Black-eyed Pea Petites are absolutely delicious appetizers that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These fiber-rich, mini kebabs are a great option for tea-time snacks and can be made gluten free with gluten-free bread crumbs. Let’s get started… WHAT YOU WILL NEED Ingredients Note: 1 cup […]
Cilantro Yogurt dip is a refreshing herb infused yogurt dip that pairs beautifully with fried or baked appetizers. The unique flavor of cilantro bursts into your mouth with every bite and the yogurt is especially soothing when you’re (over) indulging in spicy hors d’oeuvres. Let’s get to blending… WHAT YOU […]
Mashed potato is a buttery smooth, delicately flavored, calorie rich side dish from Europe. This yummy comfort food can be put together with very few ingredients. Let’s get to mashing WHAT YOU WILL NEED Ingredients Note: 1 cup = 235 ml 2 large potatoes (russet or yukon gold), steamed 2 […]
Zucchini boats, a combination of just a few basic recipes is a tasty entrée that hubby and I had in an upscale restaurant and which I managed to reverse-engineer. Just assemble roasted zucchini, mashed potato, curried barley and top it off with some beet sauce. Et Voilà – you have […]
Beet purée is a silky smooth sauce made with beets, butter and a hint of onion and garlic. If you enjoy plating food, this purple color sauce should be on your list for your next food art and a finger-licking experience. This butter beaten, exquisitely flavorful beet sauce will compliment […]
Kosumalli / Kosambari / Vada Paruppu / Vada Pappu is a traditional salad in South India made with mung beans and vegetables that are in season in summer. In India, food and festivals go hand in glove. I’m still amazed at the impeccable food sense of our ancestors because foods […]
Neer Mor (Challa Charu / Spiced buttermilk / Masala chaas) is a refreshing yogurt drink that’s popular in India as a cooling beverage to beat the scorching summer heat. The name comes from the Tamil language, Neer = water and Mor = buttermilk. It is one of the offerings made […]
Panagam / Panakam / Panaka / Spiced Jaggery Lemonade is a sweet and citrusy refreshing drink infused with the exquisite flavors of ginger and cardamom. It is one of the offerings made for Lord Rama on his birthday, which is celebrated across India as the festival “Sri Rama Navami”. The […]
Coconut cilantro chutney / Thengai kothamalli chutney (Tamil) is a staple side dish for various breakfast and snack-time menus. In a South Indian household, it is an easy go-to recipe since all ingredients are usually available in our pantries at all times. Making this with a little cilantro is our […]
Gluten-free rava dosas / No-rava dosas are savory gluten-free crepes that kill two birds with one stone – a) they are made with rice and sorghum (jowar) – both whole grains (unlike traditional rava dosas which rely on all-purpose flour), and b) there is zero compromise on taste – these […]