Turia Masala Turia is a famous Indian vegetable available all over India. Here in the States my mother-in-law grows plenty in her garden. It is amazing that none of these Turia come out bitter in taste. Because Turia tend to…
Puri Puffed Bread is a favorite in India and it’s healthier than traditional fried bread – it’s served at many meals and enjoyed by people of all ages. And now you can enjoy it too! All it takes is…
Khaman Dhokla Simple Steps To make Famous Khaman View the video: “Preparing Khaman Dhokla” As a vegetarian I am often asked about the protein values in my food. I personally believe in protein derived from a plant source. Channa Dal…
There are a few potato recipes in this blog. People often ask me about the fat and starch content of potatoes. Most of the time it is widely misunderstood. Potatoes are one of the most common comfort foods like bread and…
Watch my three video step by step guide How to make Bataka poha at the bottom of this recipe. This is a typical Gujju item or recipe that Gujarati people love. It is almost staple in my family for weekend…
In summer, many varieties of peppers grow in my garden. I love all kinds of peppers. My favorite dish is stuffed peppers. Banana peppers, green peppers and red peppers all have a different taste. Ingredients: 6-8 Long Peppers 3 TBsp…
Dahi puri Snacks are very popular in India, especially where I grew up. This was my favorite snack to have after school and I still enjoy it today. The only difference is that now I eat it for lunch. “Dahi”…
In 1976 when I came to America, I always remembered food from back home. One item was spicy Handvo. There wasn’t a local Indian Grocery Store, so I created this version which has the same taste I crave. Currently, handvo mix is readily…
This dal is high in protein and is a must in Northern India. Cooking Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 30 MinutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1 Cup Udad Dal 5 Cups Water 1 TBsp Oil 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 Tsp Turmeric 1/2…