Picture of my 30 minute restaiurant style chicken lo mein
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30-Minute Restaurant Style Chicken Lo Mein

30- Minute Restaurant Style Chicken Lo Mein is one of my favorite recipes to make! Growing up I would always visit my aunt in Queens, New York and one of my fondest memories is all of my family gatherings around and gorging on the best Chinese food from the local restaurant! If you’re from the area you know exactly what I’m talking about! one of my favorite dishes was their Chicken Lo Mein, so freaking delicious. I have had Lo Mein all over the world but absolutely nothing beats the ones from most of the Chinese restaurants in Queens.  I knew I had to get in the kitchen to recreate a nostalgic dish and it may not be exactly the same but it damn sure comes close. It’s quick and I make it at least once or twice a month for my family. I hope you enjoy it and if you do make any of my recipes, please tag me on Instagram @themommyspice so that I can see your delicious creations! Happy Eating! Jump to Recipe

Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I have been making these delicious and healthy chicken lettuce wraps for a couple of years now and my family absolutely loves them! I love the fact that they take less than 30 minutes to put on the table too! Make this recipe yours by adding or omitting ingredients to your liking. I have previously made these with tofu, ground turkey, pork and beef, choose whichever protein you like! I’ve eaten these at PF Chang’s and other Oriental restaurants but I wanted to come up with a recipe and put my own twist on it so here you have it. Enjoy!

khaman
Posted inAppetizers Breakfast Indian Recipes

Fool-Proof Khaman Dhokla

Khaman dhokla is a dish I make weekly at home without fail. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this dish it’s basically a savory steamed chickpea flour sponge cake tempered with spices. My whole family loves khaman so much so that I find myself having to make 6+ trays of them every time we have a family dinner or get together.  In fact, every single time I visit my mom I make a whole batch because she absolutely loves my khaman and my mother is no easy critic to please! It’s super easy to make and the recipe I have come up with is practically fool-proof! You can even make it in the microwave to save time and clean up. Do try it and let me know what you think!

Sweet and Spicy Gujarati Kadhi
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Sweet and Spicy Gujarati Kadhi

 

Kadhi can be compared to a creamy, tangy, and spicy soup if you will. I have always looked at kadhi as comfort food. In India Kadhi comes in many variations, Punjabi Kadhi has Pakora(dumplings) in it and Sindhi Kadhi is sort of similar to Sambhar or Dal.  I remember the first time I had Punjabi Kadhi, I found it quite weird that there was “bhaajiya”(pakora) in my Kadhi. I have since fallen in love with my husband’s Punjabi Kadhi,  although the recipe below will always be my first choice compared to any other kadhi EVER! This particular recipe is for Gujarati Kadhi, just like my mama makes! In my family, we enjoy eating kadhi with a steaming helping of Basmati Rice or Khichdi. You can drink it as soup, eat it with roti or serve it over rice or khichdi, completely your choice!

Zesty Masala Rice
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Zesty Masala Rice

When my husband and I are in the mood for something quick and delicious, this Zesty Masala Rice is on top of our list. I’m a sucker for vegetables and rice so whats better than spicing it up a bit? It’s a quick dish that will leave your tastebuds crying out for more. Try it out for yourselves and see what I’m talking about!