Gujiyas are very similar to Samosas or Empanadas, except that the filling is sweet. It's not at all hard to make - maybe just a bit time-consuming, but then again, it's recipes like these that make festive celebrations even more special. This Gujiya recipe is super simple to make and keeps well stored in the...
Diwali Recipes
Achari Gobhi (Indian-style Cauliflower)
This lip-smacking tangy Achari Gobhi is a quick and easy way to cook cauliflower with the most basic Indian spices on hand. As a child, one of my most despised vegetables was the cauliflower. This was because the ONLY way my Mom ever cooked it was a traditional Aloo Gobhi - which I'm not at...
Quick Chilli Achar: Indian Chilli Pickle and a sneak peek of my NEW cookbook!
This Quick Chilli Achar is a breeze to make and absolutely delicious to eat. Trust me when I say you NEED this recipe in your repertoire! It's easy enough to remember once you've made it a couple of times - which I promise you, you definitely will! In exactly a week's time, my latest cookbook...
Masala Mathri: Spiced Fried Cookies
The countdown to Diwali has already begun and our home is getting decorated as I type this - with a steaming cup of coffee and bowl full of Masala Mathri by my side. This year, unlike years past, I've made more festive treats from scratch than I can ever remember. It was also the first...
Namak Pare: Savoury Fried Cookies
It's the weekend just before Diwali and boy are we excited! Hubby Dear and Little Dude have taken it upon themselves to set up the lights all over the house and I've retreated into my kitchen - just the place I want to be this time of the year. I have a few classic treats...
Instant Pot Chole (Chickpea Curry)
This recipe for my Instant Pot Chole (Chickpeas Curry), is one that I often serve at my dinner parties. It's quick, simple enough to put together in a matter of minutes and absolutely, lip-smackingly delicious. To this day, almost 17 years since we first met, Hubby Dear still relishes my Chana Masala with as much...
