Oats Khichdi (IP recipe)

Oats khichdi with garlic pickle and papad/appalam. When your morning oatmeal gets down home and dreamy! Made in the instant pot, … More

Spiced Pepper Medley & Black Bean Tacos

We love tacos, and find every which way to change up the fillings each time! Today, a portion of my … More

Methi & Lemon Spiced Dal (IP recipe)

Our meal bowl today was complete with dhal, millets, cucumbers and a simple salad. This rather simple version of dhal … More

Aaloo Chole

One of our favorite dinner recipes is this simple chickpeas and potato curry. A few basic veggies and the right … More

Bhindi Aloo (Crispy Okra & Potatoes)

You will absolutely love this Bhindi Aloo masala that has perfectly cooked okra with crispy potatoes! People are often skeptical … More

Spice Crusted Eggplant

This is the eggplant side dish we all need in our recipe repertoire! 4 spices, 6 ingredients, and under 15 … More

Chole/Channa Masala: Easy version

Channa Masala has innumerable variations depending on the region of India it originates from. More recently, it’s grown wings and … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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? … More

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 … More

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 … More

Masala Bread Stuffed Omelette

Made some serious yum in the kitchen today; Indian street food favorite, bread stuffed omelette 🍳🍞🌶🌿aka Masala Bread Omelette 🥰 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

Turmeric Couscous w/Roasted Mushrooms & Shishito Peppers

Some days, your lunch isn’t wearing any makeup and it’s still the most beautiful thing in the world. Spice roasted … More

Dal Sabji Indian Nourish Bowl

This Indian vegan bowl is taste and texture perfection in my book! A dollop of nutritious dal with spiced veggie … More

Paneer Pyaaz Masala (IP Recipe)

Paneer, green bell peppers, and onions simmered in a fragrant spiced onion gravy surely will pick your day up! This … More

Whole Moong and Masoor Masala Dal

Lentils are my go-to for quick and easy comfort food. With the varieties of dals, spices and veggies, along with … More

South Indian style Peanut-Sesame Curry with Gourd and Squash

This is a Chettinad (region in south india) inspired curry,  with some variations by me. The dish is incredibly fragrant … More

Black Bean Noodles with Black bean Vegetable Hash

Who ever thought pasta/noodles could be so nutritious and healthy. We live in truly wonderful times! This black bean noodle … More

Spice Crusted Roasted Cauliflower

Sheet pan roasted veggies are my favorite! They are so easy to make and you can make whatever you like … More

Coriander dusted Cauliflower with Cumin & Paprika Wild Rice (IP Recipe)

I just adore grocery shopping. I’m totally like a kid in a candy store! When I found this beautiful organic … More

Methi Kadai Paneer

This is my ‘weekday easy’ Kadai Paneer recipe! With the right ingredients, this is a easy throw stuff in one … More

Spice Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts will always have my heart. This controversial veggie gets a spiced makeover in one of my favorite recipes! … More

Curried Rice Noodles (IP Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb rice noodles 1″piece ginger, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise … More

Tofu and Bok Choy with Soba Noodles

Sriracha Soy Marinated Tofu. Stir fried Bok choy and Broccoli. Garlic-Ginger glaze. Soba noodles = Infinite Happiness. A delicious way … More

Black Chana and Black eyed Peas Curry

We all try to solve the weeknight dinner puzzle of what to make that’s easy and tasty – This is recipe … More

One Pot Rotini with Chickpeas (IP Recipe)

Inspired by the recent trend of one-pot recipes, I whipped together this simple one-pot pasta with chickpeas, warm spices and savory onions … More

Cauliflower Soup (IP Recipe)

I’ve been using my electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) recently and I love the all-in-one options it provides. From Indian … 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

Cauliflower and Chickpeas in a Coconut Cilantro Curry

Apart from being a tongue twister of a name, this dish is an ideal combination of textures and flavors. The … More

Sweet and Spicy White Bean Stew

The creamy and buttery beans with crisp vegetables in tart, salty, sweet and spicy sauce is a simple weeknight meal inspired by my … More

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Onions and Peas

Brussels Sprouts is probably the most polarizing vegetable. You either love it or hate it and I personally love it. … More

Kovakka (Ivy Gourd) Curry

Gourds in general are often under appreciated and possibly even unknown in some parts of the world. The incredible versatile … 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

Broccoli and Potato Soup

There are several variations to broccoli soup, and this is one of easiest. This is what you want on a cold … More

Vegetable Pilaf with Tomato Mint Gravy

Fight off winter blues with this spicy vegetable pilaf filled with everything that reads comfort about Indian spices. Continuing the ‘stick … More

Indian Spiced Hakka Noodles

This is a perfect “warm your belly” spicy bowl of noodles with flavors from a typical Indian kitchen. It doesn’t … More

Stir Fried Garlic Tofu Noodles

Some of my favorite weeknight dinners are simple stir fried dishes. This version came about simply with ingredients I had … More

Aaloo Palak

This recipe is very special and one of my favorites. I am thrilled to share my simple , easy to … More

Macaroni – Indian Style

This is my favorite go-to recipe. With ingredients that I always have readily in my pantry, it makes for a delicious, … More

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Green Lentil Soup

This is a soup recipe adapted from BHG. The original recipe called for pumpkin, red lentils and chickpeas, but with … More

Coconut Chayote Squash Masala

This kind of Squash, a prominent vegetable in Indian cooking, is known as Chayote squash in markets in the US. The local name we … More

Superbowl Crispies with Caramelized onion Dip and a Herb infused ketchup

Here are a few of my successful experiments of the day – three kinds of crispy snacks with two different … More

Spicy Beetroot and Peas Curry

Ingredients 3 medium beets, washed, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 cup frozen green peas,thawed to room … More

Fried Tomato and Onion Rice

I call this the South Indian risotto. It has the same comfort and warmth to it. On a cold day, … More