What is it about and gloomy days and fried food cravings! This cloudy day with the slightest chance of rain, … More
Category: Red Chilli Powder
Beans & Tomato Curry
I had a whole bunch of fresh green beans that needed to be used, and also had a huge craving … More
Adzuki Beans, Pea Shoots & Tofu Bowl
On the menu today: homegrown pea shoots stir fried with snap peas, along with crispy tofu and adzuki beans. Adzuki … More
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
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
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
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
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 vegan butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 – … 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 … 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
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
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
