As if Indian food was not spicy enough, there is actually a snack that involves deep frying a chili pepper! Yeah, it sets your mouth on fire. But, it is also quite delicious. The type of chili pepper that I usually use for Mirchi Bajji/ Menshinkai Bonda is the finger […]
One of the most popular breakfast combinations in the South Indian states is Idli, Sambar, Vada, & Chutney. However, everyone has a different preference on how they eat their Idli. Many enjoy it with Chutney alone. My husband is one of these people. He can’t eat Idli without a side […]
One of the most classic South Indian breakfasts is uppittu/ upma made from soft, delicious rava/sooji/cream of wheat. It’s hot, delicious and one of my husband’s favorites! It’s also a great savory vegan breakfast option. 🙂 Everyone makes this recipe a little differently. This is my mom’s classic Averakai Uppittu […]
Who doesn’t love a good quesadilla? As a vegetarian, it’s usually my go to dish to order in most restaurants. Many restaurants actually list quesadillas as an appetizer instead of as an entrée. However, I usually prefer this as my main dish. 🙂 My favorite variety of quesadilla is black […]
Dill rice is a light and simple recipe that I learned from my mother. Its perfect for a one pot lunch or dinner! The main ingredient you need is fresh dill and the rest of the ingredients are basic Indian pantry staples. I hope you try it soon! Did you […]
Problem: Overripe/ mushy bananas that are hard to eat but too precious to throw away.. Solution: Turn them into muffins! 🙂 I’m not kidding when I say that I don’t bake very often. I definitely tend to cook more. But, I do enjoy whipping up the occasional batch of baked […]
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. :)
