Rinku Bhattacharya
Poughkeepsie Journal
Mount Pleasant, NY, United States
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This ridiculously simple version of Super Bowl chicken wings will be a party pleaser
More chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year. This version, which is baked, is perfect for any gathering. → Read More
Create a show-stopping vegetarian main dish with color, flair for Thanksgiving
This show-stopping cauliflower recipe makes a colorful vegetarian dish for your Thanksgiving table. → Read More
Celebrate Bengali New Year's with fragrant dishes that are easy to make
In India, various regions have their own new year, such as Bengali New Year's, which is known as Poila Boishakh, and is celebrated around April 14. → Read More
Bengali Food is Nearly Inconceivable Without This Ingredient
My mother could barely believe I was trying to cook without it → Read More
Masala Moong Dal Kitchari [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
It is packed full of holistic, healing spices, hearty vegetables, and rice of course. All these complex flavors blend together seamlessly to make an extremely tasty meal. → Read More
Indian dessert celebrates brightness of Diwali
The clay lamp, symbolizes brightness and its ability to bring brightness into an otherwise dark evening → Read More
Choley Dingri Dopiaza: Chickpeas and Mushrooms in Caramelized Onion Curry [Vegan]
This hearty and wholesome curry is sweet, smoky, and a breeze to make. → Read More
Mushroom Mutter Masala: Indian Mushroom and Green Peas [Vegan]
Rinku Bhattacharya is a creative Indian cooking teacher and writer, who began teaching Indian cooking almost a decade ago, to share the culture and home flavors of her native India. Passionate about a conscious lifestyle and seasonal living, she shares her recipes and experiences are chronicled on her blog Spice Chronicles. This concept has translated to two cookbooks. The first is a part… → Read More
Tofu in Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce [Vegan]
In this Indian-style dish, tomatoes and red peppers come together to make a beautifully bright and bold sauce. → Read More
Potato-Stuffed Whole Wheat Flatbreads [Vegan]
Potatoes are smashed, sprinkled with fresh spices, stuffed gently into delicious flat breads, and finally lightly pan-fried. → Read More
Mint and Cilantro Chutney With Ginger [Vegan]
This is a zippy variation to a basic chutney recipe that’s vegan, spicy, and fresh. → Read More
Indian Lime and Peanut Quinoa [Vegan]
This quinoa version of the South Indian recipe for lime rice is a vegan, one dish meal that’s nutritious with gentle fresh flavors. → Read More
Lentil and Quinoa Kitchari [Vegan]
This Indian comfort food provides strength and energy while you're fasting and Ayurvedic physicians often prescribe a Kitchari diet before, during, and after panchakarma, a rejuvenative treatment that cleanses toxins stored in bodily tissues as it restores systemic balance. I adapted this recipe from the regular rice and lentils Kitchari. This was my favorite rice and lentil medley growing up. → Read More
Sweet and Sour Bok Choy [Vegan]
Love sweet? Love sour? Then this vegan bok choy recipe is just for you! → Read More
Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry With Garlic, Black Pepper, and Chives [Vegan]
Simple, Delicious and Packed with Flavor! → Read More
Khaman Dhokla: Indian Steamed Chickpea Flour Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Here is the Khaman Dhokla, a savory, sweet, and spiced creation. Gluten-free eaters will rejoice this delightful light and fluffy cake because it’s a power packed comfort food without any gluten. → Read More
Indian Onion and Kale Fritters [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
This is a vegan variation of classic Indian onion fritters with kale, onions, thyme, and curry leaves. Perfect with a cup of tea! → Read More
Healthy Tofu Tikka Masala [Vegan]
Healthy and vegan? Tofu and Indian flavors never looked so good together! → Read More
Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts With Ginger and Curry Leaves [Vegan]
A simple Indian transformation for wintery Brussels sprouts that will bring color and spark to your table. → Read More
Idli: Steamed Indian Lentil Rice Cakes [Vegan]
No longer just a South Indian favorite, Idlis, are loved by people all around the world. Try making this vegan Idli for your next family dinner. → Read More