Learn how to make aquafaba at home with chickpeas! This plant-based egg substitute works wonders for a lot of recipes! Aquafaba is nothing short of liquid gold for me! Over the years, I found ways to make near-perfect substitutes for…

Simple veggie bean burgers made with kidney beans. You can use any bean of your choice of course. Classic Mexican flavors play into this mouthwatering bean burger and make this a joyous eating experience! Putting this burger together is not…

Make this spicy Mexican Vegetarian Bean Chili that is excellent as a one-pot meal or with rice or bread. Vegetarian Bean Chili is just the kind of healthy, comfort-food that you can imagine yourself having every night! Made with legumes,…

Made with fresh tomato and onions, Pico de Gallo is a Mexican salad served along side tortilla chips or as a topping for burgrers, tacos, nachos etc. Quick and refreshing Pico de Gallo Salsa – a.k.a the Mexican Fresh Tomato Salad…

South-Indian Chow Chow Kootu or Chayote Squash and Lentils Curry Even the most obsessive gourmand would love to keep a few humble dishes in their repertoire and this chow chow kootu is one of them. The humble Indian Chayote Squash…

Fresh turkey berry is the hero ingredient of this classic, South-Indian, Sundakkai Kuzhambu! I enjoy cooking because it is capable of reminding me of fond memories associated with the food. This sundakkai kuzhambu, for example, is a simple, fuss-free tamarind…

Spiced and textured Kanchipuram Idli is a great way to bring in some variety to your South-Indian breakfasts! Tempered with black peppercorns, cashews, and coconut, Kanchipuram Idli is a textured variant of the humble idli. The idli derives its name…

Spicy, fresh, and naturally tangy Raw Mango Sambar for satiating all of your South-Indian food desires! If you’re looking to make the most of summer produce – especially Raw Mangoes – then you should look no further than this Raw…

Warm curried noodle soup spruced up with a tomato-coconut base – this deliciousness feels like a hug in a bowl! Inspired by the piquancy of Indian and Thai cuisines, here’s a simple curried noodle soup recipe. The coconut milk is…

Making the best use of summer produce, cook this naturally tangy Raw Mango Rasam (South-Indian broth)! To me, a well-made rasam brings fond memories of a happy and well-fed childhood! Translating loosely to “a broth”, this raw mango rasam is…

Easy, Dilli-style Aloo Tikki recipe – perfect to eat with your favorite chutneys, or make it into Aloo Tikki Chaat, Ragda Patties and even McAloo Tikki Burger! 🙂 I don’t remember a time I didn’t know about Aloo Tikki! Growing…

A deliciously sweet and spicy tea-time snack, the famous Gujarati Amiri Khaman is super easy to prepare! Known as Amiri Khaman or Sev Khamani, this delicious snack from Gujarat can be made using leftover Khaman (or for most non-Gujarati people…