Linzer Cookies with Mango Curd
Festive almond shortbread cookies filled with mango curd and dusted with confectioners’ sugar perfect for your holiday table.
Black Sesame Pinwheel Cookies
These Pinwheels black sesame cookies are inspired by the Indian energy bars or winter specialty called Kachariyu. These festive spiral cookies are perfect for holiday season. Sweet, buttery and nuttiness from black sesame is what makes them so delicious.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chewy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are baked in pan with lots of chocolate and pecans. These are soft and buttery. The recipe comes together in 15 minutes, and you only need a bowl, no mixer or anything else is required. The best part is how buttery, chewy, soft and fantastic this taste. You can …
Turmeric Milk Muffins
Turmeric Milk or Golden Milk or some even call it Golden Latte. None of these names are relevant, it is called haldar nu Doodh or Haldi Doodh and it’s a very common drink we grew up forced to drink during winter months. It comes together in just few minutes and suppose to have anti-inflammatory qualities. …
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
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 grew up with.
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
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.
Pistachio and Raspberry Kaju Rolls
Pista Kaju Roll or Kaju Pista Roll is an Indian mithai very popular during Diwali. It’s made from cashews and pistachios. I added a twist to these rolls by adding raspberry powder to the cashew dough and rolled inside pistachio dough, adorned with edible silver leaf. So delicious!
Fada Lapsi – Sweet Daliya
Fada Lapsi, a perfect festive sweet dish prepared by mostly Gujarati’s during festive season, for housewarming or for any religious occasion. It’s made from cracked wheat. Ghee, sugar or Jaggery, and like every other Indian dish flavored with cardamom.