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Galouti kababs are creamy, soft, melt in your mouth kababs made with minced mutton and spices. I learnt how to make these kababs from a friend of mine Deepali in India, who is a fabulous cook! The …

To me this is the best homemade mutton curry ever! Growing up in India dad made this curry for us almost every weekend. Even if we went out for a picnic, I distinctly remember we had a red insulate…

This recipe comes from the southern most state in India, Kerela. I love the food from the coastal regions of South India…their curry, stews, appams and the list goes on. This curry is rich, c…

This pulao recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s book Jerusalem has become a staple in my household. This Pulao made from Basmati and wild rice with chickpeas, currants and herbs pairs so …

Last week we were at a family wedding in California. It was a super fun week with lots of eating, drinking and dancing. With lack of sleep and an over dose of food, I just needed something quick an…

Yesterday I got the opportunity to attend Nigella Lawson’s talk and book signing here in Seattle. I have been a huge fan of Nigella for as long as I can remember. I have watched all her s…

This simple homemade Sri Lankan chicken curry is light, flavorful and really easy to put together. My granny grew up in Sri Lanka and this is one of her recipes. Every year when we went to granny’s…

Yotam Ottolenghi is one of my favorite chefs. I have every one of his cookbooks and every recipe is superb. Having said that, I do have my favorites and these soba noodles with mango and eggplant f…

Kashmiri dum aloo is one of the most popular vegetarian curries from the northern most state in India, Jammu and Kashmir. My dad is from there and I learnt this curry from one of his Kashmiri frien…

Spring is finally here or at least that’s what I’ve heard (hard to tell here in Seattle :)) and the grocery stores are full of all kinds of berries. The berries are sweet and juicy and I try to mak…

Spring is finally here or at least that’s what I’ve heard (hard to tell here in Seattle :)) and the grocery stores are full of all kinds of berries. The berries are sweet and juicy and I try to mak…

My Dad’s side of the family is from Jammu, a state in northern India where rajma chawal is the ultimate comfort food. This rajma recipe is very special as I learnt how to make it from my dadi…

Pound cake is one of the first cakes my mom taught me how to bake. I called it butter cake and till today whenever she comes to see me she always brings me a loaf of butter cake! I always have a po…

Pound cake is one of the first cakes my mom taught me how to bake. I called it butter cake and till today whenever she comes to see me she always brings me a loaf of butter cake! I always have a po…

My mom and I love a good crisp biscotti with our cup of coffee. The first time I tried this recipe was when my mom was visiting me for the first time after I got married. They turned out perfectly.…

This homemade granola recipe is super easy to put together and packed with nutrients. It is crunchy, chewy, flavorful and perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. What I love about thi…

With the holidays round the corner, I am always looking for delicious, easy to make appetizers and side dishes. My zucchini and ricotta tart is one of them. It is light, creamy and easy to mak…

Merry Christmas Everyone! Karan always complains that I don’t make him anything with Nutella, so for our anniversary this year I decided to make him Nutella French Toast for breakfast. It was the b…

I absolutely love bread. Any kind, any type, any flavor. If a restaurant serves a breadbasket before dinner I usually end up taking half my meal home because I fill myself up with bread. I also pre…

Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto, which means grilled bread that has been rubbed with a clove of garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. You can add a variety of toppings to your bruschetta li…

I am just bananas over bananas! I eat one every single day and banana bread is an absolute favorite in my home. It is great for breakfast in the morning, a teacake or as dessert. I love to have a s…

Hummus is one of those versatile dishes that can be used as an appetizer, snack, a dip, spread or as a side. I usually have a jar of hummus in my refrigerator and I change it up often by adding dif…

The first time I tried lentil soup was at a restaurant in Phoenix. It was a small family run place by a gentleman named Ali who was originally from Iraq. His mom and sister cooked while he looked a…

The first time I tried lentil soup was at a restaurant in Phoenix. It was a small family run place by a gentleman named Ali who was originally from Iraq. His mom and sister cooked while he looked a…

If I am ever given a list of restaurant options and one of them happens to be middle eastern, you bet that’s the one I am picking. Nothing is overly spiced yet so flavorful. One such flavorfu…