Do you want to ensure you’ll have a happy and prosperous year? In Indian culture, we start off all auspicious occasions with something sweet. And, seriously, what’s better than chocolate? Homemade chocolate truffles are so easy. They are a little bite of rich deliciousness that both impresses everyone and makes them happy. A few weeks… Continue reading Curry Caramel Truffles with Himalayan Pink Salt
“Bombay Halwa” is a popular Indian sweet that also goes by the name “Karachi Halwa.” Bombay Halwa is a type of Turkish delight found in India. It is made of starch, sugar, and some kind of flavor. My favorite flavor of Bombay Halwa is made with pistachios and cardamom. In honor of National Pistachio Day,… Continue reading Bombay Halwa (Karachi Halwa)
It’s no secret that I love chai. Recently, the head of Learning and Development was visiting from my company’s headquarters in London. He hosted a series of workshops and seminars for our LA and San Diego staff. One of those was a session on presentations. He asked us to come prepared with a short two… Continue reading Cardamom Tea Shortbread
A warm, spicy dal with fragrant spices and healing turmeric is just the thing for when we’re feeling this way. I don’t make dal as often as I’d like but it is incredibly satisfying when I do. The delicious soup like broth is both warming and packed with protein, making it perfect for a cold and windy night.… Continue reading Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
This recipe for No-Churn Mango Swirl Ice Cream that got me really excited to post again. It uses condensed milk and whipping cream to create a rich base and the classic mango rus or pulp to give it that extra flavor of mango. I’m really excited to share this one right before the July 4th… Continue reading No-Churn Mango Swirl Ice Cream
When I was in my late teens, I worked for a bakery in downtown Disney. The bakery sold a caramelized onion and feta tart that was simply divine. That job did not work out for me and I quit within a month, but I never forgot the taste of that tart. I tried to look up recipes for… Continue reading Paneer and Caramelized Onion Rustic Pie
One of Puja’s creations that really helped us get through the month of January was this Pear Dessert. Between the sweet roasted pears and the nutty topping, eating these were almost like eating pie, but without the added sugar! January is over and that diet Puja and I were on is finally over. It was… Continue reading Baked Pears: A Healthy Dessert
Cookies are my favorite thing about the holidays. I love to bake them and share them with friends and family. This year I almost didn’t get around to the holiday baking though. Since we spend Thanksgiving and the two following weeks in India, it didn’t even feel like the holidays to me. When we finally… Continue reading Ginger Chai Spice Cookies
To celebrate Diwali this year, I made these walnut squares. They are my version of Walnut Burfi. I had found these beautiful bright red walnuts at Whole Foods and didn’t know what I would do with them until Diwali came around. I created these walnut bars that are reminiscent of the texture of Mohanthal, a… Continue reading Walnut Bars (Burfi) for Diwali
The wind was still blowing violently in the morning when we set out for home after our Mt. Whitney and Death Valley trip. It was early in the morning and our attempt at finding breakfast was unsuccessful as the only cafe in town hadn’t opened yet. We decided we would find breakfast along the way.… Continue reading Khajur no Halvo (Date Halwa) and Our Visit to a Date Farm
Indian Fruit Salad is usually made up of mixed fruits, often shopped, suspended in sweet milk or custard. Typical fruits would be apples, bananas, grapes, and tangerines. The custard we use is normally an eggless cornstarch pudding. In the end, this salad is more of a dessert than a salad, and it is delicious. My… Continue reading Indian Style Fruit Salad
It’s almost time for Uttrayan (the kite festival). Last year I wrote all about my childhood memories of kite fighting during the festival. Flying kites isn’t as fun without the sport of the fighting. But I still like to think about those wonderful days spent on rooftops with my dad and brother, flying kites, battling… Continue reading Rajgira ni Chikki (Amaranth Brittle)
