Stir-Fried Okra with Coconut (Bhinda Copra nu shaak)
Yesterday was day four of Navratri. We usually only have a small meal at home before we head out to… Read more
Chai Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake
October is the best month of the year! It’s is a month full of celebrations for me and my family…. Read more
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
A Good, Basic Food Lighting Setup with 2 Lights
I was excited recently to have the opportunity to photograph our kitchen knives for our recent post on our five favorite… 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
Our 5 Favorite Kitchen Tools
I’ve been getting a lot of feedback on my post about how I shoot the photos for Indiaphile. It isn’t… 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