magic masala #1

If you’ve ready any of my books, you’ve seen that samosas always make an appearance. In The Taste of Ginger, they are in the first sentence of the book. In The Direction of the Wind, Manoj has his mother’s masala blends for the samosas they make in the restaurant. And in A Good Indian Girl, … Read more

magic masala #2

If you’ve ready any of my books, you’ve seen that samosas always make an appearance. In The Taste of Ginger, they are in the first sentence of the book. In The Direction of the Wind, Manoj has his mother’s masala blends for the samosas they make in the restaurant. And in A Good Indian Girl, … Read more

vegan egg

I’m always looking for ways to improve my health and this vegan egg recipe fits the bill. Made with moong beans, coconut milk, and a few pantry staples, this has changed the way I cook at home. Substitute 3 TBSP of this in place of one large egg, and you’ll have a delicious vegan swap … Read more

dal dhokri

In The Taste of Ginger, one dish stands out to me, and that is this one. It is one of my favorite comfort foods, and is the the first dish I learned to make when I was going off to college. My poor mother, who cooks intuitively, had to turn her measurements that were “by … Read more

rasawalla muthia

When I think of Gujarati food, I think of comfort, and this dish fully delivers on that. Dumplings made of rice and wheat flour are packed with spices, and then simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. They then develop a texture that is soft on the outside with the middle having just the right amount … Read more

baked chakri

So many Gujarati snacks center around being spicy, crunchy, and often fried. I love the first two, but try to maintain as healthy of a diet as possible (without sacrificing flavor, of course), so I’m always looking for ways to avoid frying. Not to mention the mess that it makes when doing so. Fortunately, my … Read more