This is a very simple sabzi flavored mainly with freshly ground coriander seeds, coconut, and dried red chillies. I usually serve it with rice and sambar or with plain rotis and dal. I also go a little heavy on the coriander seeds as I…
Aloo (potatoes) Gobi (cauliflower) is a hot favorite sabzi especially in the Indian restaurants around the US. My mother-in-law always made it dry with loads of julienned ginger and fresh cilantro and it is so delicious with rotis or pooris. I also prefer my…
Corn and potatoes are such a delicious, creamy and sweet combination. These spicy and crunchy cutlets are similar to the Beetroot or Root Vegetable Patties shared on this blog. Make them as an appetizer or a tea-time snack. Sweet corn brings the sweetness and…
This peach cobbler is overall quite easy to make and forgiving of haste. By that I mean that you can put the bake together rapidly and even if there are some miscalculations along the way it always turns out golden, soft and absolutely delicious….
Kairiche Panha (kairi=raw mango + panha=drink) is a drink that is guzzled by the gallons in the mango season and with due reason; it is delicious for starters and also hydrating, packed with vitamin C, and soothing for the belly at the same time.
This baked cauliflower is a show stopping dish that you serve with pride to the vegetarians at your table. Smothered in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce with raisins, it can be served with a salad or with plain rice.
Garam masala can be translated as a warming blend of spices and that also sums up their role in Indian cooking. Garam masala can be used instead of using whole spices or using a variety of spices. Since it is made with a large…
This chutney is very versatile and can be had with parathas, naan, dosas, idlis, toast and it makes a fantastic grilled cheese or eggplant parmesan-ish sandwiches. Make it with fresh tomatoes of any kind, cherry, grape, salad, roma, beefsteak, heirloom…whatever tomatoes are running amok…
A healthy breakfast or snack that can be made ahead of time with very little prep and no cooking. Yogurt, fresh fruit, seeds, granola, and fruit jam layered one on top of top of the other create a melody of taste and texture as…
This is a simple dry potato curry or a potato side dish that goes so well with just about everything as it can be had cold or hot. Make your own masala with 4 spices and enjoy the crispy potatoes on naan or with…
