Growing up in a Desi family, cooking is at the core of our being and of our family and every gathering we have...including every meal every day! Many of our family gatherings center around the kitchen and food. Everyone distributes theirs tasks and helps out and the task frequently assigned to me is chopping and prep. 😂 (It's not ALL I do!) We all just love food and I'm pretty sure you do too! Every Friday on my Instagram I feature an amazing recipe in collaboration with a

Methi Paak is made of gram flour (Chanaa no lot), methi (fenugreek), ghee and many other warming spices for winter. When I was growing up my mom made this at home around winter time and this was a staple breakfast for us in the morning. "Ek chaktu khayi leedhu etle aakho divas chaale" (Eat one square and that will give you energy for the whole day) . As I am exploring how to get my gut in the best shape it can be, I keep going back to all the things folks ate in India in cert

Gajar nu Athanu (Indian Pickled Carrots) By Milk and Cardamom A tangy and spicy Indian pickled carrot recipe made with split mustard seeds! This Gajar nu Athanu recipe simple, quick and easy! Makes 1 quart. Ingredients 6-8 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch matchsticks (4 cups) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 tbsp rai na kuria (split mustard seeds) 1 tsp salt, divided 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp red chili powder Method: 1. Toss carrot sticks, turmer