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.
Dal Chawal is basically the Mac and Cheese of the Indian world! Lentils and rice is classic Desi comfort food. It’s so comforting and creamy, but also super easy to prepare. On the plus side, its a lot healthier than Mac and Cheese! There are many different types of dal […]
This is one of the most simple but also most versatile Indian rice dishes of all time. Jeera Rice is a quick way to dress up plain rice. But, similar to plain rice, it is still eaten with a side dish. North Indian curries especially, including Dal/lentil based curries and […]
Here is something you may or may not know about me: I am OBSESSED with pineapples. One, I love pineapple flavored anything…pineapple smoothies, piña coladas, pineapple soda, pineapple upside down cake, pineapple fried rice, etc etc. But also, I love pineapple decor! My house is literally filled with pineapple themed […]
What on earth is a chilla?! I kept asking myself this question. I have seen so many people talk about chillas/cheelas/pudlas on social media. It seems to be a very popular breakfast in India amongst celebrities and health nuts. It’s also more popular in North India, which explains why my […]
One of my friends tried Chole Palak at an Indian Restaurant and asked me how to re-create it. I was actually a bit unfamiliar with this particular curry. I have actually only eaten it one time at some event. But, I was very interested in trying my hand at it. […]
This is a quick and easy North Indian style dry curry that involves frying potatoes and cabbage in a jeera/cumin based tempering with a few simple spice powders. It doesn’t take that much time to prep or to make and is a perfect side for a busy weeknight. Plus, it’s […]
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. :)
