This chole recipe is from Peshawar(duh!), originally part of the Punjab region, is now a part of Pakistan. History has recongnized Peshawar as being the center of trade and civilization from as early as the 2nd century. Trying a recipe that has been around for centuries is a great experience. The way that the cooks … [Read more…]
This is the outcome of leftover ‘curried butternut squash’ soup. Whenever I have leftover veggies…that don’t I can’t sell to be eaten again…I try and conceal it. The best way to do that is in parathas/chapatis/rotis. This post is not so much a recipe, but more of an idea or an inspiration. Ingredients: 3 cups … [Read more…]
Inspired by the success with the crispy oven baked cauliflower recipe, I decided to make a quick and easy crispy baked okra. This was super easy, one: because I used frozen cut okra and two: because this is no fuss recipe..all I had to do is toss it once and place it in the oven. … [Read more…]
Acarajé are Brazilian Black eyed pea fritters that normally contain chopped small shrimp or dried shrimp. This is a vegetarian version of the same delicacy. It is very easy to make and tastes like the Indian vada. Ingredients: 1 cup black eyed peas, soaked overnight 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste … [Read more…]
Today is my mom’s birthday, and I wanted to post a sweet dish to wish her a very Happy Birthday. I bet everyone says their mom has made a big difference in their lives…but I owe almost everything of what I am to my mom and the way she chose to bring me up. Thanks … [Read more…]
This post has been due for a few weeks now. I have a grape vine in my house and this year the yield was pretty good. But, the drawback is that they were a bit on the tart side. I left them on the vine hoping they would turn sweet…but, the rains came and the … [Read more…]