Almond Burfi
This is a great almond dessert that is one of my favorite kind of sweets. It pleases my palate for a sweet taste and because it is made with almonds that are so healthy and nutritious, I don’t feel guilty…
Category Indian Food
Masur Pullav – Lentil Biryani
One of my friends makes this dish in a very special way with an authentic flair. I have adopted the simple version. The recipe uses lentils which are full of valuable nutrition like protein, iron, and B Vitamins. They also help…
Masala Chickpeas- Chole
Masala chickpeas Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Type: Gluten Free, Vegan, Anti-Oxidants Ingredients: 1 Can Chickpeas 1 Medium Onions, minced 1 Medium Tomatoes, chopped Green Chili Salt to taste Ginger to taste Garlic to taste 1 Tbsp Coriander…
Split Pigeon Peas – Toor Dal
This dal is must all over India. It is the basic staple for both the rich and poor. This is one of the greatest sources of protein in our diet. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 Cup Toor…
Okra Sabji
Okra is a very healthy vegetable. It is also known as “lady finger” or “gumbo.” It is a highly nutritious pod vegetable that is grown in the tropical and warm regions of the world. The plant bears many dark green…
Bhel Puri
One of my favorite chaat is Bhel Puri. The best ones I’ve found are sold by street vendors at their stalls. It is a very famous push cart food in India. It is similar in style to America’s food trucks. …
Fried Okra
Okra is one of the most common vegetables cooked every day. The key factor of good okra subji is that the okra has to be fresh, tender and small in size. The necessary softness has been compared to Ladyfingers. There…
Almond Lassi
Almond Lassi from ifood.tv This is one of the favorite drinks of Punjab, Northern India. It is healthy and refreshing for the summer. The yogurt provides prebiotics to aid in digestion. Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy Preparation Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients:…
Date and Tamarind Chutney
Date and Tamarind Chutney Date and Tamarind Sauce is a sweet and sour combination of tastes. Dates are a great source of energy. All health food sources highly recommend that you include dates in your diet. Medjool dates are the…
Cilantro Chutney
Cilantro Chutney Cilantro is also known as coriander leaves. It is commonly used in our daily cooking has many health benefits. Dry coriander seeds are used in everyday cooking, but coriander leaves are known to lower blood sugar by stimulating the…
Cottage Cheese Fritters – Bhajia
Cottage cheese fritters or “Pakoras” are a Saturday treat in my house. This is a guilty pleasure. This recipe is very simple and calls for a few ingredients. Once done, they taste amazingly good. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes…
Mint Julep Grape Juice
Cool off this summer with fresh refreshing, healthy drinks full of antioxidants and vitamins. Everyone loved this drink at my first cooking class at Clabber Girl Cooking School in Terre Haute, IN. What a surprise it was to me when…