Chole Masala

Chole Masala

Chole, also interchangeably called Chana Masala, Amritsari Pindi Chole etc.  is a well-known Indian food made with boiled chickpeas, aromatics like onions, tomatoes and spices and sour from the addition of tamarind.

Athela Marcha and Olives – Instant Pickle

Athela Marcha and Olives – Instant Pickle

Athela Olives and Athela pickle is a very well-known Gujarati-Style Chili pickle that is served as a condiment. Athela olives is my take on athela marcha. It is a mix of olives, green chilies, jalapenos, carrots and fresh turmeric as well.   This instant condiment is 

Kachariyu – Black sesame bars

Kachariyu – Black sesame bars

Kachariyu is quite essential winter food with earthy and nutty notes. It is made by grinding/crushing black sesame seeds and in the process of doing so, they remove the oil and what is left behind is added with other ingredients like jaggery, nuts and spices 

Vermicelli or Seviyan Upma

Vermicelli or Seviyan Upma

I am back with another breakfast recipe this week. Vermicelli Upma or Seviyan Upma is such a delicious and quick vegan breakfast or lunch dish. It is a staple and popular South Indian breakfast made with vermicelli, vegetables, and spices.

Tomato and Cheese Wreath Bread

Tomato and Cheese Wreath Bread

This tomato sauce and cheese wreath has a nice crust and soft gooey middle filled with tomato sauce, cheese, seasonings and fresh basil. It has all the flavors of pizza and more. Fun to put together and holiday showstopper. Serve this warm right out of 

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.

Kaju Masala Subji

Kaju Masala Subji

Creamy Subji made with cashews in onion-tomato sauce. Cashews roasted in ghee or butter are cooked with a sauce of onion, tomatoes, garlic and some spices to flavor. Perfect with parathas or naan.