Baingan Bharta is a popular North Indian dish, served at every roadside Dhabas in Punjab, especially during winter months. Baingan (meaning eggplant) bharta is basically fire-roasted eggplant cooked with onion, tomatoes, and spices. During summer when we are grilling outside, I usually roast a few eggplants on the grill and use it later in the…
Category: Main course / Entrées
Gujju Dal with vegetables
Dal is a staple comfort food for every house in India. It forms a major part of an everyday balanced diet and every house has its own version. The version I am sharing here today is from Gujrat but it has a nice twist to it thanks to my brother-in-law for it!! My son loves…
Chana Masala
Chana masala is popular Indian comfort food made with chickpeas simmered in spicy tomato onion gravy. Chana masala comes together with basic pantry ingredients but the results are super delicious. This hearty, saucy and spicy chickpea tomato-onion dish is vegan and gluten-free as well. It tastes even better the next day, so I make sure…
No-Fuss Pizza
This homemade pizza is a quick, no-fuss meal for everyone to enjoy. It is an easy fix meal, especially for a weeknight dinner. Everyone can choose their own sauce and toppings and build their own pizzas. It is the best way to have kids eat their veggies as well… I have seen my kid going…
Paneer Masala
Paneer Masala is a North Indian recipe made using paneer, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of aromatic spices. This rich creamy Paneer gravy is easy to make and does not need a lot of preparation. I found this recipe in one of the cookbooks back in the day and gave it a try. Over time…
Pav bhaji
A hot, spicy, flavourful blend of veggies, served with lemon wedges and onions, along with generously buttered Pav just off the griddle… Yummm – Who can resist this most popular Street food from Mumbai!! Pav bhaji is believed to have originated on the streets of Mumbai as a fast lunchtime dish for the textile workers…
Egg Curry
Egg curry is a well known Indian street food that many must have enjoyed while growing up. The recipe that I am sharing with you today is an onion-tomato based curry infused with aromatic spices and fresh green chilies. I believe it tastes best with high spice level especially if you are making it on…
Sprouting Kitchen 