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.
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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 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 basically means to grind. Tal nu Kachariyu is a specialty around winter season back in Gujarat, India which literally means ground up sesame seeds. I like to call it energy bar.
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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.
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.
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.
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Palak/Kale Patta Chaat
Palak Patta Chaat is an utterly stunning and delicious appetizer. It is a gluten free street food dish. Palak (Spinach) Patta (Leaf) is one of the most delicious chaat that you won’t stop eating once you dig into it. It gets super addictive bite after …
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
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 of your choice.
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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 …