Figure friendly Indian Coleslaw

This  refreshingly delicious and figure friendly coleslaw is a favorite of mine.I make the tangy dressing using the classic tempering technique used in Indian cooking and add peanut butter and freshly squeezed lime juice!From your basic Indian pantry you will need-mustard seedscumin seedsasafetida 

Chutney and Cucumber Sandwiches

   Chutney and Cucumber Sandwiches   These cool cucumber sandwiches taste divine especially on hot summer days when you pull them out of the cooler,as you settle into your favorite picnic spot ! The taste of my mom's sandwiches still lingers on my mind ( and my taste buds). She used freshly churned fluffy sweet... Continue Reading →

Summer Special Mango Kulfi !!!!!!

Growing up in India,for me summer meant a roomful of mangoes delivered in wooden crates.The dozens and dozens of mangoes ripening in the wooden crates, filled the house with the delicious aroma of the famous Alphonso mangoes.I ate mangoes in every form for breakfast,lunch and dinner! Kulfi is like icecream.Traditional recipes for kulfi involve boiling... Continue Reading →

Broccoli Pithaley

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 →

The Basic Indian Pantry

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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