Instant Khaman Dhokla with Tips/Tricks for Soft,Spongy Dhokla

Spongy, khaman dhokla was something I always thought was only available in the Gujrati snack shops in Kolkata. Growing up there were a couple of stores, specially Anna purma , which was famous for their dhoklas. Dad would often bring … Continued

Oatmeal Avocado Appe

Oatmeal combined with the buttery goodness of avocados yields one of the tastiest and healthiest appetizers. Oatmeal can become boring pretty fast if eaten every morning the same way.   I love to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. I … Continued

Brown Rice Dosa

Healthy dosa is a possibility when we substitute brown rice with white rice without ANY difference in look, taste,crispness or flavor! The Brown Rice dosa combines the taste and yumminess that we all love about crisp dosas with the benefits of … Continued

Moong Dal Appe-South Indian style

Moong Dal vadas without the fat! High protein,lots of flavor and made in one spoon of oil in an appam pan, appetizers don’t get better than that! Enjoy a guilt free appetizer without missing out on taste. i wanted to … Continued

Hashbrown Casserole-5 ingredient recipe

A favorite in our house for Thanksgiving for the last 20 years now. I had this casserole 20 years back in Orlando when my assistant teacher, Nancy got this for the staff just before Christmas. I was very new to … Continued

Pesto Moong Dal Appe

Bored of the traditional Moong dal vade, I wanted to mix in a fun ingredient to give a boost of flavor. Looked in my fridge and saw Pesto, and thought why not try a fusion of Indian and Italian! So … Continued

Dal/Peethi Ki Pothli

Pothli, literally means a small bag, bundle or parcel.That is what this is, a bundle of deliciousness that is perfect for special occasions and festivals. The best part about this is that because the dal is cooked and dried,this snack … Continued

Vrat ke Pakore with Aloo/Potato Fritters in Water Chestnut Flour

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Navratri is a time of celebrations, festivities, dancing and meeting friends, but it is so easy to forget the religious, cultural aspect of it and be lost in the merrymaking! There are some though who take this opportunity to cleanse … Continued