Langar ki Daal
The Sikh temples around the globe serve food, all seven days, to everyone who walks through those temple doors. It is a very humble gesture and the sevadars (workers at the temple) serve very lovingly. This dish is one of the many items that is made at the Gurudwaras. I have used the Green split...
Aloo Sabzi for Puri / Potato Curry
This is a very common meal and is enjoyed by almost all children. I have yet to meet someone who does not like this dish. I make it without onion and garlic, so it could be served at any religious occasion. I use panch phoran masala for this recipe, basically means a mix of five...
Pao Bhaji
Street food of Mumbai !! Yum Yum all I can say. The bhaji is made with all the vegetables that you have at home and it is eaten with Buns or pao. Yes,lots of butter gives it a delicious taste, but if you want to be conscious of your health, you could reduce the quantity...
Chana Masala / Garbanzo Beans
Some how it has been a tradition at my in-laws house to make chana every Saturday. I have been keeping up with this tradition because it saves me the trouble of thinking what to cook. So after so many years I have experimented with different recipes of chana masala. This is the one I came...
Sambar (Split Pigeon Peas Lentil)
When I think of Sambar it gives me comfort. Literally it is a comfort food for me. There are about 100’s of recipes of Sambar out there but as you know by now, I like the simplicity and ease of recipes so here it is presenting one of the simplest recipes of Sambar. It is...
Punjabi Kadi
A typical Punjabi household, probably eats this at least once a week for lunch on Sundays or holidays. I do not like a lot of spices as I feel the flavors should come from the base ingredients and the spices should not takeover. So I have not used a lot of spices but as always...
Kathal Ki Biryani
Kathal or Jackfruit is getting very popular now. In American stores we do not get the fresh green jackfruit very easily but we can definitely find the cans of raw green jackfruit in brine. This recipe is handed over to me by my brother and it is a hit in his house. His kids love...
Lamb Curry
I might have a very few selected non-vegetarian recipes but I promise I would bring you the best. When we were growing up Lamb curry was part of our Sunday menu, now our kids are specializing in these recipes. This is one of the recipes by my nephew who loves cooking and cooks this often...
Rajma or Red Kidney Beans
This is the most authentic Punjabi main dish, loved by everyone. Every Indian house makes kidney beans or Rajma at least once a week. Red kidney beans are a great source of protein for people on a vegetarian diet.
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana or Tapioca pearls are great source of energy and that is the reason it is mainly consumed by people in India when they are fasting.
Besan Ki Barfi
This is a famous sweet and very easy to make with only three main ingredients.
Ohno Khao Suey – Burmese Coconut Soup
Since my In laws have lived in Burma that is now Myanmar, this is one of our family’s favorite recipes. It surely is a comfort food on those cold days. We definitely make it on our Christmas get together. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I have the vegetarian version here but...
Paneer Bhurji / Scrambled Paneer
Paneer is a very good source of protein for the vegetarian diet. I still have not met anyone who does not like paneer. You can make paneer at home with milk but if you do not want to be that adventurous you could buy at any grocery store.
Kadi With No Onion, Garlic or Ginger
This is a lighter version of the usual, thicker creamier version of the Punjabi kadi with no onion, garlic and ginger. This recipe is given to me by my elder sister, is a hassle free, quick recipe and really works for people who do not eat onions, ginger or garlic due to their preference or...
Aloo Methi / Fenugreek Leaves and Potato
Simplest and most aromatic vegetable. Fenugreek leaves have a lot of health benefits as well. It is not easily available at the American grocery stores but the Indian stores carry them all the time. The stores also carry dried fenugreek leaves, which are much stronger in flavor, you can use that also in this recipe...
Masoor Dal / Red Lentil
This recipe is my children’s favorite. Since it does not have too many spices added to it, the flavor of the lentil is enhanced. This is so easy to make because its a very simple recipe. I think it is the first recipe that my daughter tried when she left for college. We usually serve...
Besan Ka Chilla / Gram Flour Pancake
Besan or garbanzo bean flour is a great source of protein. It is somewhat in between pancake and crepe, so not as thin as a crepe and also not as fat as a pancake. It can be served as a breakfast item or an evening snack. The freshness of the cilantro and the green chili...
Noodle Attho / Burmese Noodle Salad
Attho is basically a mixture, it could be made of rice, noodle etc. I really like the freshness in Burmese cuisine, since so many fresh ingredients are used, it gives the dish a refreshing taste and is good for a quick snack or a meal. Since most of the ingredients are in our pantry, all...