Indian Fusion Food
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrWhat do you get when you combine sweet mixed peppers with carrots and green Kale, toss them with Penne pasta, and garnish with South Indian style tempering of aromatic spices, aka, tadka, curry leaves and crunchy peanuts?!!! You get an Italian in South India, shaking hands over a delectable, healthy […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrI love parathas. Especially ones that are protein packed. Adding hummus to the usual potato filling gives it a distinctly Mediterranean twist to this delicious Indian classic. And this Potato Hummus Parathas is a spectacular lunch meal, wholesome, healthy and a complete winner. My family loves it. (Aloo) Potato Parathas Aloo […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrI made this bread, “Bloomer” Multigrain Bread a couple days back and it’s been sitting on the kitchen whispering every day, “use me”, very lovingly. Or creepily, depending who is listening. Ok, back on track. It’s been beckoning me to make a sandwich. Now my normal breakfast every day is […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrSaffron infused Summer Vegetable Couscous Stir-fry is a light, welcoming and satisfying side or main course. A perfect homage to the summer farmers market loot. Is vegetable stir-fry a no-brainer during summer? Absolutely! The market is overflowing with the bounty of the harvest with rich flavors and mesmerizing taste. It’s so […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrThe Paneer – Pistachio Spinach Pesto Parathas are an easy put-together main course. High in beneficial fats, Vitamin B6, potassium and a good source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. And they are delicious. Friends ask me all the time, how to to use sauces in different ways. I think of a […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrBanana, Almond, Rice Flour Pancakes are delicious, gluten-free, easy to make pancakes. They can be made vegan too. See instructions. I dusted it with powdered sugar and served with fresh fruits and pure Maple syrup. Top it off with my yummilicious Strawberry Jam to kick it up a notch. My Sunday Morning Sunday morning […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrMint-Lentil Coconut Rice is my go-to simple, delicious, refreshing dinner for those busy weeknights or lazy weekends. You can eat it as is or with an equally simple yogurt sauce (raita). It hearty and healthy! Plus the whole dish takes only 20 minutes to make, from start to finish. And […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblrThe Green Beans and Mushroom Stir-fry in a ginger-orange sauce served with brown rice perked up with black-eyed peas and crispy kale is the perfect, nutritious, and insanely delicious comfort meal that you can have and make in 30 minutes. Cold nights beg for meals that spreads warmth from to […]
share…emailPrintPinterestFacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinYummlyTumblr Vegetable Brown Rice Pilaf is a fast and aromatic one-pot wonder full delicious vegetables and fluffy rice, infused with saffron. An absolute delight for those busy weekday dinners. Weekdays start energetically and by Wednesday, everything becomes extremely tiring. This week especially has been extremely trying, with me getting the flu […]
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 […]
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.