Baked Shankarpali, with pancake mix!

Shankarpali – the sweet and the savory kind, both baked in 12 minutes! 6 cups of Shankarpali made in under 30 minutes! I am so excited to share this loveable Diwali snack with you! Diamond shaped Shankarpali, is the favored snack in the array of special snacks that are made for Diwali. Shankarpali are made... Continue Reading →

Pumpkin Gharge- Roasted, not deep fried

Bhoplyache or Pumpkin Gharge are sweet pumpkin puris, that are perfect for the fall season! My version, of course, is not deep fried. As the aroma of the bhoplyache gharge, the sweet pumpkin puris, fills the autumn air in my home here, it takes me back to my Aai’s (mom’s) kitchen when I was little.... Continue Reading →

One Pot Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup

An ideal weeknight, no fuss, hearty soup that is gluten free (with vegan option) and simply irresistible! Now with an Instant Pot recipe too! Are you fascinated by stories behind the foods, their history and how they got their name? I am intrigued by this 'food for thought'! Mulligatawny Soup was said to have publicized... Continue Reading →

Kothimbir Vadi Waffle

Most loved Maharashtrian savory snack, now non-fried, but equally yummy! Do try this scrumptious gluten free and vegan waffle, that is crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Whats more? My version of Kothimbir Vadi is ready in a just few minutes as opposed to the traditional recipe! Get this recipe for all the taste without... Continue Reading →

Bite-sized Potli Samosas- Baked!

The cute bite size appetizer samosas will charm your guests and this quick and easy recipe will win you over…….find out what the shortcut is! The word potli alludes to a bag or purse. It is said that there are references to a potli being used in Indian history, since Vedic times! They were used... Continue Reading →

‘Easy going’ Tadka Dal !

Talking of comfort food….how do I describe a bowl of fragrant Basmati rice with warm and inviting Tadka Dal and the Crunchy Apple Pickle, .......especially after coming home, wet, damp and cold ? As an added bonus, this recipe is with the quick cooking masoor dal/ red lentils...so read on! It is pouring here today,... Continue Reading →

Marinated and Grilled Pineapple Salad

Have you tried marinated and grilled pineapple? Believe me, it is a treat! And when you juxtapose it with cool and crunchy jicama, creamy avocado and sweet juicy watermelon, your taste buds will do the happy dance! And I have not even mentioned the pineapple honey balsamic drizzle, laced with Tandoori masala…….ooh all so drooliciously... Continue Reading →

Ginger Peach Kefir Lassi with Chia

Are you enjoying the summer evenings? How about enjoying the sunset with this Ginger Peach Lassi in hand? Well it is a super quick and easy recipe too! I danced with joy when I tasted my experiment. I could have this for breakfast and dessert ! The markets are flooded with juicy peaches that are... Continue Reading →

 4 Ingredients, 5 Minutes Microwave Plantain Chips  

These plantain chips are for the calorie conscious. Plantain chips have been my favorite for as long as I can remember and it is still very hard for me to resist a bag of plantain chips in the store. So imagine my joy when I discovered that my microwave plantain chips were 1/3 the calories of... Continue Reading →

Massaged Kale Salad with Coconut Curry Dressing

Serves 4 Massaging the kale? Yes, try announcing in your home that you busy are massaging the kale, so dinner will be ready in a few minutes…..and yes there will be resentful comments from some members of the family….but these same disgruntled folks will not only be super happy when they eat the massaged kale... Continue Reading →

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