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$17–$33per servingIncludes estimated groceries. Your price depends on how many meals you'd like and how many people Shalini is feeding.
Foodie. Flavor chaser. Healthy food that tastes like a treat. I live for that look - the moment someone takes a bite and their whole face just lights up. I cook real, from-scratch food that tastes like a cheat meal - but isn't. Grilled proteins, vibrant grain bowls, crisp salads, veggies that actually steal the show. Nothing packaged. Nothing processed. I do bold-but-light North Indian curries, char-grilled tandoori, protein-packed lentils/daals, ingredient-driven Italian, Mediterranean kebabs, Thai flavors and classic American crowd-pleasers. Whatever your mood (or your family’s mood) is asking for. Mixed household? Easy. You get the tandoori chicken or grilled salmon; the kids (or the less-adventurous grown-ups) get the mac & cheese, pasta, mashed potatoes, or burgers - all cooked in the same session so everyone leaves the table happy. Want lighter food or macros tailored to your goals? Done. Your craving is not on my menu? Just ask. I'll make it happen. Hosting friends but don't want to host the stove? I cook, clean, and disappear. You get to be the hero of your own dinner party without breaking a sweat. Because great food brings people together….. even when they want totally different things.
Mix and match these when you build your session, or request something totally custom.
Shalini can also accept requests outside these hours — these are just their typical windows.
Absolutely loved Shalini’s butter chicken. She was very warm, friendly and punctual when she was here to cook. I would def recommend others to give her a try!
Shalini was wonderful! The whole process was great and all of the meals are delicious. 10/10 would recommend!
Glazed salmon (marinated in fragrant ginger, garlic, soy, and a kiss of honey), finished with sesame seeds. Served over your choice of quinoa, brown rice, basmati, bulgur, or fresh greens. Topped with crisp edamame, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of ginger-sesame.
Yogurt-marinated chicken thighs in a velvety tomato-cashew gravy. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Warm-spiced chicken thighs roasted until charred. Choice of quinoa, brown rice, basmati, bulgur, or greens. Topped with pickled turnip, tomato, cucumber, fresh parsley and a lemon-tahini drizzle.
Grilled, spice-rubbed chicken with charred edges and juicy center. Piled over your choice of quinoa, brown rice, basmati, bulgur, or crisp salad. Topped with chunky pico de gallo, sliced avocado, a lime wedge, and a smoky chipotle crema.
Spiced ground-chicken skewers with green chili, ginger-garlic, and fresh coriander. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice, bulgur or fresh salad.
Chicken simmered with a base of caramelized onions, then folded with sweet onion petals for the signature do pyaza bite. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Plump, juicy shrimp baked in a garlic-lemon butter sauce until pink and tender. Finished with a pop of fresh parsley. Served over your choice of quinoa, brown rice, basmati, bulgur, or fresh greens. Topped with cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of lemon.
Spiced ground chicken cooked down with sweet green peas, tomato, and ginger-garlic. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Bone-in mutton prepared with yogurt marinade and flavorful spice masala. Requires additional time to prepare. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Chicken marinated in yogurt, tandoori spice, ginger-garlic, and lemon, then roasted until charred at the edges and tender at the bone. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice, bulgur or fresh salad.
Char-grilled, yogurt-marinated chicken tikka, spiced with warm cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Piled high over a crisp bed of fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and red onion. Topped with a cool cucumber raita, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Black lentils and kidney beans slow-simmered with tomato, butter, and cream. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Shrimp or firm white fish simmered in a coconut curry with curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and Kashmiri chili. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Dal of split urad and chana, finished with a homemade ghee tadka of cumin, dried red chili, and hing. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Yellow lentils simmered soft and finished with a sizzling cumin, garlic, and ghee tempering. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Creamy lentils cooked down with fresh spinach and a fragrant cumin-garlic tempering. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Slow-simmered chickpeas in an onion-tomato gravy. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Red kidney beans slow-simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy, North-Indian style. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Potatoes and green peas in a spiced onion-tomato curry with cumin and garam masala. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Long-grain white rice cooked simple and fluffy.
Crisp, colorful vegetables tossed in a zesty lime-ginger dressing, topped with tender, grilled chicken satay skewers. Drizzle of peanut sauce. Finished with crushed peanuts, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lime.
Paneer in a creamy cashew-and-almond gravy bloomed with cardamom, cinnamon, and clove. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Fresh spinach blended silky with onion and tomato, folded with cubes of paneer and cream. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Aromatic basmati rice layered with saffron-marinated chicken, fried onions, and mint.
Cauliflower and potatoes simmered with tomato, ginger-garlic, and warming spices. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Tender potatoes tossed with toasted cumin, ginger, and green chili. Comes with your pick of quinoa, brown rice, white rice or bulgur wheat.
Whole-wheat rotis hand-rolled and griddled fresh.
Flaky whole-wheat flatbread cooked in ghee until golden and layered.
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and griddled in ghee.
Yukon Gold potatoes whipped with butter, cream, and a hint of garlic.
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower and griddled in ghee.
Yukon Golds roasted crisp-edged with olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with your choice of protein, egg, and bean sprouts.
Penne tossed in a slow-cooked tomato-and-vodka cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and torn basil.
Crispy-tender broccoli florets roasted with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of lemon.
Crisp breadcrumb-and-Parmesan-crusted chicken baked under marinara and bubbling mozzarella. Cheese optional.
Creamy stovetop macaroni in a sharp cheddar and gouda sauce with a buttery panko crust.
Tender chicken breast, crisp-tender broccoli tossed with al dente ziti pasta in a rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce.
Layers of crisp, golden phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in fragrant honey-syrup. Available only in 9X13 baking pan, approximately 36 servings.
Classic Indian rice pudding slow-simmered in whole milk with cardamom, chopped nuts, and raisins.
Tender chicken strips marinated in thai paste, grilled and served with a rich, aromatic peanut dipping sauce.
