It is summertime and I am always eager to make something new and easy especially as my high schooler/4th grader are always upto some activities and are perennially hungry afterwards :). What better option than lettuce wraps since I stock these chutneys to always whip up something quick! A lettuce wrap is a crunchy (love the iceberg/Romaine [...]
Fried rice is an ubiquitous entrée in many South Asian cuisines. Whether it is Chinese or Thai or Indian, they all have a common theme – rice, veggies, protein along with some spices/sauce to give it the yummy taste. Kids and adults love it alike and is easy to make /very nutritious. My idea for [...]
Do you love cabbage? Does sauerkraut or coleslaw come to mind? I have a classic South Indian recipe of cabbage (coupled with lentils) that is crazy good and refreshingly tasty! You can serve this on hot rice or have with breads or use it in an Indo-greek pita pocket ( make sure to add some tzatziki :)) . The options are [...]
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and most of the times, our busy lives lead us to the usual-suspects i.e. cereals / eggs / bagels and such. This sheer monotony should motivate us to look for other options. I typically do this during the weekend mornings when there is relatively more time to try something [...]
How about making a steaming hot pot of Chili with little fuss? I love to use my crockpot to make lentils, soups, stews etc. It is a versatile kitchen-mate that eases the cooking process i.e. less babysitting. So, I wanted to use the crockpot to make the perfect Chili (Vegan version. You can however add your [...]
How about something simple, quick and yet delicious. Here is a super-simple dish that I whipped up within 10 mins that is truly Zesty n Ez Chopped spinach – 4 cups Zesteez Tomato Chutney HOT/MILD depending on your liking – 1/2 jar 2 tbsp olive oil for sauteing […]
