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Welcome to my kitchen!

I’m Sharmila. I was born in Mumbai and now live in LA with my husband and two boys. My older son wishes ‘orange chicken’ was the national dish of India and as for my younger son, he could easily be featured on ‘Bizarre Foods’ or something! So while I cook to cater to two opposite ends of the taste spectrum, this site is about – Mostly Indian Cooking!

While curry is what defines Indian cuisine, there is so much more to Indian food than curry. Or Chicken tikka masala! It is my goal to share the classics but also introduce the regional cuisines of India. Indian food can be simple. I have recipes that you can cook using just one Indian spice from your regular supermarket, and others that may require a trip to your local Indian grocery store. It’s up to you:-)

I hope you browse through my recipes, drool a bit and ultimately feel encouraged to do some goood Indian Cooking!

Thanks for stopping by….

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12 Responses

on March 2, 2012 at 1:56 pm | Reply pennylrichardsca

Good photo!
- on March 12, 2012 at 12:03 pm | Reply sharmilaarora
  
  Thanks Penny:-)
on March 14, 2012 at 3:06 am | Reply sujjain

arre bachu very nice. gajjar halwa looks so good. simplicity and honesty come through transparently.
- on March 14, 2012 at 12:30 pm | Reply sharmilaarora
  
  Thanks Sujjain, glad to hear this from a foodie like you!
on March 16, 2012 at 8:42 pm | Reply Asha Bijlani

hey , absolutely super! Love ur demonstration pics , makes it so much more easier to follow ! waiting for more yummy recipes from you!!!!!Keep it up!
- on March 17, 2012 at 12:03 pm | Reply sharmilaarora
  
  Thanks Ash! When I do post a recipe for Rajma, you get a shout out because i learnt it from your mom during FYBSc.!!!!!
on April 3, 2012 at 5:51 pm | Reply insightingsam

I finally took a minute to check out your blog. I really enjoyed it. I’ll be sifting through the archives next time around. The photos were great and I think very important. They kind of bring the viewer into your world. Hope that you’re well.
- on April 9, 2012 at 10:30 pm | Reply sharmilaarora
  
  Thanks Sam!
on April 3, 2012 at 5:53 pm | Reply insightingsam

Really enjoyed checking out your blog. Great photos. I’ll be checking back for more insights. If you ever need someone to write a testimonial for your cooking class I’d be happy to do that for you.
on February 2, 2013 at 6:41 am | Reply Mary Beth McAree

Hi Sharmila ! I love your blog! “drooling ” right now over the cauliflower recipe ……

Feeling inspired to add some spice to my cooking!

Mary Beth
- on February 3, 2013 at 9:42 am | Reply sharmilaarora
  
  Hey Mary Beth! Thanks! That makes me happy!Let me know if you need any help getting started.
on February 24, 2013 at 10:00 pm | Reply DeeDee Harker

Sharmilla, these recipes look delicious and are so well presented and easy to follow!!! I can’t wait to try them! The next time I have guest over, it’s going to be Indian cuisine night…