Sprout Green Moong without Sprout Maker

Sprout Green Moong in an easy,hygienic way,without tying in a cloth or using a sproutmaker. All my life I made sprouts the way I had seen mom make, the old fashioned way- tying the moong in a clean,damp muslin cloth. … Continued

Mexican 7 Layer Bean Dip

An appetizer that needs only 10 minutes, feeds a crowd, looks as good as it tastes-look no further!!!  This 7 layer dip is so easy to make that my teenage daughter is the one to regularly make it in our … Continued

Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara Chatni

Tomatoes,onions and garlic are tempered with Mustard seeds and curry leaves to make a delicious lowfat,spicy Chatni that goes really well with Dosas,Idlis,Vadas, Uttapams and Appams. Sarvana Bhavan is the ultimate place to eat South Indian fare,especially in the U.S … Continued

Achari Bhindi

Bhindi stuffed with Achari Masala along with a vaghar/chouk of kalonji and sauf is one of the tastiest Bhindi/ Okra recipes.  Achar/Pickle is  a traditional side made with different vegetables like raw mangoes, limes,carrots,Green and Red chilies. The basic spices … Continued

Watermelon Pana-Watermelon Juice with Mint,Ginger and Spices

Watermelon juice made with fresh mint,ginger some basic spices and a squeeze of lemon /lime is the perfect summertime drink which not only quenches your thirst but is good for you! I am a firm believer that nature provides us … Continued

Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

A unique salsa that uses fresh strawberries and kiwi instead of the traditional tomatoes for a flavorful burst of flavor. The bright colors of the salsa definitely make the salsa all the more appealing! Mexican food is so easy to … Continued

Restaurant Style Salsa in Minutes

Restaurant style salsa ready in minutes using canned tomatoes and fresh cilantro,peppers and garlic. A perfect appetizer that’s easy to make and has all the flavors and color that we are used to at our favorite Mexican restaurant. There is … Continued

Saufiya Karela-No Fry Recipe

You don’t have to scrape the peel or soak in salt or fry the karelas for this stir fry recipe. Just cut,add the spices and cook on a medium flame. I always made stuffed karelas as it is a family … Continued

Beet Ki Puri/Paratha

A great way to include vegetables into your diet is to mix it with atta/wholewheat and make puris/parathas out of it as these are made on a daily basis in every Indian household Most kids love puris/parathas but are not … Continued