Spicy Andhra Style Rasam Soup – Chaaru
To me rasam is comfort food, especially when I am sick with a cold because this heat in this soup will quickly open up your sinuses. It is a spicy watery tomato soup that is served, in a meal or at the end of one, often by itself as a digestive.
Savory Semolina Cakes – Dhokla
Traditionally these are served with chutney or a pickle, but I have flavored these such that they can be served as is.
Instantpot Green Mung Dal
Green mung dal is my go to comfort food, especially when I am sick or too tired to cook anything elaborate. Growing up in India, my family made this dal at least once or twice a week. This is a simple recipe, although I am not going to deny that even the most simple Indian […]
Cabbage and Spinach Muthia – Indian Steamed Dumplings
Muthias were one of my favorite snacks, growing up. The word “muthi” means fist and muthias are fistful of spiced and seasoned dough made from a variety of flours and vegetables. They can be served by themselves or accompanied by different chutneys. They make ideal travel food as they taste good even when cold. I […]
Chickpea Dumplings in Chickpea Sauce – Ganthiya Nu Shaak
This stew has the distinctive combination of sweet and sour flavors that is a feature of Gujrati cuisine. In my home back in India, my family was not too crazy about sweetness in our savory dishes so my mother only used it in certain dishes because it made those dishes all the more unique, like […]
Air Fryer Banana Fritters (Pakoras)
This recipe makes use of those overripe bananas which usually get thrown out. My mother combines the sweetness from the bananas with the pungent fragrance of fresh fenugreek greens to give a very unique flavor. Since fresh fenugreek greens are not that easily available locally in Los Angeles, I use dried greens and fresh spinach […]
Air Fryer Brown Rice Fritters
This was one of my favorite after school snack growing up in India. Most homes had leftover rice and yoghurt in their fridge. I have finally been able to make an oil-free, yoghurt free version with the help of an air-fryer. Using a tabletop convection/air fryer would save a lot of time, as opposed to […]
A Trip to India, Plus a Cheesy Kidney Bean and Casserole
I’ve just got back from a very special trip to India! Growing up, my family was key in fostering my love of cooking. On a daily basis, my siblings and I spent time with Mom in the kitchen while she cooked and told us stories she invented for us. Every summer we spent a month […]
