Tandoori Chicken Banh Mi with Smoked Cumin & Mint Yogurt Dressing

June 27, 2015 nitin budhiraja

An Indian inspired Banh Mi! The Tandoori Chicken Banh Mi flavors are perfect! Crusty baguette, smoky Tandoori Chicken, pickled veggies, Corriander Chutney and a cooling and refreshing Yogurt Mint sauce with hints of smoked Cumin!

This is unlike any other Banh Mi you've ever had! Yet this sandwich is quite simple to make, and incorporates a lot of layers for that nuanced flavor profile, that are bound to linger.

Spiced Orange Duck Tacos with Sriracha and Fire Roasted Corn Créma

June 8, 2015 nitin budhiraja

This is one superstar Taco! I've got three words for you. Taco. Crispy Duck. And Sriracha. Rich, luxurious and crispy Duck. Sweet and spicy. Finished with Fire-roasted corn créma, brightened up with zesty Lime and rolled up in a blanket of smokey flavor of the fire roasted Tortilla. Taco heaven!

Indian Cottage Cheese (Paneer) + Kale & Black Bean Burger with Hot Pineapple Poblano Salsa & Vegetable Chips

May 31, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Let's blow that predictability away. I've been thinking about this vegetarian burger for a while, toiling away at the nuances on how to make the most badass and bold and satisfying vegetarian burger, that can get in the ring with a meat burger and kick it in its shank. I present you, the Paneer Kale and Bean burger!

Spinach and Mushroom Egg Stuffed Peppers, with Grilled Balsamic Asparagus and Crispy-Roasted Paprika fries

May 24, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Spinach & Mushroom Egg Stuffed peppers with Balsamic grilled Asparagus and baked Paprika fries. The perfect brunch for a lazy weekend, one that's satisfying and gives you nutrition points along the way!

The Fish Curry with a heart of it's own.

May 19, 2015 nitin budhiraja

The flavor of Summer and the bold flavors of the quintessential Punjabi Mango Pickle packed into this one delicious Fish Curry recipe, which is also my childhood favorite!

Mango Madness part III : Indian Mango & Ginger Jalapeño Chicken with Same Marinade Reduction and Pickled Ginger Carrot garnish.

May 5, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Simple, decadent and bold—the Indian Mango and Ginger Jalapeño recipe revitalizes, refreshes and packs a potent kick! In this recipe, fresh Ginger and sweet Indian Mango perform a soulful number—one that stays with you a while.

Turkey + Spicy Chorizo Tacos with Serrano Salsa

May 4, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Quick. Easy. Awesome Chorizo Turkey Tacos with Serrano Salsa and home made Pico De Gallo and Chimichurri. Dinner or lunch for those times, when nothing but bold flavors will do!

Mango Madness Recipe Part Deux: Chick Pea & Indian Mango Summer Salad

April 26, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Summer can't come soon enough? Make it happen with this meatless, high-protein and refreshing Chick Pea summer salad, bursting with sweetness and smokey flavors of Mangoes and Cumin. It's satisfying, it's refreshing and it's nothing like a chick pea salad you've ever had before. Sorry Tabouli. Make this heart-winner in 15-minutes and under with no cooking required.

Mango Madness! Recipe: Mango & Smoked Chorizo Sandwich with Blackened Chicken and Chimichurri

April 20, 2015 nitin budhiraja

This sandwich is the ultimate homage to the King of Fruits—the Mango! It's got all the ingredients that take your mouth on a sweet, smokey, savory ride all the way to India and back! Come and relive my childhood with the Mango madness I'm about to get myself into! I present you the Mango and Smokey Chorizo Sandwich with Cumin & Chipotle Blackened Chicken and Chimihchurri Sauce.

Raw Power-By-The-Hour No Bake vegan breakfast bar

April 13, 2015 nitin budhiraja

Simple, no bake and fool-proof, you might kick yourself if you didn't try this recipe and missed out on possibly the simplest way to eat a power breakfast. Power through the WTF mornings, and get some serious superfood cred with nuts, dates, figs and coconut oil and add and some Cardamom to it and it comes together as a sweet, chewy, nutty and fragrant breakfast bar.