Pav bhaji is a much-loved street food that few are able to make as well at home. It is made of a rich, spiced vegetable mash and served with a warm, buttery roll. One of the things I miss most about living in Mumbai is the pav bhaji. It was one of the foods I… Continue reading Pav Bhaji, A Bombay Street Food
What really makes Indian food stand out is the spices. There are hundreds of spices and spice mixtures. I can tell you from our experience with the blog, presenting these spices on paper in an organized way that is compelling and makes sense is always a challenge. In Spices & Seasons: Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors,… Continue reading Spicy Pineapple Lentil Recipe
The first year Puja and I lived together she asked me to make her Sticky Toffee Pudding for her birthday. What, I asked, is Sticky Toffee Pudding? She handed me a recipe and said this is what you are making. I had done very little cooking or baking at this point in our relationship. But… Continue reading Sticky Toffee Pudding Cupcakes
Kulfi is the Indian version of ice cream. It’s made in a very similar way to ice cream, except you don’t churn it as you freeze it. Instead, you whip up your milk and cream mixture ahead of time and then just freeze it. It comes out a little more dense than ice cream. The… Continue reading Mint Avocado Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)
Growing up, my mom would often make pudla, savory gram flour pancakes, as a quick lunch or snack when we were in a rush. Pudla, or “besan chilla” in Hindi, are super quick because all you do is shred up pretty much any vegetable you have on hand like zucchini, carrots, beets, boiled potato, peas…trust me anything… Continue reading Pudla, Vegan Omelet with Cilantro Mint Chutney
