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Category: Appetizer & Snacks
Creamy Melon Smoothie Bowl
Here’s the perfect midweek pick me up! 💚 I love when nutrition looks and tastes this good. This smoothie bowl … More
Indian Peanut Salad
Call it chaat, snack or salad, this dish is a Desi (Indian) favorite that elicits the simplicity of process and … More
Creamy Scallion Basil Sauce
Today I’m sharing a simple, easy to put together, no cook sauce. And I mean, literally no cooking; just add … More
Crispy Rice & Potato Balls
What is it about and gloomy days and fried food cravings! This cloudy day with the slightest chance of rain, … More
Cauliflower Ceviche
You’re looking at one of my favorite ways to eat cauliflower; cured in fresh lime juice, inspired by ceviche. I’ve … More
Adai (Tamil-style)
Adai is made from a batter of soaked & ground lentils and rice. What makes it Adai? It’s the combination … More
Onion and Spinach Pakoda w/Mint-Ginger Chutney
In today’s edition of comforting snacks that just have to be made when it’s cloudy and cool, I made Onion … More
Tofu Scramble
I could eat a good savory scramble everyday, and tofu scrambles are my go to. They’re easy to make, nutritious, … More
Crispy Vegetable Tofu Dumplings with Sesame Sriracha sauce
Filled with goodness, these pan fried crispy dumplings are a treat. And the spicy creamy sriracha sauce is a bonus! … More
Indian Peanut Salad w/ Chilli-Lime dressing
Irresistible crunchy & tangy peanut salad on the menu today. In typical south Indian style, these utilize boiled peanuts, rather … More
Cucumber & Radish Slaw on Toast
We all have those days of slapping butter or jam on toast, while running out the door. What if we … More
Aaloo Tikki
Aloo (Potato) Tikki (Croquette) is a typical afternoon snack that’s served with Indian chai. There is probably a variation of crispy … More
Taqueria style Guacamole and Sofrito
GUACAMOLE This simple recipe makes the most spectacularly divine guacamole. A hint of spice from jalapeños combined with lemon juice and … More
Cabbage and Onion Dosa
This is a variation of one of my favorite Indian breakfasts. The original recipe is a crispy dosa made from … More
Bread Upma
Bread Upma literally translates to scrambled (sauteed) bread. This is my childhood memory on a plate. A staple in south … More
Spicy Carrot and Potato stuffed Wontons
This makes a perfect tea time snack and is great served as an appetizer. It’s quite easy to make and … More
Bombay Sandwich – The Queen of Street Food
One of the best things about India and the thing I miss the most food-wise is street food. Here’s one … More
Cabbage Lentil Vadai
Try this and you will never complain about cabbage being bland. The crispy pan fried pieces of cabbage and the … More
South Indian Stir Fried Lentils
A common dish from back home, this makes a filling and healthy snack. You could use a a couple of varieties of … More
Quick and Easy Pressed Potatoes
I tried this simple potato dish inspired from the great Jacques Pepin’s version. I took the pressed potato concept from … More
Beet and Potato Burger Patty
This recipe is for my friend Zia Bhaisa. She had requested me for more beet recipes and I say ” … More
Fried Potatoes with Cumin-Coriander-Black Pepper
3 potatoes, chopped into 2 inch pieces 1 tsp cilantro, for garnish For the Spice rub : 2 tsp coriander … More
Bhajji (aka Indian Tempura)
I am stuck in the house because of the blizzard that’s hitting our town. What else is there to do … More
Whole Moong Pakoda (Green Lentil Fritters)
Here is what I do with my leftover Pesarattu batter – Fritters! Sprinkle 3 tbsp rice flour per 1 cup of leftover … More
Urad-Onion-Methi Vadai
Vadai is a common south Indian appetizer/snack dish. You could classify it as a flour-based dumpling or a fritter( sorta!). … More
Spinach-Ginger Patties with Tomato Relish
I love the combination of spinach and ginger. One of my favorite South Indian side dish is mashed spinach with … More
Onion-Cilantro Pakoda
Making pakodas makes my kitchen smell like my mom’s and takes me back home to my childhood. It gets me … More
My Signature Spiced Vegetable Burger
My signature veggie burger recipe uses simple vegetables, spices and herbs and makes a great looking and yummy burger. This … More
Mini Samosas
Samosa in the traditional fashion is quite big and the dough is made from scratch. It’s a long and hard … More