Get ready to flip over these healthy, nutritious moong dal chillas (lentil pancakes)! They are super delicious and protein-packed. I personally like to add in additional veggies, while my husband loves them with crumbled paneer and why daughter enjoys them with soft crumbled tofu. Let me know what you like in your chillas! Ingredients 1 …
I grew up eating this turmeric pickle growing up, and my mom still makes this for me every year. But, it’s been a year since she’s visited, so I decided to take the leap and make it myself. I never realized it was so easy and simple to make, and just had to share the …
It’s easy to eat green with this DILL BHAKRO recipe. Bhakro (a hearty savory pancake) is a staple brunch item for us. This version is chock-full of fresh dill and cilantro from our garden. Dill or suwa/savaa is not a common herb that I use but I do love the aromatics of it and the …
Don’t settle for medi-OKRA dinner! Use this recipe for the most amazing okra recipe. It’s fresh and easy, and one of my son’s favorites! Cooking with okra can sometimes be tricky – here are some tips and be sure and tag me if you make this bhindi recipe: 1 Wipe the okra with a wet …
this dal powder is a game changer. I make this for my kids to take to college for quick meals and we also take it on trips for when we are missing homecooked meals. 1 cup non-oily toor dal 2 tbs oil 2 tsp mustard seeds (rai) ½ tsp hing 1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) …
summertime in the US usually translates to the monsoon (rainy) season in India, so when those summer showers fall here in Chicago, my husband gets nostalgic for his favorite bataka na bhajiya. They are very simple to make but taste amazing with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a side of spicy cilantro chutney and …
This sesame seed brittle aka tal sakri, tal papdi, tal ni chikki, til chikki is a quintessential treat that is warm, toasty, and delicious and enjoyed all over India on January 14th. This special day is known as “uttarayan” or “makar sankrati” or more simply the kite festival. It’s a full-on day of fun kite …
Undhiyu is a traditional Gujrati dish that is super flavorful and unfortunately time consuming to make. Here’s my simplified, healthier version. All ingredients are available in your local Indian store. Ingredients Veggies: 10-12 mini potatoes 1 c shelled surti papdi lilva Optional additional vegetables – baby eggplants, purple yam, sweet potatoes, flat surti papdi, green …
I’ve shared this recipe before but given the plethora of peppers in my garden this summer, I thought you may want a way to use yours up too. These pickled peppers are super tasty but not spicy so a perfect accompaniment to any meal. My daughter loves these and was lucky enough to learn how …
this flavorful potato curry is a traditional Gujarati dish known as bataka rasawalu shaak or batata nu shaak. While the ingredients are basic (potatoes and tomatoes), each family has its own special recipe so feel free to adjust any of the ingredients to fit your preference. It really is an explosion of spices and super …
