Rajma is an Indian curry based on red kidney beans. It has a thick, gravy-like sauce in which kidney beans are cooked to perfection on a bed of aromatic spices. Traditionally, Rajma makes a great pair with boiled rice or jeera rice, and so it is generally served as “Rajma Chawal”. This curry is a…
Bhindi or okra should be crowned the queen of Indian summer vegetables. Be it fried okra, bhindi with gravy, bhujia, bhaaji, okra chips, or bhindi masala, you will find okra everywhere when it is in season. When Indian moms cannot decide what to cook, their pointer also goes automatically to some version of bhindi when…
Some weekdays call for a quick lunch or dinner, but sometimes, you do not want to eat a plain, boring sandwich. That is where I thank science for providing us with gadgets. The Instant Pot has made our lives so much easier as you just need to throw everything in, and it takes care of…
Rasam is an ancient soup that originates from South India. It is a warm, comforting dish that feels like a hug on any day. Whenever I am craving some comfort, I always go back to making this rasam soup. However, to make it quick, I often make the Instant Pot version of this soup to…
Pongal on the go? Yes, please. But how? Can you cook a dish perfected over centuries with a great deal of time and effort within minutes? Why not. Think of it as survival of the fastest in this fast-paced world where, no matter how much we want to, we do not get time for the…
Once you eat this spongy, flavorful besan dhokla, no other savory cake will be good enough. Besan means gram flour in Hindi, and this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe uses this chickpea flour as a base ingredient to make this spongy, savory cake. Dhokla or Khaman is an important part of Gujarati cuisine and is a popular…
In today’s fast-paced world, everything from Instagram to instant pot is “instant.” No one’s got the time to wait and take hours to complete a task. While this sounds very mechanical and robotic, it is also good because while your work gets done instantly, you can spend more time with your family or with yourself….
Samosa is a popular snack in many parts of the world. Like all good things in life, it comes in various shapes and sizes and goes with different names. The essence remains the same though, that is a golden brown, deep-fried crispy patty filled with flavorful fillings. While many of you must have tried different…
Muslims around the world look forward to Ramadan each year like Christians look forward to Christmas. Just like traditional Christmas foods, Ramadan comes with its own traditions. However, sometimes it feels refreshing to add a twist to your traditional iftar (breaking fast) dinners. Try this delicious potato, egg, and chicken cutlet recipe this Ramadan. Crispy…
It is juicy, it is sweet, and it has everything that you need. Watermelon is the overlooked twin brother of mango in India, where mangoes steal all the summer limelight. However, watermelon stands by as the good, old, faithful friend always there in times of need to provide you refreshment. Watermelon is a cool and…