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…

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Tomato & Red Pepper Soup

This healthy, fulfilling and hearty soup is my favorite. Sometimes I even add squash or winter melon. For For an Indian touch, I fry cumin seeds in 1tsp of oil and garnish it.  Read below for the Health Benefits of Red Peppers and…

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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…

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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…

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Vegetable Lasagna

  This recipe of vegetable lasagna is always a hit with my family and friends.  It requires a bit of planning and grocery shopping, but it makes a hearty, healthy dinner that even your teenager will tolerate.  If you’re short…

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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. …

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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…

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