Mixed Nuts Chutney

Mixed Nuts Chutney

This is one of my favorite dishes to make for the kids and adults alike. In this riff on peanut chutney, peanuts are replaced with almonds, walnuts and hemp seeds. What you end up with is a protein-packed, deliciously nutty dish. It’s a versatile chutney 

RAINBOW KOSAMBARI

RAINBOW KOSAMBARI

Kosambari or Kosmalli as it is known in Tamil households, is a festival food and it’s typically made with yellow lentils and cucumber. In this colorful twist on the classic, beetroot, carrot, pomegranate and cilantro come together to give it a rainbow hue and a delicious depth of flavor.

RAGI IDLI

RAGI IDLI

Made using Ragi flour (finger millets) and lentils, this steamed delight is simple to make, tasty and healthy. Serve them hot with chutney or sambar.

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ZUCCHINI HUMMUS

ZUCCHINI HUMMUS

A light, refreshing and nutritious dip, made with an aromatic blend of zucchini, sesame seeds, olive oil, green chili and cilantro. In this green twist on the humble but mighty hummus, raw zucchini takes the place of chickpeas and the greenness and freshness is further 

KEERAI PULUSU

KEERAI PULUSU

Keerai (green leafy vegetable) cooked in tamarind extract and thickened with a herbaceous paste made of mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, rice flour, green chilies and cilantro. A wholesome and delicious dish in a matter of minutes.

KALA CHANNA/BLACK CHICKPEA HUMMUS

KALA CHANNA/BLACK CHICKPEA HUMMUS

Made with simple pantry ingredients like black chickpeas, sesame seeds, garlic, oil and flavorings, this delicious hummus is super nutritious and is packed with plant based protein, fiber, iron and more. Healthy and tasty are now just a dip away.

Rita Aunty’s Raw Mango and Green Chili Pickle

Rita Aunty’s Raw Mango and Green Chili Pickle

A delicious and simple preparation, this pickle is an amalgamation of raw mangoes, green chillies, aromatic spice mix composed of nigella seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds, all brought together with mustard oil.

RAW PAPAYA SALAD

RAW PAPAYA SALAD

A refreshing and delicious salad made with simple and easily available summer ingredients such as raw papaya and raw mango

LIVING IN A SNOW GLOBE

LIVING IN A SNOW GLOBE

I woke up at 5am last morning wanting to get an hour of solitude before the mad rush began and just as I was sliding out of bed, I hear Arjun say, in his whiny voice,  “I want to shleep with Amma ”. But before