Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Butternut Squash and Kale Kadhi (Spiced Buttermilk Soup) Grab the recipe A warm, comforting butternut squash and kale soup made with a silky buttermilk and chickpea flour base instead of the usual broth or cream. Inspired by Maharashtrian kadhi, it brings together the sweetness of squash, earthy kale, tender...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Spiced Sun-dried Tomato, Paneer & Spinach Stuffed Parathas Grab the recipe Indian-style whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with a mildly spiced filling made with paneer, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Inspired by the duo of palak paneer and parathas, these wholesome flatbreads make a satisfying meal served with...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Cardamom-Spiced White Chocolate & Coconut Modak Truffles Grab the recipe Creamy white chocolate ganache, toasted coconut and fragrant cardamom come together in these irresistible modak truffles, a playful take on the flavors of a classic Ganesh Utsav sweet. Shaped into little modaks, they’re rich, delicate and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
My kitchen may be where recipes come to life, but travel is where so many of them begin. Here's my latest adventure filled with incredible food, beautiful places, and the moments that inspired me along the way. Come savor Provence with me! Explore the guide I finally put my Provence memories into words! From lavender fields and village markets to cooking classes, unforgettable meals and plenty of rosé, this trip was as much about culinary inspiration as it was about exploring one of France's...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Tomato Kanda Koshimbir Grab the recipe A simple salad with juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet red onions, fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts. With no cooking and just a little chopping and tossing, this is the kind of salad that comes together almost effortlessly. Serve it with Indian meals, grilled meats or fish for...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Batatyacha Kachrya with Leeks (Spiced Potato & Leek Stir Fry) Grab the recipe A comforting potato and leek stir fry made with simple Indian pantry spices and ready in about 20 minutes. This everyday vegetable dish combines familiar flavors with a thoughtful ingredient swap for a fresh take on a classic preparation....
2 months ago • 2 min read
My kitchen may be where recipes come to life, but travel is where so many of them begin. Here's my latest adventure filled with incredible food, beautiful places, and the moments that inspired me along the way. Eating My Way Through The French Riviera Explore the guide The French Riviera is known for its glamorous coastline, but I discovered something even more memorable: the food. The charming cafés, local flavors, hidden gems tucked into winding streets and unforgettable memories along the...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Straight from my kitchen, here's the latest recipe to make its way onto the blog. As always, it's rooted in Indian flavors, easy to make, and perfect for sharing around your table. Khamang Kakdi with Kairee Grab the recipe A refreshing Maharashtrian cucumber salad made with tart green mango, fresh coconut, and roasted peanuts. Ready in just 15 minutes, this seasonal raita or koshimbir brings together tangy, sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors for a vibrant summer side dish thats a perfect side...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, If you joined the newsletter over the past few months, you may have signed up while I was still getting all the ingredients of this newsletter mixed together, so I wanted to take a moment to properly introduce myself. I am Vasanti, the creator behind Signature Concoctions. I am currently based in the Bay Area in California, where most of my cooking today happens, but my food story really began in Pune, in India, where I grew up surrounded by bold, home-cooked flavors. I started this...
4 months ago • 2 min read