Vegetable upma cooks dry-roasted rava with mustard seeds, curry leaves, peas, and carrots, finished with tangy buttermilk. South Indian breakfast in 20 minutes.
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.
Moong Dal Chilla — Crispy Lentil Pancake, No Fermentation
A savory, nourishing Indian lentil pancake made with yellow moong dal. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready in 30 minutes — no fermentation needed.
Tindora Nu Shaak — Gujarati Ivy Gourd Stir Fry in 20 Minutes
Tindora nu shaak is a Gujarati ivy gourd stir fry tempered with mustard seeds and hing, finished with jaggery and warming spices. Vegan, gluten-free, 20 minutes.
Kanda Poha — Maharashtrian Flattened Rice in 20 Minutes
Make this authentic kanda poha recipe — flattened rice with onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts. The classic Maharashtrian breakfast in 20 minutes.
Instant Pot Dal Makhani — Dhaba-Style in Under an Hour
Instant Pot dal makhani simmers whole urad dal and rajma with butter, tomatoes, cream, and kasuri methi for dhaba-style depth in under an hour. Easily vegan.
Tawa Pulao Recipe – Mumbai Street Style (Ready in 30 Min)
Mumbai tawa pulao tosses day-old basmati rice with vegetables, butter, and pav bhaji masala on high heat. Street-style spicy rice, ready in 30 minutes, vegan-adaptable.
10 Healthy Indian Vegetarian Dinner Options (High Protein)
Looking for healthy dinner options that are Indian and vegetarian? These 10 high protein recipes cover paneer, dal, rajma, quinoa bowls, and meal prep.
Chaash Recipe (Masala Chaas + Homemade Chaas Masala Powder)
Make this chaash masala recipe — yogurt whisked with fresh herbs and homemade chaas masala spice mix. The classic Gujarati spiced buttermilk ready in 5 minutes.
Bhindi Masala — Dry Gujarati-Style Okra in 25 Minutes
Gujarati-style bhindi masala roasts dry okra until edges crisp, then folds it into an onion-tomato base with hing and amchur. Vegan, gluten-free, 25 minutes.
Tuver Lilva Nu Shaak — Easy Gujarati Pigeon Pea Curry
A Gujarati dry curry with fresh or frozen pigeon peas, tempered with mustard seeds and finished with coconut. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 30 minutes.