Grains and Legumes

Bhooni Khichuri – Rice and Lentil Pilaf and a Rough Week

Wonderful Pistachios and Broccoli Pesto with Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Black Bean Salsa Rice (Instant Pot)

Rajma with Adzuki Beans – Chote Rajma (Instant Pot)

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Lighter Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Perfect Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Bengali Khichuri

15-minute Shrimp, Vegetable and Green Lentil Pulao (Instant Pot)

Mushroom Barley Soup with Spices

Instant Pot Dal Tarka or Dal Fry

Daliya Upma Cracked Wheat Breakfast Pilaf

Ragi Idlis and Milagu Podi

Summer Inertia – Eggplant Rice with Purslane

Crispy Lettuce Wraps with Turkey or Lentils

Summer Sorghum or Quinoa Salad

Cilantro Black Bean Burgers over Polenta Cakes and Guacamole

Polenta Upma with Spring Veggies

Turkish Lentil and Eggplant Stew

Pulled Lamb Mediterranean Nachos

White Bean Puree with Oven Roasted Tomatoes – An pretty easy solution

Alu Kabli – Bengali Potato and Chickpea Salad

Mohon Bhog – Bengali Semolina Halwa

Fried Chickpeas with Mint and Cayenne

Nostalgic Chickpea Potato Biryani for a Rainy Day

Spice Chronicles is about inspired Cooking from a New York kitchen. It is an attempt to bring you fresh, clutter-free, vibrant, spice enhanced dishes with a touch of the Hudson Valley. Years ago, I was determined to ensure that family meals did not get into a boring rut to cater to the daily rigors of practical living – work, school, life as we know it.

This site is a personal effort at chronicling the recipes that I created. It also showcases our small commitment towards reducing our family carbon food print. There is more about me and how the family fits into the equation on this page and all about our little curry garden, here. Like most of the good cooks in my life, most notably my grandmother and mother, my cooking is very practical and approachable.