There are so many versions of black bean & rice from Cuba to New Orleans. In Indian cuisine, we consume so many different types of beans and lentils on a daily basis but then you get tired of cooking it the same way. There are days when you want a break from the same recipe […]
Bhindi Aloo is a very simple and easy dry dish which can be served with any kind of dal, curry or even raita. Bhindi is one of mine and my daughter’s favorite. This dish can be prepared in no time and is good for those busy weeknights.
White Urad dal is skinless bean which is very popular in Punjabi cuisine. This dal is used for various other items such as idli, dosa, dahi vada etc. This is a very simple yet tasty dal which can be enjoyed dry or with gravy… Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal (white one) 7-8 garlic cloves chopped […]
Eggplant is versatile and works in almost everything from Italian to Asian cooking. It comes in different shapes and shades. Today I had the globe eggplant which is usually made grilled and mashed with Indian flavors most of the time. I used this to make it with potatoes, along with curry leaves. A little different […]
Pickles in India are usually made at home. They are made without any additional preservatives as salt and oil works as preservatives. My mom makes a variety of pickles that I have always relished from childhood. Always wondered if I will be able to make pickle. I have been hesitant so always used ready made. […]