Recently, there has been a lot of hype and interest in Dalgona Coffee. Basically, it is a creamed mixture made out of Instant Coffee and then added to hot or cold milk to create this beautiful, frothy, homemade type of cappuccino style drink. But, did you know that Dalgona coffee has been around for a … Continue reading Dalgona Coffee-Chai (Desi Style Coffee)
This recipe is a very traditional and common dal (lentil stew) that most many North Indian households will make with their meals. It is a light, yellow dal that is more watery than thick. It is eaten as an additional side dish with your main curry and breads. This dal has more of a gingery … Continue reading Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas Soup/Stew)
Dal is a really versatile dish in Indian cuisine. Every region has their own version of this recipe. Basically, it is a lentil-based stew sautéed with variable spices and vegetables and primarily eaten with rice and Indian bread. Some dal’s can be really light and watery, whereas others are thick and fully of chunky vegetables … Continue reading Mixed Grain Dal with Spinach (Lentil Stew)
Okay people! The best way to eat this new sandwich recipe is on a rainy day, in your pjs, warm socks, fluffy slippers, and watching you favorite movie or show! The Veggie Masala Sandwich is going to be your new favorite way to eat a sandwich – actually a new way to eat a grilled … Continue reading Veggie Masala Sandwiches
Eggless cakes are pretty common in my Indian community due to either personal, religious or health concerns. As a matter of fact, my wedding cake was eggless, and it was absolutely delicious too! Actually, I still remember it – it was moist, spongy and had multiple layers of pina colada and tutti-frutti flavored cake. (Okay … Continue reading Eggless Orange Saffron Cake (with Orange Mascarpone Frosting)
Sometimes all I crave is a good, spicy chicken curry with some hot garlic naan and a cold drink. That is something I get excited about! I love making Butter Chicken at home, but there are days when I want something different and spicier. Enter Methi Chicken! This is a really flavorful dish that has … Continue reading Methi Chicken (Chicken with Fenugreek)
This recipe gives okra (also know as “ladyfingers”) a different flavor altogether because it is stuffed with garlic, ginger and a spiced tomato masala and then simply sautéed in onions till it becomes a bit caramelized. Stuffed Okra is usually eaten with rice and wheat rotli in most Indian households, but tastes great with any … Continue reading Stuffed Okra (Bhindi Masala)
