vegetarian food

Dill Daal Fry /Sabsige Soppu Dal

July 16, 2023 By Asha Shivakumar

The most flavorful vegan Dill Daal Fry aka Sabsige Soppu Daal recipe! This Karnataka recipe is fresh, flavorful and loaded with fresh dill. Perfect with Jollada roti or chapathi.

Eat your Greens, they are good for you.

The cuisine of Karnataka is known to be one of the oldest in the country comprising of flavors, different ingredients & unique techniques.

The food varies from region to region. From coconut based meat dishes of Mangalore, tangy dishes of Uttara Canara . South Karnataka is popular for the variety of rice, known as bhaath. North Karnataka food is much spicier in comparison to the other parts of Karnataka. Udupi rasam is world famous, to Navyath cuisine. Grains such as ragi, rice, jower, urad dal, semolina are some staples. Palm jaggery is also an important ingredient in Karnataka’s cuisine….

The Ultimate protien Sandwich – White Bean Avocado Sandwich

October 4, 2022 By Asha Shivakumar

All you need is 15 minutes to make this delicious vegetarian white bean avocado sandwich is fresh, healthy and extra tasty! Perfect for a quick lunch during a busy day! Easy to make, this protein packed sandwich will be the best you’ve made. Made with roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and heat from jalapenos is far from dull.

Often in our culture, we don’t open the door to difficult conversations with our parents because the value of respecting our elders can be taken to mean never disagreeing with them openly. I had parents who were slighty above the average when it came to what I wore. Piercings were considered ok, even a beauty for a women. I was nonplussed. Practically every female relative I had wore a nose ring, it was considered both aesthetically pleasing and an auspicious thing to do.

But tattoos? That felt incredibly transgressive in the culture I was raised in….

Marinated Greek style Gigantes

January 12, 2021 By Asha Shivakumar

Greek style Gigantes has few ingredients with bold flavors. This easy Greek style Marinated Gigantes is so moreish and makes for a perfect appetizer or a light lunch.

“Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.

Just keep going.

No feeling is final.”

~Rainer Maria ~

I think of happiness as being something that we’re always chasing — the right person, the right job — external things. To me, joy is quieter, more internal, and we often find it in simple moments along the way. Like i read somewhere: the author writes about her mother, who experienced so much disappointment and loneliness in her life, yet finds solace in the little things….

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage butter sauce

March 20, 2019 By Asha Shivakumar

I am so excited to share this Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter Sage sauce from my friend’s Adam and Ryan’s Husbands That Cook: More Than 120 Irresistible Vegetarian Recipes and Tales from Our Tiny Kitchen. This gnocchi is so flavorful and comforting, with a Southwest twist. Pan fried until crispy and tossed in a savory browned butter and sage sauce, these pillows are soft and so good. Then best, it’s quite simple to make. It will be a winner with everyone.

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Adam and Ryan over the past few years thanks to IG. They both are just the kindest people I know. Their food is comforting and is accessible everyday food. You can see for yourself if you visit their blog, Husbands that Cook. So, when they came out with their book, I was beyond thrilled and happy for them. Congrats on your beautiful book!

There are so many recipes that I can’t wait to try. Their unique twist on a Sweet potato gnocchi gave me all the feels, and I was just itching to make it!! I did, and LOVED IT. They have a wonderful Sweet and Salt CAke that I can’t wait to make. Then there’s the Yuca con mojo. Their moo shu vegetable lettuce wraps with peanut sauce is so much fun to whip up, and very versatile. Are you intrigued yet?…

Homestyle Teen Dal Fry / Three Lentil Curry

July 3, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

This homestyle teen dal fry, or three lentils curry, is a simple comforting dish with carrots, a nice tempering of cumin, and lots of curry leaves. Served with roti or rice, it’s healthy and delicious.

I don’t believe in twisting yourself into knots of excuses and explanations over the food you make. – Julia Child

In my kitchen, it’s around 5.45 p.m. All the four of us have just gotten home after an eight hour day at the field in 101-degree weather. We are all trying to be civil with each other. It’s not been a normal few days. The little one has had a national cricket tournament, and since our league is hosting, we all have been a minuscule part of it. Helping in whatever way we can. That leaves me with no time at home, no time to shop, and everything being a rush….