Adai is made from a batter of soaked & ground lentils and rice. What makes it Adai? It’s the combination … 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
Tofu Scramble
I could eat a good savory scramble everyday, and tofu scrambles are my go to. They’re easy to make, nutritious, … More
Crispy Vegetable Tofu Dumplings with Sesame Sriracha sauce
Filled with goodness, these pan fried crispy dumplings are a treat. And the spicy creamy sriracha sauce is a bonus! … 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
Ginger-Black Pepper Oats Kanji
Kanji is a classic South Indian breakfast dish. Made by grandmas in India for centuries, it’s a humble breakfast dish … More
Sweet & Spicy Glazed Mushrooms & Basil Eggplant Bowl
✨Sweet & Spicy Glazed Mushrooms & Basil Eggplant Bowl✨ Today’s meal is all about flavor. A simple home made glossy … 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
Carrot Salad w/pickled Ginger
This simple and tasty Indian salad makes the humble carrot shine. It’s an easy home style recipe that is refreshing, … 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
Edamame Noodles & Veggie Stir Fry
Today is all about these nutritious noodles made from edamame, that are high protein, low carb, and addictively delicious! I … 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
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
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
Oats Pongal (Shortcut recipe)
Happy Pongal to my fellow Tamilians, and to everyone else celebrating your versions in the rest of India. This season … 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
‘Cauli-Rice’ Pulao with Shishito peppers
Pulao is an Indian style fried rice traditionally made with basmati rice. This pulao is a low carb, healthier take … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 3
It’s the final day! Big Lessons: Clear your schedule. Plan and re-prioritize all three days. Grocery shop. Don’t presume any feelings … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 2
If you haven’t read my previous posts: “Prep” and Day 1, please do. This is my experience, continued… As expected, day … More
Juice Cleanse – Day 1
If you haven’t read my Juicing “Prep” post from yesterday, please do. This is my experience…continued… Yesterday was a successful … More
Turmeric-Cumin-Pepper Rasam
Rasam (literally means essence) but translates culinarily to a spiced broth, or soup. Often served over rice, or other grains … More
Stir Fried ‘Mung Bean Sprout Noodles’
An awesome and super easy vegan bean sprouts stir-fry! These lightly blanched sprouts mimic noodles so well, that I always … 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
One-Pan Tofu and Broccolini Stir-Fry
Weekday lunches for me are all about ease and speed; yet they have to be healthful and fit into a … 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
Karuvepilai/Thenga (Curry Leaf/Coconut) Chutney and Idli
Coconut chutney and its several hundred variations are probably the most common and quintessentially Tamilian breakfast accompaniment that exists! Needless … 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
Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli
I’ve recently been on a streak of making simple sautéed veggies. With a few flavor packed base ingredients that remind … 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
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
Best Tomato Soup Ever
This is my go-to quick and easy, no compromise on flavor weeknight meal. A perfect soup served with some cheesy … 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
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
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
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
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
Winter Tomato Soup
There are several ways of incorporating the versatile tomato into a soup. This recipe is a hearty version, perfect for … 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
Ethiopian Style Lentil and Bean Stew
Inspired by the classic Ethiopian dish, along with my inclination towards indian spices came about this hearty and ‘warm your … 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 Carrot and Potato stuffed Wontons
This makes a perfect tea time snack and is great served as an appetizer. It’s quite easy to make and … More
Bombay Sandwich – The Queen of Street Food
One of the best things about India and the thing I miss the most food-wise is street food. Here’s one … More
