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...
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...
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...
Kerala Curry
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Amazing recipe and the easiest ever. When my sister in law, who is from Kerala introduced this recipe to me, I was very reluctant to try it. Me from North India, we believe in frying and cooking everything thoroughly so I was not sure if I would like it, but now this is my go...
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...
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...
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...
Burmese Tea Salad / Lapheto
Category: Accompaniments
Cuisine: Burmese
A very strong, aromatic salad made with tea leaves. This is usually eaten with rice. The good thing about Burmese food is that the spices can be adjusted as per your taste. The tea leaves taste a little pungent, not readily available but can be ordered through Amazon or any Burmese specialty store. Now you...
Mango Shake
Category: Beverages
Summer is the time for a lot of mangoes. This shake is perfect after your workouts or to curb the mid afternoon hunger pangs. I do not use sugar in this shake but you can add sugar as per your taste.
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...