Gajar Halva – Carrots with Cardamom, Saffron, Spices & Nuts Indian celebrations like all other cultures are never without its sweets and desserts. What you may not know is that the food traditions also have sweets that play a seasonal role in our diets. Rooted in the philosophy of Ayurvedic living, eating with and for […]
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Pumpkin, Almond & Coconut Barfi
Usually, when Diwali comes in late October or November, it’s also starting to get festive here in the North East. And if you come from a culture like India, any festival is all about the food. When we were young, it would mean tons of homemade snacks and sweets. And what I love about Indian […]
Winter Gold – Lentil & Squash Soup
Winter Gold – Lentil & Squash Soup with Turmeric, Cardamom and Nutmeg This is one of the simplest lentil soups I’ve ever made on the fly with ingredients I already had at home. The crowning flavor in this soup comes from my grandmother and mother’s recipe of a turmeric blend (Grandma’s Gold) that I use […]
Crown the Cauli’
Curried Cauliflower Couscous To me, the cauliflower is an underutilized vegetable that needs to be crowned as the most versatile vegetable. When I say that, I’m not even talking about the latest food fad it’s riding as a carb alternative with all the cauli rice, cauli pizza crusts and more. I just love how it […]
Fritters on a Fritz!
Summer Squash + Sweet Corn Hash with Maple Chili Syrup Sometimes well laid plans fail and you have to improvise. Yes, I’m talking about recipes at the market that do not work and you as a chef have to transform the recipe on the fly. That is exactly what happened when I planned a squash […]
Pancakes – Power Packed
Every continent and ancient culture has their own version of flat cakes, pancakes or crepes. Made from cake-like batters or from silky smooth ones like liquid satin. Savory or sweet, stuffed or served with accompaniments. Consumed for breakfast, lunch or all day, sitting down or on the go.
