Tag Archive: cilantro

Spiced Baby Eggplant in Tomato Sauce {Achari Baingan}

The Grand Trunk Road aka G.T Road spreads from West Bengal all the way North up to Afghanistan. It is one of South Asia’s oldest and longest major roads. I recently bought a cookbook… Continue reading

Khao Suey

I just love recipes like these - easy to make, full of fresh flavors and healthy at the same time. Khao Suey originates from the Burmese and Thai border and probably has a… Continue reading

Onion Bhaji & Cilantro Chutney

Yosef from This American Bite contacted me recently to write a guest post for his blog - and I totally jumped at this opportunity. I asked him if he had any preference or… Continue reading

Potato Empanada with Cilantro & Scallion Pesto

I made these empanadas with potato stuffing and shaped them in a non-traditional doughnut shape. I baked them and served them with a beautiful green cilantro and scallion pesto. Empanada is a pastry stuffed with meat… Continue reading

Corn Chimichangas

For the longest time (when I lived in the States) I didn’t like Mexican food (silly me!) In my college days I was probably the only who would not get excited about going to Chipotle.… Continue reading

Potato Skewers with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

I wanted to do something with potatoes before the barbecue season ends! You can of course make it throughout the year in your oven (the way I did, because I don’t own a grill) but the recipe… Continue reading

Grilled Cauliflower & Broccoli with Cilantro Pesto

Cauliflower is not really a favorite of many people. It tastes a bit bland and can sometimes be difficult to cook and handle. There are many ways to prepare it in Indian cuisine… Continue reading

Buttermilk, Cornmeal Pancakes with Corn Salsa

Past week was extremely demanding (emotionally & physically) and as we approach the weekend - this light and colorful recipe comes as a much welcomed relief . I just love how sunny this dish looks. It is… Continue reading

Salad#3 Barley Tabbouleh

OKAY, so after a little detour from the salad month, I am right back on track with this fresh barley tabbouleh salad. It is so simple to make and is full of flavor. I replaced… Continue reading

Salad#1 Mint rice salad with fresh coconut milk

Its the beginning of March and it already feels like a 100 degrees in here. Pondicherry is hot and humid starting around this time till pretty much the end of year. I had such a hard time… Continue reading