Tag: foodie

Rice

Jafarani Pulao or Saffron Rice

This is a perfect recipe when you need something to impress. This dish, famous in the Awadhi cuisine, is infused with the rich and unique flavors of saffron and nuts. Saffron also gives the rice a beautiful color.

pasta

Penne Vodka(pasta)

This creamy vodka pasta is absolutely delicious. It’s easy to make, and is the perfect weeknight dinner!

Salad, Side

Hearty Stuffed Yellow Squash

This stuffed squash, full of flavors and nutrients, is excellent to serve as a vegetarian main dish at any event! Feel free to customize this with your favorite vegetables and spices.

Salad, Side, Tofu, vegan

Vegan Poke Bowl

This bowl is so easy to make, and it’s also great for meal prepping! It’s a perfect lunch with protein, fats, and carbs.

Breads, Dals, Lentil, Soup

Dhaba style Butter Dal with Tandoori Roti

Dal roti is a staple food in North India.  It is a wholesome food, and usually people eat it for  dinner or lunch. Dhabas are roadside restaurants and dal roti is the most famous and popular dish there. Dhabas serve dals with tandoori roti (flatbread made with whole wheat and traditionally cooked in tandoor (cylindrical clay oven) hence the name tandoori).  It’s almost always served with some ghee or butter on top. 

Dal roti is fairly easy to make and I tried making tandoori rotis at home (using a toaster instead of the usual tandoor) and it came out pretty well. All the ingredients are typically available at home.

Soup

Cream of Zucchini Soup

The beauty of this soup is its delicate color, creamy texture and subtle taste. Cream is optional to make Cream of  Zucchini Soup because the natural texture of cooked zucchini blends into a thick, silky soup. If you prefer a more pronounced cheese flavor, use Gorgonzola instead of dolcelatte.