Mar 01, 2015, Updated Oct 20, 2018 Even before I say anything I just want to say that this post is dedicated to my dad! He loves imarti (or Emarti), it’s his most favorite sweet in the world. I don’t think anything makes him more happy that eating hot imartis for breakfast. He often goes to Haldiram (a popular chain of restaurant in Delhi] to just eat Imartis, yes that’s how much he loves them!...
Oct 14, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 Rusks in India are a favorite tea time snack. Dipping the crispy rusk in tea is something many of us would have done when we were kids and still continue to do so. The rusks that we get in US at the Indian storse are quite bad. They look and taste stale and because I like them so much, I would always request my mom to bring them whenever she visited us....
Oct 11, 2022, Updated Nov 02, 2023 Appetizers and desserts are my favorite part about any party. I often don’t eat the main course and focus only on the apps. I love creating fun fusion appetizers like the paneer dip with spicy honey (which you guys totally loved by the way) for Diwali and festive parties and so this year, I came up with this Indian Chaat Dip! It’s totally crowd pleasing and one that you will make again and again for your get-togethers because who doesn’t like fun appetizers?...
Aug 10, 2022 Karachi Halwa was one of my favorite sweets while growing up (along with besan ladoo and rasmalai and motichoor ladoo). I remember I would beg mom to get me a few pieces of Karachi halwa from this one particular sweet shop in Noida (my hometown). Mom would always get those exclusively for me and I would devour them in no time. It was like a special treat which I looked forward to all year long....
May 07, 2019 It’s also vegan and gluten-free. Indians love their rice, irrespective of which part of the country they belong to. If you are from India, chances are that you cannot do without eating rice at least once a week. I am a slightly different Indian in this context. I come from a family where rice was made every day for every meal (along with roti) but even then I couldn’t bring myself to love rice....
Oct 30, 2018, Updated Nov 11, 2020 Garnished with nuts and edible silver leaves, these no-bake cheesecake jars make a stunning Diwali dessert. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Fusion desserts are some of my favorite things to make! I mean it’s so creatively satisfying. For this Diwali, I wanted to share a fun fusion Indian dessert with you guys and I combined two of my favorite desserts – cheesecake and motichoor ladoo in these No-Bake Motichoor Ladoo Cheesecake Bars!...
Sep 19, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 Guys I was not going to share this recipe today. The reason is that I just made this new york style cheesecake over the weekend and I usually don’t do such a quick turn around on blog posts. But this cheesecake was such perfection that I had to share it, like I could not wait one more day. Let’s get straight to the cheesecake business today....
May 04, 2018, Updated May 07, 2023 It takes some amount of work (& time!) to put it all together but one bite into it and it all seems worth it! Nutella Babka + Coffee = the best breakfast ever! I realized that I have not shared a bread here for so long! I love making breads at home but I don’t get to make them as often as I would want....
Feb 24, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Orzo Pasta Salad with Kale, Oranges, Pomegranate & Orange Vinaigrette – a refreshing and healthy salad! It’s such a struggle to eat healthy, isn’t it? I will be the 1st one to admit that I struggle with it. I wish I was a planner who would plan meals for the week ahead and make sure that everything is healthy but I am not, in fact I am just the opposite....
Oct 22, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Vegan Stuffed Peppers made with leftover rice. Quick and easy! I think the toughest question that you have to face everyday is what to cook for breakfast and what to make for dinner. Don’t you guys agree with me? I swear sometimes I feel like pulling my hair, but even that won’t give me an answer to this question sigh. I have told you guys before I am very bad at planning, I so wish I was a planner but I am not....
May 08, 2018, Updated Sep 09, 2022 The mixed vegetable patties are so flavorful and the spiced mayonnaise sauce makes it even better! These burgers are perfect for grilling at your next summer BBQ. With summer around the corner, I had to share a vegetarian burger recipe with you guys. Actually I plan to share more in the next month but I thought I will start with this Indian style Vegetarian Burger aka Masala Burger!...
Jun 01, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 You guys already know how much my husband loves mangoes, like he is a mango fanatic and so obviously he’s very happy that the mango season is here. Well I like mangoes too, but if you ask me which fruit I eat/love the most during summers, watermelon wins hands down! Nothing like fresh, juicy watermelon straight out of the refrigerator on a warm day....
Nov 17, 2017, Updated Sep 29, 2018 These Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes – right from snacks & appetizers to mains to sides & of course the desserts will make sure that your dinner is packed with delicious flavors! There’s so much to choose from, I am still not sure what I will be making. I think the cauliflower tikka and mushroom spinach ricotta crescent ring is definitely making its way to my menu....
Apr 04, 2019 This Aloo Methi was quite a winter staple in my home and is best enjoyed with flatbread like roti. I don’t see fresh methi leaves (fenugreek) very often here in the market. But whenever I spot them, I make sure to buy few bunches and either make paratha with them or a simple stir fry like this Aloo Methi. Methi was cooked very frequently in our kitchen in India during winters....
Oct 07, 2022 I love all things crispy and crunchy with my chai like mathri, samosa etc. Most chai time Indian snacks are deep fried and crispy and I am low key addicted to them. I have zero self control when it comes to Indian snacks, I just cannot resist them and often end up eating the whole packet in one go. Bhakarwadi is another favorite of mine which is crispy, fried and full of flavor....
Apr 04, 2022 I have been so obsessed with my air fryer and the reason is that there are so many things I feel it does way better than a traditional oven. For example fries, they are so much better in air fryer than in an oven. And these chickpeas are next to join that list. I have made roasted chickpeas in the past in my oven but they have never turned out as crisp as I wanted them to....
May 13, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Dals or Lentils for Indians is like potatoes or bacons for Americans. I mean you get my point right? We can’t do without eating lentils almost every day. It doesn’t matter whichever part of the country you are from, if you are from India you will be eating dal in some way or the other. We have such a huge range of lentils in India that are cooked on a regular basis....
May 11, 2019, Updated Jan 16, 2020 Making paneer at home is easier than you think! Paneer, the most famous Indian vegetable which actually is not a vegetable yet 5 out of the 10 options on the vegetarian menu in an Indian restaurant will have paneer on it. If you love Indian food, then I am sure you must be very well aware of paneer. I have a lot of paneer recipes on the blog and be assured that there will be more in the future....
May 25, 2021 Butterscotch Ice Cream is very popular in India however we do not get it here in the US except at Indian ice cream stores. The butterscotch flavor in India is different from the butterscotch flavor in US. When I first moved to US, I remember getting very excited to find butterscotch chips and essence in grocery stores but when I tasted them I knew this was not what I was looking for....
Aug 02, 2018, Updated Sep 07, 2019 So easy to put together, vegan and gluten-free! Eat it for lunch/dinner or pack for your lunch-box. Also great for meal-prep. If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web!...
