I had a whole bunch of fresh green beans that needed to be used, and also had a huge craving … More
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Spice crusted Brussels Sprouts (Bonus: carrot salad w/turmeric dressing)
Brussels sprouts made my favorite way, with spices of course. I honestly don’t know where this delicious vegetable gets its … 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
Aloo Masala (IP recipe)
This is a home-style recipe that embodies so many childhood memories. A comfort food treat, made as a special occasion … More
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
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
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
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
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
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 … More
Cauliflower Soup (IP Recipe)
I’ve been using my electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) a lot recently and I love the all-in-one options it provides. … 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
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
Carrot and Ginger Soup
8 medium sized carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 2″ ginger piece,chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 bay leaf 1/2 tspoon red chilli powder … 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
