Sorakaya Senagapappu (Indian Squash and Split Chickpea) Koora
Once every two weeks I like going to the Farmers Market and choosing from the hundreds of varieties the freshest vegetables. I absolutely love to choose from the local farmers and boosting the local economy. My mom and I would always go to the local market and buy fresh green veggies. We used to have …
Saimya Upma
These days Arlo wants to have Indian breakfasts most days. He’s been rejecting toast, cheese toast, grilled cheese, and even banana milk (which is just a banana smashed in some milk, with a teaspoon of sugar). Banana milk was his favorite but now he wants upma or dosa. I’m glad in some ways but it’s …
Gokarakaya (Cluster Beans)Koora
Bachali Koora (Malabar Spinach) Pappu
When I was a kid I hated eating bachali koora (Malabar Spinach) or chukka koora (Green Sorrel) or paala koora (Spinach). The green leafy veggies just made me sick. I hated it so much that my sister and I would try to escape without eating it. I really hated it. Mom and Dad were adamant that I had a huge …
Mukkala (Veggie) Pulusu
Bendakaya Ullikharam (Bhindi Onion Masala)
Veggie Black Bean Burger
This was the easiest meal I had made in a long time, except for the prep. Getting all the veggies ready and the since I wasn’t using the canned beans, it seemed especially long for me. I love burgers. Whenever I’m visiting India, I dish out on the McPaneer at McDonald’s. McDonald’s is a huge thing …
Peas Quinoa Chapati
I seriously do not know the difference between chapati, roti and phulka. The way I make phulka is that I do not add any ghee or oil. I think I have googled it many times but never could get an answer that satisfied. Since my little sister moved out, VJ and I have been eating a lot more roti’s. For …
