MASALA PAV PIZZAS
we had 3 lonely pav (bread buns) left over one week and I was racking my mind to figure out ...
VEGAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
short on time but craving an easy full-on flavorful healthy summer dessert? Then run to the kitchen to make this ...
PINEAPPLE MINT SMOOTHIE
I call this my Shrek smoothie, not just because of the color but also because it’s sweet, feel good, and ...
BLACKBERRY GINGER SPRITZER
this tangy, minty, naturally sweet, and best of all guilt-free mocktail is a BERRY good way to celebrate any day ...
INDO-CHINESE RICE SIZZLER
– When I was in high school and visited India, I heard my cousin talking about sizzlers and I was ...
MOONG DAL CHILLA (LENTIL PANCAKE)
Get ready to flip over these healthy, nutritious moong dal chillas (lentil pancakes)! They are super delicious and protein-packed. I ...
CAPRESE SKEWERS
Entertaining during the summertime means wanting light foods that come together easily but still look elegant. That’s what makes these ...
MAGGI NOODLE CHAAT
Do your kids get super hangry after school? Here’s a hearty after school snack (inspired by @sanjanafeasts) on those days ...
RAVA COCONUT LADDU
These laddus are a classic recipe for lots of different Indian celebrations. My mami (my maternal uncle’s wife) has special ...
RAW BANANA CURRY (Paryushan friendly)
y’all this kachcha kela sabzi (raw banana curry) is absolute BANANAS! My favorite part is the fragrance of the curry ...
BLACK BEANS AND BROWN RICE (Paryushan friendly)
“WOW” was my teenage son’s reaction when I asked him to taste these black beans and rice so I could ...
DETOX SPICY “TEA”
any time I have an indulgent day, I replace my next day’s breakfast with this detox spicy “tea.” There’s no ...
VEGAN ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)
While our Sunday will be spent at the corn maze, our minds will be on this delicious vegan elote. Elote ...
SCARY GOOD RAMBU-TINI MOCKTAIL
I am much more a cute scary vs a spooky scary person so these spiky rambutan completely inspired me. The ...
KOKUM POWER PUNCH
As we end Diwali celebrations and prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, my body needs a healthy reset and I turn to ...
VEGAN BERRY TARTS
are you looking for a BERRY good dessert for your holiday table? Here’s one that is sure to please everyone ...
VEGAN PUMPKIN BREAD
Even if you’re not a pumpkin fan, you will love this warm hug on your plate. I used coconut cream ...
FRANKIE SANDWICHES
frankly, my dear, this is one of the best sandwiches you will ever eat! Frankies are sometimes referred to as ...
SPICY TURMERIC DETOX TEA
after the indulgent holidays, I wanted to reset my eating habits so I boiled up this tea and made sure ...
SALAD SPRING ROLLS
Come make these low calorie and delicious salad spring rolls with me today! I whipped together a spicy peanut sauce ...
CHOCOLATE BADAM BARFI
this Indian chocolate almond type fudge is going to make you nuts! Typically, you soak the almonds, dry them, and ...
VEGAN DUMPLINGS
You dim sum, you lose sum, but these potstickers are a sure-fire winner! It’s semi-homemade using prepackaged @nasoya dumplings and ...
MASALA POPCORN
Popcorn and movies are always butter together, but masala popcorn and Bollywood movies are a-MAIZE-ing!! The recipe below is how ...
SPICY LENTIL STEW
this is going to be the heartiest, nutrition-rich, and protein packed lentil stew you will ever have! It’s versatile and ...
LEMON RICE
– in a brunch filled with South Indian foods, this lemon rice is sub-LIME! It’s refreshing, tangy, slightly spicy, and ...
BHINDI MASALA (SPICY OKRA)
Don’t settle for medi-OKRA dinner! Use this recipe for the most amazing okra recipe. It’s fresh and easy, and one ...
ORANGE GINGER MOCKTAIL
Here’s a wonderful drink that the whole family can enjoy together. It’s peak citrus season, so using fresh juices really ...
MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA
this protein packed power bowl is bursting with flavors. Even my white rice loving husband went back for seconds! It’s ...
CUCUMBER BASIL COOLER
If you’re looking forward to fun summer evenings and need a cute-cumber drink to keep you chill, then be sure ...
ROASTED BEET AND YOGURT SALAD
I dare you to find another salad that BEETS this one in terms of beauty, taste, and ease to pull ...
VEGAN FRENCH TOAST
For a fun brunch idea with friends, save this recipe for a TOAST-ally cool idea. I generally don’t use precise ...
WATERMELON MINT FETA SALAD
- this summer salad is going to make you lose your RIND! It’s perfect for a summer backyard gathering and ...
DAL POWDER
this dal powder is a game changer. I make this for my kids to take to college for quick meals ...
JAMMIN’ JAMUN SHOTS
Purple jamun are a fruit native to tropical regions such as India. Jamun are known for its deep blue/purple color ...
CHINESE VEGGIE FRIED RICE
making this veggie fried rice is a WOK in the park! Whenever we order Indian, Chinese, or Thai food, we ...
CHOCOLATE CHIP SOFTIE COOKIES
these soft-baked chocolate chip cookies will make all your cookie dreams come true. You can use your favorite chocolate chip ...
COCONUT RICE
ready to go NUTS over a yummy and easy rice that is not the basic rice we eat? I love ...
PANEER SKEWERS
No summer BBQ celebration in an Indian household is complete without grilled paneer. I soaked the paneer in a simple ...
LADI PAV (HOMEMADE BUNS)
these soft, fluffy buns are amazing!! They are a little intensive because of the “rest” time, but with a little ...