Perfect for summer picnics and car trips! These savory, crisp puris redolent of Indian spiced crackers are a moreish but figure friendly snack. Does your family enjoy particular snacks during car trips? I have a family of foodies…. I know, little surprise there…..who start thinking of food from the moment we leave home,with me leading... Continue Reading →
Chicken Mango Summer Rolls
Perfect for a summer party! These healthy, gluten free, easy breezy, cool summer rolls are packed with delicious fusion flavors. And did I mention the delectable peanutty dipping sauce? I could seriously lick that bowl clean! Just like my group of friends from various cultural backgrounds, these cool summer rolls represent a happy mingling of... Continue Reading →
Aamrakhand- Fro-Yo Bark Style!
Frozen Greek yogurt bark flavored with mango and cardamom and studded with pistachios and craisins! The temperature is finally in the 80s and the ice cream stands beckon us whereever we go. I love ice cream….is there anyone who does not? But I do feel some guilt after the overindulgence…..but not enough to give up... Continue Reading →
Kaakdiche Dhondas- Cupcake Style!
Vegetarian, Gluten free, egg-less, vegan, heirloom recipe, cucumber cake now in a microwavable cupcake form!! Do you like portion controlled desserts? I love desserts but go overboard with them….meaning I cannot stop eating until the whole thing is gone:) So I thought I will try the Kaakdiche Dhondas in cupcake size portions and try to... Continue Reading →
Dal Vada….. with a healthy twist!
Crispy on the outside, soft and ‘melt in your mouth good’ inside, these vegetarian, gluten free Dal Vadas, with corn and avocado, are not deep fried either! Dal Vadas are rich in protein and a great gluten free snack. They are typically made with chana dal or yellow split peas and spices. I love how... Continue Reading →
Mango Ginger Boba Tea
An Indian Taiwanese fusion recipe combining the nectarous mango, the health benefits of green tea and ginger and the cool, gluten free, boba! This boba tea is a drink with an attitude! If you love bubble tea as much as I do, you will know what I mean. I cannot go past a bubble tea... Continue Reading →
Chicken Vindaloo Tacos
Easy, one pan, mouth watering, figure friendly, Indo Mexican fusion recipe! Vindaloo is a spicy meat dish from Goa that is very popular in Indian restaurants, especially in the United States. The story behind this dish goes something like this- The Portuguese introduced the tangy Vindahlo, a recipe to preserve pork on the ships, using wine... Continue Reading →
Vatana Pattice- Guest post by Aruna Panangipally of Aharam
Do you have friends who are brilliant and multi-talented yet so warm and humble, that they just leave you wonder struck? Aruna of Aharam is one such friend of mine. I was ecstatic when she asked me to write a guest post for Aharam and then totally floored when she graciously offered to write a guest... Continue Reading →
Broiled Stuffed Indo Mexican Jalapenos
Gluten free, non-fried, crunchy, cheesy and spicy- a perfect Indo Mexican appetizer! Are you crazy about spicy foods? Does your mouth water at the sight of mirchi vada, mirchi bajji/bhaji, jalapeno poppers and chili rellenos? I am crazy about these foods and wish I could eat unlimited quantities of these. But have to limit myself... Continue Reading →
‘Indian Noodles’ for the Book club
Indian and Thai inspired Seviya Upma! It was my turn to host the book club this month. We read ‘Inside the O Brien’s’ by Lisa Genova. I absolutely love her style of writing! I was riveted to the story of a seemingly ‘regular’ family in the Boston area while learning about Huntington’s disease. Lisa Genova... Continue Reading →
