I love simple recipes, especially when I cook for just myself. And nothing can be simpler than putting together a delicious salad. I usually throw in whatever I have at that moment in my refrigerator. I also bake some veggies if I plan it a little ahead of time. Toss some protein like lentils, tofu,…
Vegan Recipes
Pasiparuppu dal / Gotsu
Looking for an easy side dish for idli/ dosa that has the goodness of lentils and is super simple to make? Then look no further. This moong dal Gotsu recipe is something I grew up eating as a child and is one of my absolute favorite dals. The Gotsu / dal is so versatile, you…
Hara bhara Tofu masala
On my recent trip to New jersey, my aunt took me to an Indian restaurant. We ordered a curry there which they had named “Kofta in Hara bhara gravy”. I absolutely loved the dish. The gravy was rich and creamy, subtly flavored with beautiful spices. It did not taste like the usual palak gravy, so…
Chilli garlic Instant Pot Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
I love pineapple in savory dishes. While some people hate it, pineapple in pizzas is a must for me. I remember going to some hill station with our friends when I was a kid for a holiday and one of my friend’s dad introduced pineapple paired with cheese and I fell in love with it….
Vendakkai kari / Okra stir fry (Toddler version)
Vendakkai kari / ladies finger stir fry is a staple in all South Indian households. It is also probably one of the most liked vegetables by most Indian kids (and adults) next to potato. I am no exception. Vendakkai kari with vathal kuzhambu rice is one of my favorite combinations! But I do not prefer…
Instant Pot Gutti Vankaya Kura Recipe
I love Andhra cuisine and I also love my instant pot. Gutti vankaya kura is a famous dish in their cuisine and this instant pot version is just as good. Andhra dishes are generally spicy and fragrant with use of ingredients like coriander seeds, sesame, coconut and peanuts. This dish has has quite a few…
Green Moong Sprouts Masala Stir Fry Recipe
Looking for something healthy and protein rich? Then this green moong sprouts stir fry is just what you need. They are a good source of protein and also packed with key vitamins and minerals. I am not going to go deep into why they are good for you. But I am going to give a…
Peanut chutney
This is my favorite chutney period. I make this chutney almost every week and sometimes end up eating this on its own. I love this chutney on the runny side, so that I can dunk my idlis in loads of chutney. This chutney goes very well with idlis / dosas and upma. I love this…