On hot summer days, fresh fruit chaat- juicy, cooling fruit cut and tossed with chaat masala, is a popular street food, especially in northern India. I am told that the word 'chaat' is derived from a Hindi word that means 'to taste' and also a word which means ' to eat noisily' And with the tangy, salty (most have rock salt and... Continue Reading →
Chickpea Salad with veggies and fruit in a Papad Bowl serves 4 Are you one of those people ( like me 🙂 who eagerly awaits the papad /papadum as soon as you are seated at the Indian restaurant ? I dive into those crunchy papads enjoying them with the sweet and sour chutney. If you are like me, you will love... Continue Reading →
Grilled Fish and Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Glaze serves 2 Grilling season continues with fish and shrimp ! I come from a family of fish lovers. Growing up, we had fish three times a week and my mom, made a whole array of fabulous fish dishes that are published in her cookbook Zanzaneet Non- Veg,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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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