Malai Kulfi
Kulfi is a frozen dessert made by reducing milk, cream, condensed milk, and flavorings. This is a popular summer time treat in India. While kulfi is traditionally set in conical aluminum molds, I prefer to …
Vegetable Korma
A mix of vegetables in a sauce with fresh coconut, poppy seeds, and warming spices such as cloves and cinnamon. It is perfect for those days when you are looking to use up leftover veggies …
Mungodi ki Sabzi
A light broth with chunks of dried lentil nuggets called Mungodi, Mungodi ki Sabzi is a Rajasthani specialty. It is just one of the many innovative ways the people of this desert state in India …
Balekai (Raw Banana) Cutlet
Raw bananas and potatoes in a spicy, golden patty with a surprise in the center, these cutlets are a great choice as appetizers for a gathering, or as an afternoon snack. You can prep ahead …
Goddu Saaru
Goddu Saaru is a traditional Karnataka-style rasam made without cooked dal, with a sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor profile. This is a faster recipe to make a saaru (rasam) since there is no dal to precook …
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A vibrant summer salad brimming with the season’s freshest vegetables and quinoa, with a simple, no-fuss dressing. Instead of mixing the dressing separately, the ingredients are added straight into the salad for maximum ease and …
Sandigae Huli
Sandigae huli is steamed dumplings (Undae), cooked in a rich gravy (Huli), and topped with a typical Kannadiga Vaggarnae. This is served with hot steamed white rice as a main dish. Sandigae huli is a …
Vangi Bhath (Spiced Eggplant Rice)
Eggplant is sautéed and tossed with a south Indian spice mixture and cooked rice. Vangi Bhath is a great rice dish for a quick dinner or as the rice course on a party menu. This …
Tomato Porichu Kootu
Tomatoes, and toor dal with a fresh spice mix of grated coconut, cumin seeds, and dried red chillies come together in this easy to make recipe. This is one of my go-to recipes when I …
Lemon Marmalade
A sweet, tart preserve perfect over toast, waffles, or on a cheese board. Enjoy the bounty of fresh lemons with this delicious marmalade that uses just 3 ingredients and no artificial pectin. This recipe is …