Woman's hands holding a steaming ceramic baking dish loaded with roasted vegetarian baked peppers and onions and red potatoes in a natural light kitchen setting.

Baked Peppers and Onions

There is something so comforting about the aroma of roasting vegetables filling the kitchen on a busy weeknight. When I want a meal that is healthy, incredibly budget-friendly, and practically makes itself, I always turn to this Vegetarian Baked Peppers and Onions…

Woman holding a rustic bowl filled with crispy Hari Mirch Bhaji (Deep-Fried Stuffed Green Chilies).

Deep-Fried Stuffed Hot Green Chilies HARI MIRCH BHAJI

If you’re anything like me and love a snack that bites back, you have to try this Hari Mirch Bhaji. There is something so satisfying about the crunch of deep-fried jalapeños stuffed with savory spices. It might sound crazy, but these spicy stuffed chilies are actually…

Smiling woman holding a ceramic plate filled with crispy fried Bitter Melon Chips topped with grated coconut and spices in a bright kitchen.

Bitter Melon Chips with Coconut BHONA KARELA NARIYAL

I know what you might be thinking—bitter melon isn’t exactly everyone’s go-to comfort food. But trust me, once you try these crispy Bitter Melon Chips, everything changes. There is something incredibly addictive about the combination of that deep-fried…

A close-up photograph of a woman's hands holding a ceramic bowl overflowing with homemade, golden-yellow Crispy Plantain Wafers (Sada Kacha Kela Bhaj), presented on a wooden kitchen counter next to a glass of lime ginger ale.

Crispy Plantain Wafers SADA KACHA KELA BHAJ

If you’re anything like me, you often crave that satisfying, salty crunch in the late afternoon. While I love a good bag of chips, nothing beats the authentic taste of homemade Crispy Plantain Wafers (Sada Kacha Kela Bhaj). This South Indian classic is essentially the…

Plate of golden Khasa Aloo Bhaji double-fried potatoes coated in sesame seeds and served with lime wedges.

Double-Fried Potatoes KHASA ALOO BHAJI

There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly cooked potato, and this Vegetarian Double-Fried Potatoes recipe takes that experience to a whole new level. Known traditionally as Khasa Aloo Bhaji, these aren’t your average fries—they are double-fried for that…

Sweet 'n' Sour Eggplant (Khatte Baigan Bhaji) slices fried and coated in a spicy glaze on a serving platter.

Sweet ‘n’ Sour Eggplant KHATTE BAIGAN BHAJI

You guys know how much I love finding unique vegetable dishes that steal the show, and this Sweet ‘n’ Sour Eggplant—traditionally known as Khatte Baigan Bhaji—is exactly that. It’s not your everyday quick fix; it’s a special Bengali delicacy that feels…

Bowl of Sem Kishmish Foogath made with fresh lima beans, golden raisins, and coriander.

Lima Beans with Golden Raisins SEM KISHMISH FOOGATH

If you’ve ever looked at a bag of lima beans and wondered how to make them actually exciting, you have to try this Sem Kishmish Foogath. I know the combination sounds a little unusual at first, but trust me—pairing creamy lima beans with golden raisins creates this…