Healthy, mouthwatering ,gluten free, figure friendly, easy Indian fusion recipe! Resolution : To lose the extra pounds. Yes, my New Year’s resolution, once again! Hard as it is to lose weight, what complicates things for me further is that I like warm, spicy food in the winter time. So the salads I enjoy in the summer... Continue Reading →
Savory Stuffed Apples with Guava Sauce
Vegetarian, gluten free, easy recipe, (also with a vegan option), that is perfect for parties and potluck dinners. Where do you get your inspiration? And when you are in that “inspired mode”, are you like me, impatient to pursue? Well, I was sitting quietly watching a historical documentary on Kashmir. The narrator mentioned how apples... Continue Reading →
Cheese, Onion and Olive Pull Apart Bread
Quick and easy savory bread stuffed with cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro and olives! The moreish cheese mixture does double duty as topping on crackers too. Perfect for your Thanksgiving meal! It is 3 a.m here but 1:30 in the afternoon in India so I am wide awake, thanks to my jet lag. I also caught... Continue Reading →
Achari Mini Peppers
Tender crisp, stuffed mini peppers evocative of Indian pickle spices, are perfect for a fall get together! Quick and easy, vegan, gluten free recipe! Are you enjoying the gorgeous fall colors where you live? Here in New England, the trees are displaying their autumn splendor in gorgeous yellow ochre, orange and red! The weather has been... Continue Reading →
Corn Hurda in Papad Bowl
Droolicious snack made with end of summer fresh grilled corn and served in an edible papad bowl! Greedy foodie that I am, I recently tried a combination of two mouthwatering foods I liked in India.....and while I was at it, I also put it in an edible papad bowl 🙂 Fire roasted corn has always been... Continue Reading →
Cauliflower Rice Upma
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and low calorie Upma!
Kolhapuri Chicken Lonchey- A quick and skinny version!
Discover the shortcut to making this distinctly flavored, finger licking good chicken!This unique dish is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues and gatherings as an appetizer, side or main dish. The city of Kolhapur has a special place in my heart. I have so many fond memories of my childhood there. But even one visit to Kolhapur... 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 →
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 →
Hara Bhara Quinoa Kebab
Heart healthy, morish kebabs for your Valentine! Food has been the language of love in our family! A huge part of our lives revolves around food. So to me, it makes sense to make healthier choices when cooking. And I strive to make sure I don’t sacrifice the taste, but rather enhance it. I am... Continue Reading →
