Pani Puri – Gol Gappa
Pani Puri with Potatoes, Mung Beans, Chickpeas and Date Sauce I grew up in India. The thing I miss most are the tasty bites of food from the street vendors which are famously called “chaat.” Here, I’ve had the chance…
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Mung Dal with Spinach
Spinach with Split Mung Dal This recipe is packed with protein and vitamins. It is quick, easy and tasty. It is eaten with Roti and Rice. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Recipe Type: Vegan…
Kachumber: Finely Diced Salad
Chopped Salad This salad is must with khichadi and other rice dishes. Kachumber has special place in Thali. Thali is a selection of different dishes, usually served in small bowls on a round tray. All of the bowls are filled…
5 Minute Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
This is a good recipe for when you don’t have a lot in the kitchen and don’t want to spend too much time cooking and cleaning, but also want something easy and healthy. You do need to have tomatoes and…
Spaghetti with Zucchini, Walnuts & Raisins
Photo from Real Simple This is a great recipe from RealSimple.com that is light and healthy for the Spring and Summer. You could substitute dried cranberries for raisins and add lemon zest, as well, if you like. Cooking Preparation Time: 15…
Beet Salad
Beet Salad This is one of the most natural recipes for health. There is no cooking required. At first I thought, “How it will taste?” I was amazed to find that it was highly refreshing, crunchy, nutty and tasty. I am…
Fruit Cup for the Spring
Fruit cup This is a great recipe for any season. It is versatile with many fruits. Here, I’ve used mostly pears, apples and cherries. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes …
Mutter Methi Malai – Peas with Fenugreek Leaves
Methi Mutter Malai This is a very simple, no-fuss recipe with touch of elegance. It is very quick and healthy. It is also very versatile with many ingredients that can be easily substituted and it still remains very tasty. The…
Mutter Paneer
Mutter Paneer Mutter Paneer is a very tasty vegetable dish in North India. It takes a little bit of time to prepare but it is worth it. It takes a few steps to prepare this dish. The steps can be…
Dahi Wada – Dal Balls with Yogurt
Dahi Wada Dahi wada is very famous all over India and is a very popular dish in Northern India. It is also in the chaat family. This is how I make Dahi Wada for my family. It is made from Urad…
Onion Pakora – Fritters
Onion Pakora Onion fritters are very popular all over India. It is a great wonder that even though hygiene is still very poor, the rate of illness is very low in India. Research shows that most of the poorest people…
Cucumber Relish
This recipe is a traditional Gujarati recipe of Gujarat. This is very easy, quick to make and tantalizing to the taste buds. Cucumber relish perks up any dull meal in minutes. Ingredients: 1 Cup Garden or Very Thin Fresh Cucumber…