Nankhatai

  For this month’s (August) cookie of the month, I have here a biscuit (not a cookie) which while growing up were one of the few baked goods I knew. Nankhatai are popular especially during …

Mujaddara

  Rice, Lentils and Crispy onions; these are the main ingredients of this rather complex recipe. This classic middle eastern recipe is a perfect example of how few simple ingredients cooked right will delivers a …

Puran Podi

  I dedicate my recipes for the month of August my Mom. She was born in August and sadly she left us in August as well! I had lots to learn from her! Over the …

Shakshouka

  Tomato and Eggs!! It was not for me! I have always found tomato sauce to be too tarty or the eggs too runny. It was not until this summer when I had a mind …

Gujarati Ladoo

  These ladoos are close to my heart! It takes me back to the day where I would watch my mom make them in bulk (like 30-40 big ladoos) just to be the first one …

Plantain Fry

  Bananas frequents my grocery list regularly, which is surprising because none of us are big on bananas. Well, we are not big on bananas but we love banana bread!! (I should post my recipe …

Everyday Hot Sauce

  There are very few things I constantly brag about; my knife, instant pot, kitchen aid, trader joe’s and now this hot sauce. This stuff is GOLD! It’s not your typical red hot sauce; the …