Pongal
Pongal is a classic South Indian dish that brings together lentils and rice in a creamy, comforting dish that is as quick to make as it is delicious to eat. Traditionally, it’s slow-cooked to develop …
Rajasthani Kadhi
This a Rajasthani version of Kadhi. This is a favorite comfort dish during the winter months.
Palak Paneer
This is a dish that comes together very quickly for a simple weeknight dinner with naan or basmati rice. I use frozen spinach instead of fresh, because you cannot tell the difference once the spinach …
Akki Roti
Akki roti is unique to Karnataka. It is a crunchy, hand shaped roti made with rice flour, onions, herbs, and spicy green chillies. It is easy to make once you understand the technique to making …
Adai
This is a lentil rich crepe made with four types lentils and rice. Adai also includes spices like red chillies and methi seeds and has bold flavors that don’t need a lot of complicated side …
Set Dosae
This is a pancake style dosae made with rice and lentils. The batter does not require fermentation but it resembles a fluffy pancake with the addition of poha, or avalakki. It gets its name from …
Dosae
This is a recipe for a typical Dosae, a fermented rice and lentil crepe from south India. This recipe includes instructions to make the batter and the dosae themselves. This is a dish that generates …
Idli
Idli is a fluffy steamed cake made with fermented lentils and rice. It is a vehicle for side dishes such as coconut chutney, sambar, and potato neer palya. Although it is popular in the southern …
Gatte ki Sabzi
Gatte ki Sabzi is an iconic Rajasthani dish. It is a yogurt based gravy with dumplings made out of besan (chickepea flour) and a few spices. It is one of those dishes that is relatively …
Masala Macaroni and Cheese
This is one of our favorite dinners. It is a play on a traditional mac and cheese with the flavor amped up with a mix of indian spices and the cheese dialed down to let …