Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Khao Soi with Sundays in Malabar Traditionally khao-soi or khao-suey is made across Burma, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. Our family was introduced to this Burmese recipe after my sister married into an Indian family who had emigrated to Calcutta after the Burmese nationalization of private industries and businesses. And like […]
Ghee – Liquid Gold
Homemade Ghee Ghee is considered culinary gold in Indian cuisine for millennia. Its significance in Ayurveda along with its spiritual applications are many. It tolerates high temperatures, is shelf-stable, and adds a delicious nuttiness to any dish, especially when used as a garnish or chonk. While a complex ingredient and traditionally labor-intensive, nothing is simpler than […]
Peach Shrikhand
Peach Shrikhand – Greek Yogurt, Fresh Peaches and Spices One of the simplest desserts made across Western India, in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat just needs some hung yogurt, sugar, spices, and nuts. The simplicity belies the punch of flavor, freshness, and comfort each bite brings when eaten with hot puris or like I […]
Fennel & Pear Stuffed Delicata
Fennel, Pear & Bulgur Salad in Warm Delicata Squash Boats The best part of each season is the celebration of the flavors that you can create using the seasonal fruits and veggies. This recipe is inspired by the Stone Fruit Tabouli Kit (seasonal-low stock) and by the variety of ingredients available in the Fall. The Herb de Melrose blend […]
Gajar Halva – Rooted in Love
Gajar Halva – Carrots with Cardamom, Saffron, Spices & Nuts Indian celebrations like all other cultures are never without its sweets and desserts. What you may not know is that the food traditions also have sweets that play a seasonal role in our diets. Rooted in the philosophy of Ayurvedic living, eating with and for […]
Paneer – Homemade Cheese
Homemade Paneer – India’s Favorite Cheese Paneer is a traditional homemade cheese usually made from cow’s milk in India. It’s a primary staple in Punjabi cuisine and the favorite in your palak or saag paneer and tikka masala. It’s similar to the Greek or Middle-Eastern cheese haloumi, it retains its shape, is spongy, absorbs flavors […]
Malabari Pea Shoot Soup
Malabari Pea Shoot Soup – A Coastal Coconut Rejuvenation Pea shoots are so refreshing and rejuvenating, and what better than to make a refreshing recipe that’s light and healthful with locally sourced micro green sugar pea shoots from our friend and farm partner Giant Gorilla Greens. This soup marries the flavors of coconut with our spice […]
Snappy Strawberry Salad
Snappy Strawberry Salad – with Masala-Tov Vinaigrette Strawberry season is so short. And this year it seems like nature is giving us a gift with the juiciest berries. Run, don’t walk and make this salad pronto. The snap of sugar peas, crunch from cucumbers and sweet and tart berries is dressed just enough with a […]
Tomato Chutney
Tomato Chutney – A Bright, Sweet & Tart Relish This tomato relish is tart and sweet, lightly spiced and the perfect accompaniment for stuffed squash blossoms, on a cheese board or in a gooey warm grilled cheese sandwich. The spice blend, Masala-Tov makes seasonal tomatoes come alive, it was created as a bespoke blend for a beautiful […]
Rhubarb & Rose Sherbet Concentrate
First Sip of Summer – Rhubarb & Rose Sherbet Concentrate The alliteration of rhubarb and rose lights up my literary brain—and when you combine rhubarb’s seasonal tartness with the delicate floral notes of rose, the result is nothing short of otherworldly. Inspired by the fruit sherbets I grew up sipping during hot Indian summers, this […]
