Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai Paneer is a dish cooked with paneer with bell peppers and onions. Unlike some of the other dishes its not a very saucy dish. The flavors are different too. Whole spices are toasted and ground up, that’s what gives it unique flavor. Its not 

Mirchi Ka Salan

Mirchi Ka Salan

Mirchi ka Salan– Chilies in gravy is a very popular Hyderabadi side dish. It is made using a base gravy prepared with peanuts, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, and some other whole spices.

Rajma Masala – Red Kidney Bean Stew

Rajma Masala – Red Kidney Bean Stew

Flavorful and delicious Red Kidney Stew made with a base of onions, tomatoes and spices also called Rajma Masala or Rajma.

Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi is a dish made from yogurt and chickpea flour with addition of spices. It has sweet taste from addition of sugar and tangy or sour flavor from yogurt. Traditionally, in India we would make it with sour yogurt to achieve that taste. If 

Vegan Smoky Eggplant Bhartha

Vegan Smoky Eggplant Bhartha

This silky, smooth and flavorful eggplant dish is my favorite. It’s well known as Baigan Bhartha that literally means “Eggplant mash”. In Gujarati, specifically Kathiyawadi we call it Oro/Odo.

Quick Lotus Stem Stir Fry

Quick Lotus Stem Stir Fry

The first time we had lotus root was many years ago at an Indian restaurant. Surprisingly, I have never seen it on the menu elsewhere. Their is thick, crispy pieces deep fried and so crunchy and have sweet as well spicy flavor. It is one 

Corn and Scallion Pulao

Corn and Scallion Pulao

Pulao, Pilaf or pilau is a rice based dish cooked in some kind of broth or stock or water with spices and vegetables for vegetarians and meat eaters would add meat. It is often cooked in a way that the rice stays separated after cooking. If by chance 

Easy Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Easy Brussels Sprouts Tacos

I don’t know why they call it Taco Tuesdays, but I can assure you want to make these anytime of the week not only on Tuesdays because they are delicious. If you would have the ingredients in your pantry you can easily make tacos at 

Corn and Saffron Risotto

Corn and Saffron Risotto

Risotto is one of the best dishes I love to order at a fancy Italian restaurant. Risotto can be intimidating for some people to make at home. But I feel as though its not that difficult to get it right. With couple of tries, you 

Paneer Bhurji Galette

Paneer Bhurji Galette

I have been seeing all these tomato galette recently on my feed. So, all of sudden I had an idea of making Paneer Galette. It was so quick, that I went to supermarket to get all the ingredients and made it immediately for dinner. It