Delicious and nutritious roti/wrap with yogurt and flax seed. Can you believe we have a snow storm today in Boston? It is Mother Nature’s April’s fools for us, I suppose. The best part about a snow storm for a foodie like me is to enjoy warm yummy food indoors as I watch the snow fall outside... Continue Reading →
Eggless, Gluten free, Blood Orange Cake
And yes, this super easy and scrumptious cake can be made non-fat and vegan too! It was my turn to host the book club this week. As I was planning the menu with the favorites like 'Indian Noodles' for the book club, Grilled Corn Bhel Salad, Fiesta Samosas and Oh My! The Ambrosial Mango Pie,... Continue Reading →
Ragi Nourish Bowl
Vegetarian, gluten free and a powerhouse of health benefits ready in under 10 minutes! Ragi or finger millet is a grain that has been grown in the southern region of India for over 4000 years. But this once popular grain has been forgotten in recent years. It is called nachani in Marathi and growing up... Continue Reading →
Puranpoli for Holi ,the festival of colors!
Easy recipe for the sweet puran stuffing using Instant Pot and microwave! Check out the step by step photos and video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFRtp4bOjlQ Puranpoli for Holi using Instant Pot and microwave for easy puran stuffing. Holi, the festival of colors ushers in the spring with all it’s rejuvenating splendor! I had written about Holi... Continue Reading →
Low Cal Strawberry Firni for lunch with friends
Delicately flavored, low calorie, low fat, gluten free Indian dessert perfect for the season!Super easy recipe! They say that as adults, it is difficult to make new friends. I have been blessed to have made friends and am often enthralled by how we were meant to meet and how well we connect. I enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Sweet Potato Kheer
Healthy, nutritious, rich and silky Indian dessert without the heavy caloric count! The Hindu festival of Mahashivaratri typically falls in February each year. It is a festival of great spiritual significance and is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world. ‘Maha’ is great, ‘Shiva’ is Lord Shiva and ’ratri’ means night. This... Continue Reading →
Khatkhate
A uniquely flavored, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, Indian vegetable stew. An heirloom recipe! Do you remember the foods you did not care for much when you were a child….but years later, you start craving for it? That happened to me when we visited Goa this past November. The tirphal berries (Szechuan pepper) were in... Continue Reading →
Parmesan Crisp Nest for the Lovebirds
A Valentine’s Day Special Salad! When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I start picturing rich indulgent foods and desserts. So, to balance it out, I thought I could start with a salad perfect for Valentine’s Day. You know how much I love edible containers. No surprise then that I wanted to make a Parmesan Nest... Continue Reading →
Buffalo Chicken Star Calzone for our stars!
Easy recipe with just a few ingredients and step by step photos! Super Bowl fever has taken over New England and everyone here is rooting for our stars-the Patriots! Of course Super Bowl food goes hand in hand with the excitement of watching the game! Buffalo wings and pizza are all time favorites so I... Continue Reading →
Destination Spa Salad
A salad with spa panache! Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free home made creamy dressing with coconut milk. This refreshing and healthy salad will transport you to a tropical paradise spa! Feel the island breeze as you devour this salad made of massaged greens and radicchio tossed with fresh pineapple, apple and blackberries in delectable coconut... Continue Reading →
