There is just something so magical about rice. Just a few grains turn into a bowl of soft, fragrant delicious-ness. Add a bit of simple flavors and you can get a delicious dish! The most amazing part is that you can create dishes from a variety of cuisines if you […]
Ever since I was little, weekends were about South Indian brunch! My mom always makes delicious traditional South Indian breakfast dishes and classic rice baaths on Saturday and Sunday mornings. This is a tradition that I have tried to continue as well, to the delight of my husband. However, we […]
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 […]
Do you love dosa but don’t love how long the process of fermenting the batter takes? You are not alone. Luckily, there are other options. This is my mom’s recipe for instant lentil dosa! No fermentation required. Just soak rice and toor dal overnight, grind in the morning, and you […]
There are some vegetables that just scream “fall” and Sweet Potatoes are definitely one of them! These crispy, delicious puffs with an orange masala filling are the perfect appetizer for all your fall events, Indian festivals (Navaratri, Dussehra and Diwali/Deepavali) or fall holidays (Halloween and Thanskgiving)! This recipe was inspired […]
I am a big broccoli fan! I love to stir fry or oven roast Broccoli florets for a variety of different dishes. However, I don’t usually use the entire broccoli for these dishes. I end up having a handful of broccoli stalks/ stems leftover that I don’t want to waste. […]
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. :)
