Miscellaneous


Besan (Gram Flour) Puda (Dosa)

Basen puda is a great dish to serve for breakfast or a light lunch. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be served many different ways.


Butternut Squash Pasta

Creamy Butternut squash sauce with spiral pasta is a light, savory pasta dish with beautiful spring colors. Garnishing with beetroot adds gourmet touch.


Cabbage Pizza

Cabbage pizza is a nice twist to traditional pizza with touch of Indian spices



Creamy Spinach Pasta

This is a delicious pasta dish with fresh spinach and rich white sauce. It is my version of fettuccini alfredo. Creamy spinach pasta looks and tastes great.


Falafel Sandwich

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern chick pea patty. Falafel is stuffed in pita bread with salad and sauce.


Grilled Potato Sandwich

Potato Sandwiches give a different dimension to grilled cheese sandwich. They are delicious and add an Indian taste to standard grilled cheese. Potato& cheese sandwiches are excellent choice for a hearty and satisfying lunch.



Grilled Tofu Sandwich

These are absolutely delicious and flavorful sandwiches that are quick and easy to make. Tofu sandwiches are healthy and appropriate for Vegans, too. The Tofu provides a great source of protein, while the Hari Cilantro chutney brings in a unique ethnic flavor to the sandwich. These sandwiches make a great “to-go” lunch.


How to make Paneer

Paneer is a homemade Indian cheese. Paneer is used many different ways making desserts, appetizers and main course dishes.


How To Make Yogurt

Homemade yogurt tastes delicious and is very refreshing. Yogurt is high in protein and calcium. It is easy to make, you only need milk and the right culture / starter.


Indian Zucchini Pasta

Zucchini pasta is a whole-wheat egg less pasta, freshly made and taste great. This is a healthy recipe and easy to make. This is an old recipe from my grandmother but she used turai instead zucchini (turai is from same family as zucchini) and the dish is known as nanua ka petha in Bihar.


Moong Dal Dosa

Dosas are thin and crispy pancakes, made with a variety of batters. Moong dal dosas are a great substitute for the traditional dosas found in many South Indian restaurants. Moong dal dosas are faster and easier to prepare. Dosas are also known as “cheela” or “puda”.


Poha (Flattened Rice)

This dish is a favorite for breakfast or as a light snack in different parts of India. Being raised in Bihar, my mother was very fond of Chudwey. She would often prepare this dish as a special snack for guests to be served with tea. I have grown up loving this recipe and thought I would share it with all of you.


Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf (Pulav)

Quinoa vegetable pilaf is a protein rich, gluten free and delicious dish. It is quick and easy to make. This can be served as a main dish or side dish.


Rava Dosa

Rava Dosa is a popular South Indian thin and crispy flat bread. It looks like thin crepes. This is a mouthwatering culinary delight. Rava Dosas are quick to make. They can be served as a snack or part of a main meal.


Shahi Toast (Eggless Bread Pudding)

Shahi Toast is rich bread pudding. Toasted bread covered with creamy milk known as Malai. This is delicious and easy recipe to make.


Upma Sooji (Cream of Wheat)

Upma Sooji is a great dish for breakfast or brunch.


Vegetable Pasta

Fresh vegetables and whole grain pasta with savory tomato sauce makes a very colorful and delicious pasta dish. This is a simple pasta dinner. Serve with a side of salad and bread.


Veggie Hash Browns

This is a healthy and incredibly easy recipe to make. Veggie Hash is very satisfying, delightful and colorful dish.This recipe is from my aunt from Seattle Washington.