Chipotle Style Tofu for Burrito Bowl-Sofritas

Mexican flavored tofu adds a great source of protein for the vegetarians whether it be in a taco,burrito,wrapped up in lettuce or as part of a burrito bowl. I ate this at my friend Prenitas house,it was delicious and filling. … Continued

Green Moong Dal Instant Dosa/Chilla

A high protein, low fat meal which requires no rice or fermentation, unlike the traditional dosa. Its great for breakfast,lunch or dinner,for vegans and those suffering from gluten intolerance.   It goes really well with  Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara … Continued

Cilantro Lime Rice

Perfectly cooked Basmati Rice,flavored with cilantro and lime,is the perfect base to add Black beans, Sofritas(mexican style tofu) or chicken and top with lettuce,pico de gallo,guacamole and salsa to make a filling Burrito bowl. I ate the burrito bowl at … Continued

Chipotle Style Black Beans

Chipotle style Black Beans are simmered in onions,garlic,jalapenos and seasoning to make a delicious meal as is or accompanied with Cilantro lime Rice and topped with Chicken  or Sofritas (Mexican Style Tofu), lettuce, Pico de gallo, corn salsa, guacamole, cheese … Continued

Shimla Mirch Aloo ki Sabzi

Easy,colorful,healthy and a staple in every Indian household. I make this very often as an accompaniment to dal, though I must admit, I love it with just plain paratha,yogurt and some onions on the side, nothing else.The recipe is very … Continued

Litti Chokha in Appe Pan

Litti Chokha in Appe Pan- An easy version of the traditional Litti Chokha dish from Bihar made healthier in Appe pan. The Chokha is made by baking the Eggplant and tomatoes making it perfect for those of us living away … Continued

Breadbowl Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

A showstopping sandwich in which a loaf of bread is hollowed out and filled with vegetables,cheese and drizzled with spicy mayo! Every time I ate at Subway, I always felt guilty about eating too many carbs even though my sandwich … Continued

Mixed Dal Instant Dosa-No Rice No fermentation

Instant mixed dal dosa, requires no fermentation or rice. It is very high in protein and is great for diabetics. Dals/lentils are the backbone of Indian cooking and the primary source of protein for vegetarians. Dosas usually require some rice, … Continued

How to Fry/Saute and Freeze Onions for Indian Cooking

Chopped and sauteed/ fried onions that are ready to use,make it possible to put dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes. Most recipes, especially Indian recipes, start with chopping and sauteing an onion! Sauteed,caramelized onions are the base for most … Continued

Restaurant Style Dal Fry

Mix of three dals topped with a tarka of ghee,onions,tomatoes,ginger,garlic and spices tastes just like what we get in Indian restaurants. This dal is also called Peeli dal(yellow) and is standard fare in most homes and restaurants. If I had … Continued