India is one of the most ethnically diverse country in the world. There are twenty-two official languages spoken in India and more than one thousand dialects. It is also a land of many religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and so many more. The way of dressing, the food, and the ethnicity also differs from region to region. There are many ethnic groups who migrated to India over the centuries, one such group is known as Parsee or Parsi. Parsis ...
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Healthy chicken cauliflower fried rice
Hello! I am Surati I run this blog, I feel the need to re-introduce myself because I am pretty sure you might have forgotten about me. I haven’t posted anything for over a month and I would like to apologize for it. During my time away I have been cooking a lot but haven’t felt the desire to take photos, write a post, and jot down a precise recipe. I will be frank I have enjoyed my time away from the blog, but it’s time to return back to creating content like this easy recipe for Healthy chicken ...
Quick and tasty tomato cheese toast
Quick and tasty tomato cheese toast is a dish that I have been snacking on for years. It's my favorite snack toast to make and eat because it tastes a lot like a margherita pizza (my favorite), but way healthier. To make this tasty tomato cheese toast you need very basic ingredients such as juicy tomatoes, a few slices of your favorite cheese and bread, chili flakes and herbs. I can't believe I have waited this long to share this recipe, well better late than never. Before I share this ...
Sindhi Khatti Dal (sour lentil stew)
Sindhis are an ethnic group of people that hailed from Sindh (a province in present day Pakistan). During the partition of India and Pakistan, many Hindu and Sikh Sindhis chose to settle down in different regions of India in hopes of starting a new life. One of the largest Sindhi communities in India is in the city of Mumbai. My mom who is a Sindhi grew up in Mumbai. During my childhood days in India, I spent every summer vacation in Mumbai. My mom's side of the family all lives there, and ...
Upma (savory semolina porridge)
A typical American breakfast consist of eggs, potatoes, sausage, pancakes, or toast. In India there is no such thing as a typical breakfast, what people eat in the morning differs from one region to another. In North India, a breakfast could consist of masala omelet, aloo parathas (flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes), and aloo puri (potato curry with deep-fried bread). In South India,people eat steamed rice cakes, crispy rice crepes, and Upma (savory semolina porridge). Though upma ...
Sautéed Escarole
I love all kinds of leafy greens and in the winter time I particularly love some sautéed escarole. Escarole looks like a head of lettuce just curlier. It is part of the chicory family and is slightly bitter in flavor. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals making it an extremely nutritious leafy green to add to your diet. There are many ways to enjoy escarole, you can put in soup, eat it raw, braise it, or my favorite way is to quickly sauté it with onions, garlic, and chili flakes. If you are ...
Spice crusted chicken schnitzel (Gluten-free)
A traditional schnitzel is usually made with veal or pork, but I prefer a chicken schnitzel. Schnitzel is a quintessential German dish, made of meat that is pounded thinly, dipped in flour, beaten eggs, bread crumbs, and then deep-fried. It is an absolute delicious dish to eat, but it’s not the most figure friendly. Since, I like to enjoy a delectable plate of schnitzel without feeling like a baby elephant afterwards, I lightened up the recipe. I replaced the flour with cornstarch, the bread ...
Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Happy New Year friends! Holiday season has come to an end and so has the season of indulgence. It’s time for a detox and to rejuvenate ourselves, so we can feel our best in this new year. For the month of January, the recipes I will be posting will focus more on healthy balanced eating. The recipes will still be scrumptious because healthy eating doesn’t equate to eating grilled chicken and steamed veggies everyday (Boring!). My first recipe post for this year is a delish lemon garlic spaghetti ...
Deliciously Easy Chicken enchiladas
Last week on the blog, I shared a recipe for an authentic homemade red enchilada sauce. Today I will being sharing how to use that special sauce to make a deliciously easy chicken enchiladas. Over the years I have made many versions of enchiladas, each time tweaking and improving my technique. These easy chicken enchiladas are my best version ever and they are an absolute hit in my house. I was planning on sharing this recipe sooner, but I got busy with the holiday season. For the past two ...
Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce (Salsa Rojas)
For years I have been buying canned red enchilada sauce and I am not proud of it. I had this misconception that it was too complicated to make it at home. A few weeks back I finally learnt how to make authentic red enchilada sauce from a friend who is originally from Mexico. I was completely blown away by the simplicity of the sauce. Home made red enchilada sauce just can't be beat. If you are intimidated like I was to make it from scratch, fear not it is easier than you may think and I am ...