Spice Crusted Eggplant

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

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

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 … 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

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

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

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

Cauliflower Shishito Masala

Simple is always gorgeous in my book. Cumin and Fenugreek leaves are the spice stars of this recipe. The combination … 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

Crispy Spiced Corn

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 – 1 … More

Homemade Voodoo Spice Mix

I adore New Orleans, and I am obsessed with their spice rubs and spice mixes. There are innumerable varieties, some smoked, some with … 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

Spicy Noodle Soup with Coconut Milk (IP Recipe)

This is one my favorite cold rainy night meals. A comforting bowl of noodle soup, which packs a powerful punch … 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

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

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

Karamani Masala (Black Eyed Peas Curry)

This is a simple, easy to make recipe without compromising on flavor. Black eyed peas stewed with ginger, garlic, tomatoes … 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

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

I’m back from another brief hiatus. In what feels like a blink of an eye, winter has snuck up on … More

Spinach and Lentil Soup

Here is a simple yet delicious soup that highlights the classic spinach and lentil combination. Instead of using plain vegetable … 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

Potatoes in Tomato-Fenugreek Gravy

Here is how I used some great south indian ingredients like fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and mustard seeds with potatoes … 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

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

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

White Bean Soup

Well, the cold weather is kinds here, and we’re craving soup! Actually, this soup is so dang good, it’s perfect … 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

Chickpeas-Mint Patties

A simple and healthy snack with insanely great flavors. With the lemon-cilantro-garlic sauce, it’s a marriage made in heaven! 1 … More

Not your ordinary Mac ‘N’ Cheese

3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 large jalapeno, finely chopped ( I include the seeds. You can discard the seeds … More

Indian Style Pasta with Potato and Peas

Here is something that I make as a quick meal. It’s simple and delicious. One of my readers had mentioned this … More

Cauliflower and Potato Curry

This is a simple and typical south indian way of cooking vegetables. The combination of cauliflower and potatoes stir fried … 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

Parmesan Crisps

1 cup vegetarian parmesan cheese, shredded or grated Ground black pepper or cayenne pepper or paprika Preheat the oven to … More

Farfalle in Dill Carrot Cream Sauce

This dish came from a recipe by Martha Stewart. Her recipe is a Carrot Farfalle salad. I am not a … More

Potato and Roasted Garlic Soup

This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, Practical Cooking series featuring Potatoes. Although a lot of the recipes … 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