Pesarettu is usually served with Upma – a savory semolina dish. Upma is standard fare in most South Indian homes and much loved by all. It also helps that it comes together very quickly, making it an easy tiffin item. Read my post on Pesarettu to learn more about the uniquely Indian Tiffin! However, since …

Pesarettu is a type of Dosa that is made with only whole green Moong beans (high protein alert!). Some people do add rice to get it to be crispy but I have not found the need to do so (Check out Dassana’s Pesarettu Recipe). Added benefit – the batter does not need to ferment so …

A classic bolognese sauce takes patience (read a lot of time!) and a ton of flavor layering to get the final texture and taste just right. They call it sunday sauce for a reason – you need all day to let it simmer! Well when you want a quick weeknight dinner, that is not an …

Risotto. The word itself conjures up a creamy, delicious, delicately flavored Italian rice dish. Yummy! However, it is also a dish that everyone thinks takes forever to cook over a hot stove! Not true. I am going to show you how this butternut squash risotto can actually come together quickly, with no cream and a …

We are only now really starting spring but I already can’t wait for the summer when my garden will give me daily gifts of zucchini and yellow squash. Believe me, some years we have had such a crop we have had to give some away! This is a great summer squash pasta recipe for when …

You know you have a winner when a standalone salad can also work as a side, when it can go with a summer cookout, a southwest meal or even a traditional Indian menu. Versatile enough for you? This is the fabulous black bean salad. So colorful and so tasty, you forget it’s really good for …

I have recently re-discovered tofu and must say that it is a super easy way to add protein and texture to a stir fry. Also, who does not like beautiful food?! Yes, I am aware that a lot of people look down on tofu but as with everything, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. …

Samosas are the ultimate Indian savory street food! Found pretty much everywhere from street corners in India to every Indian restaurant menu globally, as well as frozen versions in your local stores. Yes, packaged Indian food has come a long way in the last 30 years and you can easily buy a pack of frozen …

This is an attempt to simplify one of the most beloved but onerous recipes – Crispy Bhindi Fry! Bhindi is the Hindi word for Okra or Ladies’ Fingers (as it is called outside the US!) Indians love Bhindi and even believe that it improves brain power! Often we just sauté it with some spices as …

Palak is the Hindi word for spinach and Paneer as you all know is a super low sodium Indian cheese (5mg/oz). Together they make magic in this dish called Palak Paneer. I have intentionally kept this recipe simple to encourage you to make it. There are many variations of this dish depending on the greens …