Baingan Masala or Aubergine Curry is one of those quick and easy no-fuss recipes that's a great addition to your dinner party menu. Tender baby eggplants are cooked in a medley of mild spices and flavoured with onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Eggplants are one of the most versatile vegetables that can be made to...
Diwali Recipes
Instant Pot Panchmel Dal: Mixed Dal
Panchmel Dal or Mixed Dal, as it is more popularly known, is a dish made with a mix of various kinds of lentils. Panchmel literally translates to "five mix" and traditionally this recipe was made using a mix of these five kinds of lentils - chana, toor, masoor, moong and urad. Different Kinds of Lentils...
Matar Pulao: Peas Pilaf
Pulaos are usually referred to rice dishes that are cooked in a flavorful broth with the addition of meat, vegetables or nuts and whole spices. A simple version of it, like this Matar Pulao recipe, is best served with a rich curry or a heavy lentil dish. When hosting a dinner party, I usually make...
Paneer Pulao
This Paneer Pulao recipe is what I often rely on when I need a quick, nutritious and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with some Raita or a Salad on the side. It's the week after March break - which just means that energy levels of us parents coming back from...
Aloo Palak: Sauteed Spinach with Potatoes
This quick and easy recipe for Aloo Palak, which simply translates to potatoes and spinach, is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. I often rely on recipes like these for days when I'm flying by the seat of my pants! My day started with me jumping out of bed realizing that I would be late...
Indian Cooking 101: Chutneys (Green/ Coriander Chutney)
In my quest to dismiss the myth that Indian cooking is not for the faint-hearted and to help spread my knowledge on some simple and traditional Indian food recipes, like this Green Chutney or Coriander Chutney, I have started this series called Indian Cooking 101. To make it more interactive and as helpful as I can...
