Lauki Machhli (Fish with Squash)

This tangy fish recipe is my tweaked version of a dish my brother-in-law makes occasionally. Grated squash keeps the fish moist without much gravy and makes the dish taste creamy without the cream. Lauki or Opo squash tastes great in this dish but zucchini squash works just as well. The five spices in Panch Phoran […]


Roasted Kabocha Squash

The first time I tasted Kabocha squash was in a tempura dish at a Japanese restaurant. I fell in love with its texture and flavor and have been cooking it ever since. I make pakoras out of it, dipping in a besan batter and deep frying or serve it as a side dish by simply […]


Curried Baked Butternut Squash

Growing up in India, I had not seen a Butternut Squash until I came to America. I grew up eating many other squashes specially pumpkin which my mom prepared in several ways. I fell in love with the texture and smooth taste of Butternut Squash and I try to cook it in as many ways […]