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 →

Broccoli Zunaka -A 7 minute healthy recipe!

 serves 4 Recipes passed down the generations are my treasured heirlooms. They have been passed down from my grandmothers to my mother and from my incredibly talented mother,  to me. I have modified some recipes  so they are easy to make in today's hectic world and are also healthier versions to fit our changing lifestyle. And you... Continue Reading →

Festive Corn Raita

Makes 1½ cup raita I think of my figure conscious friend as I write this recipe. I admire her will power to stay away from fattening foods. So at a recent party, I watched her as she  avoided the corn raita, thinking it was boondi raita . I told her that she could deduct the calories of the fried... Continue Reading →

Piquant Pineapple Raita with Pomegranate

  Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish   Going to a potluck this weekend? How about making a healthy, delicious, unique raita, that makes a stunning party dish? What if this raita, which is a crowd pleaser, can be put together in under 5 minutes? I know it sounds too good to be true but it is true. I... Continue Reading →

Quick and Easy Potato Bhaji

#Versatile, is how I would describe this recipe for potato bhaji/subji!  You know how when there is a hungry family waiting for a meal,and you need something quick? This is my quick and easy 'go to' recipe, say when I have rice and dal in the refrigerator, or  as a sandwich filling with vegetables when... Continue Reading →

Bejeweled Basmati Rice perfect for the holidays!

Serves 4 as a side dish This bejeweled rice is truly a feast for the senses! The aroma of the Basmati rice cooking with the spices, wafts through the kitchen, the decked up rice pulav is a treat for the eyes, the crispy crunch of the vegetables and apple add to the texture  and all this going on together..... makes the taste buds... Continue Reading →

Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash Upma

Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash Upma Indian fusion, vegetarian, gluten free recipe! makes about 8 (1 cup) servings Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash Upma...can you say that 10 times? 🙂 Spaghetti squash never stops fascinating me as one of nature's amazing marvels! So for my first post for the fall season, I decided to start with spaghetti squash. I got... Continue Reading →

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