I always stumble upon healthy ingredients in the bulk bins of the grocery store. I found whole wheat kernels – labled as hardened winter wheat berries there and picked up some. I had no clue what I was going to make with it, but I was sure to find something in the ingenious food blogs … [Read more…]
We love grilled corn – and one of the must haves for summer is to buy corn and grill it. I flavor the corn several different ways – with butter, with green chutney, pesto, lime and chilly powder or just chaat masala. This is for corn on the cob. However, some times I also like … [Read more…]
I have never heard of Dal Banjari until I came across the recipe for this in Priya Mitharwal’s blog here. I love whole black urad dal and the creamy texture it renders. But the only dish I had known to make with this is dal makhani. Having been bored with using this ingredient, I was … [Read more…]
Kofta curries are a favorite at our house, next to paneer curries when it comes to side dishes for rotis. You can check out my Spinach Bread Kofta Curry and Baked Tofu Bread Kofta curry. I always premake koftas in double batches and freeze them so that they can be used whenever I feel like … [Read more…]
I am not usually an instinct buyer. I write my grocery list – and kind of stick to it. The down side to that is of course, when I go in without a list, and I am completely lost. Only then I open my eyes to things I normally don’t pay attention to, like the … [Read more…]
Arroz means rice in spanish and Frijoles Negro – refers to black beans. Beans and rice are the staples of Mexican cuisine, and black beans in particular is featured in a variety of Mexican dishes. It is not only tasty, but is key in providing nutrition in protein, fiber and antioxidants. This dish is a … [Read more…]