Egg Lavash Roll
This is my "to-go" recipe when I am running short on time. The entire recipe is as easy as this - Make Omelet, Stuff readymade Lavash bread with omelet, lettuce, onion, avocado or any salad veggies...
View ArticleNonche
This used to be one of my grandmother's signature recipes. Let me be honest with you. I never ever thought I will ever make this in my lifetime. But never say never! I found some raw baby mangoes in...
View ArticlePrasadacha Shira
This is the shira that is prepared for Satyanarayan Prasad. But it always confuses me that all the ingredients are required in 1 1/4 measurement. Now in order for semolina to cook, it needed double...
View ArticleAloo Gobhi
It's surprising that it took me so long to blog about my version of this classic Punjabi favorite. But better late than never!Aloo GobhiPunjabi Cauliflower and Potatoes stir fryIngredients 1 medium...
View ArticleKumta Masala Phow
My grandmother had some relatives in Kumta. So every year, when they visited Mumbai, they always brought Kumta Masala. My grandmother used to make phovvu/Pohe and onion-potato curry with this masala....
View ArticlePanko Crused Mahi Mahi
I got an inspiration to make this recipe from the Prevention magazine. Though I didn't follow the exact recipe, but was happy with my outcome.Panko crusted Mahi MahiIngredients 2 Mahi Mahi fillets...
View ArticleMogrichi Bhaaji - Radish String Beans
It's been ages since I ate mogri. I have seen it in the frozen section of the Indian stores. But I was craving for the fresh ones. The only way to achieve this, especially when you are away from your...
View ArticleVegetable Jaipuri
Vegetable Jaipuri I wonder if all these vegetable curry recipes suffixed with some random names of Indian cities are really from those respective cities? There are many such dishes like Veg Jaipuri,...
View ArticlePizza Paratha
I had some leftover Marinara sauce. I decided to give it an American Desi twist. This was somewhat similar to my Thali Peethzza.Pizza ParathaFlatbread using Marinara sauceIngredients 2 cup wheat flour...
View ArticleIdlichi Chutney
There are just endless variety of chutneys made in India. Mom makes this chutney to be served with Idli. Idlichi ChutneyIngredients 1 1/2 cup freshly scraped coconut 3-4 green chilies (more or less...
View ArticleGingersnap Cookies
Gudiya has been helping me with cooking since she was a toddler. So it was only natural that she was ready to attend the cooking class meant just for kids. Our local Whole Foods arranges these kids...
View ArticlePedve Fanna Upkari - Sardine Curry
Fanna Upkari is very spicy & tangy curry - generally made with fish like pomfret, mackerel, prawns and sardines. Vegetarians can substitute potatoes or mushrooms to make a very spicy curry which...
View ArticleVayngana Talasani (2) - Eggplant Cooked South Canara Style
Traditionally, Vyngana Talasani is made as I had blogged earlier. But once mom cooked it like Tendlya Talasani and we all loved it enough that it is made again and again till this day.Vyngana Talasani...
View ArticleKesari Firni
"Firni" is not our traditional family recipe. My family makes different renditions of rice and milk pudding like Rice Kheer or DoodhPak, but Firni was introduced to our family when chef Sanjeev Kapoor...
View ArticleGarden Kachumbar
My generous neighbor gave me these gorgeous tomatoes. They were red and golden tomatoes. I made a simple kachumbar. Since most of the ingredients were from the backyard garden - either my neighbor's...
View ArticleVegetable Pizza
I use "Perfect Pizza Crust" recipe from Bob's red Mill. The pizza crust/base comes out perfect every time. I use any veggies that I can think of to top my pizza [Even Avocado, Asparagus &...
View ArticleMuth Khakhra
Khakhra is a crispy and paper thin flatbread from Gujarat. There are many flavors of Khakhras. I decided to make the most basic one - Muth Khakhra. Muth or Matki flour is used in this recipe. This...
View ArticleAvla Pudiye Nonche - Indian Gooseberry Pickle (2)
I mentioned here about making the pickle powder for making the Pudiye Nonche. I keep this powder ready in a bottle and then use it based on the fresh ingredients I can find in the market. I noticed...
View ArticleKobi Bhaat - Cabbage Rice
Kobi bhaat is a simple yet traditional rice-cabbage preparation. A good quality goda masala is a must for this recipe.Kobi BhaatCabbage RiceIngredients 1 cup basmati rice, washed, drained 2 cups...
View ArticleSweet Corn Chicken Soup
Sweet Corn Soup is my all time favorite Indo-Chinese soup. I prefer mine to be a vegetarian soup but I do make Sweet Corn chicken Soup for my family. Sweet Corn Chicken SoupIngredients 2 cans of sweet...
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