Green Beans Masala/ Hurlikai Palya is one of my go to side dishes! It’s healthy, vegan, quite simple to prepare, and very versatile! In my family, we love this simple dry masala with classic South Indian dishes such as Chitranna (Lemon Rice), Mosranna (Yogurt Rice), and Puliogare (Tamarind Rice). But […]
This is a quick and healthy North Indian style dry fry that I learned from my mom. It takes just a few ingredients to put this together. Interestingly enough, this recipe doesn’t require any chilis (green or red) or any water. The main flavor ingredient is fennel. Just a little […]
When I was younger and in school, we used to spend many of our summer vacations in India in my parents’ hometown of Bangalore, Karnataka. Most of the time, we would stay with my dad’s side of the family. However, on some occasions, we would stay with my mom’s side […]
This is one of those recipes that I came up with spontaneously one night based on what ingredients I had on hand. The result was absolutely delicious and my husband and I devoured every bite! This recipe is a healthy, one pot vegan meal that is perfect for dinner and […]
I was born in Bangalore and grew up in a traditional South Indian family where typical breakfast/brunches include Idli, Dosa, Upma/Uppittu, etc. While I love all of those things, I have always been a fanatic for Parathas! My family likes to tease me that I should have been born a […]
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. :)
