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Juggling work and school schedules to make time for a healthy dinner is no easy task … but preparation is key. Only have 20 minutes? No problem, here you’ll find tips and recipes from masalamommas and others who do it well and fast.

Baingan Bharta (Roasted Indian Eggplant) Recipe

By Pallavi Sharma Baingan Bharta is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before (unless, of course, you’ve had baingan bharta). My mother-in-law informed me that baingan (the Hindi word for eggplant) is rumoured to mean “be-gun” or without merit in Hindi. However, according to livestrong.com, eggplant can actually lower cholesterol and

Entice With Spice, by Shubhra Ramineni

By Anjum Choudhry Nayyar For many of us, whether we’re chasing after our little guys, (or teens for that matter) or that looming deadline, getting that traditional Indian meal on the table can sometimes be a challenge.  While many of us aspire to be like our moms and aim to

Guest Post: Stovetop Vegetable Biryani

By Sandy Avvari, @savvari  Stovetop Vegetable Biryani A tasty way to spice up day-old rice, using just one pot! Ingredients: 4 cups of day old cooked basmati rice (rice should NOT be soft, must be grainy!) 4 tablespoons oil ¼ cup of cashew nuts 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove