However, every detail matters. Getting a consistent grind coarseness, using proper measurements, and having the right temperature water will also improve how your cup of joe tastes. What you’ll need: Quality, fresh coffee beans (we gravitate toward beans from Guatemala and Ethiopia)Chemex coffeemakerFiltered water (we love this Berkey Water filter)Water kettle (something with a gooseneck spout is best for pouring)Paper filtersCoffee grinder (the better the grind, the better the coffee....

We’ve discovered that sometimes there’s a crunchy pickled vegetable element that really brings the dish to the next level. And since quick pickled vegetables are so easy to make at home, we decided it’s time to share our foolproof recipes with you! Quick Pickled Vegetable Recipes Spicy Pickled Cauliflower (Escabeche) Quick Refrigerator Pickles Quick Pickled Onions Quick Pickled Carrots Quick Pickled Radishes How to Make Quick Pickled Vegetables Vinegars for Quick Pickled Vegetables You can use a variety of vinegars for making pickled vegetables....

This can be the BEST khoya substitute. It is made from full-fat milk powder. Yes, you need FULL FAT not non-fat or low-fat milk powder. If and only if you have time and if you want to then you can make traditional homemade khoya which is easy but very time-consuming. If someone asks me to choose one then I will go for Instant mawa as it is quick and easy to make....

It’s fluffy, subtly sweet, and perfectly coconutty. And the flavors pair beautifully with entrées like Samoan-Inspired Mushroom Chicken, Massaman Curry, and Thai Yellow Coconut Curry. The best part? Just 1 pot, 3 ingredients, and about 20 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done! Inspired by our stovetop coconut rice, this Instant Pot version relies on light coconut milk for creaminess without being heavy. We add sea salt for flavor and optional cane sugar for sweetness....

❤️You’ll Love This Gajar Halwa Recipe Quick to make: Traditional method of making carrot halwa on a stovetop takes hours to prepare. While instant pot gajar halwa is super quick. You’ll need 5 mins of prep time (if using a food processor) and 15 minutes of cooking time in a pressure cooker (instant pot). Less effort required: When you make it on the stovetop, you need to be present in the kitchen and need to stir it frequently to avoid sticking....

Did you know that vitamin-C-rich foods such as oranges enhance iron absorption? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! …You did? Okay. BUT did you know fermented foods such as yogurt also increase the availability of iron? Even though calcium inhibits iron absorption, fermented foods seem to do the opposite. And many of us could use a little boost....

Crispy shallots first debuted in our Roasted Squash Salad recipe and made their second appearance in our recipe for Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash. And now they’re back in this simple 30-minute, 8-ingredient salad recipe. Let’s do this! Sliced shallots are coated in brown rice flour, salt, and pepper, and then sautéed in a little oil until lightly browned and perfectly crispy. They are paired with a slightly sweet, lemony dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes....

We’ve perfected our method for tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside sprouts plus a tangy, salty glaze that sends the flavor over the top. Let’s do this! This recipe is simple, requiring just 30 minutes and 8 ingredients to make. The Trick to Crispy Brussels Sprouts Halved, seasoned Brussels sprouts cook first on the stovetop, then finish in the oven.The trick is getting a “sear” on the sprouts on the stovetop first (preferably in a cast iron pan) before transferring to a very hot oven to roast at a high temp....

I always love to eat any kind of muthia and so you will find many varieties on the blog like steamed and fried methi muthia, palak methi muthia, dudhi muthia. You know that oats are rich in fiber which is good for your health. It is nutritious and healthy snack not only because we added oats, also we are using the steaming method over fried one. Everyone should include oats in their diet....

What is Panchamrut? It is also known as Charnamrut or Panchamrit. This is a Sanskrit name and if you translate it, panch means five and amrut means nectar (aka drink for god). So it is made with 5 ingredients – cow milk, cow ghee, yogurt (aka curd), honey and candy sugar (aka sakar or mishri). These five ingredients are taken in equal proportions and mixed thoroughly. When Panchamrit Is Made? If you are having any pooja (Satyanarayan katha), religious festivals like Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, this panchamrut is a must item in your pooja thali....

I was (kind of). When it came to fruit I remember only liking canned pears (yeah, weird, I know). Lunch was almost always a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and dinner was often cheese and shells. If my parents put creamed corn on the table, it was a guaranteed meltdown (hated the stuff). Desserts on the other hand? So easy to please, so long as coconut flake, cherries, or raisins weren’t involved....

In Marathi language, it is known as ‘Ravyache Modak’. ❤️ Make Rava Modak On Ganesh Chaturthi One step less compared to traditional steamed modak. No steaming required. Just make outer layer dough, stuffing and shape. Suji modak are ready. This rava modak looks very much similar to ukadiche modak but it’s a nice variation. No expertise in shaping modak? No worries, we’ll be using modak moulds. The outer layer is so smooth, melt-in-your-mouth kind....

It’s a 1-pot recipe with warming spices, creamy coconut milk, and sneaky red lentils for a protein and fiber boost. Let us show you how it’s done! While experimenting for our guide to beans and lentils in the Instant Pot, we learned a couple things about red lentils. First, they cook incredibly quickly (in 3-4 minutes). And second, the options are uncooked or total mush — there’s no in-between. So while cooking red lentils in the Instant Pot isn’t a good idea for recipes like Vegan Sloppy Joes, it’s a time-saving trick for soups, curries, and dal!...

What is Rice Kheer? Kheer is an Indian rice pudding where basmati rice is cooked in milk and sugar. It is flavored with cardamom, saffron and garnished with nuts. In Hindi, it is called chawal ki kheer. Every region has its own version of making it. Today’s kheer recipe is North Indian style. There is South Indian version called paal payasam. There is another little similar dessert called phirni. The ingredients are the same, but in phirni a coarse rice paste is cooked in milk vs grains....

After a few trial runs, I reached the perfect intersection of minimal effort and maximum flavor. Let us show you how easy it is to make this seriously dreamy butternut squash soup that’s perfect for the holidays and beyond. This 10-ingredient soup starts with roasting the squash, carrots, onion, and garlic to enhance their natural sweetness and maximize flavor. We also tested just sautéing the vegetables in a pot for ease, but the flavor was nowhere near as rich and complex....

Sama ke chawal also known as Vrat ke chawal or samvat rice or Mordhan or Moraiyo or Swang ke chawal or vari or varai. Actually this is not rice, it is from millet family. In English it is called Barnyard millet. This can be consumed on fasting and it is gluten free grain. This swang ke chawal ki tikki is deep fried, so it is very filling snack. It is crispy from the outside while soft from the inside....

Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes required for this bubbly and beautiful drink, friends. Let’s celebrate! What is a Mocktail? The word mocktail = mock + cocktail! It’s a non-alcoholic alternative to a traditional cocktail that says bye-bye to the booze but keeps all the goodness of fruit, herbs, syrups, and other tasty cocktail ingredients. It’s a great way to enjoy a refreshing drink that’s still full of fun, just free of alcohol....

This Indian palak soup has surprisingly simple ingredients but tastes gourmet. ❤️ You”ll Love This Spinach Soup Recipe Quick to make: This spinach soup gets ready in 30 minutes with just a few healthy, simple ingredients. Simple: It is made with only 10 ingredients, they are easily available. Taste: It’s bright green with subtle spinach flavor and that is enhanced with the right amount of garlic. (of course, you can increase or decrease the amount of garlic as per liking garlicky flavor) Texture: Palak soup is smooth, slightly creamy and rich without being too heavy....

❤️ About This Thandai Cake Recipe Super easy to make: To make this eggless thandai cake just mix dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine both, garnish the batter with sliced almonds and dried rose petals and bake. Different than usual thandai cake: Most other versions that you find on the internet are kinds of tres leches cake where baked cake is drenched in milk (similar to this rasmalai cake). But my version of thandai cake is kind of a coffee/tea cake....

There are many different varieties of gathiya like papdi gathiya, fafda gathiya, tam tam gathiya, bhavnagri gathiya, tikha gathiya, methi gathiya. All these varieties are available in farsan shop. Few of them you can make at home easily. But for few types, you need special skills or equipements. So I have never tried to attempt those at home. When we buy the warm/hot gathiya from farsan shop, it is served with papaya sambharo/carrot sambharo and fried green chili or sometimes with kadhi chutney....