I adore this vegan spiced lentil and bulgur recipe, called Mercimek Köftesi and pronounced “mer-jeh-mek koof-teh-seh.” These lentil “meatballs” are filled with flavor, vitamins, and nutrients, they are always a hit with my vegetarian guests and meat-eaters alike! Locals enjoy Mercimek Köftesi, translated as lentil meatball, as part of the main course as a substantial vegetarian dish, with other Turkish mezzes and pickles, like pickled turnips and cucumbers. Or during afternoon gatherings, along with savory filo pies, our borek cheese rolls, and refreshing salads with a cup of tea....

Malai Chicken represents the essence of Mughlai cuisine. It is a favorite dish to order at restaurants because of its rich and luxurious flavors. It is often enjoyed on special occasions and can also be a comforting weeknight meal at home, similar to my chicken kali mirch and methi chicken recipe. My kids find many Indian chicken curries spicy. However, this creamy malai chicken curry is their favorite. It is mild but still very flavorful, just like my coconut chicken curry recipe....

This marinated mushrooms recipe falls into a very important food group in my house: Easy, healthy mezze that stay delicious for days and are made to share! You see, a Mediterranean fridge is almost always stuffed to the gills with small bites and bits. You can drop by a friend’s house unexpectedly and suddenly their table is filled with spreads of every color and they’re making you tea. The key is to keep Mediterranean mezzes stocked....

More Recipes to Try: Greek Easter Bread; Baklava; Greek Honey Cake with Pistachios; Basbousa Cake; Tahini Brownies Whenever I’m in a conversation about cookies–which seems to be happening more lately–I end up talking about my favorite childhood cookies called Ghorayebah (gho-ra-yeb-ah.) They’re, more or less, Egypt’s signature cookies, which my mom made every occasion you can think of, but I most vividly remember them as Easter cookies. I loved them so much....

Muesli is a nutritious breakfast that typically consists of a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sometimes grains or puffed rice. Muesli is crunchy,healthy and nutritious for breakfast, tastes so good with milk or yogurt. What is Muesli? Muesli was first originated from Switzerland by a physician named Maximilian Bircher-Benner. His version of muesli often referred to as “Bircher muesli,” consisted of raw oats, nuts and seeds mixed with lemon juice, water and sweetened condensed milk....

Already gluten-free and vegetarian, subbing coconut cream for milk and eliminating the yogurt makes this curry a vegan delight. Both versions are supremely tasty and kid-approved. Just a few ingredients, no prepping ahead, and super-fast cooking time means you can have this yummy dish any night of the week. Served with hot parathas and steamy rice, this is a new comfort food classic. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....

This Paneer Makhani is a one pot cooking recipe and easy to make in just few minutes. Mittu loves Paneer Makhani of course it is my family favorite too. Mittu goes for additional round of rice or flatbread whenever I make Paneer Makhani so I make it often at home. Though this tastes close to Paneer makhani in restaurants the ingredients are very simple and ideal for a home style gravy....

Italians pride themselves on their emphatically regional cuisine. But if a national dish did exist, it would be Pasta al Pomodoro. After all, what is more Italian than a nice dish of pasta tossed with fresh tomato sauce, perfumed with basil, and garnished with a shower of Parmigiano cheese? Pasta pomodoro contains all those quintessentially Italian ingredients that have made everything from the Caprese Salad to Eggplant Parmesan so beloved....

So this was the main reason for me to try homemade pasta sauce, though I didnt mean to store it for long due to the current cuts. I just referred the recipe and tweaked it to suit our taste. Pin If you have any more questions about this pasta sauce do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this pasta sauce ?...

I love pesto and am always looking for new ways to use it in cooking. Some of our favorites I have shared are Gnocchi with Basil Pesto, Instant Pot Spaghetti in Pesto, or even using it as a substitute for chutney in my favorite Avocado Chutney Sandwich recipe. We love to use homemade pesto. However, sometimes I get lazy or cannot find fresh basil leaves, so the one from Costco is just as good!...

I have so been looking forward to sharing this recipe for my phyllo meat rolls! For a while, I debated between calling them phyllo dough meat rolls or meat cigars. I landed on rolls, but don’t you think they kinda look like cigars? 🙂 Before you get intimidated, I am NOT asking you to make phyllo dough from scratch:-) Heck, that would intimidate me too! Although, it would make for a good challenge some day....

Indian spices (mustard seeds, asafetida, urad dal, curry leaves, and red chili) are toasted in shimmering oil to pop and sizzle, releasing their flavors. Even after a quick turn in the pan, fresh green beans retain their crisp juicy texture while shredded unsweetened coconut adds a sweet nuttiness. This easy ONE PAN gluten-free and vegan side dish is SO. DELICIOUS. This is one of those keep in your “back-pocket” recipes you’ll find yourself pulling out again and again....

I’d go all-in on sides and condiments over mains any day of the week. And this whole roasted carrots recipe, with its mixture of textures and temperatures, is one of those stand-out side dishes. Rainbow carrots are typically small, so you can roast them whole at a high temperature and they get gloriously caramelized all over and just a tiny bit burnt at the ends in a way I find totally irresistible....

Among many herbs and spices India is blessed with Sabja Seeds is one ingredient which is widely used. About Sabja Seeds Sabja Seeds are healthy, cooling & a digestive aid. Sweet Basil Seeds or Sabja Seeds are popularly called as Falooda Seeds. These are the seeds of sweet basil, also called Thai Holy Basil, which is different from holy basil, the tulsi plant revered in India. Sabja seeds, also known as basil seeds, tukmaria seeds, or falooda seeds, are tiny black seeds that are native to India and the Mediterranean region....

Shortbread cookies always remain a special place in my baking journey because it was one of the first few cookie recipes that I tried and turned out perfect during my initial days of baking. Also these cookies are mittu’s most favorite so make it often for her snack time. What are Shortbread Cookies? Shortbread Cookies are rich, melt in the mouth butter cookies made with just 3 main base ingredients flour, butter and sugar....

What are sigara boregi? Sigara boregi (pronounced see-GAR’-ah BUHR’-ay-ee) or sigara borek, are a delicious Turkish appetizer or snack made with flaky dough like phyllo and stuffed with a bold and herby cheese filling. They’re similar to the feta cheese triangles known as Tiropitakia that you find in Greece, but they’re rolled like a cigar. In fact, the word “sigara” means cigarette, and that’s where these thin, cigarette-shaped pastries get their name....

Soya Chunks is textured vegetable protein also known as textured soy protein (TSP).Soya chunks or mealmaker as we have commonly heard is rich in protein. It is a vegetarian alternate for meat as it has a chewy texture which tastes close to meat. Soya chunks has protein that is almost equal to meat with no fat as in meat. It is easy to work with soya chunks as it absorbs the flavours....

The best cauliflower head to buy–my dad taught me– is one without bruises. It must be heavy for its size, and has a nice cream color all around. Farmer’s market excursions with my dad typically included a quick lesson or two on selecting quality produce. For that, I’m grateful. Dad and I typically filled up our grocery basket with fresh herbs and our frequently consumed produce like tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and cauliflower....

Feb 02, 2021, Updated Sep 25, 2024 You’re Gonna Love this Stovetop Lasagna recipe It’s quick and easy, with just one pot (in this case, a 6-quart cast iron dutch oven). The same pot used to boil the noodles is used for the whole finished lasagna. It’s gooey and covered in mozzarella even without the oven time of traditional lasagna. It packs in lots of veggies but they fly under the radar....

Tamarind Chutney is used for most of the chaats like dahi puri,dahi papdi chaat, bhel puri, dahi vada etc etc. Does anyone say no to chats?! I am not a crazy fan of chats but then few items like dahi poori and pav bhaji are my fav. One fine day when I was craving for a chat and it was raining outside, I decided to give a try at home myself....