we had 3 lonely pav (bread buns) left over one week and I was racking my mind to figure out how to use them up and at the same time not have to make multiple options for lunch. Ta da – that’s how the masala pav pizzas were innovated (out of laziness and desperation). Truly, …
– When I was in high school and visited India, I heard my cousin talking about sizzlers and I was immediately intrigued by then. Sizzlers generally have stir fried noodles or rice as a base and then is topped with paneer (or tofu), French fries, additional sautéed veggies, spring rolls for Asian sizzlers, mozzarella sticks …
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 …
Do your kids get super hangry after school? Here’s a hearty after school snack (inspired by @sanjanafeasts) on those days when you’re running from extracurricular activity to activity. It’s customizable for any food allergies/preferences and is loved by kids of all ages. I made it with the Indian Maggi noodles, but you can use any …
These laddus are a classic recipe for lots of different Indian celebrations. My mami (my maternal uncle’s wife) has special magical hands and there is never a laddu left behind when she makes them for our special family occasions. Mine don’t compare to hers but here’s my attempt to try and come close. Let me …
y’all this kachcha kela sabzi (raw banana curry) is absolute BANANAS! My favorite part is the fragrance of the curry leaves and other spices. I made this for Ganesh Chathurthi, a Hindu festival, when a spicy potato curry is generally made. Since Jains do not eat potatoes, I replaced them with raw bananas. You can …
As we end Diwali celebrations and prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, my body needs a healthy reset and I turn to this kokum power punch. Kokum is a plant in the mangosteen family, and it is used in many Indian dishes to add tartness and tanginess. Kokum has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. This kokum power punch …
frankly, my dear, this is one of the best sandwiches you will ever eat! Frankies are sometimes referred to as Bombay Burritos and are similar to kathi rolls (these are generally filled with spiced paneer). My kids really love the spiced potato filling and my favorite part is the flavor mixture of the cilantro chutney, …
after the indulgent holidays, I wanted to reset my eating habits so I boiled up this tea and made sure the entire family had some too! The original version of this tea is known as kahwa tea – it’s rich in antioxidants, aroma, and a spicy, warming taste. The beautiful color comes from the fresh …
