Mango Rus (Keri no Rus)
I was lucky enough to have spent part of my childhood on a mango farm where my family grew the… Read more
Citrus and Curry Leaf Shortbread Cookies
My mom just got back from a two month long trip to India. I always miss her when she goes… Read more
Five Minute Mango Chili Sorbet
The last few days have been miserably hot in San Diego. When the weather gets really hot like this I… Read more
Fig and Cardamom Tea Cakes (Gluten Free)
Someday I will have a giant fig tree in my backyard. It’ll produce tons of figs and I’ll be able… Read more
Simple Pea Saute (Vatana nu Shaak)
This dish is a perfect example of how simple and wonderful Indian cooking can be. Last week I needed to… Read more
Rice Flour Flat Bread (Chokha ni Rotli)
Long before the gluten free diet became popular, and well before I had even heard of Celiac disease, my mom… Read more
Savory Cream of Wheat with Onions and Peas (Upma)
When I was in college I barely cooked. I lived with my brother who, especially back then, didn’t like to… Read more
Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes (Bhurji)
One of my favorite things about food is how closely it’s attached to memories. Egg burjhi is one of those special… Read more
Peach and Curry Leaf Cobbler
A couple of months ago I was doing dishes and staring at the little curry leaf plant that grows next… Read more
When McDonald’s Came to India and a Recipe for Curried Potato Sliders
Whenever anyone asks me where they should go when they visit India, one place I like to suggest is McDonald’s…. Read more
Spinach and Cheese Curry (Palak Paneer)
Palak Paneer is one of the most popular Indian dishes in the U.S. Spinach and cheese is such a classic… Read more