Masala and Chai

07/30/2026

Comment “zucchini” and I’ll DM you a link to this recipe!

Not sure what it is about July but I am craving all the deep fried snacks! My favorite way to use up an obnoxious amount of zucchini from the garden are these crispy pakoras with chutney or even plain with a sprinkle of chaat masala. They’re great in double batches for kadhi on the weekend - which is another summer must have.

07/25/2026

Comment “chai” and I’ll DM you with my recipe for the absolute perfect cup of masala chai.

I’m tired!! But chai is supposed to fix it.

Here’s my recipe for the perfect masala chai!
▢ 2 cups water
▢ 2 teaspoon loose leaf black tea
▢ 2 green cardamom pods
▢ 1 clove
▢ 1 inch k**b of ginger
▢ ¼ teaspoon black peppercorn
▢ ½ cinnamon stick
▢ 1 cup whole milk
▢ 2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

🍍🥥 These Natural Delights Medjool Dates Piña Colada Date Ice Cream Sandwiches are summer in a bite that I want on repeat all season long

These ice cream sandwiches are an ultra creamy no-churn coconut ice cream with little bites of pineapple, sandwiched between chewy Natural Delights Medjool Dates, then dipped in white chocolate and finished with freeze-dried pineapple and coconut flakes. The Medjool dates make the BEST naturally sweet, caramel-y sandwich layer — especially once they soften just slightly out of the freezer.

No ice cream maker needed and so fun to keep stashed in the freezer for hot summer days. Save this one for your next pool day, backyard dinner, or whenever you’re craving a little bit of the tropics!

Ingredients
Piña Colada Ice Cream Sandwiches
● 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
● 10 ounces sweetened condensed milk
● 10 ounces full-fat coconut cream
● ⅓ cup finely diced pineapple
● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
● Pinch of salt
● 21 Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted

White Chocolate Shell
● ¾ cup white chocolate chips
● 2 teaspoons coconut oil

For Topping
● Crushed freeze-dried pineapple
● Shredded coconut

1. Whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy.
2. Arrange the pitted Medjool dates close together between two sheets of parchment and roll into an even rectangle. Cut into two equal squares to fit your pan.
3. Place one date layer in a parchment-lined pan. Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over top and sprinkle with pineapple. Top with the second date layer and gently press down.
4. Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight, until firm.
5. Melt the white chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth. Slice the frozen slab into 16 sandwiches.
6. Dip each sandwich halfway in white chocolate, then immediately top with freeze-dried pineapple, coconut, and edible flowers, if desired.
7. Freeze for 10 minutes to set, then store in an airtight container in the freezer.

07/19/2026

Finally, the big game! ⚽️🏆 I’m feeling for a spicy Passion Fruit Margarita!! Comment “recipe” and I’ll DM you a link to it!

https://masalaandchai.com/golden-passionfruit-margarita/

07/15/2026

❤️ Comment “LOVE” and I’ll DM you a link with all these recipes

It’s no secret that Mama Garg is half of the heart of Masala and Chai. She helps develops a majority of the recipes and even helps cook and clean as we prep them for their photoshoot. You’ll constantly see her hands in the videos and photos because she’s right there, cooking beside me 🥰 she also edits every recipe, so her decades of experience is right there embedded in the details with the best tips and tricks.

I asked her what her top 10 favorites were from Masala and Chai and it’s no surprise her Chole (chickpea curry) is a top - it’s highly requested and loved in our community. But I also loved seeing the ones I developed without her on that list such as Delicata Squash Chaat and Chutney Cheese Brioche Rolls!

Poha

Pinwheel Aloo Samosas

Aloo Paneer Samosas

Dosa Waffles

Chutney Cheese Brioche Rolls

Gulab Jamun

Lauki Kofta

Delicata Squash Chaat

Kurkuri Bhindi

07/12/2026

🌮 Comment “tacos” and I’ll send you a DM with these Indian Chicken Smashed Tacos!

I’m not usually one to follow viral trends but I couldn’t stop thinking about how good a “smashed taco” would be on roti or even a paratha. This version has spiced ground chicken and typical desi toppings like raita, chutney, and Kachumber salad. It’s now on repeat in our household when we need an easy meal!

07/11/2026

⚽️ Comment “football” and I’ll DM you a link to all these recipes!

Between the Quarterfinals this weekend and the Finals just around the corner, my TV has basically been tuned to football nonstop. One of my favorite parts of the FIFA World Cup is seeing fans from all over the world come together-not just for the matches, but for the food, too

Whether you’re hosting friends, heading to a watch party, or just cheering from your couch, I pulled together a few Indo-inspired recipes that are perfect for game day. They’re easy to share, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to disappear before the final whistle.

07/10/2026

🍆 Comment “eggplant” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe!

Loving the abundance of eggplant right now in the garden despite the 110F+ weather!! I give my mom all the extra produce I grew and in exchange I get drop offs of her home cooking. She makes the BEST Indian eggplant dishes and I’m sharing one of my favorites, which is this simple stuffed eggplant that also uses summer tomatoes! It’s a perfect side dish or goes incredibly well as a simple meal with rice.

07/09/2026

The growth on my champagne loquat in the past 6 months has been insane! It’s currently in full Phoenix sun from sunrise to sunset and doesn’t seem to mind at all. I planted it in mid January