Bhindi Masala or Bhindi Fry is one of the simplest, yet one of the most lip-smacking entree dishes, that you may want to include in your next party spread. This dish uses just a few basic pantry ingredients and is cooked in under 20 minutes. And if you are an okra lover like me, try my Stuffed Okra recipe too. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....
Bread Upma is a very humble dish that you can make it in a jiffy, to make it wholesome I added some vegetables. This Upma is made by cutting bread into small pieces tempered with basic spices and tossing bread with it. About Bread Upma Bread Upma is a quick snack that you can make with leftover bread. Bread Upma is made by cutting bread into small pieces tempered with basic herbs, spices and tossing bread in it....
Nov 23, 2016, Updated Jan 28, 2024 Until a couple of days ago, we weren’t planning to go anywhere, and no one was coming here, which is tough for me. I really just want to be around family for Christmas. Since we decided to just buy tickets and go, a huge weight feels like it was lifted from my shoulders. I’m genuinely excited for Christmas, rather than just trying to book up my days with festive activities to simulate that warm, cozy feeling....
Cabbage Thoran has become my family favorite ever since I started making it. I learnt this simple Kerala style stir fry from my friend. Most of the kerala dishes recipes are from here. Cabbage Thoran can be made in numerous ways and I have shared 2 variations here one with carrot and other a simple version with just cabbage. About Cabbage Thoran Cabbage Thoran is a dry side dish basically a simple stir fry made with cabbage, sauteed with coarse grind fresh coconut mixture along with other spices....
Chutney recipes are always handy during our busy hours in the morning and for dinner especially after we are drained out sitting with the kids helping them with their studies. Carrot chutney is one of the interesting chutney recipes that I always make when I am bored of the usual side dishes. About Carrot Chutney Carrot Chutney is a South Indian accompaniment for idli, dosa etc. Carrot Chutney is made using carrot, onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, lentils and a simple tempering....
Carrot Kheer is our family favourite including mittu. This version of carrot kheer is loved by all ages as it is creamy and tasty. Carrot kheer made with sauteing carrots was not mittus favorite so tried this version and it is a instant hit with both the kids. About Carrot Kheer Carrot Kheer is a rich creamy dessert that you can make for festivals or any special occasions. Kheer is payasam so payasam made with carrot as main ingredient is Carrot Kheer....
This is an easy cheese sandwich a quick fix for breakfast or snack .Kids will love this! I had this cheese slice pack which hubby bought and came(usually I buy cheese cubes) so wanted to try on a sandwich and kids loved it so much. About Cheese Sandwich Recipe Cheese Sandwich is best for breakfast, snack, dinner or anytime. Whether the fridge is loaded or it is running out of stock, you are always sorted because you have sandwiches on the menu!...
Chicken Kulambu is a flavorful and tasty curry and can be made in one pot or in pressure cooker. Either ways it is easy but pressure cooker method is quick but taste wise open pot method is best. So when I have time I always prefer open pot method. Do try and enjoy! About Chicken Kulambu Chicken Kulambu is a spicy and popular South Indian curry made by cooking chicken with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, coconut, spice powders, , spices and herbs....
Mar 12, 2011, Updated Apr 12, 2023 Why’ll You’ll LOVE This Cherry Cookie Recipe These are unique cherry cookies packed with melted dark chocolate – much different from a cocoa based cookie. They only have a fraction of the flour you would expect to see, and consist mostly of eggs, sugar and melted chocolate that you cream together. Like mousse. You have no idea what kind of self-control it took to actually bake these puppies, the batter is delicious....
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies is a classic cookie made for Christmas.I usually make vanilla shortbread cookies often but its egg less so wanted to try this Chocolate Shortbread Cookies so tried it from the ‘cookies’ book I had. This chocolate shortbread cookies came out above my expectation,I always love the texture of cookies made with eggs and this one was so chocolatey and yum.The kids enjoyed it so much and complained that it was a very small batch and wanted more....
Mar 07, 2012 It might seem like quite a few steps – roasting the squash, caramelizing the onions, cooking the bacon and making the sauce – but it’s all mostly hands-off and I found it very easy to orchestrate the multitasking. Not to mention totally worth it. I recommend you put on some nice music, pour a glass of wine, ruffled apron optional but encouraged. Enjoy the process. The sauce starts with flour whisked into butter, called a roux....
Recently, we have been enjoying a lot of sweet potato recipes, either roasted in the air fryer or cooked in the instant pot. I wanted to share this delicious sweet potato soup made with ginger and creamy coconut milk with you. This soup is so easy to make by just putting in all the ingredients in the instant pot and cooking. Then, puree with an immersion blender and enjoy! This soup is the best if you follow a vegan, gluten-free, or paleo diet....
What was your regular after-school snack growing up? Going all the way back in memory to my elementary school years, I can remember my winter time after-school snack. It was a bit of an odd snack choice. What was it, you ask? A warm cup of red lentil soup. I know; strange, right!? Who does that to their kids? Like any other kid, I craved a little junk food after a long school day....
Curry Leaves Powder also known as Karuveppilai Podi can be mixed with rice along with ghee or with idli, dosa etc. Otherwise make a simple tadka along with this powder mix with rice – your tasty, healthy lunch is ready in minutes. The flavor and aroma of this curry leaves powder is so good to be had as such too which prevents hair loss and helps to increase iron levels....
I am a bad eater when it comes to veggies and my mother always had trouble in feeding me greens. When I started feeding my daughter, I made sure she took greens as a part of her diet and thank god she likes green when its with dal so keerai kootu is often made. Dal Palak sounds to me like a north indian version of keerai kootu 🙂 It is very humble looking but the burst of flavour with greens, dhal and to add on ghee tadka – its finger licking good , I would say....
Jul 22, 2024 From cookies and ice cream to the fluffiest muffins and cakes to little sweet treats. I’ve included a bunch of the best easy vegan recipes for you to draw inspiration from. Let’s get baking! Try making it with coconut, cashew nut, or oat milk for a delicious dessert, gluten free dairy free and vegan. Serve it with berries or a mixed seasonal fruit salad for a healthy, quick gluten and dairy-free dessert....
India has always been well known for its art, heritage buildings, and crafts among several other things. It is also famously known for its exciting street food. From the vast spread of street food varieties that you are served across the country, chaat remains the most universally loved. And while adaptations of these immensely appetizing snacks such as Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, and Papdi Chaat are found in the fanciest of restaurants too, the most finger-licking authentic chaat is invariably found in the country’s bustling bylanes....
The goal of a potato casserole is always comfort, am I right? My guess is, when we think “comforting potato casserole,” the majority of us living here in the States, envision something different. Maybe a creamy potato casserole. Maybe something cheesy. Or something adorned with bacon bits, perhaps? But, this healthier Mediterranean version of a potato casserole–more accurately, Egyptian version–manages to provide all the comfort with fewer calories. This Egyptian-style potato casserole is a riff of one from my childhood....
When I’m making eggs for myself and my family, I want them to be wow-worthy. That’s true whether I made something simple like these soft scrambled eggs or a little more complex like Çılbır Turkish Poached Eggs, all runny and oozing with creamy, garlicky flavor. In this recipe, I keep the humble scrambled eggs quick and easy but give them the same 5-star treatment. First, I gently cook the eggs until they are fluffy and almost set....
I actually never had to make Garam Masala myself as my mom would always have a jar ready for me whenever I visited India, or she visited us in California. Now I think it is time I grow up and start making my own garam masala 😉 especially considering I have a food blog now and also a daughter to whom I want to pass on this recipe. So here is the recipe from my family, but adapted to make it simpler for everyday cooking....
