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.
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 […]
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 […]
Borscht
This recipe came about when I was on a $5 Dollar a Day challenge. I had some potatoes, cabbage and beets, and a limited number of spices. In the end it turned out to be a delicious and warming soup! I think it was the unusual combination of pizza seasoning and ginger that did it. […]
Mixed Lentils & Beans Dal
I love to use spice blends when making quick meals and like to try out ones from various cuisines from around the world. They help to give a distinct flavor to a dish without having to gather a lot of spices. Of course, curry spice blend is my favorite! Which is perhaps why I like […]
Potato Chickpea Stew
I like to add leftover chutneys and sauces into stews as they have the concentrated flavors just like spice blends. This recipe uses celery chutney.
Opo Squash Soup
Opo Squash are used prolifically in Indian cuisine, and one of my favorite ways to eat them is in stews and soups. This is a simple version of an Opo Squash Soup my mom used to make back in India.
Black Bean Stew
Black beans are so delicious by themselves, you only need a few ingredients to make this stew!
