Mushroom Soup
I could never get myself to like canned or restaurant mushroom soups. There was always something that was off. This set me to come up with a perfect mushroom soup which I am proud to say I have. Most of…
Easy Cauliflower and Potato Curry
Cauliflower and potato curry (also called Aloo Gobi) is a classic vegan curry that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor. Both vegetables are cooked in an onion-tomato masala or curry. This recipe requires easy-to-find ingredients that are commonly used…
Brown Lentils
Lentils(daal) are one of the most common proteins in several places in the subcontinent. Just about everyday, my mom would have a different dal in front of us for lunch or dinner, the most common being the brown lentils, because…
Chicken Masala Macaroni Salad
This chicken macaroni salad recipe is a fusion of Italian pasta with Indian spices. We love our spices and its no surprise that they make their way into western dishes. I love spicing up my chicken before I add them…
Braided Chicken Bread
This braided chicken bread is a hearty combination of freshly baked home bread and chicken pie. Despite looking complicated, it’s super easy to make the bread and very impressive for tea-time or parties. There are two parts to this recipe,…
Zucchini Curry
Today I am introducing a humble and an underrated vegetable: zucchini. There are many varieties of zucchini but our favorite is the Magda or Cousa squash which is called Kadu in Hindi or Urdu. It is large, pale with green…
Yogurt Soup
This light, easy-to-make soup is inspired by the Turkish yogurt soup (yayla corbasi). It is perfect for cold evenings or days that you’d like to have a light soup that doesn’t require much work. What makes it even better is that…
Urad Dal
Dals are ideal as vegan and vegetarian protein sources and urad dal holds a unique place in South Asian cuisine. From its creamy texture to its incredible health benefits, urad dal is a staple ingredient that adds both flavor and…
Simple Easy Cookies
If you love cookies that come together in a snap, you are in the right place! These tea cookies are simple cookies with golden brown edges with a soft cake-like center that simply melts in your mouth. These simple cookies…
Kadhi Pakora
Kadhi pakora is a traditional South Asian cuisine which is specially made when the days are cold and chilli. It is made in different ways in different parts of the country each with its unique twist. It is a dish…
