Dec 14, 2017 These gingerbread bars are chewy and deliciously spiced with ginger and cinnamon and molasses. They’re iced with a vanilla buttercream frosting with just a touch of cream cheese – almost undetectable, but with just enough tang to cut through the sweetness and add depth. I initially put the pomegranate seeds on top just for decoration, but they actually add a really nice tangy pop and texture contrast – I think you’d be remiss to leave them off....
Pin Gobi Popcorn is a party snack sure to be a favorite among kids. I have heard about KFC popcorn chicken but tasted only once during my early days of blogging. But I had in mind to try it using cauliflower and finally I did. It was so crunchy and tasty my kids loved it. It is a very easy snack also freezes well. Generally maida and cornflour is used for the flour mix but I replaced it with wheat for a more healthier option....
This is what I call a “stupid easy recipe.” It’s the kind of no-fuss dish that I imagine Greek Yiayias whipping up on a whim. But this simple Greek green bean salad is so much more than the sum of its humble parts. Why this Green Bean Salad works? Greeks, as do other people of the Mediterranean, like their beans more on the tender, well-done side. But to make sure they keep their bright color, the green beans are transferred to an ice bath after the first 5 minutes of cooking....
This post is sponsored by California Walnuts in celebration of American Heart Month. All opinions are my own. Anyone else love a good spinach dip?! If you do and are looking for a more nutritious option than the heavy, traditional spinach dip, I’ve got you covered! In celebration of American Heart Month, today is all about a different kind of spinach dip–one with a tasty Mediterranean twist: spinach Greek yogurt dip with walnuts!...
Green Gram Modak Recipe – Pachai payaru kozhukattai recipe sweet and salt versions for Ganesh Chaturthi. This green gram modak and kozhukattai idea was suggested to my cousin sis.Last week when we were chatting she asked me to try stuffing with green gram dal(pachai payaru or paasi payaru) and she insisted me to try and post both sweet and salt green gram stuffing for kozhukattai, Thank you Susma without your push am sure I wouldn’t have tried both....
Gur Papdi is a popular gujarati sweet made with wheat flour,ghee and jaggery.With just 3 main ingredients this is very easy to make and comes together in just 15mins. I got this Gur Papdi or Golpapdi Recipe from my friend.She said that they make this for kids during winter.The texture of gurpapdi is soft and melt in the mouth. Sukhdi is a very quick to make sweet and tastes so good....
I don’t know about you but when it’s cold outside I want a stew recipe that is going to warm me from the inside out without weighing me down. With the help of aromatics and a few warm Mediterranean spices like coriander, cumin, turmeric, and a hint of cinnamon, lentils in this vegan stew recipe are transformed into a flavor party! To brighten things up, I finish my lentil stew with fresh parsley and a little lemon juice....
Adding one more to the list of easy salmon recipes because it seems I can’t have enough! One of my favorite salmon recipe is this lemon garlic salmon (so worth a try), but for our fish dinner this week, I’m mixing things up and going for honey mustard salmon instead. This is another winner that can feed a small hungry crowd in minutes! And while the flavors may not immediately scream Mediterranean, you can totally add this one to the list of Mediterranean diet recipes....
What is Challah Bread? Challah bread (pronounced ḥallāh) has its roots in the Jewish religion, typically appearing on the Shabbat table and served at major Jewish holidays (except during Passover when leavened bread is not served). Challah is yeast dough that has been enriched with egg. Similar to Italian Easter Bread, it’s rich, tender, and slightly sweet. You do not have to be Jewish to appreciate a beautifully braided challah with a pillow-soft interior, and you can certainly make challah any day of the week....
Ginger is a fragrant root that is used as a spice and medicine in many cuisines and parts around the world. It belongs to the same family as the spices of turmeric and cardamom. Ginger comes from the rhizome part of the plant and is more commonly known as the root. What is Ginger Good For? Ginger is a versatile spice that adds great flavor to both sweet and savory dishes....
Aug 18, 2019, Updated Apr 12, 2024 Why You’ll Love this Ice Cream Sandwich Wafer Recipe Once you’ve made your own homemade ice cream sandwich from scratch, you’ll never go back to a store-bough box. My recipe starts with the best, fudgy homemade chocolate ice cream sandwich wafers. The texture is similar to whoopie pie cookies or soft brownies. You’ll love my no-fail tricks to fill and assemble them with ice cream....
Dal and Rice are the staple foods in many Indian homes. It is basically a lentil stew made with split pigeon peas and served with rice. It is also known as Varan Bhaat in Marathi. Watch How to Make Indian Dal Tadka / Dal Fry with Basmati Rice What is Dal? Dal is basically dried pulses. These dried pulses can be whole or split. Dal is also used as a term for various soups prepared with these dried pulses....
I have shared an instant pot pumpkin curry recipe before; this time, I am sharing a mashed pumpkin curry. This is a Punjabi-style pumpkin curry, also called pethe ki sabzi (petha is pumpkin in Punjabi). This is like curried mashed pumpkin, which would be an excellent side for the Thanksgiving meal. If you like pumpkins, they are going to be a favorite for sure, just like roasted pumpkin soup!...
Jul 25, 2024, Updated Sep 06, 2024 With succulent, fall-apart-tender meats and perfectly-soft chickpeas and vegetables, Instant pot Indian recipes are totally life-changing. Full of all the aromatics you’d expect – cumin, ginger, garlic, etc. and using the instant pot to cook the chickpeas mean they go from dry to perfectly-soft in 20 minutes. Be sure to accompany it with a spoonful of cucumber yogurt salad and my tangy mango pickle....
We love the plump satisfying textures of aromatic Jasmine rice. Served as a side dish with our favorite Thai food or cooking it especially to make quick fried rice, this is quintessential in my kitchen. 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 Have you ever wondered, “how do you cook Jasmine rice in the Instant Pot?...
Sakkarai Pongal is made during the festival of Makar Sankranthi or Pongal. It is served as an offering to god (neivedhyam). In Telugu-speaking regions, this recipe is called Chakkara Pongal, and it is called Sakkarai Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India. This sweet Pongal is typically made with freshly harvested rice and served at temples. It is so simple, made with basic ingredients, and yet so satisfying....
Kamarkattu or Kamarkat is a popular candy among kids especially in villages. It is also called as kalkona candy. I remember tasting it only recently around 2 years back. When I visted my SIL’s place in Chennai she had bought it from Grand sweets and kept for us. I loved it the first time I tasted itself, it was a hard candy that stays in the mouth for a while....
The traditional way of cooking kambu is to cook it in thick bottomed vessel but we need to baby sit for it and also its very time consuming…now who has the time and energy to do that?! atleast that is not for me…So I took the shortcut of cooking kambu in pressure cooker as my neighbor suggested. Updated to add : I did try the open pot method and found that cooking in claypot makes cooking faster....
Pin Carrot Kootu Recipe is from amma, I love carrot kootu even when I was reluctant in touching veggies.Now mittu takes after me, she loves to have this with rice and ghee.Today I made this carrot kootu after such a long time so thought to blog it as well, I also planned a lunchbox menu with this for this weekend post. You can feed this kootu even for babies who are starting solid foods, just skip coconut part and proceed....
More Kootu, Curry Recipes Pin If you have any more questions about this Kovakkai Fry Recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter . Tried this Kovakkai Fry Recipe ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions. 📖 Recipe Card Kovakkai Fry Recipe Step by Step Serve with hot rice and any kuzhambu of your choice....
