Kulinary Karma

Kulinary Karma Cooking classes; personal-chef; guest blogger for kids recipes: jcfamilies.com; Host chef @ peasantc

05/23/2026

Which non-dairy yogurt brand is your favorite? I’m using coconut yogurt to make vegan spinach raita! Its creamy texture and subtle sweetness make the perfect base for all kinds of delicious additions.
Note: Not a paid promotion.

Recipe:
Tip the entire container of Cocojune’s 16 oz yogurt (or any yogurt of your choice) in a large bowl.

Add in 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder. Whisk to combine.
Add in 1-2 green chilis and a handful of finely chopped cilantro. Whisk again.
Defrost frozen chopped spinach. Squeeze all the water out of it.
Measure about 1 cup and whisk into the yogurt mix.
Taste for seasoning. It’s optional but you may add 1/2-1 tsp sugar to balance the tartness.
Sprinkle and garnish with some additional cumin seed powder and chopped cilantro.
Set aside.

Meanwhile, heat 2-3 Tbsps of avocado oil in a small pan on medium high heat. Add half teaspoon of black mustard seeds followed by 3 to 4 dry red chilies cut into pieces. Add in 4 to 5 curry leaves. Let the mixture sizzle for a few seconds and immediately drizzle over the prepared raita.
Totally optional, but you may sprinkle with some unsalted fried boondi on the top right before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.




05/08/2026

Here’s another recipe from the archives of my childhood memories. Growing up, amaranth ‘saag’ (greens) was a staple in our household, especially since everyone in my very large family loved this ‘lal’ (red) saag.
This leafy vegetable makes a rare appearance because it has a very short season, so my heart knew no bounds when I spotted this in the local Indian market
this past weekend. 😍

Eat your greens, even if it’s red, because this spinach like saag, has a sweet flavor, with a very pronounced earthiness that your tastebuds will absolutely love and thank you for it! ❤️

Recipe:
* 1 bunch amaranth leaves
* 2 Tbsps avocado oil
* 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing); optional
* 2-3 dried red chilies
* 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
* 3-4 garlic pods, peeled and sliced
* 1/2 tsp salt or to taste

Pick all the leaves off the stems while discarding the tough ones. Wash the leaves thoroughly and cut into thin shreds. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add hing, if using. Immediately, add the dried chilis, followed by garlic slices. Stir for few seconds. Tip in the diced onion and stir to combine.
Cook stirring for few minutes. Do not brown the onions. Cook only until they turn translucent.
Add in the washed and shredded amaranth leaves, salt to taste and stir until everything comes together.
Cover, and cook on a low heat for 20-25 minutes.
Uncover and cook stirring for a few more minutes on medium high to evaporate any extra water that the leaves may have released!
Enjoy! This is best paired with rice! ❤️

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Yay my friends, my peeps and my followers!!! I got selected on Wednesday to participate in a chance to be featured in  b...
05/04/2026

Yay my friends, my peeps and my followers!!! I got selected on Wednesday to participate in a chance to be featured in by and my winning this will mean the world to me!! ☺️ Voting started today and I would so appreciate your vote at the link below, (where you will also see some of my paintings!!) 🤗❤️ Thank you my peeps for your constant support and encouragement. 🥰❤️🤗

Link
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/naina-lal

If IG does not allow the link to be active, please type the link above!! 👆🏼🙏🏽❤️
I have shared the link in my profile too.
The link is in my profile too.

Giving shish*to peppers an Indian makeover! 😁 Sorry, I didn’t record the whole thing for this one, as I had few other th...
05/01/2026

Giving shish*to peppers an Indian makeover! 😁
Sorry, I didn’t record the whole thing for this one, as I had few other things to make and I was running out of time, but here goes the recipe for some really delicious stuffed shish*to peppers.

Recipe:
Wash and dry about 15-16 shish*to peppers. Make a slit lengthwise. Set aside.

In another bowl, whisk together:
1-2 cups chickpea flour
2-3 Tbsps rice flour
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ajwain seeds
Salt to taste
Water as needed to form a batter the consistency of pancakes.
Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together,
2 medium boiled potatoes
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
2 tsps red chili powder
2 tsps coriander seed powder
1 tsp amchur powder (dried raw mango powder)
1/2 tsp ajwain seeds
1 green chili, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 small onion; peeled and finely diced
Handful chopped cilantro leaves.
Mix and stuff all the chilies with the potato mixture.

Heat 2 cups of any neutral oil in a small pan/wok over medium heat.

Using the tip stem of the chili, dip each stuffed chili in the chickpea batter and gently tip it into the hot oil. Fry until it’s golden brown.
Fry in batches if needed.

Serve hot with any chutney. ❤️

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Here’s to a beautiful beginning, rooted in ritual and radiance. I was so honored to be a small part of a truly gorgeous ...
04/12/2026

Here’s to a beautiful beginning, rooted in ritual and radiance.

I was so honored to be a small part of a truly gorgeous venture this weekend — , an Ayurveda-inspired skincare launch. A line so thoughtfully created to celebrate soul beauty, inner balance, and skin that truly glows from within.

To complement this mindful philosophy, I had the joy of adding a small offering to their already abundant spread — assorted tea sandwiches (cucumber with green chutney, beet, carrot, and paneer with cranberries), along with a fig torte and a stout ginger cake. Keeping the flavors light, nourishing, and in harmony with the spirit of the brand.
Because when beauty is approached with intention, every element — even what we eat — becomes part of the ritual.

Thank you and .rinku for letting me be a part of this beautiful venture.

Wishing so much love as it begins its journey 💛

LaunchDay

Thinking about all the pies I have made on   today! 🥧 Oh and yes, can a quiche be called a pie?! 🤔       🎂❤️❤️❤️
03/14/2026

Thinking about all the pies I have made on today! 🥧 Oh and yes, can a quiche be called a pie?! 🤔

🎂❤️❤️❤️

Couldn’t resist jumping on the ChatGPT caricature trend wagon! And why not?! 😄 Here I am…..meet my AI alter ego! 🫣😄🤣☺️  ...
02/09/2026

Couldn’t resist jumping on the ChatGPT caricature trend wagon! And why not?! 😄
Here I am…..meet my AI alter ego!
🫣😄🤣☺️

Between holiday baking and a few special birthday celebrations, closing 2025 on a sweet note! 💕 While I made some of the...
01/01/2026

Between holiday baking and a few special birthday celebrations, closing 2025 on a sweet note! 💕
While I made some of these, some I did not! ☺️❤️
Time to give my sweet tooth a break this January! 😜

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A Merry Berry Holiday Season to one and all!! ❤️🎄❄️🎁🕎   ❤️  😇❤️
12/25/2025

A Merry Berry Holiday Season to one and all!! ❤️🎄❄️🎁🕎

❤️ 😇❤️

  is about vibrant colors as it is about celebrating new beginnings, self-discovery, and transformation. As I throw colo...
03/15/2025

is about vibrant colors as it is about celebrating new beginnings, self-discovery, and transformation. As I throw color into the air, or my platter, I am looking forward to embracing the chance to shed some part of the old me, start fresh, and rediscover who I truly am.

What better way than to celebrate this by recreating some of the wonderful memories from my childhood. Playing holi with reckless abandon (and I mean that in a fun way) and eating all the delicious foods……from sweet malpuas (sweet banana fritters) to savory dahi puris, to wada pavs, and the best of all, sweet saffron milk called ‘thandai’ with nuts and spices. Holi’s treats remind me to savor every moment, just as I should with life’s changes.

❤️ and of love to you all!



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02/21/2025

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