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 […]
I grew up in a traditional South Indian family with roots in Bangalore, Karnataka. Although, I was raised in the United States, we always celebrated every South Indian festival similar to how my parents used to celebrate them with their families growing up in India. In my dad’s side of […]
Summer time means that everyone’s gardens are overflowing with an abundance of fresh mint leaves! Grab a few and toss them in your drink of choice. Fresh mint tastes absolutely fantastic in tea, coffee, smoothies, spritzers, or any other drink your heart desires. But, what do you do when you […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s better than a steaming hot bowl of rice and dal? A steaming hot bowl of rice mixed with dal! That’s exactly what Pongal is. It is a soft, comforting dish made with rice and dal and a few mild flavors. The main “spice” in Pongal is ground black pepper. […]
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. :)
