This South Indian-style eggplant fry is a delicious side dish for a quick evening dinner. Kathirikai kara curry is a perfect side dish for rice or roti/paratha. Brinjal is one of my favorite… Read More

These homemade toaster strudels made with puff pastry sheets are the best choice for weekend breakfast or brunch. This jam-filled toaster strudel recipe needs just a handful of ingredients a… Read More

Mooli Paratha/Indian flatbread mixed in with radish and spices is the best choice for breakfast or a meal. In winter/spring when fresh radish is in season, this is the best recipe to make. P… Read More

Avarakkai Poriyal or avarakkai curry is a delicious South Indian stir fry made with Indian broad beans and seasoned with spices and grated fresh coconut. A great choice of vegan and gluten-f… Read More

Vellam sadam or vella sadam is a sweet rice made with jaggery and cooked rice. It is a popular sweet made during Indian festivals such as Aadi Perukku or Maatu Pongal. Since the Pongal/Makar… Read More

If you love to bake cookies, these coconut sesame cookies are a must-bake for this holiday season. These crunchy eggless coconut cookies are perfect for Christmas and a great choice to make… Read More

Vendhaya keerai sambar is one of the most aromatic sambar recipes made with fresh methi leaves. The flavor and aroma of the methi leaf in the sambar are very tempting and taste delicious wit… Read More

Ajwain Paratha or Carom seeds flatbread is a flaky and flavorful paratha that is a popular choice for lunch boxes, breakfast, or lunch. Ajwain seeds also known as omam in Tamil, Bishop's wee… Read More

Purple cabbage poriyal, a South Indian stir fry with coconut and simple spices is delicious and a perfect side dish for lunch or dinner. Purple cabbage or red cabbage has a beautiful vibrant… Read More

Panch Phoron Tarkari, a mixed vegetable curry made with a unique and flavorful five-spice masala blend is delicious! One of the easiest tarkari or curry to make with assorted vegetables of y… Read More

Vegetable Jaipuri also known by the name Veg Jaipuri or Sabz Jaipuri is a culinary masterpiece from the heart of Rajasthan. The mix-veg Jaipuri has an intricate combination of vegetables and… Read More

When looking for a quick and crispy snack, this Button Thattai is the best ever! This mini kara kara button thattai is perfect for carrying as an 'on-the-go snack' and kids or adults love it… Read More

Strawberry shortcake muffins are a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, offering convenience and portability without compromising on flavor. All we need is a large bowl and… Read More

The best way to enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls in less than 30 minutes is by baking them as muffins. These cinnamon roll muffins bring the same great flavor of a freshly baked cinnamon roll b… Read More

Persian cardamom muffins, also known as Cake Yazdi are traditional Persian / Iranian muffins that are unique in flavor. Flavored with cardamom and rose water, these muffins are very light an… Read More

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet in a delicious and convenient way. And this blueberry banana chia smoothie recipe is a perfect example of t… Read More

Chana dal paratha is a delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread made with a filling of chana dal, also known as split Bengal gram. This paratha is a popular breakfast or lunch item and is e… Read More

Rasam Sadam is one of my favorite comfort meals. This one-pot rasam rice made in the instant pot is the most convenient and easy recipe. This paired with some potato curry or kovakkai poriya… Read More

Godhumai rava also known as Dalia or cracked wheat is a wonderful grain to make Upma. Not only is it delicious but also healthy. This Samba rava upma is the perfect one-pot meal to make for… Read More

Vatha Kuazhambu has to be the most beloved recipe in our family and this Mullangi Vatha Kuzhambu tops the list. My mother made the best Vatha kuzhambu in the whole world. Growing up vatha ku… Read More

Karamani Sundal also known as Thatta Payaru sundal is a delicious sundal / salad made with Black eyed peas/cowpeas. This Black-eyed pea savory sundal is a quick and easy vegan recipe. Karama… Read More

Aama Vadai also called the paruppu vadai is popular on the menu for festivals and weddings. This easy chana dal vada is made with basic pantry ingredients and is a no-onion and no-garlic vad… Read More

The beginning of the year means more festivals and more celebrations. This Payatham urundai is a traditional ladoo recipe that is perfect for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival. Pasi paru… Read More

Parangikai Paal Kootu is a very traditional recipe made with young/tender yellow pumpkin, milk, and sugar. This is a savory pumpkin kootu recipe but on the sweeter side and hence is a great… Read More

Sweet potato fries are a wonderful alternative to regular potato fries. Oven-baked fries are healthier and baking brings out the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. This sweetness with… Read More

These spicy and delicious Southern Cheese straws are ideal for a party snack. You’ll only need 6 ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen and it takes just about 30 minute… Read More

Bialys or Bialy, a chewy homemade roll closely resembling the Bagel is a classic Polish Bread. I have explained in detail how to make the most delicious and traditional onion and poppy seed… Read More

Cream cheese spirals, delicate cinnamon, and nut-filled cookies are delicious treats for either breakfast or for cookie platter. These cream cheese spiral pastries are made with a cream chee… Read More

The name Shakarpara or shankarpali or diamond biscuits brings back so many memories from my childhood. These sweet Maida biscuits was a regular in our house during Diwali or just as a snack… Read More

I love baking muffins and these eggless whole wheat banana pineapple muffins are the easiest and moist muffins that we could bake. Takes just a bowl and spatula to make these muffins and it… Read More

These eggless Coconut Macaroons are a must bake for this holiday season. These coconut Macaroons made with just 4 ingredients is the easiest ever cookie that you will baking. I love to make… Read More

Oven roasted tomato pasta sauce is one of the best pasta sauces to make when there is an abundance of tomatoes. This roasted tomato pasta sauce is literally the easiest sauce recipe with no… Read More

Byrek Me Spinaq which is an Albanian Spinach Pie is a delicious savory pie made with spinach and feta filling layered between flaky Phyllo (Filo) pastry sheets. We often eat at Middle Easter… Read More

Kadalai urundai is one of the most traditional sweet that I grew up eating. It takes just two ingredients to make this peanut ball but perfection comes with practice and a little skill. This… Read More

This Pudina / Mint Chutney with coconut was one of our favorite chutneys that I made quite often during summer. We grow a lot of mint at home and this Green chutney (like my younger son call… Read More

If there is one chutney that I can have every day with idli and dosa, it has to be this Chettinad Kara Chutney / spicy red chutney. It also pairs really well with Paniyaram. Growing up I nev… Read More

Moong dal chilla also spelled Moong cheela is one of the easiest Indian Gluten free pancake that we could make for breakfast or dinner. Moong dal or mung bean is one of the easily cooking an… Read More

Instant Tomato dosa is a crispy and delicious South Indian crepe / dosai made with rice and fresh tomatoes. The best part about this thakkali dosai is that it does not require fermentation… Read More

Thenkuzhal is a crispy murukku snack made with rice flour and roasted lentil flour. Thenkuzhal murukku is a common bakshanam / snack made during the Diwali festival. One of the easiest snack… Read More

Crispy Masala peanuts is the most addictive snack we can make in under 15 minutes. This air fryer crispy masala peanut recipe is healthy, vegan and gluten free and is loved by kids and adult… Read More

This one pot Vegetable Masala Khichdi (Instant Pot or Pressure cooker) is the perfect comfort meal for any season. This Gluten free masala khichdi is a complete balanced meal made with rice… Read More

Milagu Jeera Rasam or commonly just called as Jeera rasam or milagu rasam is a wonderful rasam to sip on when experiencing minor cold symptoms. The pepper and cumin in the rasam acts as a so… Read More

Raw Mango Pachadi or Mangai pachadi as we call it in Tamil is a very unique pachadi / chutney from the Southern India. It is one of the important pachadi that is made during the Tamil New Ye… Read More

Keerai Molagootal or Keerai Kootu is an excellent side dish to accompany rice for a sumptuous meal. This version is more famous in Kerala. It takes about 30 minutes to make this spinach koot… Read More

Pulao is an excellent one pot meal on busy days. This vegetable quinoa pulao is a healthy alternative that substitutes rice with quinoa without compromising on the taste. This vegetable quin… Read More

Pickles are my weakness and whenever I crave for it, this Instant Green Apple Pickle is what I make. Takes just about 10 minutes to make this crunchy and spicy Apple Pickle. Making this appl… Read More

Pinwheel samosa made with puff pastry sheets and savory potato filling is the perfect appetizer for your next game day or party. Making the perfect samosa is an art. This samosa pinwheel mad… Read More

Schezwan Fried rice or Szechuan Fried rice is a very popular fried rice from the Indo Chinese cuisine. This spicy fried rice is unique and different because of the freshly made Schezwan sauc… Read More

When looking for a healthy and easy side dish/curry to make, this Palak Chana or chickpeas and spinach curry is the best recipe ever. Made with fresh spinach and garbanzo beans, this curry t… Read More

Carrot kheer is the perfect dessert to celebrate any special occasion. This carrot payasam is made with fresh carrots and milk and flavored with saffron and cardamom. Kheer or payasam is an… Read More

Thakkali Sadam or tomato rice is a common lunch box recipe or an item much preferred during an outing or a picnic. It also is a wonderful quick and easy recipe to make with leftover rice. Pa… Read More

With the summer abundance of Lauki / bottle gourd from our garden, we enjoyed many dinners with this Lauki dal tadka recipe. I love Masoor dal tadka and making my favorite with bottle gourd… Read More

Have you ever tried to make a savory salsa with watermelon? If not, you need to give this delicious watermelon salsa or watermelon Pico de Gallo a try. One of the easiest recipe ever to make… Read More

Mango Thokku or Maangai Thokku is a common pickle that is found in south Indian pantry to be used as a side dish for yogurt rice. This grated raw mango pickle also pairs well with tiffins li… Read More

Broccoli fried rice has Indo-Chinese inspired flavors with soy sauce, chili sauce and a little vinegar. We love to order Chinese take-outs and one of my favorite things about it is the brocc… Read More

Lauki Muthiya or Dudhi Na Muthiya is a popular snack from Gujarat. It is a very nutritious and filling recipe. This steamed snack is made with grated bottle gourd that is mixed wheat flour… Read More

Kathirikai Rasavangi or Brinjal Rasavangi is a very popular sambar / kootu or pitlai made in South Indian household. I absolutely love eggplant and this is one of my favorite to make. I love… Read More

If you are looking for the best side dish for Pongal or Idli / dosai, look no further than this simple onion and tomato gotsu. This Vengayam thakkali gothsu is the easiest ever side dish and… Read More

Moong dal tadka with beetroot leaves is a great dal recipe to make to use the delicious beet greens. This Beet Greens dal is incredibly easy to make and works so well with rice or bread. I m… Read More

Beetroot Leaves or Beet Greens are one of healthiest greens that is often discarded. Beetroot leaves are very healthy and packed with nutrition. This Beetroot Leaves Poriyal or stir fry is a… Read More

Semiya Payasam or Vermicelli kheer is a popular and very easy dessert made for special occasions and celebrations. This Semiya Kheer takes only about 30 minutes to make and is one of the eas… Read More

If you are looking for the most flavorful and unique Paneer recipe, then this Hyderabadi Paneer Subzi is the best one yet. It is loaded with traditional and rice flavors that the Hyderabadi… Read More

Puli Inji also known as Inji Puli or Inji Curry is a popular sweet and sour Ginger pickle made in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. The sourness from the tamarind and the sweetness from the j… Read More

If you are looking to make recipes with mint from your garden, you have come to the right place. This pudina thokku / Mint thogayal made with fresh mint leaves and spices is a delight to hav… Read More

Being vegetarian does not have to be inhibitive. I love making casseroles / pies for dinner and this Mexican Tortilla Pie is one of the best (if I say so). Not just that it is very delicious… Read More

A Kugelhopf (also spelled kugelhupf, gugelhupf or kugelhoph) is traditionally a yeasted sweet cake. The lesser know version is the Savory Kugelhopf called the Kugelhopf aux Lardons. Lardons… Read More

Arbi roast or seppankizhangu poriyal is a classic Indian dry curry that is often served in a feast. Arbi also known as taro roots or colocasia in English is a root vegetable and is very deli… Read More

Kovakkai also called tindora in Hindi and Ivy gourd in English is one of our favorite vegetables. As much as I love it, the boys like it even more. My trip to Indian stores guarantees a coup… Read More

Beetroot curry is a simple and refreshing stir fry made with fresh beets and coconut. Simple spices and fresh coconut makes this a perfect side dish with sambar and rasam rice. If you ask me… Read More

Raw mangoes along with simple spices make this Mango dal recipe the simplest and delicious dal ever. Serve the mango toor dal with some poori and rice to make it a meal. This recipe for raw… Read More

Homemade spice powders like Thengai Podi and Paruppu Podi are such a life saver on a busy day. All we need is hot rice and couple of tablespoons of these spice powders and dinner is taken ca… Read More

Moong dal pakoda is an quick and easy appetizer or snack to make for evening tea time. This tiny vada made with yellow mung dal is nutritious and loaded with protein and is very addictive. S… Read More

Bhutte Ka Kees is a famous street food from Indore. This grated corn snack is a quick and easy recipe. If using frozen corn kernels it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. India… Read More

Cezerye is a very popular Turkish dessert from the city of Mersin, which is a large and busy port city that lies midway on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This Carrot and Walnut B… Read More

This Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is so delicious and loaded with flavors and colors that will make you come back for more. Serve this fresh and easy salad as is or stuffed inside pita… Read More

Quinoa Tabbouleh / Tabouli Salad is an excellent middle eastern recipe that can be made in less than 20 minutes. It can also be stuffed in a pita with falafel and hummus or eaten just as a s… Read More

Masala Pori is a very common street food sold in beaches in India. Churumuri is a perfect after school snack for the kids that can be made in about 10 minutes. Loaded with fresh vegetables… Read More

The most addictive savory snack that you will ever make is this Spicy Diamond Biscuit. A favorite bakshanam / snack made during the Diwali festival season, this Maida Khara biscuit is absolu… Read More

Crostini are small bite size toasted piece of bread that is crusty and can be topped with several different toppings. This Crostini with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella is our summertime favo… Read More

Karadayan nombu is a major Tamil festival celebrated during the Meena Sankranti or the Sankramana that comes in the month of March. This is also known as the ‘Savithri Vratham’ o… Read More

Broccoli Potato Kurma is a quick and easy side dish to serve with bread or rice. Made with a delicious blend of Indian spices, this kurma comes together perfectly delicious. My kids love Bro… Read More

Spinach Rice is an excellent one for meal for busy nights when one wants something quick and not too complicated. Palak Rice pair well with just plain yogurt or raita on the side and making… Read More

Thengai Thuvayal is one of the easiest recipe to make with roasted lentils, chilies and coconut. This thogayal pairs wonderfully with hot rice and dollop of ghee or oil. I consider thengai t… Read More

Shahi Gobhi is a creamy and delicious subzi made with fresh cauliflower and spices. The cauliflower curry has freshly ground masala paste that enhances the flavor and makes it a great choice… Read More

A most delicious and easy to make vegan stir fry with loads of vegetables and tofu makes this Sweet and sour vegetables one of my favorite. Serve it with some brown rice or jasmine rice and… Read More

Making homemade yogurt is very economical and free of lot of preservatives. This Dahi is easy to make and there are lot of dishes that use this Curd. One of our favorites are Raita and Thayi… Read More

This No Bake Mango Cheesecake is an apt recipe for the holiday season when having guests over or for parties. This eggless cheesecake can be made couple of days ahead and so there is no swea… Read More

Potato and eggplant comes together really well in this delicious Aloo Baingan recipe. This Vegan Potato and eggplant curry tastes great with roti or rice. Weekends are crazier than weekdays!… Read More

This spicy Air fryer tofu stir fry recipe is perfect to make as an appetizer for the holidays. The fried tofu is absolutely delicious and takes just under 20 minutes from start to finish. Th… Read More

Badusha / Balushahi is a traditional Indian sweet that is very often made during the Diwali festival. This Flaky and deep fried pastry that is soaked in sugar syrup to get a glaze resem… Read More

Diwali festival is not complete without making a batch of this delicious and tempting Boondi Ladoo. This Laddu recipe works perfect every time and I have included tips and tricks in the post… Read More

Omapodi, one of the easiest and quickest savory snack which is a popular Diwali Festival treat. This is a easy Sev recipe which is loved by kids and adults. Diwali festival is around the cor… Read More

Diwali / Deepavali is around the corner and the festival is not complete without making traditional Burfis and Pedas. Check out the recipes for 10 burfis and pedas to make for Diwali with st… Read More

Shortbread cookies are one of the easiest and the most delicious cookies to make and this Pecan Shortbread Cookies is just that. If you love the commercial Pecan Sandies, then you have to tr… Read More

Navaratri, a celebration of power, victory and woman. One of my favorite celebrations that I look forward to every year. Here you will find a collection of Navaratri recipes that could be ma… Read More

Basundi or Basundhi is a famous Milk sweet loved by everyone. This is one of the favorite dessert that I make during the festival season or for special occasions. When festival season is upo… Read More

This classic Italian Garlic Herb and Cheese Pull Apart Bread is sure to be everyone's favorite at any holiday party. This Pull Apart Bread is so simple to make and perfect for entertaining… Read More

A Simple and flavorful rice made with a spiced coconut mixture is a delight for lunch. Freshly grated coconut adds a lovely aroma to this Vegan Coconut Rice also known as Thengai Sadam in Ta… Read More

Pachai Payaru sweet sundal aka Whole Moong Sweet Sundal is one of my favorite to make during the Navaratri festival. It is made with nutritious whole moong bean and sweetened with jaggery. W… Read More

Achari Gobhi is a delicious Vegan curry made with cauliflower / Gobhi simmered in freshly ground spice mixture. Serve it with roti or Dal Chawal (Dal and rice) to make it a comforting meal… Read More