No party that my mother threw would be complete without this dish. Spicy delicious lentil fritters in a spicy yogurt sauce. There are many different versions from different parts of India. This one is from the south. But north, south, east or west…I love this dish in all it’s avatars! This recipe however is from my […]
The quintessential comfort food…KHICHDI! ❤️❤️❤️ This rice, red lentils and spinach dish is a delightful one pot meal perfect for cold nights like the ones we are having these days! Light on your stomach and chock-full of healthy stuff!!! You cannot go wrong with this. Rice 1 1/2 cups Masoor (red lentils) 1 cup […]
This has to be my favorite way to cook Bhindi (Okra). My mom’s recipe that I have tried to recreate. It will never be as good as hers but here goes! The main peeve with Okra is that if they are not tender, then your dish will turn out very unappetizingly stringy and tough. […]
Ganapati Bappa Moriya!!! Happy Vinayaka Chavithi! Wanted to post something special for the occasion and what better than a favorite childhood treat…Gajar Halwa evokes fond memories of my mom cooking up this decadent treat generously studded with cashews and kismis (raisins) fried in ghee, for us three sisters. You can use any type of carrots […]
Kulcha is a roasted or pan fried leavened flatbread originally from the Indian subcontinent. It is traditionally baked in clay tandoors but can easily be replicated at home on a nice hot griddle. This here is the pan fried version. There are numerous ways to dress up the Kulcha. You can sprinkle various condiments and […]