Walnut Brownie

Thanksgiving weekend was great fun, relaxing , shopping, get together & pot luck with friends. In one of the pot luck lunch demand came for walnut brownies 😉. So I was excited to bake fresh brownies & enjoy with my friends. These incredible little brownies are moist, dense, fudgy in the middle, chewy on the…

Masala Idli/Steamed Indian Rice Cake Fry (No Onion, No Garlic)

Masala Idli/Idli Fry is a palatable Indian snack or breakfast which is made either with button idli or with regular idli cut into 4 pieces along with few spices. These are very tasty, spicy, quick to make & goes well with Coconut Chutney/Dip, Dhaniya Chutney/Coriander Dip Recipe. Usually it is made with special masala called “Podi/Pudi” masala,…

Chana Dal Stuffed Paratha/Bengal Gram Lentil Stuffed Indian Flat Bread (No Onion-No Garlic)

Stuffed chana dal paratha is also known as Bikaneri Paratha is basically an Indian flat bread stuffed with protein rich lentil & few Indian spices. This is a power packed recipe which keeps you energized all the day & can be served at any time of the day with any curry, or simply with curd…

Egg Curry Recipe(Punjabi or Dhaba Style)

Punjabi style curried eggs in thick, rich, flavorful onion-tomato gravy is a lip-smacking curry and taste super yummy with fresh chapati/paratha or steamed plain/zeera rice. Usually this type of egg curry you will find in every Dhaba’s in Northern part of India. This dish is great when you are not in mood to cook something…

Tehri/Spicy Rice Pilaf With Veggies

Tehri is a comforting and soulful one pot meal from Northern part of India. This dish is form of pulao but more flavorful and has nice crunching of veggies. Basically in sunny winters afternoon we used to have this palatable tehri in lunch with salad, papad, curd & pickle as in India in winters season…

Sevai Ki Kheer/Vermicelli Pudding-Indian Dessert

Sevai Kheer is a creamy, thick and delectable Indian dessert often made on auspicious occasions or special family get togethers and whenever I eat this it takes me back to my childhood memories. If I have to make an elaborate dinner for relatives or friends, then one of the obvious and quick option to make…

Paneer Paratha/Indian Cottage Cheese Mix Stuffed Indian Flatbread

Paneer/Indian Cottage cheese is one of the most versatile ingredient in Indian cooking esp for vegetarians 😊. Paneer paratha is one of the most loved stuffed whole wheat paratha’s at my home. This smooth , soft & stuffed bread is extremely addictive & taste best when served with pickle, curd & hot cuppa of masala tea.…

Pyaaz-Palak Pakora’s/ Onion & Spinach Fritters

Crispy pyaaz-palak pakora’s makes the perfect vegan snacks or starters. Light, crispy and completely moreish. These can be enjoyed with hot cuppa of tea or coffee during rainy weather or even on a regular evenings. I have learned this recipe from my friends mom, I never had this combination in pakora’s , but when I…

Gajar Matar Sabji/ Carrot & Peas Stir Fry- (No Onion, No Garlic)

Carrot is one of my favorite veggie & like any savory dishes & desserts prepared by it. But yes as a child I didn’t relish it much irrespective of my mom telling to have carrots daily as it is good for health but then slowly gradually I started liking 😊. This recipe has a perfect…

Arahar ki Dal/ Yellow Split Peas-Classic Indian Lentil Curry

Arahar dal (split pigeon peas) is one of the most popular Indian dals served at home and also one of the most comfort food at my home as well :). In cooking there is no ” one right” way to cook or flavor each dish. Each family has their own way to cook dishes using…