as we’re back home, I usually spend the next…
Kale Soup w/Turnip, Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
Cozy and comforting sweet potato, kale, chickpeas, and turnip soup in the house! Spring may have sprung but that’s no…
One-Pan Tofu and Broccolini Stir-Fry
Weekday lunches for me are all about ease and speed; yet they have to be healthful and fit into a…
Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
We all want a weekend filled with unwinding, relaxation, binge tv watching and comfort food. I’ve learned that eating comfort…
Mediterranean-Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Looking for an out of the box no lettuce/leafy greens salad recipe? Or an outstanding side dish for that burger…
Indian Skillet-fried Colorful Peppers, Mushroom , Edamame
Stir-fry’s are my go-to meal for when I’m feeling lazy, need to use up random veggies, or craving something spicy…
Tamilnadu style Carrot Fry/Kari
I don’t think I’ve met a carrot I didn’t like! These rainbow carrots are stunning, and so is this simple…
Brussels Sprouts and Turmeric Savory Oats
Savory Oats are THE go-to breakfast for me. They are easy to make, with endless possibilities, and packed with everything…
Butternut Squash Coconut stir-fry and Mashed Spinach with crisped Coconut
Today’s lunch mood totally called for some good ol home cooking with flavors from South India (specifically Tamil/TamBrahm cooking) I…
Balsamic Kale Salad w/Herb Roasted Veggies
Sending positive vibes this Wednesday and wishing everyone over this hump day! Hope y’all have a lovely rest of the…
Broccolini Garlic Stir-Fry
We had an exquisite experience traveling the past few weeks, and now that I’m back home, I’ve been craving everything…
Dhaba style Matar Paneer
Let’s start the week right with some yum grub! Wishing everyone a lovely week ahead <3 This recipe is typically…
Korean-style Kimchi Cucumber Salad
It’s been one of those days…chaotic and exhausting; on the other side however, is travel. So it’s all good! We’re…
Kothamalli (Cilantro/Coriander) Thogayal (Tamil style chutney)
It’s fridge clean out day, and making thogayal with leftover herbs is one of my favorites! While there is no…
