Ingredient: turmeric

Tomato Pulav

Tomato Pulav

This is a super easy variety rice item and so tasty! This also works as an excellent lunch box menu. I usually pack this for Monday lunch for my husband, making use of leftover rice from the weekend. This recipe of Tomato Pulav is one 

Mumbai Vada Pav

Mumbai Vada Pav

Indian Street Food Vada pav is one of my favorite Indian street foods. Although my favorite Vada Pav is from Mumbai Express in Dubai, our family favorite Batata Vada is from Puranmal Dubai. After coming to the US, I have always craved the authentic Vada 

Apricot Thokku!

Apricot Thokku!

Spicy Indian Condiment This season has been such a blessing with our fruit trees! Harvest has been bountiful. I have already frozen containers od jam and bags of chopped peaches and apricots. My husband wanted to get innovative with this weekend’s harvest and attempt a 

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 

Tiffin Sambar in Instant Pot

Tiffin Sambar in Instant Pot

I fall more in love with my Instant Pot every time I use it! It makes life easier, especially during a busy weekend. Today I did a simple tiffin sambar. I am posting this recipe as a special request from my newly engaged friend in 

Beans Paruppu Usli

Beans Paruppu Usli

Paruppu Usli or how I like to call it, ‘Pappusli’, is a simple South Indian vegetable side usually prepared with beans, cabbage, carrot or other non suculent indian vegetable. You can even try this with brussel sprouts, brocolli and asparagus. Still super yummy! Paruppu usli 

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