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, […]
Tag: Snacks/Chaats
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 […]
Tamatar Shorba (Indian Spiced Tomato Soup) Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly
Last year at this time tomato soup would have been the last thing on my mind! Instead, I was preoccupied with my “baby” plants, berry picking and killing those stubborn Canadian Thistles…Seriously, how do you get rid of those things?! Unfortunately, this year has been the complete opposite of the last. Winter is holding on […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
Dabeli: The Best Vegetarian (and Vegan!) “Burger” I’ve Ever Eaten!
Indian street food is like nothing else I’ve experienced. It’s creative, it’s delicious and it’s cheap! I’m not quite sure what makes the taste so unforgettable–some say it’s the oil, and the spices…most say it’s the dirt and the dust. Whatever it is…it works! Before I went to India I was warned by my doctor, my […]
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 […]
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. […]
Vegetarian Momos! …and Remembering Darjeeling
While on our trip to India, Piyush and I met tons of incredible people, visited many spectacular places and tried many different foods (well…different to me!). I didn’t really think too much about it while I was there, but now that I’m back home in the states…I can’t get Darjeeling out of my head! Darjeeling […]