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 …

The story behind Chicken Tikka Masala is truly the stuff of legends! This iconic dish that graces the menu of pretty much every Indian restaurant, did not even originate in India! Chicken Tikka Masala, a classic Brit-Indian dish gets an easy makeover with a salt-free Tikka Masala spice blend from Savory Spice Shop. What’s not …

The beauty of the peas pulao is in its simplicity. Beautiful grains of fragrant Basmati rice, just steamed green peas and the rich depth of flavor from whole spices make this a gorgeous rice dish to serve with an Indian meal. Ingredients 1 cup of basmati rice, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp oil 1 star …

The word poriyal simply means stir-fried. So cabbage poriyal is just stir fried green cabbage with coconut. So simple and yet it’s a hit – every single time! You can literally do this with any vegetable (just don’t pick something that gets mushy when cooked!). I have talked about tempering many times in previous posts …

Kala chana is the vegetarian’s answer to high protein and iron rich beef! Super nutritious, these are amazingly versatile legumes that can be used in many different ways. I have actually used it in a previous post as part of my South Indian Meal! Think of kala chana as a cousin to the more familiar …

There’s bean dip and then there’s Zingy Bean Dip! How many times have you gone to the grocery store hungry and headed straight for the snack aisle? I know I have! The bean dips that are strategically placed with the chips are often pasty, bland, and an absolute disgrace to the discerning palate! This is …

Anyone remember the Hank Zipzer book series for young readers by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver? These were full of adventure and made everyday situations so much fun! As I was planning our Cinco de Mayo dinner this year, I suddenly remembered book #6 – Holy Enchilada! The recipe in the back of the book …

Indian street food is so much fun to eat! First of all it’s a sweet, tangy and savory party in your mouth. But the best part is the experience of standing around on street corners and eating straight from the vendors! Remember the Peanut Chaat recipe that I posted earlier? Here’s another recipe for an …

I have always loved the idea of playing with ingredients from different cuisines and seeing what happens when you bring them together! Here, I am really pleased to bring you Paneer Fajitas. We all know and love fajitas but they can be a super high sodium meal when ordered at restaurants. My version is very …