Kala Chana Masala

Kala Chana Masala

These delicious Black Chana Masala is a great flavorful side dish, and it goes well with rotis or steamed rice. It is made with black chana sautéed in spicy tomato sauce.

Chickpea and Zucchini Tikkis/Burgers

Chickpea and Zucchini Tikkis/Burgers

This flavorful version of chickpea tikkis or burger patties uses chickpeas as a base and is infused with lots of other vegetables and spices. These tikkis are so flavorful enjoyed with inside a pita pocket with pickled onions and salad, herbs and some delicious sauces 

Keri Nu Shaak – Mango Subji/ Mango Chutney

Keri Nu Shaak – Mango Subji/ Mango Chutney

Keri nu Shaak or Mango Shaak is like chutney often made during mango season from unripe sour mangoes with jaggery, few whole and some ground spices. It tastes so good with rotis or with herby garlic cheese spread over toast or crackers.

Mutter Halloumi

Mutter Halloumi

Mutter paneer is very well-known Indian dish made with green peas and paneer with spices. It’s creamy and delicious with rotis or rice. I have replaced paneer with Halloumi to bring some twist to the recipe. Not a fan of halloumi, just use paneer or tofu.

Tomato Jam

Tomato Jam

Tomato jam is a sweet and bright spread made with fresh tomatoes, sugar and spices. It’s great with cheese and crackers, in sandwiches and burgers. Great condiment for entertaining.

Corn Fritters – Vegan and Gluten Free

Corn Fritters – Vegan and Gluten Free

These healthy gluten-free corn fritters are so delicious and easy to make for quick lunch, brunch or dinner especially when fresh corn is easily available in the market. They taste so good dipped in herbed yogurt. They are gluten-free and vegan, vegetarian.  

Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice

Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice

These pattice are made from purple yam or in India we call it Ratalu or Kand. The steamed ratalu is filled in the middle with fresh peas, shredded coconut and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful center and makes great snack 

Grilled Summer Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Summer Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

This salad is outstandingly delicious. It is perfect for sides to BBQ’s. Everything is grilled in the salad and added along with the best basil vinaigrette.

Sev Tameta nu Shaak

Sev Tameta nu Shaak

Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a very simple, quick and humble dish from the sub region of Gujarat called Kathiyawad. It’s made with the juiciest tomatoes and basic ingredients available to that region and Sev is added to it.

Gobi Manchurian- Cauliflower

Gobi Manchurian- Cauliflower

Cauliflower Manchurian is an Indo Chinese dish with cauliflower florets that are deep fried, or air fried in a batter until crispy and tossed in spicy and savory sauce. It is spicy and sweet all in once and makes for great party appetizer. A great