Haldi Doodh | Spiced Turmeric Latte | Golden Milk. There is a nip in the air, and last night I skipped the hot and spicy dinner and craved for something comforting. This drink is personification of comfort and healing. Also, my go-to drink/meal when me or anyone in...
Bhuna Masala Dal Khichdi Comfort meal looks like this after a super indulgent festivities. Simple, sustainable, food for the soul and light on tummy. After tons of cooking during the festival, this is such a super option if you have a jar of bhuna masala handy. I use...
Bhuna Masala | Indian Curry Paste When we moved to the US, after a few week of juggling between home and work I realised we need to plan our work and chores better. Life was super busy and without any help whatsoever. The few things I did was making spice blends and...
Palak Pulao | Spinach Rice. This is a one pot dish usually made on busy days at our home. With minimal ingredients, time and effort, this healthy meal comes together pretty quick and is super easy to make. Combined with simple and humble boondi/cucumber raita, this is...
Marwari Moong Dal & Badam Halwa. This traditional sweet is made in our home on almost every Deepawali. It is offered to Goddess Lakshmi as part of the ‘prasad bhog’. However, making this isn’t limited to only the festivities. We make this a few times in the winter...
Mango Kesar Kalakand The husband and I both have a sweet tooth and the festivities adds to our craze for desserts. Though I am all for healthy substitutions, not when it’s festival time. I stick to classics and only tweak it a bit to adjust to our taste buds. This is...
Mom's Special Semolina Upma. This is one breakfast that I eat every single day when I am at my mom's place. The recipe is not something that could be found on internet but just how she customised it to our family's liking and it became a crowd favourite too. No doubt...
Baingan Bharta | Smoked Aubergine Mash In the family of aubergine crazy lovers, I was the odd one out, until my neighbour, Vinaya made us some of this. I am now a converted aubergine lover but only in this form. I have made this at least over 30 times before putting...
Coconut & Sesame Laddoos. The Indian festivities means loads of food and fun for us. I try to make and store simple and quick sweets and snacks for us and our families and friends. Not too large batches though, so my family could relish varieties. This is one such...