Tandoori Tofu Masala “Salad”

Tandoori Tofu Masala “Salad”

When I used to be a chickatarian (which I admit wasn’t too long ago), I used to eat a Tandoori Chicken Salad Appetizer at an Indian Restaurant- Moghul- that my family frequents. I really liked that the chef combined grilled, tandoori chicken with cool tomatoes and sauteed peppers and onions, and I HAD to figure …

Fresh Pav Bhaji Masala

Fresh Pav Bhaji Masala

I promised you a recipe for making your very own Pav Bhaji masala so here it is! Most of these ingredients can be found in a regular super market or wholesale store (i.e. BJs, Costco), or you can have them delivered by FreshDirect! You can change the measurements to suit your needs. However, you can …

Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji)

Indian Sloppy Joe (Pav Bhaji)

If you go to India, then you’ll see crazy amount of food vendors on the street. If you thought NYC was creative with falafels and “nuts for nuts,” then you definitely haven’t been to Mumbai. There’s all different types of snacks, sandwiches, idlis, dosa- you name it! Plus its all vegetarian! Here’s a really popular …

3 Tomato Bruschetta with Basil & Garlic

3 Tomato Bruschetta with Basil & Garlic

I’m not a fan of winter and with the cold temperatures coming on that means it’s time to take out the sweaters. But that doesn’t mean that we have to stop eating summer dishes, especially if the ingredients are available! Today I found beautiful red and yellow cherry tomatoes and I knew I had to …

Italian Broccoli with Caramelized Onions & Balsamic Glaze

Italian Broccoli with Caramelized Onions & Balsamic Glaze

Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce isn’t the only way to eat broccoli these days! I feel that broccoli doesn’t get enough credit. It can be made into so many things- soups, gratins, grilled and sauteed! Not to mention broccoli can be used in essentially every type of cuisine! Since I had a lot of broccoli …

Buffalo “Chicken” Wrap with Cheddar-Ranch & Roasted Peppers

Buffalo “Chicken” Wrap with Cheddar-Ranch & Roasted Peppers

I used to be a chickatarian and have recently turned into a full vegetarian. It wasn’t a very hard transition for me, considering I’m Indian and most of my food is vegetarian to begin with. However, as a past meat eater, I do miss certain tastes like buffalo or barbecue chicken. The inspiriation for this …

Maggi Noodle Stir-Fry with Spiced Tofu & Broccoli

Maggi Noodle Stir-Fry with Spiced Tofu & Broccoli

As a post-undergrad student (oh my god I feel so old), I know how it is to live off of Maggi/Ramen. It can get really boring and unsatisfying. Here’s a great recipe to jazz up your maggi/ramen noodles, without spending a lot of money, or putting in a lot of effort! I combine healthy broccoli …

Tri-Colore Pasta Salad w/ Homemade Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette

Tri-Colore Pasta Salad w/ Homemade Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette

If you haven’t noticed by now I love bold flavors and especially onions and garlic. This pasta salad recipe is a whole new take on the traditional Italian cold pasta dish. No more boring packet vinaigrettes or raw veggies in your salad. Plus this is a great way to have a fast lunch at home …

Mediterranean Garlic-Dill Veggie Burger

Mediterranean Garlic-Dill Veggie Burger

Who needs a hamburger when you can turn a veggie burger into literally ANYTHING?! I know that a vegetarian’ freezer definitely has a package of veggie burgers. Don’t lie, you do! They’re a great source of protein and fiber and not to mention they’re really filling- great for lunchtime! I figured I’d get a little …

Spicy Enchiladas with Fresh Roasted Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

Spicy Enchiladas with Fresh Roasted Pepper-Cilantro Sauce

Looking to make a one-person, inexpensive and relatively fast dinner? This is the dish for you! What’s cool about is, you can make just one for yourself, or quickly whip up another for an unexpected friend! I was low on the groceries this evening, so I basically put together some ingredients that we had around …