Category: Sides

Appetizers, Brunch, Fusion foods, Instant pot meals, Kid friendly meals, Low carb/keto friendly, Quick meals, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

Idli – Rice and Lentil steamed cakes

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Idli – Rice and Lentil steamed cakes

Idlis are South Indian savory steamed rice cakes that are prepared by steaming a fermented rice lentil batter. Idlis are staple in our home because my 3.5 year old eats Idlis 3-4 times a week. Idlis are healthy meal option for kids and perfect to take with you while traveling. Idlis are gluten free, vegan, [...]

Appetizers, Brunch, Curry, Entrees, Low carb/keto friendly, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

Baingan Bharta (Smoky Eggplant Curry)

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Baingan Bharta (Smoky Eggplant Curry)

Since childhood, I have always been an eggplant fan and like it in any form. My mom makes the best eggplant dumpling curry, which is still my most favorite curry recipe! When it comes to Indian Cuisine, there are various ways of cooking eggplant. You can stuff them, saute them, or fire roast them. Either [...]

Desserts, Holiday sweets, Quick meals, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

Kesar Pista Elaichi Shrikhand (Sweet yogurt with saffron, pistachio, and cardamom)

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Kesar Pista Elaichi Shrikhand (Sweet yogurt with saffron, pistachio, and cardamom)

Kesar Pista Elaichi Srikhand is most versatile recipe and one of the first recipes I learned in childhood. In india the first recipe you learn to make as a child is homemade yogurt. The integral key of getting the perfect shrikhand is to hang yogurt in cheese cloth for at least 4-6 hours. Once you [...]