Havejia is a North Indian, specifically from the region of Gujarat in India, that is truly a special dish. The term Havejia basically means “Stuffed potatoes and eggplants.” It’s probably my #1 favorite Indian curry since I was young. (My mom made it the best, in my opinion.) Unlike a lot of traditional curries you … Continue reading Stuffed Eggplant & Potato Curry (a.k.a. Havejia)
Rice has always been one of my favorite dishes while growing up. Being part of an Indian family, we ate rice all the time. As a matter of fact, rice is a staple dish found on many dining tables, in pretty much every culture and country! Spinach Rice or “Palak Pulao” is another great rice … Continue reading Spinach Rice
This caramel flan recipes take the traditional flavors of a Spanish flan and combines it with the floral flavors of cardamom and saffron that is commonly found in Indian desserts. The flan is extremely light and has a delicious cardamom and vanilla flavor, which is elevated even more with the saffron infused caramel sauce on … Continue reading Caramel Flan (Cardamom Flan with Saffron-Infused Caramel Sauce)
Donuts are probably one of the best things on earth! I mean, think about it! You can pretty much make any of your favorite cakes and sweets into a donut shape! One thing I love to do is fuse traditional Indian foods and desserts with other types of cuisine, so when the opportunity rose to … Continue reading Gulab Jamun Donuts (Sweet Milk Donuts)
Happy Holidays! Consider this biryani recipe as my gift to you, because you will be making this nonstop after the first try! Biryani is a very famous dish in basically every region of India. Every region has its own specialty biryani that is just as delicious as the next! The ingredients, spices, seasonings and cooking … Continue reading Chicken Biryani
If you are the type of person that loves intense flavors and LOT OF HEAT in your food, this recipe is for you! This chicken curry dish (Dum Ka Chicken) is a full-on spicy and extremely flavorful dish that is cooked in a rich, thick sauce made with freshly fried onions, mint, coriander and yogurt. … Continue reading Dum Ka Chicken (Caramelized Onion Chicken)
This Indian style carrot drink has fermented carrots and beets in it, and meant to be a digestive aid for anyone struggling with indigestion, or as a great drink to help maintain a healthy digestive system. Despite its health benefits, it is an extremely refreshing and delicious drink. As a matter of fact, there are … Continue reading Probiotic Carrot Drink (Gajjar Ki Kanji)
