Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)

Punjabi Chole Masala is one of the most popular vegetarian curry dishes in India. It is a chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes and lots of spices. Chole is one of those core curries in northern India without which no party or wedding festivities is complete. I remember whenever we would call someone over for lunch or dinner, mom would almost always make chole (or rajma or dal makhani).

Chole is often enjoyed with bhatura (a deep fried bread). Chole bhature and chole chawal aka chole...

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Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe

Ginger Garlic Paste is a staple in Indian cooking. While I often use freshly chopped ginger and garlic in my recipes, having homemade ginger garlic paste in the refrigerator works like a charm on busy days. You can easily find this paste at Indian grocery stores but once you make a batch at home, you will realize that homemade tastes so much better (and fresher) and imparts a much better flavor to your dish. With this easy recipe, you can make ginger garlic paste within minutes and store it for months. Use it while making chole, rajma and...

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Indian Inspired Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

    If you are looking for an Indian inspired Thanksgiving menu to serve your guests, I have got you covered with these Indian vegetarian recipes. I got introduced to Thanksgiving only after I moved to the US. My favorite thing about this holiday has to be the food, and I love incorporating Indian flavors to almost everything I make.

    While many traditional sides on Thanksgiving like mashed potatoes, roasted carrots etc. are vegetarian, in this menu you will find some flavorful...

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    15 Minute Easy Kadai Paneer

    I love this easy Kadai Paneer recipe that you can make in 15 minutes using a shortcut! This is perfect for those busy days when you have little time to put dinner on the table. It comes out really good and pairs well with naan or roti!

    Ok I am sharing an easy recipe of Kadai Paneer here which uses a shortcut and gets done in 15 minutes. If you have been following me for a while, you know I love cooking from scratch and the classic recipe of Kadai Paneer is one of my absolute...

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    No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

    Creamy, no-bake Biscoff Cheesecake is the ultimate cheesecake for all Biscoff lovers! Sweet crust made with biscoff cookies is topped with a creamy cookie butter cheesecake for that ultimate indulgence!

    This cheesecake should have made an appearance on my blog way earlier. Sarvesh is the biggest biscoff fan, he eats it every single day by dipping it in my chai (yes he doesn’t drink chai himself but that doesn’t stop him from dipping his favorite cookie in my...

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    Gnocchi Masala

    Give gnocchi an Indian twist with this Gnocchi Masala! 

    Boiled gnocchi tossed in a spiced tomato sauce flavored with Indian spices and finished with cream! Even better, it all comes together in 30 minutes!

    I love adding Indian flavors to my favorite dishes (which aren’t Indian). 

    There’s this Italian restaurant here and I love...

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    Instant Pot Brown Rice

    Instant Pot Brown Rice – step by step guide to make the perfect brown rice in your Instant Pot each time.

    You won’t believe how easy it is! Perfect to enjoy with your favorite curries or stir-fry!

    Is rice good for you?

    This is like a never ending debate!

    I  grew up in a...

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    Vegetable & Paneer Lasagna (Indian Style Lasagna)

    Vegetarian Lasagna inspired by Indian flavors! This Vegetable & Paneer Lasagna combines Indian spices and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with lasagna noodles and cheese.

    The best of both worlds and one of my favorite fusion recipes!

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    It...

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    Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

    Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is one of the most popular North Indian dishes!

    Deep fried fritters (pakora) are dunked in a yogurt based curry made with besan (gram flour) and spices!

    I am sharing my absolute favorite way to make the best Punjabi Kadhi Pakora at home.

    As far as I can remember, I have always been a kadhi...

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    15 Vegetarian Recipes with Pantry Staples

      15 Vegetarian Recipes that you can make with pantry staples!

      These recipes required ingredients which are readily available and can be made without a visit to the grocery store!

      If you have been looking for recipes using pantry staples during these times, then I have got you covered.

      These are vegetarian and vegan recipes which use ingredients like...

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      Roti Recipe- How to make Roti/Chapati

      Learn all the tips and tricks to make soft roti at home.

      This everyday Indian flatbread was a staple growing up, one that I ate every single day.

      Roti is made of whole wheat flour and nothing else really and is eaten in India with dal and curries.

      Roti is an integral part of Indian cuisine, the north Indian cuisine...

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      11+ Flavorful Vegan Tofu Recipes

      11+ flavorful Vegan Tofu Recipes for your lunches, dinner and meal-prep!

      These dishes are not only packed with flavors but are also easy to make.

      I remember the first time I tasted tofu some 8 years back.

      I didn’t like it at all. It was a new taste for my taste buds and one that I didn’t...

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