Serves 2 peanut bhujia lovers:) I like the tradition of afternoon tea in India where tea is served with some snacks. I feel that the relaxed atmosphere of teatime with friends is good for the soul too. On a recent weekend afternoon, when I realized that we did not have any savory snacks to nosh on,... Continue Reading →
I know....it is a classic example of an oxymoron, right? Gajar halwa and skinny ? But wait…you can have your cake…or in this case gajar halwa…. and drink it too 🙂 Gajar or carrot halwa is a well-known Indian dessert made even more famous by Bollywood movies, in which the mom shows her love by making... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 2 minutes + 6 easy to find ingredients= 1 delicious, healthy raita! This is perfect side dish for your backyard BBQ this weekend. The flavored yogurt can be mixed in advance and refrigerated. Just before serving, add the crispy cereal in the yogurt mixture and toss! You and your peanut crunch raita will... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Cheers to goodness in a glass! The past few hot summery days make me think of cooling foods like cucumbers and lassi. In India, lassis are classified into ‘khari lassi’ which is the yogurt drink with salt and spice and the ‘meethi lassi’ which is the sweet lassi with just sugar or with... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 to 4 This drink takes me back to my early childhood days when Mirchina was the ‘forbidden fruit’.... simply because it was too spicy for us kids. It is a nonalcoholic drink that can either be served as an aperitif or a digestif. There are some famous ‘cold drink shops’ in India which... Continue Reading →
6 minute microwave chivda! POP Chivda made of Pohe, Oats and Papad that is ready in 6 minutes in the microwave and one that you just cannot resist 'popping' in your mouth!
Serves 8 to 10 This sandwich, baked right in the skillet, is a breeze to make! I made it extra easy by using frozen chopped kale and boxed cornbread mix. The kale spiced with cumin, garlic caramelized onions and garam masala is delicious and also keeps the cornbread moist. So I skipped the 1/3 oil... Continue Reading →
Makes 12 small size laadus In India, tea is generally served with sweet and savory snacks. Laadus are the ‘roly poly’ traditional sweet snacks. In Maharashtra, they are enjoyed with the afternoon tea, along with a savory snack like chivda. Laadus are also served on festive occasions and are great as travel snacks. There are... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Corn Bhel is a very popular street food in many parts of India. The aroma of the corn kernels being roasted in the huge pan wafts through the evening air …. you turn to look and see the spiced corn mixed with finely chopped onion and cilantro, topped with crisp sev…..and you find... Continue Reading →
Makes about 4 cups of rice Spring has finally arrived in our neck of the woods! When I saw the mint growing in the yard, it reminded me of this delicately seasoned pullav with green peas and mint. Perfect for spring, plus it is super easy to make. The white rice in this recipe can be substituted with... Continue Reading →
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