Gujarati Dal
Gujarati Dal is everyday dal made with dried split pigeon peas, spices, peanuts, yam, and unlike other dal recipes, it has sweetness from jaggery, slight tanginess from either kokum or lemon juice and slight kick from the spices.
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.
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 and this halvah (middle eastern) energy food is created. Kachariyu …
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.
Gajar Halwa / Carrot Halwa
Gajar Halwa is such a classic winter Indian sweet specially made during winters months! It is made with carrots, ghee, milk, sugar and cardamom! Every year when winter season is official, then you would start seeing gajar halwa being prepared at every household. Winter is often wedding season in India, and you see Gajar Halwa …
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!