An organic pancharatna dal(Five Jewel lentils) contains chana daal(bengal gram), toor daal(pigeon peas), mung daal, masoor daal(red lentils), and urad daal(black lentils). Vaghareli Khichdi(Vaghar is a Gujarati word for tempering in English) is a popular comfort food in Gujarat, India.  It’s made of rice, dal, ghee, and different spices.  Curry leaves and ghee adds a […]

Kruti enjoyed decorating the pre-baked gingerbread cookies.  Decorated gingerbread cookies using royal icing and candies.  I had fun helping Kruti decorate gingerbread cookies.

Ingredients: Sliced Okra, Sliced Tindora, Olive Oil & Chaat Masala

Ingredients: Chopped Broccoli, Chopped Purple Potatoes, Olive Oil, & Chaat Masala

Kruti had a winter piano recital @ Nutley School of Music today.  She played two songs:  Sakura & Court Dance.  Congratulations to Kruti for playing piano very well at the recital.

Chaat Masala is a spice powder mix or masala.  It consists of dry mango powder, salt, black salt, cumin, coriander, dried mint leaves, red chili, dry ginger, ajwain, and caraway.  It is sprinkled on any chaat, fruits, salads, sandwiches, paneer tikka, lassie, buttermilk, fried cashew nuts, almonds, samosas, and many more.  Chaat Masala has a […]