Another classic Onam Sadhya recipe is Pumpkin Erissery. It’s so delicious and simple to make! To make it, all you do is pressure cook white pumpkin and red beans. Then it gets cooked down with a coconut paste. Finally, it…
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Sarkara Varatti (Spiced Plantain Chips)
Sarkara Varatti, or Spiced Plantain Chips, is a classic part of any Onam Sadhya. As a kid, these chips were not my favorite. The flavors of ginger, cardamom, and cumin as a coating on a jaggery fried chip seemed like…
Red Beet Pachadi (Onam Sadhya Recipe)
Red Beet Pachadi is another classic Onam recipe. When I sit down for a sadhya (feast), I always expect to see this beautiful, bright pink dish on my banana leaf. What I love most about this recipe is how simple…
Kerala-Style Aviyal (Onam Sadhya Recipe)
Onam Sadhya is a plant-based lover’s dream and this Kerala-Style Aviyal is no exception. Not familiar with what Onam is? It is a yearly harvest festival in Kerala that primarily Hindus celebrate, however, those of all religious backgrounds will recognize…
Cardamom Pancakes with Butter Chai Syrup
On most mornings, I like to start with a cozy cup of chaya/chai. It’s such a comforting and peaceful way to wake up. But, you know what’s also my favorite? Pancakes! That’s why I had to make these Cardamom Pancakes…
Snickers Pie with Nut Crust
Say hello to my Snickers Chocolate Pie with Vanilla Almond Caramel and Pecan Nut Crust! I used the new Diamond Nuts crusts to make this beauty. I attended their press event a few weeks ago (thanks to Palak from The…
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake with Saffron Rose Cream
Where do I even begin with this Gulab Jamun Cheesecake? This recipe idea came about from my friend Tina so I decided to make it for her birthday. I knew it’d be the perfect edible gift to celebrate her day…
How the kitchen inspired lessons of burnout
We all know the familiar feeling of burnout. Here are a few tips to help you feel like yourself and to inspire motivation
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Penne Pasta
I like to think about the recipes my mom taught me as a kid and credit her with a lot of what I’ve learned. I need to give some credit to my dad, too, though. Father’s aren’t always seen in…
Banana Chips (Ethakka Upperi)
The recipe for how to make Banana Chips, also known as just about every Indian kids favorite snack, is finally on my blog! And I made a video to show you how to make it! This is seriously one of…
Orange Rose Biscotti with Citrus Nutella Drizzle
Biscotti reminds of the milk rusk I’d watch my mom dunk into her chaya (tea) in the afternoons. It always looked like her moment to relax with the simplest things in hand. This Orange Rose Biscotti with Citrus Nutella drizzled…
Spiced Coconut Milk French Toast
What’s more satisfying than breakast? I can eat breakfast for dinner, which is exactly what happened when I made my Spiced Coconut Milk French Toast. Many variations of French Toast exist, but this is hands-down my favorite way to make…