Moong Dal Tadka is a cozy nourishing dal made with yellow split lentils and ghee tempering along with Indian whole spices. This recipe is super easy yet tastes great. Dal is the most essential staple dish in Indian cuisine. There are countless variations of dal all across India. Every household has their own version, today I am sharing my version. My recipe uses basic Indian pantry staple, is mildly spiced yet its full of flavors & has a perfect texture. Traditionally, Toor dal is used to make dal fry but I like to use yellow moong dal as it’s easier…
Continue ReadingNutritious, vegetarian black eyed bean soup recipe is easy to make. This Maharashtrian soup recipe is healthy and comes together quickly in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This chawli cha kadhan aka soup recipe is highly nutritious and it’s packed with protein & magnesium. I have grown up eating this black eyed bean soup popularly known as chawli cha kadhan or kalan in Marathi. This bean soup is pressure cooked and mildly flavored with a tempering of cumin seeds, curry leaves, chilies and garlic. This soup is not only nourishing but also very light on tummy. All the nutrients…
Continue ReadingOat Flour is basically ground oats. This flour is nutritious, high in fiber, plant based protein flour. It’s a healthy substitute for all purpose flour, plus it’s ridiculously easy to make at home. You can use old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats to make this easy flour at home. I always have a jarful in my pantry as its extremely versatile. I make healthy pancakes sweet & savory, waffles, muffins, creamy overnight oats and even idlis. You can even add this flour as a binding agent to Asian recipes. What kind of oats should I use The best type…
Continue ReadingCabbage Rice is a healthy, comforting and mildly spiced one pot rice dish. This fragrant fluffy rice recipe is easy to make, gluten free and absolutely delicious. I always wondered how to finish a big head of cabbage. Thanks to my mom for introducing me to this Cabbage Pulav or Kobi Bhaat. What makes this recipe stand out is addition of my mom’s homemade All Purpose Masala, alternatively you can add goda masala or garam masala. But, I highly recommend making her all purpose masala. This recipe comes together in 35 minutes and makes a great weeknight meal or office…
Continue ReadingCauliflower Rassa is an easy to make and delicious Maharashtrian curry recipe. Its made with creamy tomato coconut base, blanched tender cauliflower & mildly spiced with homemade masala. It makes a flavor packed curry recipe. Tastes best with steamed rice or roti. What is Cauliflower Rassa Cauliflower Rassa, also known as flower cha rassa, is a typical Maharashtrian curry recipe. Rassa literally translates as curry which is runny in consistency. Like every household has its own version of dal recipe, cauliflower rassa recipe is also unique to every family. Today I am sharing my mom’s version. Her recipe is quick,…
Continue ReadingThis creamy coconut cooler recipe is prefect for the summer. It makes you think of tropical paradise. It is creamy, refreshing, delicious and ridiculously easy to put together. This refreshing drink is a sweet combination of coconut milk, coconut water, sweetener, ice and and a hint of nutmeg. This refreshing cooler can easily become your go to summer drink. I am a big fan of PF Chang’s coconut cooler but didn’t want to break the bank so I made this copy cat version at home. Who doesn’t want to save time and cash on restaurant meals, I certainly do. My…
Continue ReadingKatachi Amti is a traditional Maharashtrian dal recipe. This dal has a wonderful balance of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors. Traditionally served with puranpoli. Tastes great with steamed rice and ghee. What is Katachi Amti? Made using the leftover chana dal stock. It is watery in consistency. This dal stock is spiced with cinnamon clove powder, Maharashtrian goda masala and basic spices. Each household has their own version of katachi amti. However today, I am sharing my family recipe without onions and tomatoes. It uses minimum ingredients and is full of flavors. It is a prefect balance of sweetness from…
Continue ReadingKale Sabzi is an easy, delicious and healthy everyday side dish. Curly kale is stir fried with onions and garlic, spiced with basic Indian spices. This sabzi pairs well with roti or bhakri. This Indian style Kale stir fry or sabzi is a great, quick & nutritious mid week meal option. You can even prep the kale leaves in advance and store it in the refrigerator upto a week. It takes less than 20 minutes to put up this meal. I have added loads of garlic and onion to make it flavorful. I have also added tomato to balance the…
Continue ReadingSheet pan meals are my absolute favorite. This roasted aloo gobi recipe is quick, simple and easy recipe that turns neutral tasting cauliflower into a star. On most days this delicious side dish doesn’t make it to dinner table as my family eats it on the go…that’s how much they love it! The recipes uses basic spices easily available in any Indian pantry. This aloo gobi recipe is vegan, gluten-free, whole 30 compliant, incredibly low carb and takes only 30 minutes to make. This is one of our weekly staple side dish which I serve with rice or roti. There…