Tag: comfort food

Bhakarwadi Lachha Paratha

Bhakarwadi Lachha Paratha

Lachha Paratha flavored with classic Marwadi/Gujarati Bhakarwadi spice mix and cook to perfect flakiness. Bhakarwadi is a traditional crispy, spicy, sweet, savory deep fried snack that is very popular in Maharastra. It is knows as Bhakharwadi in Gujarati. Bhakarwadi is a perfect tea time snack. 

Tikka Masala Shells

Tikka Masala Shells

Tikka Masala Shells are filled with spicy paneer and veggie mix, coated with rich and creamy tikka masala sauce, topped with cheese then baked to perfection Baked shells are one of the easy ways to serve delicious pasta to a crowd. Because you can make 

Vagharelo Bhaat

Vagharelo Bhaat

Vagharelo Bhaat – Indian styled fried rice simply made with onions, pepper & some basic spices with hint of curry leaves and lot of fresh cilantro! If you see a Gujarati household having anything leftover, they repurpose it next day. Leftover rice is one of 

Hariyali Paneer Biryani

Hariyali Paneer Biryani

Hariyali Paneer Biryani is mix of basmati rice, refreshing hariyali paneer, and bunch of veggie along with yogurt, mint, kasuri methi and spices! Biryani is the powerhouse of Indian food, the exciting aromas, the beautiful vibrant colors, the fluffy long grain basmati rice and the 

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a grilled/roasted minced eggplant cooked with herbs and spices. I am not a big fan of eggplants unless it is cooked certain way. Growing up I did not really eat this eggplant dish at home or restaurants. However this classic dish grew 

Mummy’s Dal Fry

Mummy’s Dal Fry

Mummy’s Dal Fry, extremely comforting, perfectly flavored and textures dal fry made with assorted lentils and basic spice blend. Believe it or not, any type of dal (lentils) is my love language. And that love language is just next level when it is my mummy’s 

Mom’s Spicy Khichdi

Mom’s Spicy Khichdi

Mom’s Spicy Khichdi slathered in ghee, made with mix of rice and lentils along with lots of ginger, garlic, chilly and whole spices. There are many different ways to make khichdi. Some types includes different combinations of rice and lentils, while some includes different combinations 

Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo

Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo

Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo – pan fried thick pancake made with quinoa, brown rice, assorted lentils, zucchini & lots of spices. Gujarati Dangela/Tawa Handvo is thick pan fried pancake that is made with fermented handvo batter. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic Gujarati 

Cauliflower Peas Potato Curry

Cauliflower Peas Potato Curry

South Gujarat style Cauliflower Peas Potato Curry, simply made with mentioned vegetables and basic spices!! Simple cauliflower, potatoes & peas stir fry with Indian inspired spice mix. It comes together in no time!! This easy and quick dry curry requires minimal ingredients. I love prepping 

Mushroom Keema Paratha

Mushroom Keema Paratha

Mushroom Keema Paratha – spicy cheesy mushroom keema paratha with crunchy onions & peppers along with fresh cilantro and mint! Paratha is one of those Indian foods that is always so comforting and satisfying. Paratha is a very broad term. There are so many different