Makes 2 (1 cup) servings Got leftover rice? Then this is the recipe for you! In fact we liked this rice so much that I am making extra rice to have leftover rice:) I also made this recipe with brown rice and it was delicious! The recipe is so simple yet this rice dish scores... Continue Reading →
Russian Salad – My father’s favorite
I write this post with such a heavy heart. Even as I write, I am in disbelief that we lost Pappa, my dearest father, last week. As I grapple with my emotions, I know that my brother and I will always miss him. I remember my kind, loving, extremely witty, sports loving father, who was truly a gifted athlete himself. In... Continue Reading →
Avocado and sundried Tomato Thepla
Makes 8 Theplas These buttery ,melt in your mouth, avocado theplas will have you at first bite! Theplas are Indian flat breads from the state of Gujarat. This popular food is generally made of whole wheat flour and gram flour along with fresh fenugreek leaves. The dough has spices and oil added to it. I... Continue Reading →
Butternut Squash Bharta
This may seem like an oxymoron- A low calorie and nutritious yet filling and delicious, vegetable side dish! But this Butternut Squash Bharta proves that it is not! I really admire people who have portion control, when it comes to food. I wish I could be one of them but am not:( Instead I am continually looking for those 'feel... Continue Reading →
Protein rich Vegetarian Quinoa Kabab
Makes 10 slider size kababs Do you want to incorporate more of the 'super food' quinoa in your diet? Then this recipe is for you! These fun, easy to make kababs can be served as appetizers, sliders, with a salad top of or in a wrap! The addition of the black beans, veggies and the gram flour (besan) boosts... Continue Reading →
Healthy Green Bean Upkari, an heirloom recipe
Are you one of those who wrinkle your nose, seeing green beans on the dinner plate? Then this is the recipe that will make you love green beans! How do I know? Because I used to be one of those nose wrinklers:).... until I ate this Upkari, that is. Upkari, in konkani, means a stir fried vegetable dish,... Continue Reading →
Tandoori Salmon Pizza !!
Dear friends, You know how you get excited to try out a creative that has been floating in your head? Well this Tandoori Salmon Pizza has been 'swimming' in my head for quite some time now but I had not been able to make it. As you know, I love fish and cute fish shaped things- you will find... Continue Reading →
Malvani Chicken, an Heirloom Recipe
This recipe from the coastal town of Malvan in the Konkan region of India is all the rage these days! Malvani cuisine has become quite the rage in India in recent years. I wonder what took people so long to discover this distinctive cuisine! I grew up with Malvani cuisine because my ancestors come from the Malvan Vengurla... Continue Reading →
Nutritious and Scrumptious Spinach Rice- A one pot meal!
makes 6 cups of rice One pot meals are a blessing to so many of us, especially on busy days. Basmati rice combined with masoor dal is a complete protein that is easily digestible. Add spinach, onion, ginger and garlic to the mix and you have a delectable meal that is also so healthy. These are my... Continue Reading →
Apple Raita with blue cheese
serves 2 To me, Raitas are the 'cool' salads that are served with many Indian meals. I feel that they compliment the spicy entrees very well. I am particularly fond of the yogurt based raitas, as you may have noticed, when I posted the Festive corn raita, the piquant pineapple raita with pomegranate and the figure... Continue Reading →
