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.
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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.
Thai Green Curry Paste
Homemade curry paste is so much better than store-bought, and super easy to make! I don’t mind using store-bought when I am rushing to put dinner on the table. But there is a different feeling to homemade. It also has more fresher taste than bottled …
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 …
Apple Pickle (Indian Style)
Apples are overflowing at the markets and if you went apple picking like me and want to use up your pick in some savory ways. You are at the right place; I made this apple pickle (Indian style).
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.
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 …
Zucchini Kofta Subji
Koftas are just like meatballs, in this case vegetarian. This curry or subji, is so easy and a very good ode to summer squash. Zucchini is used to make koftas with chickpea flour, also called besan. These are not your normal koftas, that can be …
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.
Uttapam
Uttampam’s are the savory version of pancakes made with lentils and various toppings like onion, tomatoes, chilies etc. They are famous in Southern Indian states. You will find them in other parts of India too but it originates from the South.