Breakfast

Sticky buns are a family tradition Christmas morning for my family. This year I wanted to change it up a little from our usual chai-spiced sticky buns. With a kesar pista (saffron-pistachio) flavor profile, these sticky buns still have an Indian flair. Replacing the egg with yogurt made no discernible difference in flavor or texture, […]

The sound of sizzling mustard seeds and crackling curry leaves as their aroma fills the air takes me back to when my mother would wake me up with a warm bowl of poha. Poha is one of those classic Indian comfort foods. So classic it has been enjoyed throughout India for over 2,000 years. About […]

Sabudana Khichdi is a khichdi-like dish made with tapioca pearls. Khichdi is a dish that is normally made with rice and dal, but in this case, the rice and dal are replaced by tapioca. “Subudana” means “tapioca” in English. It can also be called “sago” or “sagu” in different Asian and Southeast Asian countries. Sabudana […]

Paneer Bhurji is a delicious, easy-to-make North Indian dish that features paneer a common Indian cheese. Despite the base being paneer, it actually has a texture and richness similar to scrambled eggs. You can make this with homemade paneer, or buy your paneer from the store. I also make an egg version of this dish, […]