I am somewhat sharing my family’s secret here when I say that my husband absolutely will not eat Dal Dhokli! He grew up in a Gujarati household so I really cannot understand his aversion to this comforting Dal Dhokli meal. I, on the other hand, grew up eating the dish and […]
This Gulab Jamun Cake recipe has all the flavors of the gulab jamun in a cake without any frying! I first shared the recipe for this cake on Instagram last year and it was a huge hit with my followers. I did not get a chance to post the recipe […]
Today, I’m excited to share with you a refreshingly delightful recipe that’s become a staple in my kitchen – an Asian Cucumber Salad. I am a sucker for Asian flavors and love the umami taste. I had seen a lot of different recipes pop up on my Instagram feed of […]
This recipe of Gulab Jamun Pudding takes inspiration from the Middle Eastern dessert Aish El Saraya. The components of Aish El Saraya are sweetened bread at the bottom, a layer of Ashta cream, and a generous topping of crushed pistachios. Ashta cream is made with thickening milk and cream with […]
Growing up, my mom made a lot of fruit custard. It’s a much loved, simple to make dessert when entertaining guests. Back then, I would ask her to keep the yellow custard mix separately for me, without adding any fruit. I would happily slurp on a big bowl of cold, […]
I am a huge fan of overnight oats and love the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu so came up with a recipe for Tiramisu Overnight Oats. These overnight oats have all the flavors of Tiramisu without any additional calories. You can eat this guilt-free for breakfast or a snack. I absolutely love […]
I don’t like to eat Blueberries on their own as a fruit but love desserts with blueberries in them. This Blueberry Pound cake recipe is one of my favorite fruit cakes I make. I like making fresh blueberry compote at home for the Blueberry pound cake. But to make things simpler, you […]
It’s strawberry season in the US, so of course I will experiment and come up with some wonderful strawberry recipes for you all! We get strawberries all year round in the United States, but they are much cheaper and sweeter in the summer. Banana Pudding is a very popular dessert […]
I have a confession to make. I don’t like to eat fruit. However, I like anything made with fruits – desserts, salads, and just about anything. Eating fruit as part of overnight oats is the only way I will eat fruit for breakfast. So here is a quick and easy […]
This Stuffed Honeycomb bread is an absolute show-stopper and so easy to make. The possibilities for the filling inside the buns are endless. I have provided the recipe for batata vada filling, which is my personal favorite. Batata vada is an Indian street food, mashed spicy potato balls coated in […]
I can’t believe this is my first ice cream recipe on the blog! And it had to be a saffron and rose-flavored Persian ice cream recipe. Saffron ice cream is my husband’s absolute favorite flavor of ice cream. I was introduced to the flavor by him and love it now. Years ago, […]
Navratan Korma (Navratan Curry) is a very popular dish that is often ordered at Indian restaurants. I have wonderful memories of eating out with my family in India and this is one dish we would always order along with Paneer Makhani. I love the creaminess, slight sweetness, and variety of vegetables/fruits/nuts […]
Hi, I'm Divya, an Indian-born, U.S.-educated Liberal Arts graduate. While studying in Pennsylvania, I discovered my passion for baking, making dozens of cookies independently. Despite becoming a Certified Public Accountant, my true calling remained in food. Drawing from my Indian roots and American influences, I experiment with simple yet flavorful dishes, especially enjoying eggless baking. Now residing in Arizona with my family, we embrace a love for travel and exploring diverse cuisines. In-Fused Living reflects my culinary journey, blending cultural inspirations into everyday meals.