Focaccia is a chewy, salty flat but soft Italian bread, that derives its flavor from good olive oil. Herbs and Parmesan cheese are often added to make it sing! It is SO delicious when done right. So take your time. If you don’t succeed at first, try, try again. That […]
Challah Bread is an egg and butter-rich, sweet brioche-like bread, that is chewy in texture and delicious. You can eat it straight up, or make sandwiches. A day or two old Challah is a preferred bread for making that delectable, perfect French Toast. Challah Challah is a special bread in […]
Spinach and Tur Dal Parathas are my solution for that Monday morning madness. They are a wholesome meal by themselves full of protein and greens, just the right, much needed boost to start your week right. They are easy to make and a nutritious choice for your family. My kids […]
Basic Whole Wheat Flour Dough for Indian Breads – the everyday rotis and parathas. No, Indians don’t eat Naan every day. In fact, they prefer going to restaurants to eat Naan. They do eat nutritious flatbread rolled out into thin discs and cooked on the skillet on a daily basis. […]
Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread. The Persian word nān means bread. Nothing beats making Naan in a Tandoori oven (a cylindrical clay or metal oven, heated up by charcoal or wood burning fire, with temperatures reaching 900F) but I don’t have one at home. So making it at home is challenging. I […]
The warm, crusty, smell, the tantalizing taste and oh! the sense of joy that fills you is nothing short of awesome. I know! I am waxing poetic but baking bread gives you a wholesome satisfaction that is indescribable. Baking takes immense patience, in fact more than other methods of cooking […]
My Roots My Rambles explores food that showcases my journey from South of India (My Roots) to the United States (My Rambles). I am a Professional Chef, who likes to make unique and original recipes inspired by my travel and life experiences. The ability to have fun and enjoy making fresh, healthy family dinners is the key focus of this website.