Indian Fusion Food
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrI love pesto! It’s one of these easy, delicious concoctions that can be spread on or tossed with anything. The Pistachio Spinach Pesto is one such wonders. The creamy, rich pistachios blend marvelously with the nutritious, brilliant green spinach. The resulting pesto is satisfyingly nutty, a little sweet, garlicky, with […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrThis Tomato Relish is spicy, tangy and so full of flavor that explodes in your mouth. I love this relish. I recently made this for a gift basket order and it was a big hit. Spicy Tomato Relish Don’t you just love tradition! This is my grandmother’s recipe (Thakali Thoku in Tamil). […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrOnion Jam is an unusual, versatile and surprisingly delicious condiment, that will elevate every dish you pair it with. You can spread in on muffins, focaccia bread, make sandwiches, top a roast chicken or seared fish…. the possibilities are endless. If you have been reading my blog, you will have […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrWalnut and Olive Tapenade is the perfect accompaniment for hors-d’oeuvres, served in a small bowl, surrounded by tiny toasted bread slices/crunchy veggies or tossed with linguine or as spread for sandwiches. Olives Olives are an acquired taste for those who have not grown up with them. I, however, latched on […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrEasy Pressure Cooker Dal with Infused Peanuts is my go-to everyday Dal that I make within 10 minutes. It’s delicious, healthy and full of protein. It’s a family pleaser and one recipe that I make to have a simple meal without any fuss. Toor Dal Dal is a ubiquitous dish […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrCashew Butter Vinaigrette – a simple rich vinaigrette that’s so good, you’ll end up licking the spoon! It can be put together in 5 minutes flat. Vinaigrette A vinaigrette or vinaigrette dressing is a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings. The simple rule for a vinaigrette is to mix […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrTomato Chutney, a staple in India, eaten with everything from dosas and idlis to parathas and even applied on toast. The luscious tomatoes dance with the sweet onions with a hint of heat and entirely slurp-worthy. This Tomato Chutney recipe is so ridiculously simple and can be made in 15 […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrThe ubiquitous Coconut chutney – sweet and spicy and an absolute delight on the tongue. This is an Iron Chef dish with the coconut being the star ingredient. A hard to resist chutney even among an army of other chutneys. Heralds from South India, this is a perfect and a […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrBeing of Indian origin, I grew up with Cilantro as a garnish on pretty much everything, aside from making it a star in chutneys. The vegetable vendor would always give a small bunch of this beautiful herb for no cost, as a thanks for buying vegetables from him/her. All parts […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrWho doesn’t like pesto? Basil, Spinach…. but Dandelion? I was introduced to these greens by Katy Osuna, a young, very talented chef and fellow alum of the International Culinary Center. She and I were finalists at the Michelin Star LUCE Intercontinental Culinary Clash 2016 and it was Katy’s recipes that […]
Hi, Welcome to my food adventures. My Roots, My Rambles is a food blog written by me, a Professional Chef, and explores my love for fresh seasonal produce. I love creating recipes that combine my South Indian Roots with the rich and varied food culture of the San Francisco Bay Area (my current Rambles). My food mantra is to buy local, eat seasonal produce. So, if you are a foodie like me always exploring to discover new ingredients, cooking techniques and the numerous ways to combine cultures and cuisines, this is the blog for you.