Misal Pav is the quintessential street food in my home state of Maharashtra, India. Misal is a spicy gravy of sprouted beans, and pav refers to a crusty bread roll that makes for the perfect accompaniment to the curry. The gravy is served hot, topped with crunchy farsan (Indian deep-fried […]
This recipe features a traditional Indian Gujarati dish (Gujarat is a state in India known for its distinct cuisine) called Vaal nu Shaak. As is the case with most traditional dishes, every household usually has their own version of the basic recipe with a few tweaks. I learned this dish […]
Most people I know have a love or hate relationship with okra. Okra tends to have a slimy texture when chopped, which can be revolting to some. It is this very sliminess, however, that makes okra a great addition to thick soups and stews like gumbo. But, for those who […]
When hubby saw me writing a blog post on avocado toast, he was a little bemused. I will admit it does seem a little silly to post a recipe for something as basic as avocado toast. You mash up avocado, season it with salt and slather it on toast. See […]
