Vegan Thai basil fried rice, #1 vegan fried rice.

Vegan Thai basil fried rice, #1 vegan fried rice.

This vegan Thai basil fried rice is happiness in a bowl. The freshness and flavour Thai basil brings to this dish is unmatched. It is unlike any other bowl of fried rice you have tasted! My family loves Thai basil, for us it was love 

Kale palya/Kale poriyal/Kale thoran

Kale palya/Kale poriyal/Kale thoran

Kale palya makes a nutritious, hearty side for rice and rotis. I love Kale! It is packed with nutrients and I love it’s texture as it holds it’s shape even after cooking. It does not turn into a mush. This South Indian style Kale palya(sauteed 

Mango sasive/Mango in coconut, mustard gravy

Mango sasive/Mango in coconut, mustard gravy

Mango sasive, maavina hannu sasive is yet another simple and quick side dish from Mangalore. With mangoes now in season, I really wanted to share this gem of a recipe, so those who haven’t tried it yet, have enough time to prepare saasive before mangoes 

Tondekai Huli menasina kodilu, Ivygourd curry

Tondekai Huli menasina kodilu, Ivygourd curry

Huli menasina kodilu is a Havyaka side dish served over rice. Havyaka cuisine is known for simple yet flavourful recipes. Huli menasina kodilu is one such curry recipe from the Havyaka community that is easy to make, needs only a few ingredients but Oh so 

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Tambuli/malabar spinach + basil tambli

Tambuli/malabar spinach + basil tambli

Tambuli/tambli is a simple side dish from the state of Karnataka in the south of India. In my opinion, tambuli is an epitome of comfort food, cannot get any more comforting than this. Especially in the summers, as the temperatures begin to spike, I wish 

Horsegram kulith rasam |Kudu huruli saaru

Horsegram kulith rasam |Kudu huruli saaru

Aromatic gravy prepared using Horsegram/kulith/huruli served warm with rice! Horsegram or kulith rasam is a humble dish from South Canara region of India. The rasam is both quick and easy to make and goes well with rice. It is a mix of spicy, sour flavor 

Authentic Falafel recipe

Authentic Falafel recipe

Authentic falafel recipe with all the troubleshooting tips and other tips for great falafels. These delicious authentic falafels can easily be made at home. Crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside, these little fried snacks are delicious! With the goodness of chickpeas, herbs and warm spices, 

Middle eastern yogurt sauce/Easy, 5 ingredient

Middle eastern yogurt sauce/Easy, 5 ingredient

This middle eastern yogurt sauce is the easiest sauce you can whisk up in minutes! Think of this sauce when you want to take your meal in the middle eastern direction. How is this middle eastern yogurt sauce multi-purpose Use it as a flavorful dip 

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Sticky rice with mango, #1 Thai dessert

Sticky rice with mango, #1 Thai dessert

Sticky rice with mango is one of my family’s favourite dessert. There is something about the flavor and texture that makes it appealing to the masses. Sweet sticky rice soaked in coconut milk is paired with sweet juicy mangoes! What’s not to like?! No wonder 

Majjige huli/melara/coconut yogurt curry

Majjige huli/melara/coconut yogurt curry

Majjige huli, called melaara in Havyaka language is one of the cornerstones of Havyaka cuisine. There is no festive meal without it. Spices that go into this dish are next to none and that makes the taste of vegetables shine through. Whoever came up with