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
Mango Peach Salsa
Fresh mangoes and peaches combine with Habanero peppers and lime to make a salty,sweet,spicy and tangy mix of flavors! When we think of mangoes, we usually think of making a dessert, but this savory recipe is just perfect with chips … Continued
Paneer Pesto Corn Sandwich
A fusion sandwich that combines pesto with all time favorite Paneer,corn and cheese to make one delicious sandwich. I love experimenting with different ingredients and this was a successful experiment! When you just don’t want to cook an entire meal … Continued
No Onion,Garlic or Cream Kofta Curry
Restaurant style taste without onions,garlic or cream! The thickness to the gravy comes from cashews and tomatoes, while the cardamoms and kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves provide the restaurant flavor that we are looking for. I make lauki ke kofte/appe pretty … Continued
Watermelon Sorbet/Popsicles
Feed the kids this 2 ingredient,2 minute watermelon popsicle and feel good knowing that they are getting a full serving of fruit! It literally takes only two minutes to put the ingredients in a blender and mix everything and freeze. … Continued
Achari Chicken
A unique chicken curry that is cooked in Indian Achar/pickling spices and yogurt. Its different from the traditional curry as the flavor of Nigella/Kalonji and Fennel/Sauf give a distinct flavor. I always used to buy readymade Achari Masala, till I … Continued
Shyam Savera Puris
A two colored puri which is not only healthy due to the addition of spinach into the dough, but is a conversation starter because each side of the puri is a different color! I first ate this puri 28 years … Continued
Baingan Bharta in Pressure Cooker
The pressure cooker method of Baingan Bharta method eliminates the need to grill the eggplant on coal or open flame,cool and remove the charred skin. The entire meal can be ready in under 30 minutes with only one pressure cooker … Continued
Eggless Blueberry Crumble/Cobbler/Pie
Five minutes to put together this 5 ingredient, egg free dessert. Can be assembled ahead of time and baked fresh and served straight out of the oven to guests! I love this dessert for the taste and ease and has … 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