Pachadis (Chutneys) - Part 1

Pachadis or Chutneys, especially the ones that are made in Andhra, the fiery hot ones with various…


Cottage Cheese Salad

I should really call this Ram Uncle's Cottage Cheese salad, as this is his signature recipe. Rather…


Vella Adai (Steamed Jaggery Doughnuts)

It's time to spring forward as daylight savings time begins! Not my favorite time of year…


"Maharashtrian Dal" (Lentil Soup - Maharashtrian style)

An easy yet healthy (as always) entry from Anusuya's kitchen. She insisted that I not call it a…


Bisi Bele Bhath Huli Quinoa (Spiced lentil and quinoa Gumbo)

A friend of ours recently introduced us to quinoa and all its benefits. Quinoa or KEEN-WAH as it is…