My Chai Spiced Yogurt Cake is sinfully delicious, aromatic, full of flavor & super moist. It's easy to make & always a big hit around the holidays. “Chai” is simply the Hindi word for tea & chai spices include ground ginger, cardamom, cloves, star anise, fennel, cinnamon, allspice & nutmeg. YUM!

My Cheesy Vegetable Bake represents one of my East/West fusion creations. It’s delicious, simple to prepare & always a big hit. It’s perfect for entertaining & can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even a light meal. Do try it soon :-)

A “saar” is a typical Maharashtrian soup usually made with a dal or lentil base. But it is more similar in its consistency to a light, thin broth or South Indian rasam. It's a great way to warm up when the weather turns chilly, so try making it soon.

My Ground Chicken & Eggplant Curry is always a family favorite. Spicy ground meat is gently simmered with pieces of eggplant & aromatic spices until tender. Believe it or not, eggplant works very well with minced meat - the combination is really delicious so try it soon.

Koftas are delicious bite-size Indian dumplings (vegetarian) or meatballs that are most likely Middle Eastern or Persian in origin. They were introduced into Indian cuisine by the Mughals in the 16th century. My delicious Malai Koftas are rich and decadent, truly a dish fit for a king!

The idea of using dal (lentils) for a dessert may sound a bit odd, but trust me – my Chana Dal Burfi is sweet & delicious, with a wonderful creamy texture that just melts in your mouth. Best of all, it's packed with protein too.

I am a big fan of both shrimp and Thai food - so this delicious dish was an absolute no brainer for me. It has a lovely depth of flavor combining tender, succulent shrimp with coconut milk, fresh mint and basil leaves too. Feel free to make the dish as mild or as spicy as you like.

Bread Pakoras are a simple & delicious appetizer or teatime snack. These pakoras are always a big hit, especially with the kids. It's also a great way to get your kids into the kitchen to help make them. Feel free to use your favorite variety of bread, the yummy possibilities are really endless!

In India, the combination of rice and dal cooked together is known as khichidi. This delicious dish is essentially a complete meal in itself. For many, khichidi IS comfort food and each state or region has its own version. This tasty version is from my home state of Maharashtra. Do try it soon :-)

Whenever I hear the words “Lemon Chicken”, I automatically think of the character - Debra Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond. Inspired by this dish, I have created my own delicious, Indian curry version of “Debra’s Lemon Chicken”. This flavorful dish is a great addition to any Indian meal.