Bisi Bhele Bhath (BBB) is a delicious one-pot dish combining rice, dal & vegetables all simmered together until perfectly tender. This tasty dish is a personal favorite & originates from the South Indian state of Karnataka. Making your own BBB masala is simple & so worth the extra little effort.

Makar Sankrant marks the holy harvest festival in India. This day celebrates the Sun’s journey from the South to the North. On this day, people traditionally give & eat white sesame seeds sweets as a sign of friendship. My delicious Sweet Sesame Seeds Balls are just the perfect thing to share.

Parsnips are a delicious, healthy & totally under-utilized vegetable in any cuisine. They have a mild sweet taste which works well with India spices. My Curried Coconut Parsnip Soup is heaven in a spoon, one taste & you will fall in love with this humble little vegetable - just like I did :-)

A paratha is a whole wheat, unleavened flatbread commonly eaten throughout northern India. Parathas may be stuffed with a variety of fillings such as different vegetables, herbs & spices. My Gobi Paratha (Cauliflower Stuffed Flatbread) is delicious example of this healthy & nutritious flatbread.

My Dal Kheema is a hearty & delicious combination of dal (lentils) & minced meat (ground lamb or chicken) simmered together with rich aromatic spices. This dish has its origins in traditional Mughal Cuisine. It is also packed with lots of nutritious protein, making it a very satisfying dish.

My delicious Fish Pakoras are crispy on the outside but tender & flaky on the inside. These tasty fish fritters work well as an appetizer or even as a side dish. They are a huge hit with guests & especially with the kids. Try them today using your favorite variety of fish.

My tasty Kolhapuri Mixed Vegetable Curry has its origins dating back to the ancient Maharashtrian city of Kolhapur. Traditionally, this dish is meant to be eaten spicy - but feel free to adjust the spicy heat levels to suit your palate. This dish is a great way to use fresh seasonal vegetables.

A perfect dessert to chase away the winter blues -- my warm & delicious Blackberry Cardamom Crisp is sure to put a smile on your face :-) A great way to end any meal, this tasty dessert is light in calories but not on taste. This recipe is so simple & is also great for entertaining with too.

Thupka is a delicious & hearty noodle soup from the Himalayan region. This tasty dish is true comfort food as it warms you up from the inside - out. My vegetarian version of Thupka is made using tofu, vegetables & warm spices. Making homemade soup from scratch is both simple & easy -- try it & see.

Roasting a pumpkin is both very healthy & delicious! It's also much easier than you think, the result is a sweet & creamy texture that works well with fragrant Basmati rice. My tasty Roasted Pumpkin Pulao is full of warm & aromatic spices. It is truly a wonderful side dish for any holiday meal :-)