makes 10 appetizers Truth be told, I ate so much of the Shrimp Pickle Appetizer as I was photographing it, so what you see is one of the last ones in the photo. This is based on my mom's recipe for shrimp pickle which I used to devour. And by devour, I mean eat it like a glutton. She... Continue Reading →
Palakchi bhaji- a traditional spinach dish from Maharashtra, India
Stove top and Instant Pot recipe for this delicious and healthy spinach subji. Do try this heirloom recipe! Serves 8! This spinach dish is redolent of traditional vegetarian 'thali' in the western state of Maharashtra, India. The word thali literally means a plate. Thali food is a conventional combination of foods that are served together on a... Continue Reading →
Spring Chaat with Sprouted Mung beans and Raw Cauliflower
serves 4 to 6 It is the first day of spring today. Of course, it does not feel like it at all. As if to prove it,it is also snowing in our neck of the woods. Hopefully pretty soon we will see some flowers peeking through, but until then my it has to be my... Continue Reading →
Avocado and Caramelized Onion Rice
Makes 2 (1 cup) servings Got leftover rice? Then this is the recipe for you! In fact we liked this rice so much that I am making extra rice to have leftover rice:) I also made this recipe with brown rice and it was delicious! The recipe is so simple yet this rice dish scores... Continue Reading →
Russian Salad – My father’s favorite
I write this post with such a heavy heart. Even as I write, I am in disbelief that we lost Pappa, my dearest father, last week. As I grapple with my emotions, I know that my brother and I will always miss him. I remember my kind, loving, extremely witty, sports loving father, who was truly a gifted athlete himself. In... Continue Reading →
Avocado and sundried Tomato Thepla
Makes 8 Theplas These buttery ,melt in your mouth, avocado theplas will have you at first bite! Theplas are Indian flat breads from the state of Gujarat. This popular food is generally made of whole wheat flour and gram flour along with fresh fenugreek leaves. The dough has spices and oil added to it. I... Continue Reading →
Butternut Squash Bharta
This may seem like an oxymoron- A low calorie and nutritious yet filling and delicious, vegetable side dish! But this Butternut Squash Bharta proves that it is not! I really admire people who have portion control, when it comes to food. I wish I could be one of them but am not:( Instead I am continually looking for those 'feel... Continue Reading →
Protein rich Vegetarian Quinoa Kabab
Makes 10 slider size kababs Do you want to incorporate more of the 'super food' quinoa in your diet? Then this recipe is for you! These fun, easy to make kababs can be served as appetizers, sliders, with a salad top of or in a wrap! The addition of the black beans, veggies and the gram flour (besan) boosts... Continue Reading →
Healthy Green Bean Upkari, an heirloom recipe
Are you one of those who wrinkle your nose, seeing green beans on the dinner plate? Then this is the recipe that will make you love green beans! How do I know? Because I used to be one of those nose wrinklers:).... until I ate this Upkari, that is. Upkari, in konkani, means a stir fried vegetable dish,... Continue Reading →
Tandoori Salmon Pizza !!
Dear friends, You know how you get excited to try out a creative that has been floating in your head? Well this Tandoori Salmon Pizza has been 'swimming' in my head for quite some time now but I had not been able to make it. As you know, I love fish and cute fish shaped things- you will find... Continue Reading →
