Gulab Jamun is a traditional Indian dessert where sweet semolina & milk-based dumplings are fried till golden brown and then soaked in a saffron & cardamom infused sugar syrup. The dumplings are soft and spongey to the touch, and get softer the more they soak in the syrup. Usually, they are eaten warm or at … Continue reading Dry Coconut Jamun (Indian-Style Coconut Donut Rounds)
Indian breads are a staple in Indian cuisine. They are eaten with most curries and lentil stews, and pretty much the way we pick up our food – it’s kind of our version of a “fork.” And there are so many type of Indian breads available too! A few common ones are wheat rotli, naan, … Continue reading Roomali Rotli (Handkerchief Bread)
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a very versatile ingredient in all types of cuisines. They are a great vegan and vegetarian option that is full of protein and great flavors. Plus – they taste good too! I’m sharing a vegetarian chickpea curry that I make for my family many times. We usually eat this particular … Continue reading Chole (Chickpea Curry)
These toffee bark cookies are one of those desserts that will become a staple in your home year-round because not only are they tasty, but they are SO EASY to make! These are perfect to make as gifts or as quick treats for your family. I make a cardamom-infused toffee that I pour right on … Continue reading Spiced Chocolate Toffee Bark
Soup is for warming up the soul and bringing happiness to your day! One of my favorite meals to enjoy (aside from Indian food, of course – lol) is a hot bowl of soup with some hot buttered bread on the side! It’s warming, comforting and just makes me feel so relaxed and cozy at … Continue reading Chicken Comfort Soup with Lemon Basil Dumplings
Desserts are probably my favorite meal of the day! Yes – I definitely have sweet tooth, and Indian desserts are one of my favorite. In particular, I love the milk-based desserts of Indian cuisine. There are so many of them too! We have Indian milk-based fudge (burfi), drinks, and my all-time favorite – RAS MALAI. … Continue reading Ras Malai (Paneer Dumplings in Sweet Milk)
Batata Vada are a great dish to enjoy anytime! They are the one of the most delicious Indian appetizers and fairly common next to the “samosa.” Batata means “potato” and Vada means “round ball.” So, basically these are seasoned potatoes with different spices, veggies and herb and then made into little golf-ball size round balls … Continue reading Batata Vada (Fried & Seasoned Potato Rounds)
Chili oils are one of the easiest types of oils to make for adding heat & extra flavor to any of your dishes. In a nutshell, red chili flakes are infused with a hot seasoned oil made from different ingredients. I love using chili oils in my Asian take-outs, but sometimes I feel it just … Continue reading Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil
Holiday baking and cooking is one of the most memorable times of this season. Special recipes get taken out, families get together more and people just seem a bit more happier around this time. And this year, has been a really tough one, to say the least, yet families and friends have gotten a bit … Continue reading Nutty Pumpkin Butter Cookies
Tis the season for cookies!! One of the best holiday flavors is chocolate and peppermint – in my opinion, it just evokes the feeling of the holiday season! Christmas is one of my favorite times to break out all my special cookie recipes and learn some new ones along the way! My chocolate crinkle cookies … Continue reading Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
