this pillowy soft naan is absolutely amazing and the best accompaniment to all your spicy curries but also perfect on its own. My version contains no yeast and can be easily made vegan. Best of all, it’s pretty easy to make! Ingredients: 2 c all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda […]
I’ve shared this recipe before but given the plethora of peppers in my garden this summer, I thought you may want a way to use yours up too. These pickled peppers are super tasty but not spicy so a perfect accompaniment to any meal. My daughter loves these and was lucky enough to learn how
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these spicy chickpea fritters are made with fresh fenugreek and spices and a traditional snack in the state of Gujarat in India. This is my MIL’s recipe and turn out amazing every single time! Enjoy them with cilantro chutney, yogurt, peppers, onions, or on their own! Let me know what’s your favorite gota accompaniment! INGREDIENTS
this flavorful potato curry is a traditional Gujarati dish known as bataka rasawalu shaak or batata nu shaak. While the ingredients are basic (potatoes and tomatoes), each family has its own special recipe so feel free to adjust any of the ingredients to fit your preference. It really is an explosion of spices and super
Khichyu aka papdi no loth aka saju is basically spiced and steamed rice flour, but oh is it delicious! Every Gujarati family has its own recipe – I put cilantro and ground green chilies into my dough which gives it this beautiful green color and a very fresh flavor. It’s typically enjoyed with a drizzle
This podi masala has a bold kick and will spice up all your South Indian meals during Paryushan. Just add a little water and oil and it becomes the perfect chutney for idli or instant dosas. We also sprinkle them on parathas to make masala parathas. The possibilities are really endless! INGREDIENTS ½ cup channa
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Here’s a one pot hearty soup recipe that’s perfect for a lunchbox that will sustain the kids through after school extra-curricular activities and easy for young adults to make after classes/work. If making in the morning, I usually lay all the ingredients out the night before and soak the beans right when I wake up.
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These waffles are amazing! They are perfect for any meal and travel well in the lunchbox. They come together super quickly so it’s perfect for those days that you’re in a rush. I use our mini waffle maker and they turn out so crunchy and flavorful! INGREDIENTS ½ cup chickpea flour ½ cup rice flour
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Here’s a healthier twist on everyone’s favorite traditional Indian breakfast/snack. While poha is traditionally made with flattened rice, supplementing with oats provides fiber and lots of nutrients. While my preferred method uses both rice poha and oats, you can certainly make this with only oats. The fam likes to add sev or chavanu on top
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frankly, my dear, this is one of the best sandwiches you will ever eat! Frankies are sometimes referred to as Bombay Burritos and are similar to kathi rolls (these are generally filled with spiced paneer). My kids really love the spiced potato filling and my favorite part is the flavor mixture of the cilantro chutney,
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