Chana Palak (Spicy Chickpeas and Spinach)

I used to get confused about the difference between chana saag and chana palak. The common elements are chickpeas, split or whole…

South Indian Squash Poriyal

Poriyals or palyas are spicy South Indian sautéed vegetable dishes, quite often featuring grated coconut. They are easy to prepar…

Creamy Spinach with Mung Beans

The fresh and wholesome taste of green mung beans was one of the great revelations to me when I started cooking Indian vegetarian…

Quick and Easy Rice Dosa

I adore Indian flat breads and this easy dosa recipe goes so well with any spicy legume dish or even just some chutney for a ligh…

Spicy Mushroom Curry

Mushrooms are certainly one of my favorite foods, and honestly, I could eat them everyday. They can be incorporated into a variet…

Gujarati Black Chickpea Curry

A smaller and dark-skinned cousin of chickpeas, black chickpeas have a denser texture and stronger, earthier aroma and taste. Bla…

Luxuriously Thick Spicy Tomato Chutney

It is rare that I ever purchase chutney, tomato sauce or salsa, since they are very easy to prepare at home and much fresher with…

Punjabi Chole Masala (Chana Masala)

Chana and chole mean chickpeas, and a masala is a blend of spices in powder or paste form. Chole masala and chana masala then are…