The veggies are chopped. The spices are ground. Lets fire up the stove!
A classic upma contains tons of onions, simmered in ghee (butter) and spices, cooked with semolina (sooji) and water and topped with cashews. It has a polenta-like texture and melts in the mouth if eaten warm. It also requires minimal prep. time and can be prepared in 15-20 mins. It’s the first recipe my mom […]
Any way you slice or dice it, crispy aloo (potatoes) are a treat. This recipe shares my little secret to crisper heaven–patiently cooking the potatoes in a stainless steel pan on med., then transferring to non-stick for a highly heated golden finish. The stainless steel pan crisps up the potatoes nicely while cooking the insides […]
Its Bread and Butter. Tomato Sauce and Cheese. Pineapples and Grapes. Its instant Pizza. There’s minimal prep. work, it’s a hit with the kids and time needed is max. 10-15 mins. So, give it a try. Assembling the Ingredients: 1/4 cup green bell peppers, diced small 1/4 cup shallots or onions, diced small 1/4 cup […]
Pepper-Cumin (Milagu-Jeera) Rasam is an Indian veggie lover’s version of “chicken soup for the soul.” No chicken, real or faux, but plenty of pepper and cumin in a tamarind broth to warm the tippy toes of your feet and chase the blues away. Its a soul connection. This recipe is inspired by the Milagu-Jeera Rasam […]