Jump to recipe Roasting vegetables at high heat brings out the natural sweetness in them and hence the extra taste. I have probably said this many times !! By roasting vegetables we also cut short the actual time to cook the vegetables. Roasting removes the ‘raw’ smell from the vegetables but keeps it crunchy. When… Continue reading Roasted vegetable chutney with Almonds
Jump to recipe Peppers are a great vehicle to showcase different types of stuffings. It can fall into various cuisines and still keep the pepper as the focal point. Peppers have great aroma and comes with good health benefits. The fresh peppers, harvested in Spring, in a bountiful of colors is the perfect choice for… Continue reading Stuffed Peppers
Jump to recipe On a cold winter night, dipping your roti or naan into a piping hot curry and scooping out 'goodness' and relishing it.... the feeling is comforting and warming. On those nights when you just want something homemade and simple but yet nourishing. Food which will entice everyone in the house. One popular… Continue reading Kale Tofu in InstantPot- spinoff on Palak paneer
Jump to recipe card Peanut butter and Jelly or Jam is classic comfort food which most kids enjoy. It is easy to put together even by kids and probably one of the first ‘cooking’ experience we introduced to our kids. Do you want to make your own lunch today ? How about PBJ 🙂 We… Continue reading PBJ cookies – Peanut cookie with Jam thumb print
Jump to recipe Alu or potato chaat and pav bhaji are popular Indian street food. Chaat consists of a few fried components like small crisp balls or puris, flat discs or papdis, flattened rice or poha, thin flaky sticks or sev mixed with cooked potatoes and tossed with sauces such as mint chutney and spicy… Continue reading Fusion – Bread pudding meets Aalu chaat and pav bhaji
Jump to recipe Brussel sprouts belong to the Cruciferous family of vegetables which have Cancer fighting ingredients. Some of the other vegetables in this family are cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale etc.Cruciferous vegetables like the cold weather and are harvested at the beginning of winter when frost hits. Being winter vegetables, they are hardy and take… Continue reading Roasted Brussel sprouts with spicy Lentil seasoning
Jump to recipe Mac n Cheese is a comfort food essentially combining pasta and cheese sauce. It is easy food for toddlers and has been a staple go-to food because of its simplicity and neutral appeal. But the pasta is all white carbs and does not add much nutrition. By picking a wholegrain pasta and… Continue reading Humble Mac n Cheese tweaked for the Holidays
Jump to recipe This is probably one of my longer posts with a lot more pictures and description than usual. I wanted to take the time to elaborate the techniques used in this dish. Lasagna is a dish which takes time to put together but once done, it can provide 10-15 servings. So this dish… Continue reading Holiday hosting with roasted vegetable Lasagna
Jump to recipe This dish will be a great addition to your hors d'oeuvres offering while entertaining guests or can serve as a weekend snack at home. This will not qualify for a simple quickie dish but with a little extra work, it provides a very appealing appetizer to serve for the Holidays or any… Continue reading Risotto Cakes with salvaged over cooked rice
Jump to recipe Rava Dosa is a delicacy in South India. It is a very crisp, thin and porous crepe. Rava dosa is a mixture of 3 components – White Rava or sooji, Rice flour and All purpose flour or Maida – all 3 ingredients come under ‘white’ carbs. So I set out to transform… Continue reading Whole Grain Rava dosa
