India is a nation with many different religions and cultures; it is common for people to fast every other month. One is told to adhere to a Sattvik diet during these fasts/ vrats/ upvaas, which entails eating only fruits and vegetarian foods. One of the popular fasting foods in India is sabudana vada, which is prepared for celebrations like Navratri, Maha Shivratri, Hartalika Teej, and Ganesh Chaturthi. This starchy food with a lot of carbohydrates and very little protein is called sago or sabudana....

Mar 29, 2018 The key to these irresistible cookies is to under-bake them and to save some chocolate chunks for putting on top. They’re chewy and delicious, but not belly-achingly rich as some chocolate cookies are. That’s because they’re made with cocoa, not melted chocolate (which can be almost too much sometimes, I find – just a bite and I’m done). I prefer cocoa brownies and cocoa cookies so I can have MORE!...

Sathu Maavu or Health Mix is an Indian traditional food great for growing kids and adults too. Sathu Maavu has all the nutritious ingredients which include whole grains, pulses, cereals, millets, nuts and condiments. What is Sathu Maavu / Health Mix? Sathu Maavu also called as Health Mix is a nutritious blend of ingredients roasted and grinded to a powder. Sathu Maavu is a great source of nutrition for all ages especially for growing kids....

This is a collection post including all the sidedish recipes for idli, dosa, upma, pongal etc. I am sure this will useful to refer when we are confused about the side dish. Weekdays are mostly idli dosa for dinner and planning sidedish is really a challenging task. If you have a categorised list of recipes I am sure it will sure be helpful. So do refer and try your favourite sidedish and don’t forget to drop in your comments and feedback in the comments section below....

A few tips make all the difference, so be sure to read on! So many variations of orange salad exist in Mediterranean cuisine, but this recipe is the closest to one you would see in North Africa. Think places like Morocco, Tunisia, and my home country, Egypt. This is one simple, bright, and elegant salad where sweet navel oranges get a lift with the addition of pomegranate arils (seeds), fresh mint and a few flavor makers....

This is a simple South Indian Meals with vada payasam menu.We usually make this type of simple south indian lunch menu for padayal or any nombu.I clicked this on one such day and it was lying in my drafts for about a year so, thought to post it today atleast. This full meals usually has sambar,rasam with a poriyal and varuval along with vada payasam appalam and this is one such simple south indian meal recipe....

Sep 18, 2024 If you want cozy, savoury Spaghetti Squash Soup with chicken noodle vibes in a quick and simple recipe that’s filling but not heavy, look no further. Spaghetti squash noodles have a shockingly similar texture and appearance to the real noodles in Lipton noodle soup. The recipe really has that classic chicken soup flavour that is so nostalgic and cozy, but in a gluten-free, veggie-packed version that the whole family loves....

Although this recipe is inspired by the classic summertime treat, this is not your average strawberry shortcake recipe. In my version, I swap whipped cream for labneh, add Mediterranean herbs and spices, and use olive oil in the shortcake dough making it extra tender. I was inspired by a recipe I found for roasted strawberries with sumac, a Mediterranean spice that adds a tart, tannic flavor, and immediately imagined how beautifully it would translate to a uniquely flavorful strawberry shortcake recipe....

Jul 26, 2016 This post is in partnership with Driscoll’s. I recently told you a bit about their family farming story in this Pistachio-Raspberry Cake post. They’re giving away $100 worth of summer berries (think of all the white chocolate mousse tarts!) in their Sweetest Berry Sweepstakes. No task required for entry, and it’s awarded as a pre-paid Visa. Get in there! The mousse filling only has two ingredients: cooled, melted white chocolate and whipped cream....

My mother-in-law is from Indore, and over there, poha with jalebi is a tradition for breakfast. It is one of the most popular street foods there. The first thing that comes to her mind for breakfast is poha. I also found the poha there was different than the Kanda Poha I was used to in Mumbai or that my mom made. Indori Poha is khatta meetha..which means sour and sweet....

Once you master this garlic sauce recipe, you’ll be making big batches to store and use in lots of different ways. Be sure to check out ideas below! Toum I’m a firm believer that it’s the extras like dips and sauces that take a meal to next level delicious. You already know how fond I am of things like tahini, tzatziki, hummus, and baba ganoush. And not too long ago, I introduced you to muhammara, a creamy roasted pepper and walnut dip from Syria....

Did you get a new instant pot? Thinking, where do I start? We often see posts about people who got a new instant pot last year or a gift on Christmas but have not opened it yet as they are scared to use a pressure cooker. Let me assure you the instant pot is not the same as the old stovetop pressure cooker you might have seen with the scary sounds....

I have been incorporating many low-carb Indian recipes into my regular meals as a way to lose weight. I also shared 25+ Indian recipes for weight loss with sample meal plans. Let’s see why adopting a low-carb diet, which recommends less than 100 grams of carbohydrates per day, can benefit your health. Why Follow a Low-Carb Diet? Here is some information from Healthline. Low-carb means cutting back down on the amount of carbohydrates in your diet....

I always love tangy pickles and this is one of a kind. Chunda is a sweet,spicy, sour preserve made with raw mangoes and sugar as base ingredients.Traditionally chunda is made by mixing everything and keeping in a glass jar under sunlight and in the heat the chunda gets cooked in few days.But what I’ve shared here is an instant quick version that can be made in few mins. This sweet mango pickle with curd rice is my favorite....

Aval Vadam is a very easy homemade vadam or vadagam you can try for this summer.I usually love to try different homemade vadams and this year I tried this quick vadam suggested by my friend.She just gave me an idea to try as she saw it on a cookbook.Mittu loves homemade fryums and its a big motivation factor for me to try homemade vadams. Aval vadam is made with flattened rice / poha very easy to make when compared to the regular vadams....

Sep 12, 2023, Updated May 26, 2024 What Is a Baja Fish Taco? Baja fish tacos are a popular type of taco originating from the Baja California region of Mexico. They typically consist of battered and fried white fish, often cod or halibut, that is served inside a soft flour or corn tortilla. The flaky white fish is usually accompanied by a variety of flavorful toppings and creamy sauce, which can include shredded cabbage (ideally this fish taco slaw is made with green cabbage, red cabbage, or a combination), fresh pico de gallo (a vibrant tomato salsa), a fish taco sauce (like this Baja sauce), and sometimes slices of avocado or guacamole....

Just like with my baklava sundae, or pumpkin pie this easy cheesecake recipe is a combination of two desserts I absolutely love: baklava and ricotta cheesecake. Not only does it taste divine, but the crinkly phyllo crust and bright pistachio garnish make for a real show-stopper. When you grow up eating baklava at every family gathering like I did, you have some strong opinions about what makes the best tasting baklava — honey-soaked phyllo pastry and cinnamon-scented nuts make for a heavenly dessert....

Oct 04, 2014 I was trying to make plans via text with a friend the other day, which is an ambitious task with a toddler climbing all over you (all I’d managed to type was, “sounds good, let’s meeeeeeeeeeeeeea%&0jjjjjssss”). In desperation, due to both hands defending my nose from having a xylophone stick shoved up it, and my inability to text using my tongue, I tried to make use of the voice-to-text dictation feature on my phone to finish the sentence....

Paneer is a special cheese loved in India for a very long time. It’s soft and creamy, does not melt, and crumbles nicely, making it great for lots of yummy dishes. But sometimes, we might need to find something else to use in case we don’t have paneer on hand or if we have specific diets, allergies, or just want to try new things. That’s where this guide comes in!...

Bubble Tea or Boba Milk Tea orginated from Taiwan is a very popular beverage made with tea accompanied with starchy chewy tapioca balls. The Taiwanese Boba Milk Tea orginally uses condensed milk instead of milk which gives it a rich creamy drink but milk can also be used as an alternate which gives the drink an authentic taste too. About Bubble Tea Bubble Tea is made by combining tea decoction with milk, icecubes, sugar syrup and chewy tapioca pearls called as boba or bubble....