Shri Repp | Moon Rice | Indian Recipes

Postpartum freezer meal prep with Indian food 🇮🇳🧊 But honestly? This kind of prep is helpful anytime you have people in town or want nourishing, home-cooked meals without daily cooking. My mom and I stocked the freezer with foods we know truly comfort and sustain: 🍚 easy breakfasts like idli + baked treats 🍛 curries & sauces (sambar, veg kurma, spinach dal, bone broth) 🥟 snacks + comfort foods that can be easily baked or reheated The key to making this work isn’t just cooking — it’s organization: ✔️ label EVERYTHING (what it is + date) ✔️ take inventory so you’re not guessing ✔️ I personally prefer a stand-up freezer so I can actually see what I have instead of digging This setup will (hopefully 🤞🏽) make postpartum smoother, hosting easier, and weeknights far less chaotic. This was truly a labor of love — my amma stepping in to cook as my belly got too big and kept hitting the kitchen counter, and my dad and husband helping package, label, and organize everything. 🤍 Leave your questions below, and follow @moonriceshri — I’ll be sharing what worked (and what didn’t) with this setup. My goal is to publish all of these recipes for you (many are already on the site). ✨

Tips on hosting a Chaat party! It’s such a fun dinner party idea for Diwali or any of the holidays coming up! Let me know what you think of the ideas or questions for hosting your own! My full guide is on: /throwing-an-indian-chaat-party-at-home/

What a fun way to spend a Saturday with rice and community for @yammakesstuff Rice Roots show! 🌾 @moonriceshri led us through a rice workshop to learn about this staple for the people of the global majority and the different ways to cook it. We got a live participatory demonstration and the best part is we got to eat 3 different rice dishes that Shri taught us to make after! 🍚 Come through for the next event on the 19th for a community potluck! Bring a dish to share. Open to all! Hosted at @_common_objects .

Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day to my Amma! She has poured so much love into me that I’m now able to pour that same love into my own daughter. Happy Morher’s Day to my Amma and my Chandrika Amma (grandma)! One of the biggest gifts of becoming a mother is a deeper understanding of my own mother and my grandmother. I thought I understood their stories and sacrifices before, but walking in their footsteps has given me an even deeper appreciation for all they carry with love and strength. Every generation has faced its own challenges in raising children, but through it all, the mothers in our family have been the glue that binds the family together. I feel incredibly blessed to come from generations of strong, loving women who helped shape me into the person I am today, so that I can now help raise my daughter with that same love and strength. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers and mother figures who do so much! ❤️ 5 generations of daughters! My mom, great grandmother, great great grandmother, my grandma, and me!

Indian “Uncrustable” Egg Sando — Freezer Test Results 🧪 I was looking for a breakfast I could eat one-handed—or half-asleep—because having a baby basically means multitasking 24/7 😅 Enter: these savory Indian “uncrustables.” Masala egg sandos filled with spiced scrambled eggs, onions, chilis, and warming spices 🌶️ They’re something my mom used to make us growing up, but during pregnancy my spice tolerance disappeared, so she made me a much milder version with sautéed onions, fluffy eggs, and Kewpie mayo. Honestly, it became one of the few things I consistently craved. ⚡ Ease: 8/10 — pretty straightforward, but you do have to griddle each one individually for that golden, ghee-crisp exterior 🔥 Reheat: 8/10 — thaw overnight and toast, or microwave from frozen and then crisp it up. 😋 Taste: 8/10 — eggs are always best fresh, but the mayo + onions keep everything soft and moist, so it still holds up really well after reheating 🥗 Nutrition: 6/10 — definitely more fat-heavy right now, so there’s room to optimize by increasing the protein and fiber The macros below are for the version I tested in this video (whole eggs + mayo), but since then I’ve been tweaking things by using a more fiber-rich bread, adding egg whites to boost protein, and pulling back a bit on the mayo to lower the fat. Now that I’m not pregnant anymore, I’ve also added back chilis and more spice to the masala scramble 🌶️ Macros for tested version: ~400–420 kcal 📊 Carbs: ~30g (30%) 📊 Protein: ~14g (14%) 📊 Fat: ~26g (56%) We’ve already restocked these a few times—they’re perfect for mornings when you’re basically functioning with one eye closed. Also super versatile, so I want to keep experimenting with fillings. What should I try next?

No churn mango ice cream… and the science behind why it works 🥭🔬 The secret ingredient? condensed milk 🥛 It has way less water than regular milk → fewer ice crystals The sugars in condensed milk lowers the freezing point → so it stays creamy, not rock hard Sugar in condensed milk is properly dissolved → no grainy texture ⭐⭐BONUS TIP (not in the video):⭐⭐ If you’re using fresh mango puree this season instead of canned pulp, simmer it for ~1 minute. This helps cook off excess water and denature enzymes in mango that can mess with the final texture This is one of those recipes you’ll want on repeat all summer. Save this for later (or send it to the person who should make it for you 😅). Comment “ice cream” and i’ll send you the full recipe 💛

If my Amma attended the Met Gala this is what she would have worn! This year’s theme—“Fashion is Art” 🖼️—felt like it was made for her. Many years ago, she recreated a Ravi Varma painting in real life with the help of photographers in India! She found the sari, held the posture, and the quiet expression… like his canvas stepped off the wall. Ravi Varma is often called the father of modern Indian art because he did something radical: he took Western realism and used it to tell deeply Indian stories. Gods and goddesses painted in a realistic and humanistic way! Modern in technique, but rooted in tradition. That’s what I see in my Amma. And honestly, that’s what I strive for in my work too. Taking something deeply traditional—recipes, rituals, flavors—and expressing it in a way that feels alive today. Not preserved in time, but evolving while keeping it rooted in tradition. Because the truth is… Ammas have always been doing this. They’re the bridge. Between past and present. Between memory and reinvention. They make the everyday feel sacred. Ammas don’t need strut the Met carpet because they are already like gods walking amongst us ❤️

No time to chat - I’m in my mango girl era 🥭

“Ugh, chapathi again,” I used to whine as a kid. Now, eating my amma’s hot chapathis feels like heaven on earth 🤍 Somewhere along the way, I started to see these everyday meals differently—what felt so commonplace was actually care, time, and quiet mastery. And now, I feel this pull to preserve it, to document it, and one day pass it down to my daughter… ✨ To hold onto these traditions that only felt effortless because my amma made them that way 🫶🏽

If I were to start an Indian inspired bakery, these would be on the menu! Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you the detailed recipe or share it with someone you should make these for you 😜

Do you think he’ll get the hints 😂 Comment “mother” and I’ll send you a link that has all the recipes that he can follow 😜

Romanticizing my weekend tiffin box picnic 🍱 Leftover rice given a new life 🍚, the first alphonso mangoes of the season 🥭, simple tinned fish hand rolls in the sun, and baby girl’s first picnic 💛 Enjoying the fruits of spring in every sense! 🌷