What is Berbere Spice The Berbere spice mix recipe is made using chilies and whole spices. It is an essential seasoning in Ethiopian recipes. Berbere represents a blend of cultural and geographic influences from the spices of India to the chile peppers of the New World. It adds warmth and depth to fish, chicken, and stews. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!...

Yeast rolls with za’atar! Take a plain homemade bread roll to the next level with these za’atar bread rolls from my friend Georgina Hayden’s new cookbook, Nistisima, which is filled with delicious vegan recipes! Perfectly comforting and loaded with flavor, these yeast rolls are great as a snack on their own or for breakfast served with whipped labneh, baked eggs, or loaded hummus. They’re sort of like a softer, pull-apart version of za’atar manaqish (za’atar bread)....

I was at Costco a couple of weeks back and found a big box of fresh figs. Fresh figs are only available for a very short time in the season, so I always grab a box when I see them in a store. Did you know…in India, smoothies are called milkshakes. So this recipe would be called a fig milkshake or anjeer milkshake in India. My hubby, who does not drink coffee or tea, has a smoothie every morning....

This green smoothie recipe with nutrient-rich spinach balances tart and sweet flavors for a refreshing morning wake-up call or much-needed afternoon boost. Wondering how a smoothie can be creamy and yet dairy-free? Frozen bananas and avocado do the heavy lifting, giving this healthy smoothie a luxurious creaminess with no dairy necessary. Plus, they both add a richness that makes it satisfying enough for a morning breakfast, perhaps with a boiled egg and cucumber and tomato salad on the side....

Pin 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. So its good to use it for gravies, kurma, pulao etc....

Making paneer at home is easy and had been making it for years now. Though we always use homemade paneer, I didn’t give much thoughts of posting it here until my best friend asked to post the recipe. I have shared all the tips and tricks to make perfect homemade paneer every single time. What is Paneer? Paneer also known as Indian Cottage Cheese is fresh cheese made by curdling milk using any acidic foods like lemon juice, curd or vinegar or citric acid etc....

Iced Lemon tea is perfect as a summer drink or even for parties. What better way to enjoy summer than a cup of freshly made black tea with sparkling ice cubes and lemon. Iced Lemon Tea is a burst of citrus flavor that makes you so refreshing instantly. Here I have shared a basic simple Iced Tea recipe that you can alter it as per your taste and preference....

We always end up using leftover idlis in Idli Upma or Idli Podi Toast. Sometimes I make idlis in bulk to use the leftover for next days breakfast as its quick to put it together. I love any upma variety Bread Upma or even Wheat Rava Upma. About Idli Upma Idli Upma is made by first crumbling idlis well then tempering with basic spices along with onion, hing, turmeric powder and tossing crumbled idlis into it, finally garnished with coriander leaves....

May 31, 2024, Updated Aug 19, 2024 Dive into my round-up of Indian sweets and treats, many of which are enjoyed around festivals and special celebrations like diwali in India and around the world. Chai Apple Cake After a steaming Butter Chicken or succulent Chicken Tikka, there is nothing more refreshing than a homemade fruity or creamy ice cream. This is a summer hit and is the perfect way to end off a heavy meal like a cookout or a spread of Indian dishes....

Looking for easy dinner ideas? This one-pot meal is hearty and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. We love to make it with chicken but the recipe can be easily changed for a vegetarian diet - I have included some tips in the notes section of the recipe card. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry...

In Indian cooking, Dill is used as the main ingredient, rather than a herb in several dishes. I remember growing up not being a big fan of Dill. After the birth of my older son, while my Mom was visiting, she made Dill lentils with a touch of chickpea flour and lots of minced garlic. That recipe made me fall in love with Dill. I have since cooked with Dill so many times that my entire family enjoys Dill....

Whether you are opening the box of your brand new Instant Pot or you are trying to decide the best ones to make your recipes easier, this list is for you. Instant Pot Accessories Included In The Box First, I’ll show you the accessories that are included when you buy the Instant Pot. Then, I’ll share my favorite accessories that are worth the money. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....

Be sure to check out my top tips for making the most flavorful orange cake possible! Italian-Style Orange Cake with Ricotta What is not to love about Italian cake? Just like Italian-style Carrot Cake, this orange cake is sweet, moist, flavorful, can be made so many ways, and feels special. If you’re not a big baker like me, making a celebratory cake can feel a little fussy and intimidating. You need to make the cake batter, bake the cake, let it cool, make frosting, and then struggle to frost the cake evenly (at least I do struggle spreading frosting on a cake....

We all have those busy nights that call for a simple, no fuss dinner. Even better, a dinner that allows you to use ingredients you already have on hand. This sheet pan dinner is exactly that! It’s what I call a clean-the-fridge-out dinner, using some chicken and what vegetables you have on hand. The gist: Boneless chicken breasts and some colorful vegetables, tossed together with a bit of fresh garlic, dry oregano, a couple spices, a dash of citrus and some extra virgin olive oil....

I can assure you to get perfect jeera rice every time following this recipe. Jeera rice is one of the most popular dish in restaurants flavored with jeera or cumin and whole spices. This is a best recipe for beginners, bachelors, when work keeps us busy, or feeling lazy. The flavors of jeera and spices can make the meal splendid and can cover up any sake. About Jeera Rice Jeera Rice – ‘Jeera’ translates to ‘cumin’ in English....

Kadala Mezhukkupuratti – An easy and quick Kerala style stir fry using brown chana. I am trying this for the first time and loved it so much. The flavor of coconut oil along with spices and spice powders tastes so good. Making in claypot I made this with my new claypot, Have you realised the taste enhances with dishes made in claypot? I have few claypots already and this burnt claypot came for review....

Kheer is a popular rich and creamy dessert you can make for festivals or any occasions at home. Usually Rice Kheer is made with basmati rice or raw rice. I have tried rice kheer with basmati rice many times so this time wanted to try with raw rice and the kheer came out so delicious. About Kheer Recipe Kheer is an Indian version of Rice pudding made using milk, rice and sugar as main ingredients....

Click here to pin this recipe for later! Stuffing kibbeh is a recreational activity that Middle Eastern women take as seriously as they do stuffing zucchini or rolling parcels of rice-filled cabbage leaves. It’s kind of a big deal. A rite of passage, if you will. If you grew in that part of the world, it’s assumed that your mother and the ladies of your community would have trained you to make kibbeh by the time you turned 15!...

Ingredients Kothimbir Vadi used a handful of basic ingredients and lots of fresh cilantro. The dough is made with gram flour, rice flour, turmeric, red chili powder or green chilies, garlic, and sesame seeds Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry I have also shared a variation of Kothimbir Vadi using the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker....

Add a bowl of tomato panzanella salad to start this tasty vegetarian meal! Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Lemon I’m a big fan of pesto pasta, so when I saw Gaby’s version in her new book Eat What You Want (affiliate link), I was game! This broccoli pesto pasta is exactly what it sounds like. A wholesome broccoli pasta, loaded with basil pesto deliciousness and a big, bright splash of lemon!...