Cooler days are always a good reason to stir up a pot of stew loaded with flavor, vegetables and in this case the “must have” mussels. I present to you the Chickpeas and Mussels Stew that is a family favorite ever since the kid in the house started loving them in almost anything. What is …
Aloo Methi is a favorite Indian dish in our household for dinner with rotis, but since fresh methi/ fenugreek leaves are best bought in the fall and winter months, I decided to put a slightly healthy-ish and easy to make spin on it. I present to you Aloo Kale that is potatoes and kale made …
Weeknight meals are all about keeping it simple and all in one pan if possible. Been trying to eat more plant based meals during the week and while using simple ingredients, creating the fresh and familiar flavors is key. I present to you the Tofu Tikka Masala – a great substitute to paneer tikka masala …
Summer is just around the corner. There is a lot of grilling, salads and really simple foods eaten during this time of the year. But once in a while when its a cloudy day or you need a bowl of goodness that is fresh, simple and really easy to make thats when this recipe comes …
There is something magical about the smell of fresh from the oven /grill food loaded with spices. The slight char elevates the dish to a whole new level! I present to you the Tandoori (tan- dew- ree) patata bravas aka Oven baked Indian potatoes with a Spanish twist. Growing up, potatoes were a must have …
Today is one of those perfect days when a hot cup of tea, some catching up with friends and a trip down memory lane is called for. Growing up in Calcutta, my fondest memories are associated with street food and this one in particular – the ‘Moong Dal Chilla’ aka lentil crepes were a must …
This past weekend I received an unusual request from my mother in law back in India- she wanted me to send her a curry recipe that the family has enjoyed most on their trips to Austin. There was a lot of back and forth on which one whether it should be a fish, chicken or …
Chana Masala aka “pindi chana” or the most mouth watering way of cooking chickpeas- fragrant, one pot and absolutely delicious! There are many versions of this dish but this one is my favorite as it reminds me of a childhood restaurant back in Calcutta, India called Kwality’s. It was a ritual for our family that …
