Pongal is a traditional dish in the southern part of India. The word “pongai” comes from Tamil, which literally translates to boiling or bubbling up – as this rice-based dish does during its preparation. In Telugu and Kannada, Pongali means a mixture of boiled milk and sugar that’s used for cooking ponagli (a type of …
Khajjaka is a fried dough that can be eaten plain or with sugar, depending on the region. Khaja originated in Eastern India and has since spread throughout the Central regions of Southern Asia as well. Khajas, the Indian version of pancakes or waffles are made with oil and sugar syrup. The difference between different kinds …
Keema is a centuries-old dish that originated in the Moghul Empire, and it’s still popular today. This delicious meat curry with peas or potatoes can be made from almost any type of meat (chicken keema? Beef keema?) And while there are many different ways to cook this tantalizing dish–by stewing it until tender or by …
Citrus salads or fruit salads with citrus fruits are a great option for winter. When tomatoes and other vegetables can’t be found, the sweet taste of oranges is refreshing in any season! Citrus provides that fresh feeling you need on those cold nights where it’s just too easy to hunker down inside all night long …
Paneer is the heart of Indian vegetarian cuisine, but Paneer Lachedar is a dish that truly elevates it. The word lachedar means “layered,” and this recipe is all about building flavors step by step — onions, tomatoes, yogurt, cashews, cream, and spices, each adding depth and richness.
Rava dhokla is a vegetarian snack from the Gujarati cuisine that can be served for breakfast, the main course, and even as an evening snack. Traditional recipes are typically prepared with besan or chickpea flour, but this recipe uses semolina instead!
Mirchi ka salan is a curry dish of Hyderabadi cuisine. It can be served with biryani as an accompaniment, or on its own if you want to spice up your meal! The recipe requires green chilli peppers and peanuts, which are boiled in water for 5 minutes before being fried together until the garlic turns …
A fruit cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet diced or sliced fruit and syrup. It’s often canned for easy portability, but it can also be made fresh. The use of the word “cocktail” in the name does not mean that it contains alcohol–the term comes from its secondary definition: an appetizer composed by combining …
Indian Broad Beans, also known as Avarakkai in Tamil / Chikkudukaya in Telugu, is very rich in iron and dietary fibre. In our home we enjoy this bean when it’s served with poriyal (a kind of stir fry), varuval or sambar; I typically take my dish to share with friends who have their own specialities! …
These sweet and crunchy balls (Carrot Laddu) of dough are made with a variety of ingredients, including Ayurvedic herbs. Laddus can be stuffed with nuts like pistachios or almonds to make for a deliciously rich texture that is perfect any time you want something light yet satisfying.
