Appetizers

Stuffed Cocktail Tomatoes

Stuffed Cocktail Tomatoes

When the days are blazing hot as they are nowadays, wouldn’t it be cool (literally) to avoid the heat of the stove and still be able to have a few delicious treats. This stuffed cocktail tomato recipe does just that. This dish bursts with flavor, especially since tomatoes are in […]

Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada

Hot and crispy medu vadas are a go to snack for any occasion in South India. However, hot climatic conditions in India and spicy food call for the use of yogurt, the most popular way to calm down the gut in Indian cuisine. Just as we yearn for dips in […]

Medu Vada

Medu Vada

Coffee and doughnuts are a popular morning food for office goers in the West, and you can say the same about Medu Vada (aka Medhu Vadai) and Kaapi for us South Indians. If you have an opportunity to visit any decent south Indian eatery – from street vendor to fine […]

Chana Potli

Chana Potli Samosa

Chana potli samosas made with 100% whole wheat are bite sized healthier versions of the popular and beloved Indian snack, the samosa. These are super simple to make with ingredients that are readily available. Let’s dive in… What is Chana Potli Samosa Chana (chickpea) potlis (bags) are innovatively shaped appetizers […]

Gunpowder Delicata Squash

Gunpowder Delicata Squash

Gunpowder Delicata Squash is an easy and quick recipe. Just smear milagai podi (a.k.a Gunpowder in Tamil/Telugu) over ghee roasted Delicata squash and devour! What is Delicata Squash Autumn not only marks the onset of the festive season across the globe, but also fills markets with a colorful variety of […]

black-eyed-pea-kabab

Black-eyed Pea Petites

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 […]

Shishito Chaat

Shishito Chaat

Shishito chaat is an Indian twist on the classic sautéed / roasted shishito peppers. Simply put, these are quick pan-fried peppers with a hint of chaat masala. This recipe is very easy and quick to make – under 15 minutes from stove to table. Shishito is a sweet variety of […]