Read this post to learn how to put together an Indian Salad Platter – colourful, delicious and healthy salad with all Indian ingredients. Are there salads in Indian cuisine? While there’s no concept of sitting down… [Continue Reading]
Aloo Palak Biryani in under 30 minutes | Potato Spinach Rice
Recipe for Aloo Palak Biryani | Aloo Palak Rice | Spinach Potato Rice with spices Last evening was one of those times where I got totally stuck on what to cook for dinner. Yes, cookbook… [Continue Reading]
What to do with leftover rice? Make these Rice Patties
Rice is one of the items that gets leftover most of the times in Indian kitchens, because one can never estimate exactly as to how much to make in the first place. But that’s no problem at all. A whole book can be written on what to do with it! You can make delicious curd rice the next morning, or p
Gongura Pulihora | Gongura Rice Recipe | Roselle leaves rice
Gongura Pulihora recipe is quick and simple. It is a sour and spicy rice dish  from Andhra Pradesh, that uses one of the popular local greens- Gongura, which is called Roselle in English. Taste wise, it is… [Continue Reading]
Raw Papaya Recipes : Raw Papaya Poha
Raw Papaya Poha is a variety of the ever popular kanda poha, that I came up with to use the bounty of green papayas from my kitchen garden. Just another way to use this super… [Continue Reading]
Saffron Rice with Fruits and Nuts
This Persian inspired Saffron Rice studded with lightly sautéed dried fruits and nuts is a showstopper of a dish, perfect for any festive occasion.
Turmeric Rice with Cauliflower
A hearty rice dish redolent with the golden colour imparted by turmeric with chunks of cauliflower florets – a healthy recipe that deserves to be tried!
Cold Rice Salad with Mango and Coconut
Cold red rice salad with green and ripe mangoes, coconut, spinach and a spicy dressing  is the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Impressive enough for a dinner party & simple enough for an everyday meal!
Vegetable Poha – Aval Upma
A summer special, vegetable aval (poha) upma, has your favourite vegetables sautéed along with poha and a healthy dose of raw veggies to top it. A filling breakfast that doesn’t weigh you down!
Parsi Brown Rice Recipe
Recipe for Parsi Brown rice to serve with Dhansak –Â Lightly golden in colour, mildly sweet and fragrant from the whole spices that are coaxed to release their aromas into hot ghee, this rice dish pairs well with most spicy Indian curries
Paneer Pulao Using a Special Pulav Masala
Pulao is usually my go-to dish when I am running short of time or I cannot think of what to make for dinner. This Paneer Pulao, made with a special pulav masala, is a dish fit for a dinner party or a special occasion.
Puli Aval – My great grandmother’s recipe for tamarind poha
A recipe for Puli Aval / Tamarind Poha, one of my favourite tiffin dishes that my great-grandmother would prepare for us. This is her recipe and I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do.