Asian-Style Tofu Fried Rice When it comes to comfort food, there are a few favorites that spring right into your mind - Mac & Cheese, Parathas (flatbreads), Rice and Dal, warm soups or your favorite dessert. These are some of the things that you never go wrong with. But I think more innovative cooking happens when you take your favorite comfort foods and enhance them or re-design them with … [Read more...]
Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)
January 24, 2012 by
The eggplant, or Aubergine, is a large pear-shaped vegetable with a glossy purple skin and firm white flesh, embedded with tiny brownish seeds. It is a very versatile ingredient, as it can be fried, baked, boiled, steamed or grilled, and can be used in curries, appetizers, dips, spreads, and more. Its a popular ingredient in Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian and Moroccan cuisines. However, you will … [Read more...]
Whole Grain Zucchini Bread
January 20, 2012 by
Zucchini Bread It hasn't rained much this past year in the bay area, and yet it has always been chilly and windy. Yesterday we saw rain after a long time, and though I don't like wet days, I'm happy because my garden is going to start blooming again, and the chill has become tolerable. So what better way to enjoy this chilly weather than wake up to the smell of freshly-baked Zucchini Bread, the … [Read more...]
Khandvi – Gujarati Snack Recipe
January 6, 2012 by
Khandvi - Rolls Made With Chickpea Flour And Tempered with Spices Khandvi is an extremely popular Gujarati Snack made with Besan flour, and though it looks like a lot of work, it is actually very simple to make, and totally worth the effort! Besan is mixed with very sour buttermilk to create a lump-free blend, which is then heated, either on stove-top, or more conveniently in a Microwave, keeping … [Read more...]
Sweet Tangy & Colorful Quinoa Salad
December 21, 2011 by
Quinoa has been characterized as a super grain for quite some time now, and yet I see very few recipes that are unique. I think its potential is under-rated. Quinoa does not have any over-powering taste, so you can mix it with pretty much anything else that you like, and it will take on its character and flavor. Just like this delicious-looking Quinoa Salad, made with cucumbers, mangoes and … [Read more...]
Vanilla-Flavored Apple Butter
December 12, 2011 by
Chunky Apple Butter When I first came across the term Apple Butter, I was genuinely surprised, and intrigued. I had heard of Herb butters, which is nothing but mixing some herbs in regular butter to give it a unique flavor, but Apple Butter, seriously? Do you just mix Apple with Butter?? So I sent across a query on the net trying to gain the answer to my question - What is Apple Butter? Well, … [Read more...]
Broccoli & Green Peas Parathas (Flatbreads)
December 7, 2011 by
Broccoli & Green Pea Parathas Moms are always looking out for ways to add healthy, wholesome food to their kids' diets, and if you can combine healthy with yummy, then you know you have hit a jackpot! Just like I did with this deliciously nutritive recipe for Broccoli Parathas or Flatbreads. These beautiful green Parathas are wonderfully soft and delicious, and they have a mild flavor that will … [Read more...]
Mixed Fruit Parfait with Berries & Fresh Figs
November 16, 2011 by
Healthy & Delicious Mixed-Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Yogurt Parfaits are a healthy and tasty treat to grab on-the-go. They not only keep you full, but also provide you with a perfect balance of nutrition - calcium, protein, fats, vitamins and anti-oxidants, all mixed in one. So how can you ever say no to something that's as delicious as it is healthy! Today, I want to share with you a … [Read more...]
Healthy & Nutritious Carrot Pancakes
November 11, 2011 by
Mini Pancakes with Carrots, Pineapples, Pecans and RaisinsIt is a well-known fact that Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. And this is especially true for the little ones that are always on the go, and lack the patience to sit still and eat their lunches or dinners! So make something healthy, wholesome and delicious for them in the morning so you know you are at least feeding … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Basil Parathas (Flatbread)
October 31, 2011 by
Sweet Potato & Basil ParathasSweet potatoes are still in season, and I was trying to create a recipe to use them in the form of Parathas, because my daughter loves flatbreads, and its an easy way to sneak in some veggies into her system. As I mulled over the idea, my eyes fell on the pot of fresh basil growing in my garden. Instantly, an idea clicked into my head, and I knew what I was going to … [Read more...]
