Category Quick Recipes

Thandai Indian milk drink (Aka Holi Specialty)

India is a country of festivals, and Holi is the second most celebrated festival in India. It is usually celebrated around March, and according to the Indian calendar it is on full moon day in the month of Falgun. This…

Quick Stir Fry Noodles

From college students to parents, noodles are a staple of dinner. There’s a reason for this: noodles are easy! If you can boil water, you can prepare pasta. And you don’t need to plan ahead, as long as you have…

Kansar: Traditional Gujarati Sweet Dish

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KANSAR: Traditional Gujarati Sweet Dish  Sweet Cracked Wheat: Youth booster If youth came in a bottle, it’d fly off the shelves at every grocery store around. We’d buy it in bulk, filling out refrigerators and stuffing our pantries. There’s no doubt…

Seven Layer Mexican Dip

This seven layer dip is always a huge hit at parties. Your guests will love you after this one. It can be made in advance and refrigerated, making it the perfect dish if you have to bring something to a family gathering…

Asian Noodle Bowl

    A Power Bowl punch for lunch is a great idea. Recently I’ve been trying out various “bowl recipes”, which is essentially real food in the easiest way: one simple bowl. The great thing about this recipe is that you only…

Effortless Vegan Chocolate Pie

When it comes to vegan cooking, it’s important to consider the vast array of delicious plant-based ingredients available to you instead of focusing on the few ingredients you can’t use. Vegan cooking offers endless possibilities for delicious recipes. One vegan…

Spiced Up Fresh Green Beans

Green Beans are an everyday staple in my household. We cook it almost once a week.  Green beans are also called Fansi Nu Shaak. Cooking Difficulty Level:  EasyCooking Time: 20-25 MinutesRecipe Type: Vegan Ingredients: 2 Pounds Fresh Green Beans 2 Tablespoons…

Khichdi: A Versatile Rice Dish

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Khichdi Khichdi is a one skillet meal. It is one of the most popular comfort foods in India and even here in the US, khichadi is an ideal meal at any time. After a long trip or a hectic weekend, Khichdi is…

Sabudana Na Vada

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Sabudana Na Vada Sabudana is the Indian term for tapioca. Sabudana Na Vada is a dish traditionally eaten on days when a person is fasting from grains since it uses potatoes and rice flour instead of wheat flour. However, it…

Papaya Salad

Papaya is easily available all over India and Thailand. One of my favourite salads is made with papaya. It is healthy, tasty, and adds an exotic flavour to any meal.  I’d like to share my version of the traditional Indian…

Ridge Gourd (Loofah!) Chutney

Ridge Gourd Chutney No meal is complete without chutney. It is a must-have condiment tantalizing to the taste buds and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Chutney tastes very good with meals or you can use it as a sandwich spread.…

Upama Cream of Wheat

This is a tasty breakfast for every day because it is so fast to whip up. The people of Gujarat and Southern India love this dish so much that it is served as a staple daily. Cooking Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Serves: 4-5…