Make crispy air fryer aloo tikki with warm spices and less oil than shallow-frying. Binding tips, air fryer times, and easy chaat-style serving ideas.
Author: Heta
Hi, I’m Heta Sanghvi – a techie turned food blogger, mom to two beautiful daughters, and a Seattle-based explorer of flavors. After spending over a decade in the tech industry, I decided to give my passion for food a real home. Today, I combine my tech background with creativity (and a dash of AI magic!) to publish delicious recipes faster and smarter.
Food has always been more than a meal in my home – it’s a memory, a story, and sometimes, a happy accident. Many of my recipes are inspired by my nani (grandmother) and the generations of love she poured into her cooking. Others are born right in my kitchen – from improvisation, curiosity, and my love for combining world cuisines while keeping things simple, healthy, and mindful of waste.
Lately, I’ve been on a new adventure: rediscovering ancient millets. This humble grain became my best kitchen companion during my postpartum weight-loss journey, and it has completely transformed how I cook and eat. I’m now on a mission to make millets fun, easy, and family-friendly – one recipe at a time, proudly chasing the title of “Millet Mom.”
Through my blog, I hope to inspire busy moms, home cooks, and food lovers to try something new — to cook with heart, live a little healthier, and keep family traditions alive while embracing modern flavors.
Welcome to my kitchen – where heritage meets innovation, and every dish has a story.
Dahi Puri Recipe (Crispy Chaat with Yogurt & Chutneys)
Dahi puri assembled at the last minute with crisp puri shells, mashed potato, whisked yogurt, green chutney, tamarind chutney, and sev for chaat-style crunch.
Vegan Paneer Curry — Tofu in Tomato-Cashew Gravy
This vegan paneer curry swaps paneer for pressed tofu in a silky tomato-cashew gravy. Weeknight-friendly, plant-based, perfect with rice or roti.
Vegetable Kanda Poha (One-Pan, Veg-Loaded)
One-pan vegetable kanda poha with onion tempering, carrots, beans, and peas. Vegan-friendly and fast, with fixes if your poha turns wet or dry.
Churma Laddoo No Fry (Oven-Baked or Air Fryer)
Make no-fry churma laddoo with roasted atta, ghee, and date sugar — air-fry baati crumb optional. A healthier take on the classic Rajasthani festival sweet.
Dubai Style Pistachio Chocobar (Ice Cream on a Stick)
Egg-free pistachio ice cream bars with a crackly chocolate shell, inspired by Dubai-style chocolate. Freezer-friendly summer treat on a stick.
Peri Peri Paneer Sandwich (Homemade Peri Peri Masala)
Peri peri paneer sandwich with homemade peri peri masala, grilled paneer slabs, and cool mint yogurt pressed between crisp buttered bread for lunch or snacks.
Mango Coconut Dal — Sri Lankan-Inspired One-Pot Recipe
Thin, pourable mango coconut dal simmered with toor dal, coconut milk, raw green mango, and mixed vegetables. Vegan, gluten-free and made in one pot.
Pistachio Kulfi Recipe — Traditional Slow-Milk Pista
Traditional pistachio kulfi made with slow-simmered whole milk, pistachio paste, and cardamom. Dense, eggless frozen dessert for sticks or molds, no machine.
Mango Green Papaya Salad — Indian-Style Summer Bowl
Indian-style mango and green papaya salad with shredded raw papaya, ripe mango strips, peanuts, and lime. Vegan bowl with an optional South Indian tadka.