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PinNithi is one of my greatest inspirations in food photography.There were days when we used to chat for hours about food,photography,styling,prop shopping and life in general, miss those days nithi.I am still waiting for you to be back to blogging. Recipe Index The flavours were yummy.I chose flavours according to my family preference so that each one of us get our favorites. Pin If you have any more questions about this Nungu Paal Recipe do mail me at [email protected]....

Cilantro is an annual herb reaped from the Coriandrum Sativum plant. Cilantro is a Spanish name for coriander, as it is referred to in India. It is also known as Chinese parsley in parts of Asia. In India, cilantro is also popularly known as Kothimbir or Dhaniya. All parts of the plant, including the seeds (coriander seeds) are edible, and are used to flavor different cuisines across the world. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox....

You need just 10 minutes of your time and 2 ingredients to make perfectly crisp fried onion at home. Fried Onion can be handy in a lot of dishes. Mittu is fond of fried onion and loves it as topping in any of the rice dishes. About Fried Onion Fried Onion is strings of onion deep fried to golden brown and crisp. Make these and storing can save a lot of time as fried onion can be used in a variety of dishes which includes biryani, pulao, curry, gravy, salad, soup, casserole etc....

This garlic shrimp recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Be sure to read through my tips. This gambas al ajillo recipe is one of the more popular tapas and the easiest Spanish recipes you’ll make! Gambas al ajillo, pronounced gahm- bahs-ahl-ah- hee-yoh, simply translates to “shrimp with garlic shrimp” or “garlic shrimp.” And it totally lives up to it’s name: Big, juicy shrimp, swimming in a tasty, garlicy olive oil sauce....

Garam Masala is an essential spice powder used in most of the Indian curries. Making it at home is so fragrant, flavorful and aromatic that you will not look back to buying from stores. What is Garam Masala? Garam Masala is a traditional aromatic spice blend which is widely used in Indian cuisine. The word ‘Garam’ in Hindi translates to warm or hot in English. The word “Masala” means a blend of spices....

Since my family moved to the Atlanta area, more than two months ago, we’ve lived out of one suitcase with a few items of clothing, in the confines of a humble 400 square-foot hotel room. And my “kitchen?” A hot burner; a compact two-slice toaster; and a sink. But living in the absence of excess has given me a unique gift: the gift of less. A special appreciation for the word “lean....

Serve them Greek-style with a side of creamy Tzatziki sauce to dip. More ideas and tips below, so be sure to read on! In my mind, you really can’t go wrong with chicken wings. And it is nice to have a healthy, delicious option; that’s exactly what these chicken wings with a Greek twist are! They’re pretty easy to make, requiring a sheet pan and two simple steps: First, the chicken wings take on a delicious Greek-style marinade with bold flavors like garlic, lemon and oregano....

Turn this awesome leg of lamb into a Greek feast! Side options: Greek roasted potatoes; Lebanese rice; Spanakopita; Traditional Greek Salad; Greek Green Bean Salad; Fasolada; Tzatziki Sauce; and Creamy Hummus. If it’s Easter, Christmas, or whatever big occasion requiring an impressive centerpiece kinda dish, I often do my roasted leg of lamb with potatoes. It’s tasty and just glorious to look at (you can check it out here.) But, if you’re new to working with lamb, it can be intimidating to start with a big bone-in lamb leg....

Green Peas Masala is a great side dish for chapati, phulka or even pulao. As I have mentioned earlier, mittu loves peas so I take chances to try different varieties with it and hands down this is one of our family favorites. About Green Peas Masala Green Peas Masala is a great side dish made by cooking fresh green peas in an onion tomato and curd based gravy. This is the most comforting meal when paired with roti or rice....

For best flavor, make it about 30 minutes or so before you serve it and set aside or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld. I’ll admit the first time I made this rice salad was to use up some leftover lemon rice. I added whatever chopped veggies and fresh herbs I found in the back of the fridge and tossed it all with a little vinaigrette. Viola! I’ve been making some version of rice salad since until I arrived at a favorite: Italian-style rice salad recipe....

This Homemade Chocolate Recipe is one of the fail proof recipes that I use often to make chocolate at home. It requires just 4 ingredients which includes butter, milk powder, powdered sugar and cocoa powder. What is Homemade Chocolate? Traditionally homemade chocolates are made using cocoa butter which gives it a very close taste to store bought ones but cocoa butter is not at our reach. The next alternate is using coconut oil or butter....

Sep 04, 2024, Updated Sep 28, 2024 Make homemade corn tortillas and get that incredible and authentic corn flavor you crave. These are way more delicious than store-bought tortillas and look the part, too. Ok, so, here’s why I recommend following my foolproof guide to homemade corn tortillas: They work in SO MANY of your favorite Mexican recipes – filled, rolled and tucked into a casserole dish, as your taco base – the list is endless....

Ghee is a staple in every Indian kitchen. It is added to everything – to lentils and curries, to roti’s, naan and parathas (flatbread), and the flavorful varieties of rice and biryanis. None of these would be as delicious without the addition of ghee. What is Ghee? I love this description of Ghee from R.K. Narayan who was asked to write an excerpt to explain what Ghee is – “Ghee is, no doubt, clarified butter, but it is also something more, in the same way that wine is more than the juice of a squeezed grape....

My Italian mother made homemade pasta often. She cut her smooth egg-rich dough into a variety of shapes, but among my favorites were her fettuccine—silky flat noodles. She served her homemade noodles with a traditional Bolognese Ragù or, sometimes, simple Pomodoro Sauce. I still remember her hanging the freshly cut noodles to dry on a broomstick that she positioned between two chairs. There was nothing better than sitting down to a dish of homemade pasta on a Sunday evening, twirling the long noodles on my fork, and taking that first, much-anticipated bite....

Pin Mango Ice Lollies is a tasty summer treat for kids.Mango Ice Lollies Recipe with step by step pictures. I bought this lollipop mould long time back and tried making chocolate lollipop few months back and failed to get it perfect after that I forgot about this mould itself.Suddenly an idea flashed my mind to make this mango lollipop and it was such a hit.I shared few with mittus friends too and they were awed seeing it itself 🙂 It is really cute to hold and seeing the kids smile said it all 🙂 Nothing fancy just a mini version of popsicles....

I was never a fan of korma curry until I made this creamy coconut-based vegetable korma curry. Either the korma curries that I had tried used to be too sweet or too coconut-y for my taste. However, when I made this curry, my husband said it was the best vegetable korma he had ever had. So here it is for you all as well! This Vegetable Korma is made in the Instant Pot....

Pin Kadalai Paruppu Sundal is one easy and quick sundal recipe to make for navaratri.I haven’t been to kollus I remember only once seeing it in person in my friends place. Otherwise to me, kollus are always visualised only in movies. About Kadalai Paruppu Sundal This Kadalai Paruppu Sundal does not require long soaking time like other sundal recipes. It requires just 1 hour soaking time and this sundal gets done in few mins just perfect for Navaratri....

Karumbu Chaaru Pongal – this was very new to me until I saw this in the cookbook I had.Last year I made this pongal with leftover karumbu after pongal festival so couldn’t post it so it is from my drafts. yes it was sitting idle for a year and finally posting it this year.This pongal has a very nice flavour of karumbu(sugarcane) and was most liked by everyone at home....

Jun 02, 2012 I like to haul up a chair and sit for long periods of time, gazing lovingly at my plants, just watching them grow. There’s a glimpse into my exciting life. I’ve got heirloom carrots, strawberries, zucchini, jewel-toned beets, kale, tomatoes, green peas, four kinds of lettuce, a blackcurrant bush, tri-coloured and watermelon radishes, and my herbs – rosemary, thyme, dill, tarragon, chives, parsley and cilantro. All in planters on the terrace of our condo....

Pin I always look for quick sidedishes to make especially chutneys. As the days are going so busy, especially for dinner I feel so drained out and such quick chutneys are a bliss. I have few such chutney recipes reserved for lazy days. This is another easy chutney recipes I have tried so far. Lemon Chutney Recipe To begin with first add chilli powder and salt. Add water and lemon juice mix it well and set aside....