Do you have friends who are brilliant and multi-talented yet so warm and humble, that they just leave you wonder struck? Aruna of Aharam is one such friend of mine. I was ecstatic when she asked me to write a guest post for Aharam and then totally floored when she graciously offered to write a guest... Continue Reading →
Gluten free, non-fried, crunchy, cheesy and spicy- a perfect Indo Mexican appetizer! Are you crazy about spicy foods? Does your mouth water at the sight of mirchi vada, mirchi bajji/bhaji, jalapeno poppers and chili rellenos? I am crazy about these foods and wish I could eat unlimited quantities of these. But have to limit myself... Continue Reading →
Indian and Thai inspired Seviya Upma! It was my turn to host the book club this month. We read ‘Inside the O Brien’s’ by Lisa Genova. I absolutely love her style of writing! I was riveted to the story of a seemingly ‘regular’ family in the Boston area while learning about Huntington’s disease. Lisa Genova... Continue Reading →
Relish this vibrant, healthy and hearty curry bowl that surely hits the spot! Do you like curry bowls with bold flavors, textures and temperatures juxtaposed to create a tantalizing meal? Then this is the curry bowl for you! Warm, wholesome red quinoa and the spicy shrimp curry contrast perfectly with the quick pickled, cool and... Continue Reading →
Quick and easy Indian fusion dessert for the festival of Holi, welcoming spring. Holi, the joyful Hindu festival, welcomes spring with vivid colors ! The legend behind it is one of victory of good over evil. On the day of Holi, everyone is fair game as people color each other with vibrant color powders, colored... Continue Reading →
Super nutritious, protein packed, appam bowl with a salad. Drizzle it with a healthy avocado Greek yogurt dressing. Two easy, make ahead recipes below, for a meal in one! Appams bring back memories of our visit to scenic Kerala. I was mesmerized by the breathtakingly beautiful tea estates on the hills and the idyllic backwaters... Continue Reading →
Sharing Pappa's (my father's) favorite- Russian Salad.
A simply scrumptious, nutritious, lowfat, vegetarian, figure friendly salad. Do you get hangry (angry when hungry?) I know I do. Lately I have been trying to shake off the extra pounds…..and it has not been easy. I get so irritable when I am hungry. So I look for foods that I absolutely love to eat... Continue Reading →
An easy and delectable way to eat nutritious collard greens! Collard greens are nutrition powerhouses with very few calories, so I wanted to find a way to enjoy them. This vadi mimics the alu vadi or patra made out of colacasia leaves. This scrumptious, low-fat, higher protein filling makes it a winner in my book!... Continue Reading →
Quick and easy candy flowers to impress your Valentine! You can decorate desserts, cupcakes, kheer pudding! When I had a request to show how I made flowers in some of my other posts, I thought what better time than Valentine’s day to share these quick and easy flowers? You can use them to decorate any... Continue Reading →
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