Gujarati Wedding Dal (Sweet, Spicy, Tangy Lentil Soup)
Gujarati wedding dal is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods, and honestly, it’s the dish I look forward to the most at any Gujarati wedding! No matter how big the buffet is, I always make sure there’s room on my plate for the dal! It’s sweet, spicy, tangy, and somehow richer and more flavorful […]
Easy Spicy Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli
When the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing I crave more than a big, cozy bowl of soup and this Easy Spicy Vegetarian Pasta Fagioli is always at the top of my list. It’s hearty, comforting, and full of pantry staples, but what makes it special is the little kick of heat from harissa […]
Eggless Gulab Jamun Bundt Cake
Back in 2018, I created my Gulab Jamun Bundt Cake for my first cookbook, Milk & Cardamom. What started as a fun fusion experiment quickly turned into my most viral recipe I’ve ever made! It’s been featured on BuzzFeed, made thousands of times around the world, and inspired so many bakers to create their own […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Seero (Sooji Halwa with a Twist!)
If you’ve ever had seero (also called sooji ka halwa), you know it’s one of the most comforting, nostalgic Indian desserts. Traditionally made with semolina, ghee, sugar, and a hint of cardamom, seero is served during holidays, religious ceremonies, or as a quick sweet treat for unexpected guests. It’s soft, warm, and slightly nutty. But […]
Jal Jeera Lime Paletas (Chuska)
If you are looking for the ultimate way to cool down, these jal jeera lime paletas are it! Jal jeera has always been one of my favorite summer drinks! Jal jeera is a refreshing Indian summer drink made with cumin, black salt, mint, ginger, and citrus like lime or lemon. It is tangy, salty, slightly […]
Copycat Carvel Ice Cream Cake
If you grew up with Carvel ice cream cake as the ultimate birthday treat, you’re not alone. For so many of us, that combination of soft ice cream layers, chocolate cookie crunchies, whipped cream swirls, and the unmistakable blue piping meant celebration. Whether it was your actual birthday or just a last-minute party store run, […]