Pav Bhaji, A Quintessential Bombay Street Food
One of the things I miss most about living in Mumbai is the pav bhaji. It was one of the… Read more
Bhel Puri Recipe, A Menagerie of Flavor and Texture
Bhel puri is another fun Indian snack food from Gujarat. It is a fun treat made from a balance of… Read more
Date Halwa (Khajur no Halvo) and Our Visit to a Date Farm
The wind was still blowing violently in the morning when we set out for home after our Mt. Whitney and… Read more
Pani Puri and our Anniversary Post Giveaway!
Puja and I got married three years ago, on June 4th, in a mostly Indian-style wedding. For the ceremony we… Read more
Mango Lassi, An Indian Mango Smoothie
Steve and I had a lot of milkshakes on our recent road trip to Death Valley. We remarked how unusual… Read more
Indian Style Fruit Salad
Pujas are a routine part of life in India. A puja is ceremonial prayer ritual performed to honor a deity,… Read more
Beet Greens Curry (Beetroot Ni Bhaji Nu Shaak) Recipe
Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to live across the street from a farmer’s market? How… Read more
Death Valley Road Trip and Spicy Trail Mix
There was a lone white cloud in the sky ahead of us. We watched it struggle against the heat of… Read more
Visit to Mt. Whitney and Spicing Up Basic Toast with Fenugreek
One of my most eye-opening experiences after college was driving across the country. I’ve always been drawn to the beauty… Read more
Kale Quinoa Paratha
Parathas are a staple of food in the Indian diet. You can eat them plain, or with some yogurt and… Read more
All About Turmeric and a Recipe for Turmeric Pickle
I love looking at the bright yellow turmeric next to the deep red of chili powder and the neutrals of… Read more
Super Easy Chana Masala
Nearly two years ago, Puja and I started kicking around the idea for an Indian food and culture blog. We… Read more