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.
Papdi no Lot or Khichu
Papdi no lot (papdi – like papad, lot – flour) is a very original authentic traditional Gujarati dish which is made from rice flour, green chilies and some other few ingredients. It’s a very quick and easy recipe. It’s like steamed rice cakes. It is also called Khichu. I know, why so many different names …
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 you do not have sour yogurt, add lemon juice. It …
Grilled Cabbage with Romesco Sauce
Earthy Romesco Sauce. It’s so smoky and robust. So many ways of using this Spanish condiment to add flavor to your dishes. It originated in Catalonia region in Spain.
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
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 of my favorite appetizers at this restaurant.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
While everyone is busy canning tomatoes to use them in winter months. I also decided to make sun-dried tomatoes at home. It is such a great method of preserving summer tomatoes and it really intensifies the flavors of any dish. Ideally, they are dried under the sun, and therefore the name sun-dried.
Easy Pomegranate Raita
Raita is a side dish made throughout India. It is often served as accompaniment to rice or side to any subji and roti meals. The most popular Raita is made with cucumber. But it is not limited in that sense. You can use many vegetables or sometimes fruits too. I love pineapple raita too.
Nectarine and Mango Salsa
Quick and easy salsa recipe that’s refreshing and perfect to upgrade your snacking game anytime. It is also prefect for any BBQs, parties etc. It comes together in no time and any one can help you with assembling it.
Steamed Bao Buns with Cauliflower
I made bao buns couple of years ago. Initially, I thought they might be difficult to make but after making them I found them to be so easy. All my friends loved it too. I was sure they are great on their own for dinner or lunch, but they make great appetizers or party food.