Author: Manhattan Roti

Here is a small tres leches - inspired cake with infused with Indian spices. It is a turmeric vanilla cake soaked overnight in a milk bath infused with cardamom and cinnamon. It is topped with whipped vanilla Greek yogurt and sliced mango. What is Tres Leches Cake? Tres leches cake (in English "three milk" cake) [...]

This is the perfect make-ahead meal. You can cook the rice and marinate the beef the night before. It's simple to assemble for lunch or dinner! Guyanese fried rice is a great dish I ate growing up. I decided to prepare it with Korean-style beef to bring together my husband's culture with my own. What's [...]

What is sofrito?  Sofrito or Soffritto is a flavor paste made of fresh herbs used in Mediterranean, Italian, and Latin cuisine. It is used in cooking to create a base for the overall flavor profile of the dish. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used to flavor any meal. My mother keeps a [...]

Do you have left over bananas? No time for banana bread? Say no more. Here's an easy dessert for you! Only 4 ingredients! No ice cream machine needed! Equipment Required: Food Processor No counter space for a full-size food processor? Me neither. Here is the link to my tiny food processor. It is actually a hand [...]

This is a classic Indo-Caribbean style curry. It is my interpretation of a family recipe that goes back generations. My great-grandfather left Uttar Pradesh, India in the 1800s for British Guiana, South America. 200 years and 3 generations later, we still continue recipes and traditions in the United States - including my tiny Upper West [...]

Do you live in a small space? I sure do! My kitchen has limited counter space and storage. However, this has not stopped me from cooking my heart out! It can be frustrating at times, but with a bit of strategizing, cooking in a tiny kitchen is possible. Quality, healthy home cooking should be accessible [...]

  Hey! I'm Anya K. Doorga, Esq. but you can call me AKD. I am an attorney based in New York City - who loves food! Being raised in the epicenter of culture and cuisine, I've had the world of food at my fingertips. My family history is a story of migration and globalization. My [...]