Turmeric Milk Muffins

Turmeric Milk Muffins

Turmeric Milk or Golden Milk or some even call it Golden Latte. None of these names are relevant, it is called haldar nu Doodh or Haldi Doodh and it’s a very common drink we grew up forced to drink during winter months. It comes together 

Ricotta and Grape Chutney Dip

Ricotta and Grape Chutney Dip

Creamy and Smooth Ricotta Dip with sweet and sour grape chutney is perfect appetizer for the holidays! Serve it with toasted baguette, chips or papri!

Achari Mac and Cheese with Rotli Crumbs

Achari Mac and Cheese with Rotli Crumbs

This rich and creamy baked mac and cheese is a such a favorite with delicious flavorful achari cheese sauce and crunchy Vaghareli Rotli crumbs on top. It cannot get anymore desi or Indian-ish than that. Perfect for a comforting meal with familiar flavors that I 

Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is one most flavorful delicious paneer dishes from India. It’s prepared with paneer in an aromatic creamy onion/tomato sauce. Best enjoyed with jeera rice or naan, parathas.

Naan-chos with Chana Masala

Naan-chos with Chana Masala

A fun twist to classic nachos, these are Indian version made from spiced chana masala and naan. These use leftover chana masala and upgrades it to another dish. Great for get togethers or big dinner.

Pistachio and Raspberry Kaju Rolls

Pistachio and Raspberry Kaju Rolls

Pista Kaju Roll or Kaju Pista Roll is an Indian mithai very popular during Diwali. It’s made from cashews and pistachios. I added a twist to these rolls by adding raspberry powder to the cashew dough and rolled inside pistachio dough, adorned with edible silver 

Fada Lapsi – Sweet Daliya

Fada Lapsi – Sweet Daliya

Fada Lapsi, a perfect festive sweet dish prepared by mostly Gujarati’s during festive season, for housewarming or for any religious occasion. It’s made from cracked wheat. Ghee, sugar or Jaggery, and like every other Indian dish flavored with cardamom.

Hazelnut Katli

Hazelnut Katli

It’s Diwali week and I am sharing yet another Diwali special sweet. This time, its Kaju Katli. Kaju Katli is a an Indian mithai or sweet, that taste like candy. The thin diamond shaped katli adorned with edible silver can impress anyone. It’s simplest of 

Peda – Neapolitan or Tri-color

Peda – Neapolitan or Tri-color

Peda is the popular and very traditional mithai recipe from India. It’s usually made from Khoya but in States, I prefer it with milk powder. It’s made from very few ingredients like milk powder, milk, sugar, and cardamom powder. In the festive mood, I decided 

Paan Gulkand Thumbprint Cookies

Paan Gulkand Thumbprint Cookies

These easy paan thumbprint cookies are so delicious and so fun to make for Indian festivals like Diwali. I cannot stop eating them. A perfect eggless sugar cookie base made using paan/betelnut leaves and filled with rose petal jam or Gulkand. It is a must