Guac is not extra when you make it home! Hehe. Guacamole is of course a classic and standard recipe! However, everyone makes it just a little differently. Here is my tried and true version of homemade guacamole. My top three tips for the freshest and best guac: Squeeze fresh lime […]
What is your standard order when you go to a South Indian restaurant for breakfast? For most people in Karnataka, which is the South Indian state that I am from, the standard order is “two idli with one vada.” For my mom, it’s “two vada, one idli.” 😀 This type […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here is something you may or may not know about me: I am OBSESSED with pineapples. One, I love pineapple flavored anything…pineapple smoothies, piña coladas, pineapple soda, pineapple upside down cake, pineapple fried rice, etc etc. But also, I love pineapple decor! My house is literally filled with pineapple themed […]
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. :)
