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

Zucchini & Cilantro Stem Thogayal (Chutney)

Thogayal, is a south indian (specifically Tamilian) style of chutney. It varies from a chutney, because it uses a combination … More

Black eyed Peas & Coconut Milk Masala

This creamy and hearty masala is a complex-tasting dish that is a one-pot recipe and surprisingly easy to make. The … 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

South Indian Cabbage + Peas Curry

As you read a recipe for a spiced stir-fried cabbage, you may think meh..cabbage. But this Tamil style (southern Indian) … 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

Egg white scramble in a Tomatillo Verde Sauce

After a few days of being away from home with exhilarating and exhausting travels, we’re back to basics this morning; … 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

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

Methi Kadai Paneer

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

South Indian Style Green Beans with Colorful Peppers

Continuing the simple sautéed theme with flavors from home, today’s lunch was green beans, colorful sweet peppers, with gingely oil, … More

Eggs in a Black Bean Hash

A one pan sure shot winner breakfast! Also makes a perfect breakfast for dinner, which I do often on weeknights. Soft … More

Black Bean Quesadilla

This is a no muss no fuss recipe thats easy to put together without sacrificing on the deliciousness scale. Ingredients: … More

Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese

There’s nothing better than a perfectly crispy grilled cheese sandwich with velvety gooey cheese. Today we’re snowed in and the … More

Black Bean Soup

How are we feeling this post inauguration day? Need a pick me up? I sure did. This recipe will help. … 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

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

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

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

Leftover Makeover – Vegetarian Burrito

The leftover black bean-cilantro pilaf made a great base for  this easy to assemble burrito. I made a simple grilled … More

Black Bean-Cilantro Pilaf

1 cup Basmati Rice 3 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, … More

Black Bean Salad – Leftover Makeover

I made a really easy black bean salad, with beans leftover from making the Black bean Tortilla rolls. For this … 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

Fettucini with Caramelized Onions and Green Peppers

Thanks to the torrential down pour with 50 mph winds, I get to eat this for dinner!  What’s better on … More

Quesadilla – A quick Indian inspired version

After a long day at work or at home, making different things to eat is always frustrating and puzzling! I … More

String Beans and Green Bell Pepper Pulao

Using my South Indian spice mix I posted before, here is another easy one pot dish. Serve this with salted … More

Green peppers and Orzo with garlic – brown butter sauce

1 pound Orzo pasta 2 green peppers, seeds removed and diced 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jalapenos, … More