Although I am South Indian, I have always been extremely fond of North Indian style dishes. My favorites include Paneer Butter Masala and any type of Paratha.
Let me get straight to the point and tell you my secret ingredient for this dish: Channa Masala! This classic masala powder adds an amazing flavor to this rice dish! There are many versions of Chickpea Rice, Channa Pulao, etc. This is my tried and true version that involves tossing […]
There are so many delicious Paneer recipes out there! How do you decide which one to make? Well, if you prefer a spicier, less creamy curry, then Kadhai Paneer is the one for you! This recipe involves tossing vegetables and paneer at high heat in a Kadhai pan and simmering […]
My favorite solution for leftover pakodas is kadhi! On the other hand, my husband’s favorite excuse to get me to make pakodas is kadhi. Haha. Regardless, we both love piping hot pakodas dunked in a hot steaming bowl of Punjabi style kadhi. There is just something so delicious and comforting […]
Are you having a lazy weekend morning? Maybe craving a quick, easy yet hearty breakfast? Well, I have a solution for you! Crumble up some tofu, toss in some veggies and Tandoori Masala, and top it on some toast! Ta da! Breakfast (or brunch) is ready! This vegan breakfast scramble […]
This is one of my go to “it’s dinner time and I don’t have a plan” side dishes to make! Tindora Fry is a super simple North Indian style dry masala that takes less than 10 min to pull together! All you gotta do is grab a frozen packet of […]
If you have never had a giant batura the size of your face dunked in a hot bowl of Chole Masala, you are seriously missing out. Chole Batura is one of the most delicious combos of all time. It’s a very popular breakfast in North India, especially in the state […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
