Prawn khichadi

Prawn khichadi

CKP-style pilaf with shrimp and ambemohar rice My husband’s soul food is this authentic CKP-style prawn khichadi made by his mom. I normally do not like food that involves cooking in seafood stock, so I was quite reluctant to give this dish a try. One 

Muthiya (dudhi muthiya)

Muthiya (dudhi muthiya)

A vegan sausage made with a mix of whole grain flours and veggies. Gujarati cuisine is one of my most favorite Indian cuisines, especially for their effortlessly simple and delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. One dish that I particularly like to make is muthiya. I 

Green Chicken Curry

Green Chicken Curry

Simple flavorful chicken curry I am no expert in chicken curries,neither am I a chicken lover (not a meat lover in general) but there are a few meat preparations that I crave and Shilpa’s green chicken curry is definitely one! Shilpa is a family friend 

Vada Pav (non-fried)

Vada Pav (non-fried)

Spicy potato sliders, vegan, non-fried version I know this is a second post on the same dish, but hey its Vada pav, its the one food that I love the MOST and this recipe is a non-fried healthy version 😀 So it needs to be 

Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada

Savory sago pearl fried fritters The other day I was having a conversation with a friend. We were talking about heirloom keepsakes and childhood memories.  He is a doctor and he was telling me how he wanted to preserve the last prescription his Grandfather, who 

Kanda/ Khekda Bhaji

Crispy Onion Fritters When life gives you bad weather, make khekda bhaji!!! Thats what I do. If you want to make the most of having to stay at home because of rain or snow, you better make these and I bet you will thank the 

Sabudana Khichadi

Sabudana Khichadi

Sabudanyachi Khichadi – A very popular breakfast dish in Western India especially for upwas (religious fast). Sabudana Khichadi is usually eaten during religious fasting, however I love it so much, I pretty much end up having it at least once a week for breakfast! Growing 

Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji

A very popular Indian street food – mixed vegetable curry (bhaaji),eaten with pav (bread) Growing up I had a favorite Pav bhaji-vala (vendor), who had a small joint which would always be chock-a-block full with patrons crowding all the way up to the street intersection, 

Modak (Ukadiche)

Modak (Ukadiche)

Steamed rice dumplings filled with sweet coconut filling (made specially for Lord Ganesha for the Ganpati festival and other festivals in India that celebrate lord Ganesha). I have recently made a video version of this recipe. you can watch it here. Modaks are made in