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.
One of my favorite street foods to eat in India is the Bombay Grilled Sandwich. There is just something about this vegetable grilled cheese sandwich with an Indian flavor that is so addicting! I especially love the Veg Grilled Sandwich from Cool Joint, a delicious Sandwich and Shake joint in […]
This is a quick and healthy North Indian style dry fry that I learned from my mom. It takes just a few ingredients to put this together. Interestingly enough, this recipe doesn’t require any chilis (green or red) or any water. The main flavor ingredient is fennel. Just a little […]
My favorite way to add plant based protein to my diet is through hearty curries such as this extremely comforting and extremely delicious Black Eyed Peas Masala! For vegetarians, beans and lentils are a main source of protein. So, I try to make curries that include these at least a […]
How do you prefer your potatoes? Baked, mashed, fried? I like them roasted and simmered in a creamy tomato and onion gravy! Try this Dum Aloo recipe and see if you agree with me! 😉 Did you make this recipe? I hope you all try this recipe out! I would love to […]
I was born in Bangalore and grew up in a traditional South Indian family where typical breakfast/brunches include Idli, Dosa, Upma/Uppittu, etc. While I love all of those things, I have always been a fanatic for Parathas! My family likes to tease me that I should have been born a […]
Who doesn’t love a good Chickpea Masala Curry? Chickpea Masala, Channa Masala or Chole is one of the most universally loved North Indian curries. It that tastes absolutely delicious with a giant bhatura or two! Check out my recipe for batura here. While it’s hard to top Chole Batura, this […]
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. :)
