Dal is such a hearty and delicious food to eat. It’s typically made of lentils and is a staple in Indian cuisine. Although it is simple, dal chawal (lentils and rice) was one of my favorite meals growing up. I remember my Dadi making Masoor Dal for lunch. My family makes dal using a pressure…
The dish, yet again, allows for the perfect balance of taste and health. This Palak Tofu recipe captures the bold flavors of Indian cuisine without compromising on efficiency. With simple steps, it brings together sautéed onions, aromatic spices, and hearty tofu (or paneer) for a satisfying meal. My dadi would whip up this side dish…
Indian sabzis can be packed with vegetables, and they are still incredibly flavorful. This recipe comes together quickly and has that classic home-cooked Indian food taste. On top of that, this dish is healthy. Growing up, my dadi would serve this as a side dish when she was visiting in the summers.
I find anything with potatoes to be delicious, but oftentimes, I have found plain roasted potatoes to be tasteless and boring. This recipe is my go-to for delicious and addicting roasted potatoes. The best part about this recipe is it is only three ingredients! The trick to these flavorful potatoes is using Onion Soup Mix…
With any main entree, I am always looking for an easy way to add healthy sides. Yes, there is always salad, but there are other quicker options too. This side is easy to make and a great alternative to salad. It’s simple and sticks to whole ingredients. The caramelized onions add a nice sweetness that…
I love to make this recipe when I need a quick way to insert vegetables into my meal. This dish works for a healthy lunch or dinner side.
I love quinoa, but I often feel that it isn’t very flavorful. This dish combats that by roasting the quinoa and cooking it in broth. The result is an incredibly flavorful grain combined with fresh vegetables like cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. The zesty dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine…
This recipe makes a delicious and simple side to any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal. The kidney beans are flavorful and are delicious topping on nachos too. Their creaminess and rich taste add a great texture to nachos. The simplicity of this recipe comes from using taco seasoning, a staple seasoning in my kitchen. When making…