Easy, healthy and scrumptious Indo-Mexican fusion meal perfect for Spring entertaining or to enjoy with your family! April has a special place in my heart….as it takes me back to when my son was born. It is indeed magical how Mother Nature seems to take a paint brush in hand and in one stroke the... Continue Reading →
Dal Vada….. with a healthy twist!
Crispy on the outside, soft and ‘melt in your mouth good’ inside, these vegetarian, gluten free Dal Vadas, with corn and avocado, are not deep fried either! Dal Vadas are rich in protein and a great gluten free snack. They are typically made with chana dal or yellow split peas and spices. I love how... Continue Reading →
Cranberry Avocado and Pear Relish
A scrumptious relish to dip into as you prepare for Thanksgiving! Easy to put together and is vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and figure friendly:) Appetizers and snacks are a huge part of the holidays at our home. I like to cook together as a family so even as we are preparing the meals, we have... Continue Reading →
Marinated and Grilled Pineapple Salad
Have you tried marinated and grilled pineapple? Believe me, it is a treat! And when you juxtapose it with cool and crunchy jicama, creamy avocado and sweet juicy watermelon, your taste buds will do the happy dance! And I have not even mentioned the pineapple honey balsamic drizzle, laced with Tandoori masala…….ooh all so drooliciously... Continue Reading →
Mango Avocado Chipotle Spread/Dip
Makes about ¾ cup Can other foodies relate to this? 'This' happens to me so often! I am hungry and go foraging in the kitchen. I see so many things I like, that I cannot make up my mind what I should eat first. This time I saw mangoes, avocado, pineapple, some left over chipotle... Continue Reading →
Murg Saagwala- streamlined !
Serves 4 Murg Saagwala simply means chicken with spinach. The flavor that the fresh spinach lends to this dish, is unique! It is a popular entrée in many Indian restaurants. I wanted to streamline this recipe so that it is super easy for a home cook like me. I eliminated the time consuming steps of frying and grinding the... Continue Reading →
Wrap Wednesday !
Grape Raita Wrap Makes 2 big sized wraps I am still in denial about the summer ending 😦 Luckily we still have some warm days when I enjoy sitting outside. And this wrap with the cool Grape Raita is perfect for such a day! I went to the grocery store just as they were unpacking boxes of... Continue Reading →
Avocado Chutney Wrap !
Serves 2 Do you just lo~~ve avocados like we do? Then this creamy, fluffy and delicious avocado chutney will bowl you over! I have to be honest- I was not sure how this experiment would turn out and my husband was the biggest skeptic:) But topping the wrap with dollops of this chutney, infused with garlic, green chili... Continue Reading →
Avocado Chutney Wrap !
Serves 2 Do you just lo~~ve avocados like we do? Then this creamy, fluffy and delicious avocado chutney will bowl you over! I have to be honest- I was not sure how this experiment would turn out and my husband was the biggest skeptic:) But topping the wrap with dollops of this chutney, infused with garlic, green chili... Continue Reading →