Serves me:) I decided to frame this salad and put it on my wall as an inspiration to eat more salads after Diwali. The word ' glutton' comes to mind when I think of all the Diwali snacks, sweets, dinners and desserts I had over and over again for the past couple of weeks. So much so, that my innards are... Continue Reading →
Makes 18 big sized caranjis The excitement of Diwali rises as we look forward to the weekend of get togethers and parties to celebrate Diwali with family and friends. Most of us have fond memories of our childhood Diwalis in India that we try to recreate here for our children. One memory that we all chuckle about but do... Continue Reading →
Makes 10 big or 12 medium roses The Diwali festivities are in full swing today! Today is the second day of Diwali when all the snacks and sweets especially made for Diwali are first offered to God and then enjoyed together at the family 'faral' meal. My daughter and I enjoy drawing the rangoli decorations. Our... Continue Reading →
Makes 21 medium or 27 small ladus Diwali, the festival of lights, is a five day celebration that starts October 23rd this year. The word Diwali or Deepavali literally means 'a row of lights'. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. It is a time filled with lights and love... Continue Reading →
Makes 1 (12 inch) pie Do you day dream about food like I do? Well, today I was so engrossed thinking of Aai's (my mother's) kheema pizza, that I traveled through space and time and could almost smell the aroma that filled the home as the pizza baked in the oven.....Aai used to make... Continue Reading →
Makes 8 samosas Fiesta Samosas are samosas that are made with tortillas. They enable you to make samosas on a whim ! My beloved mom came up with this idea almost 30 years ago ! I was thrilled to use ready made tortillas instead of kneading and rolling the dough to make the pastry. Little wonder then that this, time... Continue Reading →
serves 4 This rice bowl with potato curry is my daughter's absolute favorite 'soul food'. After a hectic day, this is 'the' food that she finds relaxing. She was thrilled to discover that her friends at school loved this curry just as much as she did. The traditional recipe for this is a little daunting when... Continue Reading →
Makes 8 servings Hello everyone! I was all set with a post for today (or so I thought) when I went to bed last night. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking "Oh but tomorrow is Dassera! I should have thought of something sweet to make and post" Dassera is a big... Continue Reading →
Quinoa is an ancient grain. So quinoa has been around for a long, long time but I was totally unaware of it until about two years ago. As I read about its many health benefits, I wanted to incorporate it in our meals. I always strive to make foods healthier without compromising on the taste. But... Continue Reading →
,serves 4 Ready or not, fall is here. The leaves are displaying their spectacular yellow, orange and red splendor. I love the fall colors in New England and would have loved it even more if it was not followed by winter:) But for now, I am enjoying the cool, crisp fall days, which make me think of soups laced... Continue Reading →
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