Ayurvedic

Gajar Halwa – Indian Carrot Fudge Pudding with Raisins and Pistachios

Alu Posto – Potatoes in a Creamy Poppy Seed Paste

Red Lentils with Tomatoes and Cilantro

Khichuri or the Bengali Risotto

Baigan Bhartha – Char Roasted Eggplant Puree

Rasmalai – Happy Birthday America

Quick Spring Radish Pickle

Quinoa Khichari/khichri – Lentil and Quinoa Porridge

Mooshoor Dal – Red Lentils with Caramelized Onions

Jhinge Posto – Ridge Gourd in a Creamy Poppy Seed Paste (or zucchini)

Idli – Steamed Sourdough Rice and Lentil Buns

Roasted Delicata and Bitter Melon Relish (Kumro Korolar Bhorta)

About Spice Chronicles

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.