Tag: healthy food

Red Lentils with Cumin and Fried Onions

Red Lentils with Cumin and Fried Onions

I have been very eloquent about my love of red lentils in a lot of posts before. This is another of my favorite recipe from home – my dida’s recipe,  a comforting dish fondly remembered and spiced with love and memories.

ThinkFood Cookbook

ThinkFood Cookbook

The ThinkFood Cookbook is here and I am a part of it!!

Avocado and Mango with Chili, Lime and Pickled Ginger

Avocado and Mango with Chili, Lime and Pickled Ginger

Days are heating up in Texas! It is still nice enough to enjoy some breezy evenings and occasional cloudy days. Days are warmer which triggers the urge to cool down with liquids and light salads. This is a simple, sensuous and elegant salad with nice 

Tofu Peanut Stir Fry

Tofu Peanut Stir Fry

This simple and quick vegetarian stir fry has a flavorful, spicy glaze and an addictive crunch. Tofu, peanuts and some greens – makes a perfect side with some noodles or rice for a satisfying healthy meal.

Dal Palak/Lentils with Spinach

Dal Palak/Lentils with Spinach

Yellow mung dal/lentils are roasted till aromatic and then cooked with spinach and tempered with spices. A comfort food which brings on warm fuzzy feelings.