I love to bake, pan-fry, or air fry tofu as it adds a good bite and texture to the otherwise soft and mushy tofu. Cooking tofu is a great make-ahead option for meal prepping. My recipe does not require you to squeeze out the water for hours, but instead just for a few minutes which helps retain the inside moisture and softness of tofu, adding a crisp layer on the outside....
We always keep ground cumin and roasted ground cumin powder at home. Ground cumin is typically added to spice blends such as chili powder and curry powder. It is added to dishes that are still to be cooked, e.g., soup, stews, curries, etc. Roasted cumin powder is added to already cooked dishes, such as yogurt, raita, or chaat recipes. My mom was visiting recently, and she made a big batch of roasted cumin powder for me....
I am all about making weekday cooking easier. Hence I meal prep some ingredients over the weekend which make cooking easier on weekdays and help us eat home cooked healthy food over the week. Making ginger paste and garlic paste is one of them. This ginger paste comes along quickly and can save an extra step in pretty much every Indian recipe. Another meal prep I do is making onion tomato bhuna masala....
Check out the tips and video below for how to make pita chips! When I make pita bread, I often turn leftovers into cinnamon-y churro chips or savory baked chips–brushed with extra virgin olive oil and dusted with kosher salt. Addictive! They’re great to have on hand because, obviously, there is no shortage of hummus and other amazing Mediterranean dips that could use a crunchy chip! And one of my favorite snacks ever involves these crispy chips with dukkah and olive oil....
Let me start by saying this basic curry sauce (or gravy) will simplify your indian cooking A LOT! You are already aware, I am all about easy one-pot cooking. With 2 kids now, school and extra-curricular activities keeping us busy, I need quick and easy cooking. However I don’t want to compromise on healthy food or on giving the experience of true indian food to my family. So this easy curry sauce is my secret weapon on those busy days (which is now everyday!...
I like to include a mix of Thanksgiving classic dishes and Indian favorites that suit everyone’s palate in our Thanksgiving dinner menu. These dishes have become a Thanksgiving tradition for our family, and I hope you enjoy them! Thanksgiving is a popular holiday celebrated in North America. It commemorates the harvest and is a day to express gratitude for our blessings. It is special as it marks the beginning of the holiday season!...
Tips to Make Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice To me, how you handle the rice before and more importantly after it’s done cooking is really important. Everyone will tell you about the cook times and water ratio but there is more to it than that: 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 The name “basmati” comes from the Sanskrit words “vas” meaning fragrance and “mati” meaning having, so together, “basmati” can be translated as “the one with aroma....
Recipe ♥ Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for tasty and easy video recipes. Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Check out our delicious Instant Pot Recipe board on Pinterest. 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 This Instant Pot recipe is quick & easy and it comes together in under 20 minutes....
Be sure to grab my tips and watch the video for how to make this roasted vegetables recipe. When we think roasted vegetables, our minds typically go to root veggies like carrots, potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, or hefty roasted cauliflower and broccoli. But, if you take just about any variety of firm vegetables, cut them up, toss them in some seasoning and excellent olive oil, then roast them in a high-heated oven, they will turn irresistibly tasty....
I just made it with ease. But sago vadam is sure a project for me….actually the vadam making is easy but drying up made it look like a big process to me….drying in the corridor for 2 hrs(7AM-8 AM) then shifting the sheet to the balcony for sunlight(8AM – 12AM) then drying it under fan till night and then while going to bed storing in a airtight container….this was the schedule for me for the past 5 days 🙂 But today when I fried one vadam it puffed up so big and looked beautiful, made me feel it is sure worth the effort....
Storing I like to make Kadha and keep it in a thermos so it can be enjoyed throughout the day. You can also refrigerate any leftover kadha and reheat it the next day. 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 am sharing my mom’s “Gavti Chaha” Kadha recipe that uses lemon grass and a few spices....
Lemon rice is one of the most popular variety rice recipes we enjoy for lunch, lunchbox, travel etc. Lemon rice is called as Chitranna in Karnataka and it is a common rice meal savoured at homes and served as prasad in temples. About Lemon Rice Lemon Rice is a popular lunch box meal and travel food as the taste is retained even hours after cooking. The sourness of lemon when mixed with plain rice along gets us a heavenly tasty Lemon rice....
Jul 30, 2018 I made this grilled Lime Chicken recipe twice last week. The first time, I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and served the grilled chicken in slices over vermicelli bowls. Super yummy. And it was just as delicious the second time with drumsticks for a simple BBQ dinner alongside grilled corn and a simple, seasonal salad. I love how Vietnamese and Thai cooks master the balance of salty, sweet, spicy and sour....
Malpua is a traditional North Indian Sweet made using flour, khoya, sugar syrup served with rabri garnished with nuts. Malpua Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures for easy understanding and reference. About Malpua Recipe Malpua is a rich dessert that will make your meal special if this is served for dessert. Malpua is often made for festivals and ocassions. Soft juicy inside with a slightly crispy outside with rabri as topping this dessert is heaven....
Masala Seeyam is one of the Chettinad special dishes we make for either breakfast or as a teatime snack. I have already posted the sweet seeyam recipe so wanted to post this savory version of seeyam. Seeyam is always made for diwali in our native both sweet and the savory versions. About Masala Seeyam Masala Seeyam is made by deep frying dollops of raw rice and urad dal batter along with spices, herbs until crisp and golden brown....
This restaurant-style Matar Paneer Masala is easy to make in less than 30 minutes in the instant pot or stovetop. This is a classic North Indian dish that is so easy to make. I love that you can make this flavorful dish in less than 30 minutes, which makes it perfect to enjoy on weekdays too. I always keep frozen green peas and paneer at home. Once you have these, along with the basic ingredients of onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic, this curry is a breeze to make....
This meatball soup, with its velvety tomato broth and garlicky Italian-style meatballs, is ideal for the coldest winter days when you need an extra dose of comfort. I was inspired by classic Italian wedding soup, with its aromatic base of onion, celery, and carrot and small, delicate meatballs. But I added a few tweaks of my own. I quickly broil the meatballs in the oven to form a golden brown crust....
Sometimes the best recipes aren’t the ones that are overtly revolutionary; they can be something so simple that I hadn’t thought of before. Case in point, this roasted acorn squash and bean dip. Boy am I glad the idea popped into my head, thanks to the parade of all-things-squash coming through my Instagram feed. A humble can of white beans and roasted acorn squash, are the obvious stars of this rustic bean dip....
Ready in 20 minutes. Low-Carb. Protein-packed. Gluten Free. The Seasoning Any good cook knows that a bold seasoning or rub is a must for blackened salmon. Aside from flavor, it provides that beautiful crust. You can totally create your own seasoning mix, and there are a few options out there. No surprise here, my blackened salmon seasoning has a bit of a Mediterranean twist. A few warm spices including, cumin, coriander, Spanish paprika, and Aleppo pepper....
In winter, certain foods are unique to the season, such as gajar halwa, makki ki roti, sarson ka saag, methi matar malai, aloo methi, and these methi parathas. Whenever I find fresh methi leaves at the Indian grocery stores, I pick them up in a heartbeat. We love methi even though it is one of those veggies that takes longer to prep before cooking. Being a Punjabi, paratha is a favorite in our home....
