Mustard Seeds Recipes

There are two major types of mustard seed: white (or yellow) and brown (or Asian). A third species, the black mustard seed, has been replaced for most purposes by the brown species because the latt...

Indian Spicy Rice Pulav with Soy Nuggets, Tomatoes and Spices

Soy Rice Pulav (or Pilaf) is north Indian Staple dish. You will not find a single household in North India who never tried Rice Pulav with Soy Nuggets (famous as Nutri wale Chawal). Soy Nuggets (known w...

Split Gram Garden Salad with Mustard-Lime Vinaigrette

Chana Dal Or Bengal Split Gram Lentil is one of my favorite among wide variety of lentils cooked and eaten in India. Its texture and capability to hold its shape when cooked, makes it - a dal of choice,...

Onion and Cilantro Steamed Semolina Cakes

Steamed Semolina Cake is a famous finger-food snack from South Region of India. Loved and enjoyed various ways in every home in India, these extremely fluffy steamed cakes are lite on stomach, easy to d...

Curried Yellow Beets and Peanut Hash

What are your favorite holiday dinner sides? Curried Yellow beets hash always make its place on my thanksgiving dinner table. Among all beets variety, yellow and dark red beets are my favorite. We often...

Mint Yogurt Dipping Sauce

First time I had mint yogurt chutney with Paneer Tikka in an Indian buffet and I fell in love with this chutney. You will not believe if I tell you that I had a small bowl full of this chutney with dessert course as palate cleanser. I told my husband I am going to give it a try at home and will see ho...

Instant Dhokla

This Chickpea flour snack is very very light, healthy and gluten free breakfast snack. Traditional Dhokla is made with fermented chickpea flour, but for its quick version, now-a-days fruit salt is added...

Spinach Kofta Kadhi (Curry)

Kadhi Pakoda!! It's Monday!! Kadhi Pakoda or Pakode Wali Kadhi or Kofta Curry, this traditional North Indian Punjabi main dish is known by many names all over India. Spinach Koftas are crunchy fried fr...

Chickpea Flour Pancakes

Nothing says comfort like the smell of homemade pancakes. Homemade pancakes are not only delicious but more nutritious and healthy. These pancakes have a healthy dose of chickpea flour which is nutty an...

Savory Breakfast Chickpea Muffins

Nothing says comfort like the smell of homemade baking. Homemade baked muffins are not only delicious but more nutritious and healthy. Savory breakfasts are usually confined to the weekends, when you ha...

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is an excellent vegetarian recipe idea which in my world is a "great utilization of leftover rice". You can also use fresh steamed or boiled rice for this recipe, but leftover taste and more importantly stir-fry better. Think about saving some rice from Sunday supper and making quick and de...