The people, the culture, the landscape, and the FOOD. Oh my word, the food. It’s all amazing. We’ve shared an inspired version of easy kimchi on the blog before, but recently, we were craving that quintessential red pepper paste known as gochujang. What is Gochujang? It’s spicy, savory, and slightly sweet with so much complexity. Traditionally, the sauce is made and fermented to develop the flavors, but there are also ways to make it more simply (and quickly) – which you know we’re all about....

It is also known as Fruit salad with custard. This is my childhood favorite. My mom makes it during Diwali and sometimes for special guests. We usually serve this with a meal on the side with poori. I have eaten this many times in wedding functions during the summer season. If this is not on the menu then aamras must be there. Many times I do make a similar dessert recipe using mixed fruits which is fruit cream....

Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes required for these wholesome, freezer-friendly dreams. Bonus? They’re gluten-free and dairy-free, too. Let’s make pancakes! Origin of Plantain Pancakes Plantains are a major food staple in many tropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and West and Central Africa. They’re enjoyed fried, boiled, roasted, as chips, for dessert, and more. But making them into PANCAKES? Our search for where the concept first originated fell short, but we do know we’re NOT the first to think it’s a great idea!...

❤️ You’ll Love This Hot Chocolate Recipe Better than store-bought powder mix: This homemade hot chocolate is free from artificial, highly processed, sugary ingredients. So skip the powder stuff and make this recipe with real chocolate. Quick to make: This recipe gets ready in under 10 minutes. Made with real chocolate (not cocoa powder): To get the rich and luxuriously creamy texture, you’ll need to use a chocolate bar. Because real chocolate has cocoa butter in it vs cocoa powder doesn’t have it....

❤️ About This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Texture: This soup is deliciously cheesy, thick, rich and creamy. It has plenty of broccoli dotted throughout the soup. Flavor: This is the best broccoli cheddar soup made in instant pot. It’s incredibly hearty and brimming with fresh flavors. Quick to make: You’ll need only 20 minutes to make. Yes, the pressure cooker makes this soup in no time. Comforting dinner/lunch: This soup itself makes a good, filling vegetarian dinner....

There are many different kadai recipes like, kadai paneer, kadai mushroom, kadai chole, kadai vegetables etc. Today I am sharing this delicious kadai bhindi recipe. Bhindi and capsicum is too good combination. Have you tried my bhindi capsicum sabji? At home we love this both combined. You must try it once. Here the thick gravy is made from onion tomato. And addition of freshly ground kadai masala makes it more flavorful....

This kashmiri pulao is aromatic, slightly sweet, mild yet flavorful. The sweetness comes from the fresh fruits and dried fruits. The flavor and taste is completely different from the usual pulao dish. If you do not like the sweet taste then skip the addition of fruits. Just cook the rice as mentioned and top with nuts and fried onions. This is the perfect pulao dish for parties or large get together....

My Version Of Lauki Kofta Usually, lauki kofta curry requires quite a bit of prep work, so whenever I make it I make sure to prepare a large batch of kofta and freeze them for later. So I just have to make the gravy, add some koftas from my freezer stash and it’s ready. When making in bulk, grating bottle gourd requires a lot of arm work. To reduce that I recommend using a food processor with a grating disc....

I sometimes make this doodhi thepla for my husband’s lunch box. I also pack some yogurt in another container to go with it. If packing for lunch box or serving the next day then please go liberal with oil while frying. It keeps them soft and moist. This is a staple food in every Gujarati household. There are many different verities. But today I shared dudhi thepla (other names – bottle gourd thepla, lauki thepla) I have served dudhi thepla last weekend with delicious and tangy mango chutney....

I’ll have you know, I’m not into food fads and I wouldn’t be banishing gluten from my kitchen for no reason. What happened was… A few months ago, on a dark and stormy night (it was actually day and sunny but that’s how I picture it in my mind), we received a call. My husband’s test results came in and he was diagnosed with celiac disease. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox....

This goda masala is the base or main ingredient for many Maharashtrian dishes like amti, matki usal, misal pav, bharli bhendi, tondli chi bhaji, etc. ❤️ You’ll Love This Goda Masala Recipe Better than store-bought: When you make homemade goda masala, it has better freshness, aroma and flavor than ready-made packs. Quick to make: If you’ve all the whole spices in your pantry then it’ll take only 30 minutes (from roasting to grinding)....

❤️You’ll Love Mango Juice Recipe Quick to make: It gets ready in just 10 minutes. Easy to make: The method cannot be simpler than this. Blend, strain and serve. Kid-friendly: This is the perfect vibrant-looking juice for kids of all ages. No juicer required: Yes, this mango juice is made using a blender only. 🧾Ingredient Notes This recipe is so simple. Only a few ingredients are needed to set it off....

The addition of different vegetables are up to your choice. I have used the standard / popular mixed vegetables like potato, peas, capsicum, cauliflower, carrot and beans. I always clean, chop, prepare these veggies except potatoes during weekends and freeze them in ziplock bag. So it’s just the matter making gravy. Also prepping ahead of time makes other weeknight dinners quick and easy. If you do not have time to prep, You can keep ready frozen bags of mixed vegetable (I guess that contains peas, corn, carrot and beans)....

Whenever we travel abroad, I always try to order eggplant dishes because I love seeing how other cultures prepare eggplant. I try to study the spice mixtures and cooking methods to see how they create such delicate, perfectly seasoned dishes. This recipe is a hearty stew inspired by the flavors of a Moroccan dish called zaalouk – which is a warm salad of cooked eggplant and tomato. I added chickpeas to mine (optional) to make it more of an entrée....

These cake balls are infused with beetroot powder for a deeper chocolate flavor and health perks. Just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 10 minutes required for these healthier treats! How to Make Red Velvet Cake Balls Red velvet cake is considered a Southern dish that was invented in the 1800s. Those looking for a deeper dive into the history can do so here and here. This inspired cake ball version starts by blending dates into small bits or until a ball forms....

❤️About This Rajma Recipe Rajma chawal is a popular North Indian dish that is made very often in Punjabi households. Here boiled kidney beans are simmered in a thick, spiced onion-tomato gravy. This rajma masala is served with plain rice and sliced onions to make a complete meal. Taste: Medium spicy, delicious with typical Punjabi red gravy flavor. Texture: Thick yet slightly chunky gravy with soft, melt-in-your-mouth kidney beans. You’ll Love This Recipe Great for meal prep: Make extra rajma masala when you make it for dinner, it makes a great make-ahead lunch....

❤️ You’ll Love This Recipe Taste: It has a natural sweetness and a punch from roasted red peppers with smokey, savory flavors. Texture: It is (not creamy yet) velvety, silky, and smooth. Simple ingredients: This roasted red pepper sauce is easy to make with 6 easy-to-find ingredients only (plus, salt, pepper & oil). Made with fresh produce: Yes, this recipe doesn’t call for a ready jar of roasted peppers. This roasted red pepper sauce is made with fresh red peppers, red onion, tomato & garlic....

❤️ You’ll Love This Spinach Corn Sandwich Satisfying taste: The crunchy, fresh veggies and bread make it a palette-pleasing vegetarian sandwich bursting with wholesome ingredients. Cheesy, Creamy, Gooey filling Flavor combo of earthy spinach and sweet corn. Crispy bread slices to perfection from grilling. Quick and easy: The sandwich filling gets ready in under 20 minutes. So this sandwich can be whipped up in a jiffy on a busy weekday morning or a relaxed weekend....

The inspiration for this smoothie is none other than my favorite fruit at the moment: MANGO. The base is frozen mango – I bought mine fresh, chopped them up and froze them – then with each layer you introduce a new flavor. In this case it’s strawberry and spinach. But overall, the mango is the dominant flavor. Hooray! Also, hooray for super cute straws I found at Target (while not shopping for straws – whoops)!...

It’s incredibly fresh, colorful, and customizable, and it comes with a new-and-improved tahini dressing. Let’s do this! This 20-minute recipe starts with shredded fennel, celery, beets, carrots, and fresh parsley and cilantro, which not only creates a hearty base but also provides plenty of health benefits. Parsley and cilantro help gently lift and remove toxins from the body, including heavy metals, pollution, and more! They’re also both high in vitamins and minerals and very hydrating and nourishing....