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 […]
Does any one else have a really hard time convincing their husbands to eat a salad as an entire meal? My husband loves veggies and will happily eat a side salad. However, it’s hard to convince him that a salad will be filling enough for lunch. I don’t entirely blame […]
Anytime we go to a restaurant that has an entree involving Chipotle anything or offers a side of creamy Chipotle sauce, you can bet my husband will get it. He just loves the flavor and he’s gotten me hooked on it too! I still like Verde sauces (made from Jalapeños […]
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. […]
As a vegetarian, I have never had chorizo before or to be honest, any interest in trying it. But, when I saw Vegan Chickpea Chorizo fries on the menu at a restaurant, I was very curious to try it. Oh. My. God. It was finger licking delicious! I absolutely loved […]
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. :)
