Ingredient: cumin seeds

Nei Murukku

Nei Murukku

With lots of Indian Festivals coming in the second half of the year, I wanted to share festival snack recipes. This Nei Murukku is my mother’s recipe and all credits go to her! She gave me e-guidance to prepare and these were a hit! This 

Vegetable Kothu Parotta- Restaurant Style

Vegetable Kothu Parotta- Restaurant Style

Boy! Don’t I miss Sangeetha Restaurant in Dubai! My parents and I used to frequent this restaurant and my favorite dish being Vegetable Kothu Parotta! The aromatic gravy infusing the minced parotta was incredible and I haven’t tasted the same anywhere in the US so 

Chole Masala in Instant Pot

Chole Masala in Instant Pot

Chole Masala is an Indian gravy, prepared with chickpeas, onion, tomato and exotic spice mix. Today, I am sharing recipe for Chole Masala in my kitchen friend, the Instant Pot. It requires no babysitting and I did not find any compromise in taste. You can 

Tawa Pulav

Tawa Pulav

This is a simple variety rice. It is a super easy to prepare and you will be a fan once you try! When my SIL was pregnant, my mother a hired a cook to help with morning lunch. He used to prepare this regularly and 

Malai Kofta **Using Gulab Jamun Mix**

Malai Kofta **Using Gulab Jamun Mix**

Today I introduce you to one of our family favorites and my special recipe, Malai Kofta! I make the with paneer and Gulab Jamun Mix. The consistency of Kofta is amazing, so crispy outside, and soft and flavorful inside! The koftas are super tasty just 

Paneer Biryani in Instant Pot

Paneer Biryani in Instant Pot

Ramadan Kareem to all my friends! What better recipe to post during the Holy month of Ramadan than a delicious Biryani! My husband and I are major biryani fans and frequent visitor to Paradise Biryani Point for their Vegetable Dum Biryani and Malai Kofta. Back 

Mor Kozhambu

Mor Kozhambu

Mor Kozhambu is a flavorsome South Indian buttermilk gravy and is enriched with calcium and protein from the yogurt. It is light on the stomach and is a fixed item for most in the auspicious day menu in our home. This Kozhambu is usually served