Chickpeas coated in a thick and flavorful sauce! There are no onions or tomatoes in this recipe, just chickpeas, spices, and oil. I never met my great grandmother. But I know how she made her cholay. This is my great-grandmother’s recipe for Punjabi chikar cholay, as recited and passed down by memory through at least… Read More
Instant Pot Khandvi
Making this popular Gujarati snack has never been easier! Just look at these little yellow rolls of sunshine. They’re soft and springy and perfectly bite-sized. This, my friends, is khandvi, a popular Gujarati snack made with besan, yogurt, and spices. I know these rolls might seem intimidating to make, but trust me, the process is… Read More
Sweet Potato Tikki
The perfect fall snack for your cup of chai. Sweet potato tikki wins at both flavor and texture. It’s crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside and it’s spicy and sweet! This is the best way to eat sweet potato. A bold statement, I know, but it’s the truth. Sweet potato tikki is so… Read More
Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes
Wondering how to boil potatoes in an instant pot? The pressure cooker makes it easy and is my preferred method for cooking fork-tender potatoes. It’s quick, easy, and most importantly, hands-free. What’s the easiest way to boil potatoes? To NOT boil them! But rather, to steam them in an instant pot. By steaming rather than… Read More
Spicy Cabbage Salad with Chickpeas and Potatoes
A unique and refreshing salad made by tossing crunchy cabbage, salty peanuts, hearty chickpeas, and creamy potatoes with a tangy and spicy dressing made with lemon juice and sambal. This is not your typical salad. For starters, it’s spicy. And there are potatoes (potatoes in a salad?!). But trust me, this is a salad that’ll… Read More
Green Chilli Pickle (Mirch ka Achar)
Calling all spicy food lovers! This Indian green chilli pickle, also known as mirch ka achar, is what’s missing from your dinner plate! Green chilli achar is NOT for the faint-hearted. Just smelling this spicy pickle is enough to make you sweat. When you eat an Indian meal, it’s common to serve pickle, also known… Read More
Kerala Ripe Mango Curry with Chickpeas
A simple mango and chickpea curry that takes minutes to make! We’re simmering juicy ripe mangoes and hearty little chickpeas in spiced creamy coconut milk! This Kerala inspired recipe is sweet, savory, and a little spicy. It’s my twist on mambazha pulissery. Traditionally, this south Indian dish is made with ground coconut and yogurt, but… Read More
Chickpea Sundal
A savory Tamilian snack made with chickpeas, grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. I’m about to tell you a love story. I first met chickpea sundal at a cute little wine bar (called Indian Paradox) in San Francisco. I was there. It was there. I called for the sundal to come over to my… Read More
Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Chaat (Indian Bean Salad)
I have just the thing for you to take to your next potluck or bbq! Black-eyed pea chaat, also known as lobia chaat, is a tangy, sweet and spicy bean salad. If you’re unfamiliar with chaat, it’s an Indian snack that’s normally made with fried food (like aloo tikki or samosa). I’m sharing a healthier… Read More
Stuffed Aloo Tikki (Instant Pot)
I’m sharing a recipe for stuffed aloo tikki today! Crispy golden potato fritters filled with tangy spiced chana dal. I’m sharing the simplest and fastest way to make stuffed aloo tikki. You can cook potatoes and lentils together in an instant pot – in minutes! WHAT IS ALOO TIKKI? Aloo tikki is a really popular… Read More
Aloo Curry – Indian Potato Soup (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
There are many different types of potato curry, but I really think the recipe and method I’m sharing with you today is the simplest. This aloo curry is made with very few ingredients: potatoes, water, spices. And yet somehow, it’s surprisingly flavorful and comforting. It’s actually kind of amazing how just a few spices can… Read More
Instant Pot Everyday Dal
This recipe for everyday dal calls for a very short list of ingredients and takes minimal effort to make. So what’s in this everyday dal? Just split lentils and water. A little salt and turmeric too. That’s it. I realize this “everyday dal” might sound bland… BUT, the key to making this dal flavorful is… Read More
