On January 26, India celebrates Republic Day with a parade in New Delhi. This year’s parade was very special for all of my family, the city of Vadodara, and the state of Gujarat. For the very first time the parade was led by a Gujarati Lt. General, who also happens to be my cousin. To […]
Baigan Bharta
Print Baigan Bharta Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 large eggplants (baigan) 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 2 medium Roma or plum tomatoes, ½ inch diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, finely chopped 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds […]
Bhindi Masala
Print Bhindi Masala Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb. okras (bhindi) 1 medium yellow or red onion, ½ inch diced 1 medium plum or Roma tomato, ½ inch diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, finely chopped 1 inch piece of […]
Baghara Baigan
Print Baghara Baigan Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 This eggplant curry is from city of Hyderabad, Southern part of India (in a state of Telangana), and it is usually served with Biryani. It is made with small purple egg sized eggplants (known as Indian eggplants). Ingredients 1 […]
Vegetable Biryani
Print Vegetable Biryani Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4 This dish comes from city of Hyderabad (in State of Telangana), Southern part of India.. Ingredients For fried shallots and marinade: 1 lb. shallots, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons ghee or melted butter or canola oil ¼ cup […]
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco
Print Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 This recipe is a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors. Ingredients 3 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder 2 teaspoons […]
Samosa
Print Samosa Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 1 hour 55 mins Serves: 6 Samosas have become quite popular in many countries with Indian population. This delicious snack is sold on streets all over India. In US it’s available freshly made and frozen in most Indian grocery stores. My cousin, […]
Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger
Print Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 24 During Diwali festival, variety of snacks including cookies are made to share with family, neighbors and guests. I developed this recipe during that time. Ingredients 2 ½ cups AP flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder […]
Cauliflower Po Boy
Print Cauliflower Po Boy Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 cup AP flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon hot sauce or […]
Vegetarian Hot Dogs
Print Black eyed Peas Hot Dog Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 15 oz. can of black eyed peas 2 to 3 tablespoons brown or white rice flour or corn starch 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste […]
Nashville Hot Cauliflower
Print Nashville Hot Cauliflower Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 large cauliflower, washed and cut into large florets 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk ¼ cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour or more 2 tablespoons corn starch 2 teaspoons salt or to taste 1 teaspoon […]
Sev Usal
Print Sev Usal Prep time: 8 hours Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 9 hours Serves: 4 Dried green peas soup with crispy thin chick pea flour noodles Ingredients 1 ½ cups dried green pea 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies, finely minced 1 ½ inch piece of ginger, finely minced 2 sprigs of mint 1 teaspoon […]