A really quick and easy recipe today with beautiful green beans. These green beans are ridiculously tasty; quick to make; … More
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Cauliflower Soup
Kicking out the midweek slump with a velvety dreamy cauliflower soup. But why is it purple you ask? Well, I … 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
Amazing Spiced Vegan Mac and Cheese
When that craving for melty creamy pasta strikes, nothing else will do! And this easy recipe takes only 20 minutes … 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
Turmeric-Mint Broccoli & Spinach Soup
I can’t think of a better way to warm up than this bowl of creamy turmeric and mint greens soup. … More
Shirataki Noodles with Sambal braised Kale
Meet shirataki noodles, the zero-calorie, low-carb noodle that will change your life! They are made of Konjac, or Konjac Yam. … More
Sweet Potato and Poblano Curry Pasta
We’ve had the most satisfying few weeks of travel! As soon as we’re back home, I usually spend the next … More
Tamilnadu style Carrot Fry/Kari
I don’t think I’ve met a carrot I didn’t like! These rainbow carrots are stunning, and so is this simple … More
Tomato Basil Penne; Garlicky and Spicy (IP Recipe)
Happy New Year! Lunch today is a one-pot easy to make, indulgent and comforting warm hug of a pasta dish. … More
Pan fried Red Cabbage & Brussels Sprouts with Turmeric and Roasted garlic
Our local farmers market inspired this lunch, when we found the most gorgeous red cabbage and Brussels sprouts. I often … More
Kale and Bean Salad with Mint-Lime dressing
This is one of my favorite salads.It is also great way to eat kale without it feeling like you are forced … 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
Ziti Rigati with Asparagus and Cannellini beans
This is the time of year for deeply comforting and hearty food. Beans and pasta make a perfect combination and … More
Black Bean Salad with a Mint-Lemon Dressing
This is a recipe I frequently make and definitely one of my favorites. It’s a wholesome salad with a perfect … More
Bread Upma
Bread Upma literally translates to scrambled (sauteed) bread. This is my childhood memory on a plate. A staple in south … 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
Garbanzo Bean Soup
Here is a Williams-Sonoma classic that I have made so many times but never got to posting it here. And … 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
Cabbage Kootu (Veggie/Lentil stew)
I love cabbage and this simple south indian dish is one of my all time favorites! On a cold day, … 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
Kale and White Beans in Chilli Garlic sauce
I came up with the recipe last night because I really wanted to make a dish with the Kale left … More