Haaaaa! The aroma of Pithaley gently simmering in a cast iron kadhai pan and warm rice is evocative of the warmth and comfort of home! It is the ultimate comfort food for many of us who come from Maharashtra, India. The simple, unpretentious Pithaley is low in fat and rich in protein and iron. Adding... Continue Reading →
Saar is an Indian version of soup. This semi homemade recipe for Tomato Saar is quick and easy and fragrant with smoky cumin and ginger. Ginger,according to Ayurveda, is good for the appetite and digestion besides its many other healing qualities. The addition of coconut milk makes the flavor of the Saar linger a... Continue Reading →
This figure friendly salad is nutritious and refreshingly delicious with the sweet-and-sour tang of the yogurt chutney dressing. The hot sauce adds a kick to it! Lentil Salad with Chutney Dressing Serves 2 For the lentils, I like to soak and cook the lentils and beans in advance, to avoid the excess sodium of the... Continue Reading →
Healthy and delicious Quinoa Khichadi!
This is a semi-homemade meal that college students or people starting to make Indian-inspired meals can easily make with just four ingredients from the Indian store. So, on the menu tonight: naan, dal, vegetable meatballs in a kofta curry-like sauce (mini meatballs or turkey meatballs work well, too), and white rice. Grocery list for the... Continue Reading →
I have heard so many of my friends tell me that they are overwhelmed when they go to an Indian grocery store. They do not know where to start! So let's start with a basic grocery list for the Indian store. Most of these ingredients are used often for many of the recipes in my... Continue Reading →
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