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Look no further than this delicious nourishing, flavorful stir-fry to help power you through your day. Plus, it’s packed with veggies, protein, and fiber and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Let me show you how! Origin of Stir-Frying It’s thought that the cooking method of stir-frying originated in China. Traditionally, stir-fries are cooked in a wok with a small amount of hot oil and continuously stirred. But since we don’t have a wok (and chances are you don’t either), we used a cast iron skillet for this recipe....

Not only is it the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and spicy, but it requires just 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 6 simple ingredients to prepare! Let’s do this. About Adobo Sauce The smoky, spicy flavor in this recipe comes from adobo sauce. Not sure what that is? Let’s learn! Adobo sauce typically consists of tomato, dried chiles, sweetener, salt, onion, vinegar, garlic, and dried herbs/spices. It originated in Spain where it was used as both a marinade and preservative....

Badam is the Hindi term for almonds, so it is also called almond halwa. In the western part of India, this kind of pudding is referred to as sheera. Hence we call it badam sheera. ❤️ You’ll Love This Badam Halwa Recipe This is the traditional method of making almond halwa (badam halwa) when almonds are blanched, peeled and ground and used in the recipe. There is another method that uses almond flour (detailed mentioned below)....

For the flavoring, I have used salt and pepper here. Because this is our most favorite. Instead you can use red chili powder, chaat masala or any other dried herbs of your choice. Many people including my family do eat raw banana during Hindu fasting or vrat. My mom makes banana chips or potato chips once during navratri vrat or any other upavas for sure. These banana wafers are thin and very crispy....

This is healthy dish that you can make on day to day basis. If you like the onions and okra then this is the recipe for you. As hubby loves okra, I do make many bhindi recipes. Okra is little tricky to cook. If not taken care properly then dish can become slimy. To avoid sticky and sliminess of okra you need to keep few things in mind. wipe the okra dry completely....

Who’s with me?! I was inspired to create this recipe after making a cherry ice cream for the cookbook (yay!) and the results were fabulous. The pie concept came in because, America. Plus, the 4th of July is right around the corner and everyone needs a vegan dessert to bring to their cookouts to wow all their friends, am I right? I’m sure you’re wondering, do you actually bake a pie for the filling?...

Chilka moong dal is known as split green gram with skin in English. In Gujarati, it is known as fotra wali mag ni dal (fotra=chilka, mag=moong). This is my mom’s recipe. I have learned it from her few years back. And since then I have been making it once a week. Give it try, this will be staple in your kitchen too like me. Using this kind of moong dal with skin, I do make simple, mild gujarati khichdi recipe....

But really, thanks for stopping by. And welcome to Minimalist Baker. This site has been my brainchild for just a little while now, but it’s really been in the making for long time because I’ve always loved minimalist baking. I just never called it that. One day a few months ago, I started to envision a place where I could share only my favorite recipes that gushed simple. This is because I find something very intriguing about recipes that require very few ingredients, very little time, and only minimal equipment, which is why all of the recipes I plan to post on this site will fall into at least one of these three categories....

This chutney sandwich is my childhood favorite. During the summer weekends, my family and dad’s friends’ family get together for picnic in nearby garden. One of the aunties always bring the chutney sandwiches of us (kids). I really enjoyed eating those. Now as being adult, it still reminds me of her sandwiches. I asked her for the chutney recipe. Thank you aunty for the recipe. The chutney recipe calls for peanuts, sesame and dry coconut....

Try it with bowls, salads, pasta, and beyond! Bonus points? It requires just 5 ingredients and they’re all pantry staples you probably have around. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Bake Chicken Breasts If you’re looking to bake chicken breasts that are juicy and flavorful, we have a few secrets to share with you: Marinate – to infuse flavor Sear on the stovetop – to lock in moisture Bake to an internal temperature of 165 Fahrenheit – to ensure food safety and avoid under/overcooking Rest – this minimizes the amount of juices that spill out when cutting...

You guys know I’m on a roll with meatballs. First were my Easy Vegan Meatballs featuring tempeh, then my Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Meatballs featuring chickpeas. I can’t leave lentils out of the party, so this is my take using green lentils! Origin of Meatballs These days, meatballs are enjoyed all over the world and come in many different forms. But it’s believed that the idea originated from Persian meatballs known as kofta....

These chickpea-based burgers are plant-based and simple to make, requiring just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes. Let’s do this! Chickpeas create a hearty, neutral base that supplies both fiber and protein. One burger (without a bun or toppings) provides over 6 grams of fiber (that’s ~20% of the recommended daily value) and almost 8 grams of protein. Chickpeas, we love you! They are gently mashed with a fork or potato masher to create a dough-like texture (see photo below)....

This recipe is adapted from our Everyday Cooking cookbook (!), is easy to make, and yields a wonderfully creamy, dreamy scalloped potato side dish just in time for the holidays. Shall we? The base of this 10-ingredient dish is a vegan cheese sauce made with sautéed garlic, cornstarch, vegetable broth, almond milk, and nutritional yeast, which covers thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes before being sprinkled with loads of vegan parmesan cheese....

Diwali festival season is going to start soon. So I have made carrot burfi this weekend along with other diwali recipes and I am sharing this recipe here. This is a big batch, I got 16 thick barfi pieces. It is too much for the two of us. We had a couple of pieces and rest he took to his office. His colleagues loved it and everything vanished in minutes....

Traditionally, a Spanish tortilla is a dish that’s somewhere between a gratin and a frittata with plenty of potatoes layered inside – kind of like a potato omelet. I’ve tried many versions at tapas restaurants and was pleasantly surprised that this particular dish relied solely on olive oil instead of eggs and was packed with fresh herbs and garlic for big flavor. Once we got home, I immediately added it to my list to try and recreate, and it was a major success....

This tomato soup is made from scratch in under 30 minutes using instant pot. ❤️ You’ll Love This Indian Tomato Soup Recipe Taste: It has the right balance of sweet and sour taste, jam-packed with flavor and lightly spiced. Texture: This Indian tomato soup is silky, smooth, velvety rich and creamy. BEST recipe: Trust me, this is the only tomato soup recipe you’ll need in your life. It is simple, easy to make with fresh ingredients....

Basmati rice is a variety of long-grain rice that is aromatic and has a slightly nutty flavor. It is traditionally grown in the Northern part of India and surrounding areas (Pakistan and Nepal). ‘Bas’ means aroma and ‘mati’ means full of. In short, the meaning of basmati rice is full of aroma or fragrance. Basmati rice is a little more expensive side compared to other local rice varieties in India....

❤️You’ll This Masala Corn Recipe Taste & Texture: Buttery, juicy sweet corn with chatpata taste (combination of medium spicy, slightly tangy with a slight sweetness from corn) Healthy: Apart from having a bit of butter, this masala corn is healthy as it is made from boiled corn kernels and a few spice powders.Quick & Easy to make: Yes, it takes just 15 minutes (from start to finish) that includes boiling corn kernels and mixing them with spices and lime juice....

❤️ About This Matar Ki Sabzi Recipe When it comes to the curry or sabzi, I end up using matar combined with other vegetables like aloo matar, mushroom matar, methi matar malai, etc. But many times, I am out of vegetables. So that time I make this matar ki sabzi. Because I always have the bag of frozen peas in the freezer. This is no onion no garlic recipe. This can be made Jain by skipping the ginger....

It’s a flavorful, quick & easy, satisfying meal, especially when paired with your choice of grains. Let us show you how it’s done! The trick to perfectly cooked veggies and salmon on 1 pan? Everybody takes turns! First, the cubed eggplant is tossed in oil and roasted on its own, then the broccolini gets added and they head back into the oven together. You can also use regular broccoli florets, but doesn’t that broccolini look so elegant?...