Black dal was one of the first Indian dishes my husband, Tejas, taught me. It is a little richer and spicier than the other dals we make. A popular dish is Dal Makhani which has cream, but I skipped the … Continue reading
Black Dal
Author Archives: Aryan Mehta
Paneer Achari
We had friends over for dinner on Friday night and the menu was cocktail samosas (we got these frozen), paneer achari, black dal, paratha (Malaysian style), and rice. I’m excited because my husband Tejas is going to use the leftover … Continue reading
Yogurt & Yogurt Makers
Update 6/9/14: When I first started blogging I used a variety of different yogurts, but these days I have found my one and only favorite by far! Trader Joe’s European Style Organic Plain Whole Milk Yogurt which is actually from the … Continue reading
Stuffed Idli in the Rain (w/ Sambhar)
It’s Sunday and it’s raining! What a perfect day. I love the rain. Maybe it is because we are in Southern California and don’t get enough of it, but I still think I would like it if it rained much … Continue reading
Patta Gobi (Cabbage) Paratha
So here is the thing. I am not very good at making any kind of bread. I think it is just too scientific for me. You can’t add a little of this, and taste, and add a little of that. … Continue reading
Mee Goreng Mamak (Indian Malaysian Noodles)
Updated 8/14/13: I have revamped my Indian mee goreng recipe! Indian mee goreng is a Malaysian fried noodle dish cooked by Indian Malaysian street hawkers. My recipe is inspired by this one on Rasa Malaysia and this one on Kampung … Continue reading
Samosa Chaat w/ Channa Masala
I just ate this leftovers from last night and I really do think there is nothing better than the combination of chutneys, yogurt, onions, cilantro and spices over something warm and crunchy. Just crunchy is good, but when it is … Continue reading
Fantastic Warm Cauliflower Salad
Update September 2, 2012: I brought this to a beach party this weekend and updated the measurements slightly. This salad is so flavorful! I get these Tasting Table chef recipes in my email and decided to try one, finally. This … Continue reading
Moong Dal w/ Caramelized Onions
I am in San Diego this weekend helping my mom do some unpacking and wanted to make a different kind of dal. I feel like every time I am in town, I make the same stuff, so I wanted to … Continue reading
Fesenjan & Sabzi Polow (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew & Herb Rice)
A few years ago, I had this pomegranate walnut stew at a Persian restaurant and I thought WOW. Of course, the next step was to try and make it. So I fussed around online and put together a recipe a … Continue reading