Juggling between work, school, and [trying to have a] social life, I finally made time to put together a proper lunch for myself. A lunch that didn't consist of frozen gyoza or carrots and hummus. I find cooking very therapeutic. So this was a good break from learning about cell injury, cell death, ATP, plasma proteins, interleukins, leukocytes, neutrophils, basophils, kinin system, coagulation system, immunoglobulins... sounds fun, right? Ummm...
Read MoreTofu Tikka Quinoa Bowl
I'm pretty sure Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka are everyone's favorite. For vegetarians Chicken Tikka is out the door. Paneer is the high in saturated fats so it is not the best alternative. But hey, tofu is a great protein packed option!
I created this recipe for a South Asian blog, The Society, a platform for food, fashion and lifestyle. Their theme this month is Healthy Living and this recipe focuses on a healthier alternative to the traditional Paneer Tikka recipe. Tofu is a great vehicle to any spice or cuisine. This Eastern Asian staple is quite bland but this feature makes it adaptable to any recipe you throw it in. Traditionally, white Basmati rice is served with Indian entrees but I chose to create a quinoa bowl that makes this a healthy meal all around. Go head, now you can justify eating dessert.
Read MoreAvocado-Egg(White) Salad Wrap
Remember this recipe??? I honestly can't get myself to eat egg salad any other way! This is truly a ridiculously healthy version of our beloved traditional egg salad. This whole situation is about 180 calories (per serving)! You can't beat that for a healthy AND delicious lunch option. Plus, don't you get sick of eating a salad every single day? If you're anything like me, you appreciate variety. You can make this wrap ahead of time and enjoy it at work. The best part is that you won't feel guilty at all!
Read MoreSpiced Sweet Potato Bites
Samosas are the most popular among all Indian food. But thats just my opinion. I have never met anyone who dislikes samosas. They're spiced potatoes wrapped in dough and deep fried - a staple at every Indian restaurant and a favorite snack across the board. There are some great ways to make them healthier by substituting them with sweet potatoes. Or you can bake them instead of deep frying like my friend Priya at Recipris did. I love indulging in these savory enclosed galette-like snack.
You may not know but there is another dish that's the underdog of this category of food. They're known as "puffs". A mixture of spiced potatoes, onions and peas wrapped in puff pastry and then baked. I mean, its potatoes enclosed in a buttery flaky goodness, whats there not to like?!
Read MorePersimmon Pudding
I never quite knew what to do with them when I was first introduced to them. Recently, I have been seeing more and more recipes where this delicious, beloved fruit is incorporated. Just the other day my hubby sent me this New York Times article on Thanksgiving dishes around the country. And voilà another persimmon dish! Indiana is my hubby's American hometown (actual hometown is in India) and it just happens so that Indiana's Thanksgiving dish is Persimmon Pudding!! Of course my hubby couldn't stop talking about it. And in his adorable ways he kept hinting me to make this pudding. Of course, I had to make his hometown's Thanksgiving dish for him. He is a cutie and I love making food that makes him happy.
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