If you’re looking for a delicious meatball recipe with a refreshing sauce to dip all that deliciousness into – look no further! Mediterranean food is something I really enjoy. Even though alot of the spices are very similar to our Indian spices, the way they are used with ingredients creates a really refreshing dish – … Continue reading Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Chai is a big part of Indian culture. Almost every person loves chai, which is an Indian style of tea flavored with several sweet & savory spices that are ground up into a powdery form and added into the tea. Almost every Indian home will have their own version of chai that they make. Some … Continue reading Homemade Chai Masala Blend
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
