Vegetarian Yogini

Thengai Sadam- South Indian Coconut Laced Rice

2020-12-08T10:53:00.006-06:00

Coconut laced rice- delightfully fragrant and nourishing. Sauteed with freshly grated coconut flakes, spices.

Bread Rolls Brushed with Zaatar and Olive Oil

2020-12-04T09:48:00.001-06:00

Zaatar and olive oil brushed bread rolls.

Puteti sa le ziceti “balabuste cu zaatar”.  Zaatar- un amestec de cimbru uscat, maghiran, sumac si seminte prajite de susan. Cu ulei de masline.

Vermicelli Kheer

2020-11-29T09:32:00.000-06:00

Indian vermicelli dessert: thin pasta simmered in saffron and cardamom milk with raisins and nuts.

Seitan and Noodles Stir Fry

2020-10-28T10:44:00.002-05:00

Stir fried noodles with carrot, ginger, garlic and seitan chunks in a delicious sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and little sugar.

Teriyaki Eggplant Sushi Rolls

2020-09-17T20:33:00.002-05:00

Onion Uttapam- South Indian Pancake made with Fermented Batter

2020-07-08T10:17:00.002-05:00

Made of the same fermented batter as for dosa and idli (rice and lentils soaked, ground and fermented), not only is this gluten free pancake healthy, but also insanely delicious. With a side of sambar, coconut chutney or chutney powder, it can be a meal in itself.

Khachapuri- Baked Egg inside Bread, Served with Cheese and Avocado

2020-07-02T11:41:00.001-05:00

Baked to perfection in cast iron pan, yeasted bread dough boats baked till crisp, topped with an egg, hot salsa, avocado.

Mexican Corn, Black Beans and Mushroom Soup

2020-07-01T18:29:00.004-05:00

Simply delicious and nutritious Mexican corn, black beans, mushroom, pepper and chili soup.

Quesadillas are a bonus.

Thai Red Curry with Veggies, Over Rice

2020-03-25T18:56:00.001-05:00

Carrots and cauliflower simmered in home made Thai curry sauce, coconut milk based. Jasmine rice.

Minestrone- Hot and Delicious

2019-10-22T06:20:00.002-05:00

Kimchi Fried Noodles

2019-09-18T06:08:00.000-05:00

Easy as pie: noodles, cooked and stir fried with napa kimchi. Wholesome and delicious.

Masala Dosa- a Truly Enlightened Pancake

2019-08-12T17:20:00.000-05:00

Thin, crispy pancakes filled with spiced, delicious potatoes.
Served with sambar, chutney powder, gooseberry sauce.

Idli- Steamed Rice and Lentil Batter Cakes

2019-08-11T17:15:00.001-05:00

Healthy and tasty, served as breakfast item or snack. Steamed rice and lentil batter cakes, served with sambar and chutney powder.

Noodles with Stir Fried Zucchini, Carrot and Bellpepper

2019-08-06T06:25:00.002-05:00

Delicious and crunchy, full of flavor and texture. I used a little liquid aminos in sir frying, apart from the traditional soy sauce. Sesame seeds, cashews, chili flakes.

The Great Summer Cake

2019-07-20T06:31:00.000-05:00

Delightfully airy and fresh, this white velvet cake filled with whipped cream and currant preserve is a perfect summer festive cake. As tradition has it, I make one of these every summer.

A la Monet decor, knife painting in buttercream.

Spicy Baby Potatoes

2019-07-19T12:20:00.000-05:00

Cooked new baby potatoes, tossed and sauteed with tamarind chutney. Served with cream.
How's that for awesome?!

Kashmiri Dum Aloo- the Way to Sophisticated Potato

2019-07-18T03:25:00.006-05:00

Kashmiri Dum Aloo- incredibly flavorful and showy. Pricked and marinated potatoes, fried untull crisp, thensimmered in an yogurt, garden fresh tomato, cashew nut sauce. Kashmiri chili powder gives it a rich, deepcolor and flavor, without assaulting the tastebuds. Ginger, cumin, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, tad of garam masala. Drizzled with fresh cream, coriander leaves, and ghee.

It takes quite a few steps to make it- but worth the pain.

Inspiration:http://www.chefdehome.com/Recipes/695/kashmiri-dum-aloo

Beet Soup, the Borscht Type

2019-07-12T02:11:00.004-05:00

Bean, Squash and Chile Paste Stew

2019-06-19T02:07:00.000-05:00

A delightfully fragrant chili like dish, a stew made of beans, rehydrated New Mexico cilies, made into paste. Yellow squash, spices.

Indian Chai Time, Lots of Savory Snacks

2019-05-19T15:16:00.001-05:00

Indian masala chai time. Coffee, too.
Gujarati farsan (snacks), recently brought from the source itself.

Spicy Beans

2019-05-15T09:53:00.002-05:00

Precooked beans, simmered in a spicy and tangy tamarind sauce, dressed with roasted green chile and onion slices.

Sweet for the Sweet

2019-05-10T09:36:00.003-05:00

A day's works turns into a feast for the eyes!
Royal iced cookies.

Tanggun- Carrot Kimchi

2019-05-02T11:38:00.000-05:00

Bursting with flavor and texture! Fermented in a paste of garlic, ginger and onion, rice flour Korean chili flakes.

Deviled Eggs- an Eggceptional Treat

2019-04-30T12:06:00.001-05:00

Deviled eggs and pickles.

Oua umplute.
Se scoate galbenusul, se mixeaza cu pasta de mustar, maioneza, ceva moare, se condimenteaza. Pimento, masline, castraveti murati, cozi de ceapa, ridiche, sare, piper, paprika.

Happy Orthodox Easter!

2019-04-28T20:58:00.002-05:00

Pasca- traditional Moldovan Easter bread. Filled with savory cottage cheese, brushed with egg.