Gujarati Dal
Gujarati Dal is everyday dal made with dried split pigeon peas, spices, peanuts, yam, and unlike other dal recipes, it has sweetness from jaggery, slight tanginess from either kokum or lemon juice and slight kick from the spices.
Chole Masala
Chole, also interchangeably called Chana Masala, Amritsari Pindi Chole etc. is a well-known Indian food made with boiled chickpeas, aromatics like onions, tomatoes and spices and sour from the addition of tamarind.
Athela Marcha and Olives – Instant Pickle
Athela Olives and Athela pickle is a very well-known Gujarati-Style Chili pickle that is served as a condiment. Athela olives is my take on athela marcha. It is a mix of olives, green chilies, jalapenos, carrots and fresh turmeric as well. This instant condiment is so common in Gujarati households or occasions. As a Kathiyawadi, …
Kachariyu – Black sesame bars
Kachariyu is quite essential winter food with earthy and nutty notes. It is made by grinding/crushing black sesame seeds and in the process of doing so, they remove the oil and what is left behind is added with other ingredients like jaggery, nuts and spices and this halvah (middle eastern) energy food is created. Kachariyu …
Vermicelli or Seviyan Upma
I am back with another breakfast recipe this week. Vermicelli Upma or Seviyan Upma is such a delicious and quick vegan breakfast or lunch dish. It is a staple and popular South Indian breakfast made with vermicelli, vegetables, and spices.
Gajar Halwa / Carrot Halwa
Gajar Halwa is such a classic winter Indian sweet specially made during winters months! It is made with carrots, ghee, milk, sugar and cardamom! Every year when winter season is official, then you would start seeing gajar halwa being prepared at every household. Winter is often wedding season in India, and you see Gajar Halwa …
Tomato and Cheese Wreath Bread
This tomato sauce and cheese wreath has a nice crust and soft gooey middle filled with tomato sauce, cheese, seasonings and fresh basil. It has all the flavors of pizza and more. Fun to put together and holiday showstopper. Serve this warm right out of the oven with some extra dipping sauce, pesto and wow …
Pistachio Raspberry Crinkle Cookies
Deliciously soft and pillowy Pistachio Crinkle Cookie that are rolled in raspberry sugar for those festive colors and flavors. They’re thick and soft in the centers with a slightly crispy side! We don’t really celebrate Christmas, but I am all about baking and trying different flavors and varieties of cookies. I am also not a …
Linzer Cookies with Mango Curd
Festive almond shortbread cookies filled with mango curd and dusted with confectioners’ sugar perfect for your holiday table.
Black Sesame Pinwheel Cookies
These Pinwheels black sesame cookies are inspired by the Indian energy bars or winter specialty called Kachariyu. These festive spiral cookies are perfect for holiday season. Sweet, buttery and nuttiness from black sesame is what makes them so delicious.