Flavorful Paleo and AIP recipes
When I first moved to the US (some 15 years ago now!) , I took an instant liking to Mexican food probably because it is hot and spicy and similar to Indian cuisine. It took me some time however to develop my palate for Italian cuisine. One of the problems I had was the lack […]
When you have kids, you have no choice but to innovate in the kitchen just so you can get them to eat something! Packing school lunches is a real challenge because you want to pack them something that is not messy and something that does not need to be warm . But at the same […]
I have probably stated this before but I have to say it again – black beans are a favorite of mine. I always have a few cans of black beans around the house. They are so handy! I make black bean fajitas, black bean salad and add them to minestrone soup etc. ANd of course, […]
Rasam is a lentil and tomato soup that is a typical South Indian dish that is eaten with rice, usually as the final accompaniment to rice in a sadya, which is a traditional south indian feast. It is hot and tangy – other than tomatoes and lentils it has garlic, cumin, black pepper and lots […]
Long String beans (also known as Chinese Long Beans or Yard Long Beans, Asparagus Beans, Garter Beans, and Snake Beans) are a long, thin green beans that can measure from 1 to 3 feet in length. These beans are a subtropical/tropical plant that is widely grown in Southeastern Asia, Thailand, and Southern China, and are a […]
Every year as I try to make the Diwali sweets, I try to add some healthy ingredients like nuts, dried fruits etc. Dates and almonds are a great combination. A friend had shared this delicious date almond cake at a party that was really delicious. But it also had a lot of sugar and the […]
Mixing spinach (and other vegetables) into lentils (dal) is a good way of feeding vegetables to kids. This daal with spinach is a very mild and non spicy dish that kids will love. Coconut is ground into a paste and then mixed into the lentils and this gives a delicious and almost decadent twist […]
Crunchy Murrukkus are loved any time of the year – be it Diwali or not. However, I somehow make them only during Diwali! It’s not very hard or complicated to make murrukkus. Its just the deep frying part that I am not crazy about. This time when I made these my daughter was not […]
Diwali is the Indian New Year and its a time for great festivities – basically just like festivals all around the world – its a time where you get to be together with your family and friends, and its a time of the year where a variety of sweets are to be made and gifts […]
Thoran is a generic name (in Malayalam) for all vegetable dry dishes which have freshly grated coconut. Kadala(black channa) and kaaya(green plantain) are both very ‘heavy’ ingredients and so this sabzi is really very filling (just like avail). However its a nice balance of carbs and proteins and so its like a meal in itself. […]
Okra,also called as Lady’s finger or Bhindi (in India) is becoming a popular health food now due to its high fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. Okra is also known for being high in antioxidants. Okra is also a good source of calcium and potassium. Further, okra is known for harnessing a superior fiber, which helps with digestion and is really beneficial for those who […]
Bread is so easily available everywhere – so many bakeries even inside grocery shops that have freshly baked bread and so one may think why go to this trouble of baking breads since it seems so incredibly complicated anyways? I agree that some of the bread recipes do seem complicated plus they require a lot […]
