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Til Chikki is a brittle made with sesame seeds and jaggery and especially popular in northern Indian during winters! It’s easy to make at home with only 2 main ingredients. It keeps good for weeks in an airtight container and makes a nice snack or a little treat when the sweet cravings kick in!

Til (sesame) is something that’s consumed a lot during winter months in Northern India. I know it’s used in a lot of dishes in western and eastern parts of India but in my home, the most...

Almond Flour Masala Crackers

masala crackers dipped in white color sauce

January 11, 2022

Gluten-free and made without any oil, these Almond Flour Masala Crackers are a great snack to munch on. Spiced with Indian spices, they also pair well with dips like hummus, pesto, tzatziki and more!

Do you have a snack problem? I definitely do! I feel like I am constantly snacking, and it really has to do with me being in the kitchen all the time. On days, when I am not in the kitchen, I...

Eggless Date Walnut Cake (Vegan)

a slice of date walnut cake cut from the cake and placed on a serving board

December 22, 2021

Naturally sweetened with dates, this Date Walnut Cake is an easy to make cake for the festive season. The addition of walnuts adds a nice texture to this vegan cake.

I am not a big fan of fruit cakes in general but somehow that changes around the holidays! I love making fruit cake and all other festive treats around the holidays.

This eggless date walnut cake is another favorite of mine which I often make for...

Cranberry Maple Rosemary Mocktail

red color drink in a glass topped with fresh cranberries and rosemary

December 16, 2021

If you are looking for an easy and refreshing drink for the holidays that even the kids can enjoy, then try this Cranberry Maple & Rosemary Mocktail. The vibrant red color makes it perfect for the festive season!

This year we have been actually able to go to a few small holiday parties (unlike last year) so that has been nice. But whenever we go to these parties, we always struggle with the drinks option. Needless to say there are always lots of alcoholic options on the menu but not much it comes to...

No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

slice of biscoff cheesecake placed on a blue color plate with 2 biscoff cookies and a spoon placed on the side

December 10, 2021

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...

Brown Butter Snowball Cookies

cookies coated in powdered sugar placed on a golden plate with lights in the background

December 6, 2021

Snowball Cookies are great but Brown Butter Snowball Cookies are even better! Made with few basic ingredients like flour, butter and sugar, these are a regular in my house during the holidays!

When I think of Christmas baking, the first thing that comes to mind is cookies and I can never have enough of them. Every year I like trying new cookie recipes and gift them to my friends and neighbors here. There’s something magical about baking cookies this time of the year compared...

Eggless Thumbprint Cookies

thumbprint cookies arranged on a white plate with more cookies placed in the background

November 30, 2021

These Eggless Thumbprint Cookies are one of the easiest cookies that you can bake with basic pantry ingredients. Made with a simple cookie dough and filled with jam, these are really festive and can be filled with so many things!

I love baking cookies in my kitchen and if you have been around for a while, you are fully aware of this! :). In the past I have shared these eggless danish butter cookies, eggless cake rusk and many more! These eggless thumbprint cookies or...

Sweet & Spicy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

roasted brussel sprouts served in a pink color plate

November 24, 2021

This Sweet & Spicy Brussel Sprouts comes together easily in the air fryer. The crispy Brussel sprouts are tossed with a sauce made with olive oil, maple syrup, sriracha. Makes a quick, easy and vegan side or appetizer!

Ever since I got my air fryer, I have been air frying tons of vegetables in it. I always thought I loved roasting veggies in my oven (and I still do) but the air fryer has completely replaced it for this purpose.

The fact that...

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Chaat

hasselback potatoes sliced into thick slices and drizzled with chutneys and topped with cilantro, mint

November 19, 2021

This Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Chaat inspired by Indian flavors might be your new favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes for the holidays! Garnished with cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney, pomegranate and fresh herbs this is also vegan and gluten-free!

I love chaat anything and everything and I think I have mentioned that so many times on the blog. I make a chaat out of everything from pizza to kala chana to potatoes to my favorite sweet potatoes. I have shared a sweet potato chaat recipe on the blog...

Shahi Samosa Pinwheels

puff pastry pinwheels arranged on a plate and served with chutneys

November 19, 2021

Puff Pastry Shahi Samosa Pinwheels are filled with spiced potato, paneer and peas filling. The addition of cashews and raisins make them extra rich and flavorful. These make an easy vegetarian appetizer for potlucks, parties and the holidays!

Samosa is one snack that needs no introduction. In north India where I am from, it is literally sold at every nook and corner on the streets, at least that’s how it was in my city. It was the one snack which mom...

Roasted Beets with Pistachios & Goat Cheese

diced beets with sliced onions and goat cheese served in a white bowl

November 16, 2021

Sweet oven roasted beets, thinly sliced red onion and roasted pistachios are tossed together with a red wine vinaigrette in this vegetarian side dish which is perfect for the holidays! Topped with crumbled goat cheese, this will be a great addition to your holiday table.

It took me some years to warm up to goat cheese but now I really like it. It’s sharp flavor particularly pairs well with sweet vegetables like butternut squash, beetroot,...

Butternut Squash & Peas Sabzi

butternut squash cooked with spices and garnished with cilantro served in a bowl

November 10, 2021

Use the butternut squash in season to make this Butternut Squash & Peas Sabzi! Cooked with onion, tomatoes, curry leaves and spices, this is so good with any bread or as side with rice and dal. It is also vegan and gluten-free.

Now that we are done with all the Diwali recipes, we can shift our focus to fall and winter produce. One of my absolute favorite this time of the year is Butternut Squash.

It’s great...