Introduction to Cucumber Raita: Cucumber raita is a spicy and refreshing yogurt dish that pairs perfectly with most North Indian dishes. It consists of whole-milk yogurt, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and spices. I love eating raita with my…
Lychee Dessert Cup
Introduction to the Lychee Dessert Cup Growing up in an Indian household means that lychee is sure to be in your fridge at the start of summer. Besides mango, lychee is one of my all-time favorite fruits. It works so…
Dal Maharani
Introduction to Dal Makhani There are so many wonderful kinds of lentils out there with endless ways to customize them. One of my favorite variations is creating dal makhani. Dal makhani is a creamy and spicy dish made with a…
Shanghai Rice Cakes
Introduction to Shanghai Rice Cakes: If you’ve never had rice cakes, today is the day to change that. Rice cakes are chewy, delicious, and absorb sauces very well. The first time I tried rice cakes was when I went to…
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Introduction to Smashed Cucumber Salad This dish is inspired by the traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad which is crisp, refreshing, and makes the perfect appetizer. The key to get the perfect balance of flavors here is to use a combination…
Creamy Vegan Ramen
Introduction to Creamy Soy Tomato Ramen This creamy soy tomato ramen is the perfect comfort meal. It reminds me of all things warm, cozy, and nourishing. When I first moved to Los Angeles I started going to restaurant in the…