Coconut chutney is a classic South Indian condiment that is served as a side with many snacks, breakfasts, or meals. It is made by grinding fresh coconut, roasted chana dal, ginger, green chili, and lime juice with a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, dried chilies, hing, and curry leaves. It is also known as nariyal chutney (Nariyal is the Hindi term for coconut) or thengai chutney in the Tamil language....
This healthy pulao dish makes a great lunchbox for kids or adults. Enjoy as such or serve with a side of plain yogurt or any raita (e.g. boondi raita, cucumber raita). It is also known as Indian cilantro rice or Kothimeera rice. ❤️About This Indian Cilantro Rice 2 Methods: Originally I have shared a stovetop pressure cooker recipe in 2012. I have mentioned that method below. Now I have updated this post to add instant pot coriander rice recipe method....
This recipe brings autumnal flavors of cranberry and pumpkin into an incredibly delicious and wholesome breakfast! It will make you wish it was fall every day of the year. But who are we kidding- it doesn’t have to be fall to enjoy a bowl of creamy Cranberry Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats, does it? Let’s get started and our oats will be ready in just 25 minutes. Shall we? Cranberries aren’t just beautiful to look at, these tart beauties are also rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and vitamins C and E....
After several rounds of testing, we perfected the quintessential crunchy texture (that snaps!) and subtly sweet cinnamon flavor. These graham crackers are perfect for snacking (dipped in peanut butter anyone?), s’mores, and beyond! Plus, just 1 bowl and 10 simple ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Gluten-Free Graham Crackers These 1-bowl graham crackers start with whisking together everything but the flours and ground flaxseeds....
Simple methods (no food processor!), 6 ingredients, and a perfectly sweet and salty peanut butter filling with a thin, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coating. Prepare to feel nostalgic. Let’s make some candy! How to Make Peanut Butter Eggs These EASY, Reese’s-inspired peanut butter eggs have a similarly salty, sweet, swoon-worthy filling! How do we do it? Almond flour thickens the peanut butter, maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and sea salt makes them subtly salty....
If this is you, look no further than our tasty hummus alternative: sunflower seed “hummus” dip! It has all of the amazing flavors of classic hummus, plus herbs (!), and it utilizes nutritious soaked sunflower seeds in place of chickpeas! Let us show you how easy it is. The base for this 7-ingredient recipe is soaked raw sunflower seeds, which are neutral enough to absorb other flavors, and also incredibly nutritious, providing plenty of vitamin E, vitamin B1, and selenium!...
First of all, what is a tonic? Good question! It’s a ‘medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.’ (source) And while the benefits of medicinal plants are becoming increasingly recognized in modern society, they’ve been around for a long time. Using plants for healing purposes is a part of Ayurvedic and Unani traditions (source) as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine (source). I used to think of “tonic” as tonic water....
We’ve picked our top 20 mains to ensure that your holiday festivities are delicious and plant-based. Entrées tend to be the most difficult things to “vegan-ize” when entertaining a mixed crowd, but you can never go wrong with comfort food! Think pasta, pot pies, and risotto. Mmmm, yeah. If you try any of these recipes in the weeks ahead, let us know! Be sure to tag all of your holiday gathering photos @minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see....
Consider yourself part of the inner circle who gets in on a secret: Making vegetable broth is what all the cool kids are doing. Let me show you how! This broth is easy to make, requiring just 1 pot and basic ingredients you likely have on hand year-round. The inspiration for making my own broth originally came from my pal Phoebe, who shared in her wellness book about making broth from vegetable scraps and garlic and onion skins collected throughout the week....
This collection of Indian freezer-friendly recipes includes There are so many questions when it comes to Indian freezer meals. Is It OK To Eat Frozen Food? Whether frozen food is healthy depends on various factors. It is 100% healthier than eating restaurant, takeout food. Upon freezing, food loses only water-soluble vitamins like vitamins C and B to some extent, not completely. However, fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K are more stable....
About Indian Onion Salad Recipe Traditionally, red onions are cut into almost thread-like shreds. This requires experience and practice. So try as best as you can and slice very thin onion rings for this salad. Many times it may break and you won’t be able to slice the whole ring. That is fine, it happens to me most of the time as well. In the old days where the joint family was a thing in India....
Easy Kachumber Salad Recipe This kachumber salad makes delicious, a healthy side dish to just about any everyday Indian lunch or dinner. The cool and refreshing nature of this Indian salad is perfect for summer. And the great thing about this amazingly good Indian kachumber salad is that it uses basic ingredients and it’s easy to make! It takes just 5 minutes, just a bit of chopping and mixing. No special cooking skills required, easy breezy....
❤️ You’ll Love This Mango Kulfi It is creamy with perfect texture, meaning you won’t find ice crystals at all in this kulfi. It is full of mango flavors. I have not added any other flavoring because I wanted the mango flavor to shine and rule. A perfect dessert for summer & mango season. A mango lover’s dream come true! This mango kulfi is made with ready-made mango pulp, so you can make and enjoy any time of the year....
What Is Masala Papad? Masala Papad is a popular Indian appetizer or snack found on menus of countless restaurants and street food stalls across India. Made by deep-frying urad dal papad, it’s then topped with a medley of spices, fresh veggies like onion, tomato, cucumber, a splash of lime juice, and garnished with cilantro and crunchy sev. For a modern twist, some versions even feature grated Amul cheese atop the traditional flavors....
Blueberries are one of our all-time favorite berries. The perfect combination of sweet and tart, these little beauties are packed with antioxidants, vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber. And they make the perfect fruit for pairing with a flaky, rustic pie crust. The crust starts with vegan butter mixed with flour and salt until the texture resembles crumbly wet sand. Then add water little by little until the mixture turns into proper dough....
These bars have a creamy peanut butter base and perfectly sweet, ganache-like chocolate top (swoon!). Bonus? They’re SO easy to make with just 5 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required. Let us show you how! These no-bake bars begin with the peanut butter base made by mixing together peanut butter, almond flour, maple syrup, and sea salt. After pressing that mixture into a pan, we transition to the ganache-like chocolate topping....
Different method for making paneer masala The method or procedure of making this paneer masala gravy is different than usual paneer gravy. Usually, we saute the onion-tomato puree till oil leaves from the sides. This method is called ‘Bhuno’. This requires too much cooking time. But for this recipe, no bhuno technique is used. Hence, it is quick to make. Even though we are not sauteing the onion-tomato puree, the flavors and taste of the gravy is still delicious....
Well, consider this a judgment free zone. And if today is one of those days, here is my solution: Energy bites! 5 ingredients 15 minutesNaturally sweetened (when using naturally sweetened dark chocolate!)Tastes like a peanut butter cup Get on board. I’m kind of into quick and easy right now. Warmer weather has meant more adventuring for us and I love having snacky things on hand for sporadic activities. I’m like that weird friend of yours with all the mom things in her purse who doesn’t actually have any kids....
What is Rajgira Atta (Amaranth Flour)? This flour is made by grinding the seeds of the amaranth plant into a fine powder. This is a gluten-free flour and in India, it is most commonly used during religious fasting (upvas) days. You can make roti, rajgira puri and even a dessert-like rajgira halwa. It has a slightly sweet, nutty and earthy flavor. It is high in protein and also contains plenty of other healthful nutrients....
Just 5 minutes, 1 blender, and 6 ingredients required for this incredibly satisfying smoothie inspired by red velvet cake. Red velvet cake is a Southern dish that originated in the 1800s. Those wanting a deeper dive into the history of red velvet cake can find more information here and here. Ingredients in this Red Velvet Smoothie The star of this smoothie is raw beet. It provides a vibrant, red color and subtle, earthy flavor....
