Movie: Hippie Masala
In the 1960s, many Westerners flocked to India on a spiritual journey. Most left after weeks or months. Hippie Masala… Read more
Movie Review Monday: Arjun: The Warrior Prince
About as long as I’ve known Puja, she’s shared with me stories of the Mahabharata and tried to explain Hinduism… 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
Movie Review Monday: Band Baaja Baaraat (“Wedding Planners”)
Perhaps to us Westerners, India is best known for it’s outlandish weddings full of bright colors, bright lights and many… 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
My Grandma’s Gujarati Dal
Dal was a big part of my childhood. Pretty much every time my grandma cooked for us, there was dal…. 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