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…
Tag: Vegetarian
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,…
Garden to Table: Roasted Tomato Soup
Soups have to be the ultimate Autumn meal. They’re so warm, cozy, and comforting (well, I like to think so). And this Roasted Tomato Soup is no exception. With fresh, garden tomatoes this creamy, herby soup offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Paired with a delicious grilled cheese sandwich the soup…
Garden to Table: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
One of the most rewarding things for me is being able to make food using produce I grew in my own backyard! Something I always grow are tomatoes and this time I wanted to share a simple recipe that celebrates the sweetness and brightness of fresh garden tomatoes. This Tomato Basil Bruschetta has…
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…
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…
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…
Tehari Rice
Tehari or Tahri or Tehri, however you may spell it or say it, is a fragrant yellow rice dish common in Southeast Asia. It gets it’s iconic yellow hue by being cooked in a spice (primarily composed of turmeric) infused water. You can dress it up by adding other vegetables like green beans,…