Tag: Snacks/Chaats

Food, Recipes

Gajar Halwa: Indian Sweet Carrot “Pudding”

This post has been a long time coming.  I’ve started writing it (what seems like) a million times, but no matter how hard I’ve tried to finish…it just wasn’t happening. The phone would ring.  A time sensitive email would show up in my inbox.  Piyush would want the laptop to practice Chess–he’s a competitive player, […]

Food, Recipes

Pohe: A Maharashtrian Rice Snack (Vegan!)

Allow me to introduce you to one of my absolute favorite Indian dishes, Pohe! Since Pohe is traditionally made and served in the west of India–specifically around Maharashtra– it’s not something most Bengali families would grow up eating.  Luckily for me (and you all!), Maa (my mother-in-law) learned to cook Pohe while Baba (father-in-law) worked […]

Food, Recipes

Aloo Sabzi: Potatoes Cooked in Mustard Oil

Sometimes the most ordinary of foods can be made extraordinary simply by pairing them with the right ingredients.  For this delicious potato dish, I took a lot of inspiration from my mother-in-law’s cooking and the tasty foods I ate while in West Bengal.

Food, Recipes

Indian Snack Bars (Indian-Inspired Rice Krispie Treats)

Traditional American rice krispie bars have always been one of my favorite snacks.  Especially if they’re of the peanut butter variety!  Some of my earliest memories center around the simple–yet delicious–rice krispie bar.  It’s true.  I remember stirring the pot of melting marshmallows on my grandmother’s stove-top while my aunt, Patty, supervised–well over 20 years ago! (Man, […]

Curries, Food, Indian Dishes, Recipes

Easy Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe

Across the United States, everyone has their favorite version of Chili–a thick stew made with peppers, beans (debatable), meat, tomatoes, and spices. My favorite version is Pav Bhaji. It’s an Indian style buttery, mashed vegetable curry served with spiced buns. And it is DELICIOUS. I know what you’re thinking. Pav Bhaji isn’t chili. And you’re […]

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Easy Aloo Tikki (Potato Patty)

I thought today was a good day to prepare and freeze some Momos.  Piyush and I are planning on visiting my family this weekend, and I wanted to take some easy—and healthy—food along.  My family lives in a tiny town where there really aren’t many options for food.  There are even less options for good […]

Food, Recipes

Singaras —Bengali Style Samosa

If you enjoy Indian food on a regular (or even semi-regular) basis, you have probably heard of the samosa.  The samosa is to India what the “Hot Pocket” is to America…only it has a million times more flavor. And no cheese.  And includes vegetables.  Okay, it’s nothing like a Hot Pocket.  It’s better!  Way better. […]