Asian Carrot Salad
Asian Carrot Salad 🥕 A bright, refreshing, and crunchy salad made with multicolored carrots, tossed in a zingy sesame-ginger dressing and finished with a sprinkle of toasted nuts and seeds.
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Tandoori Corn Watermelon Salad
Tandoori Corn Watermelon Salad – colorful, fresh, and full of flavor, this salad has everything I love about summer, all in one bowl! Grilled corn, crispy chickpeas, sweet watermelon, pickled onions, masala peanuts, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zingy Indian-spiced dressing. It’s refreshing, bold, and honestly… kind of addictive!
Jhol Momo – Cabbage Dumplings In Spicy Broth
Nepali Jhol Momo (Cabbage Dumplings in Spicy Broth) — a healthier version of the viral recipe that’s been all over my feed! With a fiery, tomato-based jhol and crunchy, veggie filling, enjoy this carb-free cabbage dumplings whenever those momo cravings hit!
Methi Matar Tawa Pulao
Methi Matar Tawa Pulao — a simple, heartwarming rice dish that features fresh, in-season methi and turmeric! Packed with chickpeas and paneer for protein and cooked on a tawa for some smoky flair, this is the perfect weekday lunch!
Herbed Lauki Raita
Herbed Lauki Raita — light, fresh, and nutritious, this side dish is the ultimate way to add lauki (squash) to your daily diet! With fresh cilantro, mint, and parsley for a refreshing flavor and soaked chia seeds for the ultimate creamy texture, this is a must try!
Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali
Cucumber Avocado Millet Ambali — this gut-friendly, probiotic dish is the perfect way to spice up the traditional fermented millet dish! With cucumbers and mint for brightness and avocado for creaminess, it’s super customizable and the perfect light and refreshing breakfast or lunch this summer! WATCH HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER AVOCADO FERMENTED MILLET AMBALI: Start by washing any positive millets such as foxtail or kodo until the water runs clear. Let this soak for 4-6 hours until it swells up. Heat this on medium heat until it comes up to a simmer and add extra water if needed. Transfer to a terracotta pot and cover with a cloth. Let this ferment in a cool and dry place. Some people find ambali bland so to add some extra flavor, we’ll add some summer veggies. I love using cucumbers here since they’re also cooking and so good in the summertime. Transfer them to a blender along with some avocado for a lovely creaminess without the dairy. Add some mint leaves for freshness and blend this mixture until …
Instant Vrat Ka Dosa – Samak Rice Dosa
Instant Vrat ka Dosa — crisp and light, this dosa is made with sama rice, sabudana, and potato for the most beautiful golden brown texture! Paired with an herby hariyali aloo masala that has mint and cilantro, enjoy this while fasting for Navratri and you’re bound to fall in love! WATCH HOW TO MAKE INSTANT VRAT KA DOSA – SAMA KE RICE KA DOSA We’ll start by roasting our sama ke chawal or little millet for a few minutes before transferring to a blender with sabudana and blending into a fine powder. Transfer this dosa mix to a bowl and add in spices, cilantro, ginger, and green chilies. Well also add some raw potato blended with yogurt for sourness and crispness. Add in water and give this a mix before letting rest on the counter for 10 minutes. For our hariyali aloo masala, we’ll start with a basic tadka with cumin seeds, cashews, and curry leaves. Then, we’ll go in with potatoes, salt, pepper, cumin, a paste made with cilantro and mint, and some water …
Masala Moong Pulao
Masala Moong Pulao — add a burst of bold flavors to your weeknight meals with this protein-packed masala moong (mung beans) pulao that’s infused with aromatic Italian herbs and a hint of garam masala. This is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for using up leftover rice and loaded with colorful veggies for a nutritious boost! Serve it up with a side of refreshing raita or dahi for a complete and satisfying meal made with simple ingredients you always have on hand! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MASALA MOONG PULAO: Masala Moong Pulao — add a burst of bold flavors to your weeknight meals with this protein-packed masala moong (mung beans) pulao that’s infused with aromatic Italian herbs and a hint of garam masala.This is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for using up leftover rice and loaded with colorful veggies for a nutritious boost! Serve it up with a side of refreshing raita or dahi for a complete and satisfying meal made with simple ingredients you always have on hand! Subscribe to my …
Tri-color Winter Melon (Ash Gourd) Juice
Kick-start your mornings with this tricolor Winter Melon (Ash Gourd) Juice, a great detoxifying agent. Blend it with some mint leaves, ginger, and other fun add-ins like beets or turmeric for a refreshing cleanse to start your day!
Baked Garlic Kale Chips
These baked garlic kale chips are a perfect easy snack or accompaniment with a healthy crunch!