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 →

Figure Friendly and Nutritious Dal Methi Paratha

Makes 10 parathas    Remember I talked about losing those extra pounds?  Well those turned into extra, extra pounds to lose, after last week's  trip out of town. Weekends and trips out of town just melt my resolve to exercise portion control and eat healthy. So I am doubly motivated to eat healthy this week. This paratha is a... Continue Reading →

Bharli Vaangi- a treasured heirloom recipe

serves 4 to 6 Bharli Vaangi literally translated, means stuffed eggplant. The stuffing in this case, is a freshly roasted and ground masala mixture. This dish is close to my heart and truly a treasured heirloom for me. Just as I aspire to recreate the incredibly delicious Bharli Vaangi  my mother made, I remember her telling me... Continue Reading →

Chicken and Asparagus Pullav – A one pot meal

Makes 2½ cups of rice  I was so happy to receive requests for one pot meals from some of my readers. A special thanks to you. You have inspired me to come up with this enticing and nutrition packed pullav. I had trouble naming it because it has so many layers of flavor going through it. The asparagus, chicken, coconut... 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 →

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 →

Malvani Chicken, an Heirloom Recipe

This  recipe from the coastal town of Malvan in the Konkan region of India is all the rage these days! Malvani cuisine has become quite the rage in India in recent years. I wonder what took people so long to discover this distinctive cuisine! I grew up with Malvani cuisine because my ancestors come from the Malvan Vengurla... Continue Reading →

Nutritious and Scrumptious Spinach Rice- A one pot meal!

makes 6 cups of rice One pot meals are a blessing to so many of us, especially on busy days. Basmati rice combined with masoor dal is a complete protein that is easily digestible. Add spinach, onion, ginger and garlic to the mix and you have a delectable meal that is also so healthy. These are my... Continue Reading →

Home style toasty Parathas with cottage cheese and blue cheese!

Makes 4 parathas Imagine coming home on a frigid cold  winter day,to the aroma of these warm, toasty and yummy parathas ! Well, I am imagining with you too. Because in our home, I am the one making the parathas as my family walks in:) The delight on their faces says it all. And that is enough to... Continue Reading →

Eggceptional Egg Pullav

serves 4 Why is this Egg Pullav exceptional, you ask? Simply for it's taste and for it's versatility! It can be served by itself, with just a side salad, or it could be part of a fancy dinner menu. Either way it carries itself very well and makes a fantastic and lasting impression. Additionally, most of the ingredients needed... Continue Reading →

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