When it comes to desi desserts this has to be one of the simplest. It just takes a few simple ingredients and comes together in a jiff. And we all know desserts that happen in a jiff are just what we all need. Sooji ka Halwa is a sweet, nutty, roasted semolina based…
Category: Side Dish
Minestrone Soup
I love a good soup and of all the soup Minestrone is one of my favorite veggie soups just because it is so full of a variety of vegetables and celebrates the flavor of them all. A tomato based hearty soup that is absolutely chock full of vegetables, seasonal and canned, aromatic herbs,…
Roasted Chickpea Salad with a Hummus Dijon Dressing
I’m always trying to find ways to make salad’s feel more like full meals and I think I found the answer here! I think you really need a salad that’s a bit more than just vegetables to feel full. This Roasted Chickpea Salad is chock full of crispy, spiced, roasted chickpeas and tossed…
Grilled Peach and Paneer Summer Salad
What’s more summer than peaches? How about grilled peaches in a summer salad? Yeah, I think that’s pretty summery. These sweet, caramelized grilled peaches go perfectly with the salty slices of seared paneer on a bed of crisp greens, crushed walnuts, and a sprinkling of feta. Coated in a Honey Balsamic vinaigrette along…
Summer Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I never really enjoyed salads at home but I’m starting to realize it was probably because I was making them wrong. Unfortunately, shredded iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes wasn’t really cutting it in encouraging me to eat more vegetables. But then I was introduced to this summer salad with a medley of leafy…
Chapli Kebab
Pakistan is definitely known for its variety of kebabs and I love cooking and eating each and every one of them. I also think all of you should be able to eat them so here I am with one of Pakistan’s many traditional kebabs, Chapli Kebab. This spicy, aromatic kebab is known for…
Pakistani Masoor Daal Tadka (Spiced Red Lentils)
Daal (Pakistani Lentil) is an absolute staple in every Pakistani household. It’s simple, hearty, delicious, and so versatile! You can pair it with rice or roti and eat it for any meal. There is a huge variety of daals but today I’m going to be focusing on Masoor Daal (Red Lentils). These soft,…
Gajar Muttar Sabzi (Carrot and Pea Side Dish)
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious way to add some veggies to your next meal than look no further than this Gajar Muttar Subzi (Carrot and Pea Curry). This quick, spiced Carrot and Pea side dish is warm, aromatic, and delicious. It goes great on rice or as a side dish with…
Chaat Papri
I think we all have those homemade snacks that we just crave and love that a bag of potato chips just won’t cover. For me, it’s definitely Chaat Papri (or Papri Chaat). Chaat Papri is a traditional street food found all over the Indian subcontinent, which includes Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh! There are…
Soy Chili Garlic Broccoli
Broccoli is definitely one of those vegetables that is hard to ruin. On its own with just some salt and pepper it can taste delicious. The simplicity of broccoli makes it the perfect vegetable to use as blank canvas for some of my favorite flavors. This Soy Chili Garlic Broccoli is spicy, slightly…