There are so many delicious Paneer recipes out there! How do you decide which one to make? Well, if you prefer a spicier, less creamy curry, then Kadhai Paneer is the one for you! This recipe involves tossing vegetables and paneer at high heat in a Kadhai pan and simmering […]
My favorite solution for leftover pakodas is kadhi! On the other hand, my husband’s favorite excuse to get me to make pakodas is kadhi. Haha. Regardless, we both love piping hot pakodas dunked in a hot steaming bowl of Punjabi style kadhi. There is just something so delicious and comforting […]
Are you having a lazy weekend morning? Maybe craving a quick, easy yet hearty breakfast? Well, I have a solution for you! Crumble up some tofu, toss in some veggies and Tandoori Masala, and top it on some toast! Ta da! Breakfast (or brunch) is ready! This vegan breakfast scramble […]
This is a delicious South Indian style palya/curry that I learned from my mother. It involves roasting capsicum/green peppers and onions and then simmering them in a coconut based gravy. It’s such a simple and healthy curry, but the gravy makes it feel so decadent! It’s often eaten with Akki […]
This is one of my go to “it’s dinner time and I don’t have a plan” side dishes to make! Tindora Fry is a super simple North Indian style dry masala that takes less than 10 min to pull together! All you gotta do is grab a frozen packet of […]
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 […]
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. :)
