Coronavirus is spreading worldwide and the scariest part about this deadly virus is that doctors are still trying to understand this complex virus. Apart from protecting yourself by doing things like wearing a mask and washing hands regularly, what you eat and drink can be the key to staying healthy.…
A potent winter wellness tea which boosts immunity and fights colds and cough. Another gift of Ayurveda !
Indian Spice Box Indian cuisine is known for its variety of spices used which are not only a treat for our taste buds but have numerous health benefits too. Most Indian kitchens have a special container called ‘masala dabba’ to store essential spices. It is typically a round, deep stainless…
Lentil soup makes a great weeknight dinner. Our lentil meal kits come with easy to follow instructions, with different ways to cook them – Instapot or the traditional Dutch oven – you decide how you prefer to cook them. Either ways they will be flavorful and pair well with all…
Savory Pancakes: A Gluten Free and Vegan Breakfast ! Besan/ gram flour/ Chickpea flour is an indispensable food ingredient in Indian cooking. You can dish out appetizers, fritters, curries, paranthas (Indian flat bread) or even desserts using this faint yellow flour. It’s important to use the right amount of heat…
Chai means Tea in Hindi. Every single Indian household makes Chai at least once a day especially in the morning, like we have coffee here. The day starts with a cup of Chai. You will find Chai vendors across the streets, at bus and train stations, offices and college canteens.It’s…
I’m thrilled to share some good news with all my readers and followers. This past week I was featured in the local newspaper, Gazette . Recently I had the pleasure of hosting Teresa Farney, the food editor for Gazette. We had good time cooking Chicken Curry and Naan together. I’m…
Happy New Week Everyone, The most awaited event hosted by Polka Dots And Curry is almost here. If you have not signed up for the Client Appreciation Lunch on June 2nd, you still have time to do so. It’s a free event for those who have attended 6…
Mug Cakes are quite popular these days and they have a good reason to be that famous. They are literally one pot dessert ( a mug in this case ) from start to finish. All you need is a good coffee/tea mug which can go in the microwave .…
Oatmeal Blueberry muffins are a new favorite in our household. Kids just love them because they are loaded with blueberries and we eat them guilt free since they have the goodness of whole grains and are not very sweet. These healthy Oatmeal Blueberry muffins are great with a cup of…
Until 2007 , my recipes using sprouts were very much limited to salads and sprout pilaf. Then one beautiful Fall day in 2007 I had the opportunity to try the sprouted panini sandwich at Spicy Pickle here in Colorado Springs. Along with other veggies, it had a layer of alphalpha…
Eggs are a staple in our household, mainly for breakfast but occasionally to make egg curry or masala egg fry too. As much as we love our vegetarian meals, we do eat eggs few times a week. So we have many egg recipes for breakfast and I’m pretty sure there…
This blog is not a recipe . It’s just an introduction to phyllo cups and how to make these at home. Phyllo cups are versatile and can be filled in with sweet or savory fillings. They are a great party food – can be used as an appetizer or desserts.…
Kidney beans are very popular in India. They are relished as curry with rice, or in salads. Even the most fussy eaters rarely say no to Kidney beans curry. As a child, I was not very fond of Kidney beans. I was the only one in the family…
This recipe is inspired by ‘Scandinavian Sweet Treats’ – Karen Berg Douglas. I was impressed by the simplicity of recipes and the use of simple ingredients. Most of the recipes were quite easy and ready in less than 30 minutes ( yes, that includes the baking time…
The homemade cocoa powder is made up of only 3 ingredients as compared to the store bought hot cocoa which has preservatives and other unwanted stuff. And it tastes way better than the ready made ones. These are also great DIY edible gifts especially during Holidays. My kids…
Jeera Aloo / Spicy Potato Wedges Sometimes the humble potatoes save your meals. With a few boiled potatoes resting in the butter box of our refrigerator, I knew what the dinner menu should look like. It’s good to have boiled potatoes handy !! …
#006 Most restaurants serve Hot and Sour soup which is unpalatable. I’m not saying it because I’m a hot and sour soup lover and I could not find a single restaurant serving a good bowl of this soup in our own city. When you make huge batches of…
A well cooked curry speaks volumes in flavor & for any curry, taste is what it is all about. Most of the times, curry making is thought of as a time consuming activity, something one might not consider for a busy weeknight dinner. But I would like to invite you…
This recipe is a fusion of two popular Indian desserts – custard ( vanilla pudding ), usually served chilled and sweetened vermicelli which is always relished hot . It may look like a long recipe but trust me it is ready in thirty minutes. We…
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