While making the bati, I have made few extra to make churma. Yes, batis are crushed and mixed with sugar, ghee and nuts. It is that simple. There are few variation to making it. My mother-in-law makes it by frying the dough dumplings. Sometimes she makes ladoo out of it. While this one is made from whole wheat bati which are baked in oven. This Rajasthani churma is semi-sweet dish....
I’ve been super into red curries lately for their spicy, smoky kick. And because chickpeas lend so beautifully to spicy sauces, they are my protein of choice here. Shall we dig in? About Red Curry Red curry is a popular Thai dish made with a base of red curry paste, coconut milk, and vegetables, meat, and/or seafood. The paste is typically made with red chilies, garlic, lemongrass, and other herbs and spices (source), making it spicy and fragrant!...
If there are raisins in my granola, you will no doubt see me meticulously picking them out and setting them on the side of my plate. No, thanks. And my go-to movie theatre snack? It will never be Raisinettes. Yeah, no. However, the one exception I will make is when cinnamon is involved. Anything cinnamon raisin is A-OK in my book. So when I sampled some cinnamon raisin peanut butter recently, I knew it was due time to make my own....
The result is crispy fries that aren’t dried out and have BIG flavor. Plus, just a handful of ingredients, no fancy equipment, and simple methods required. Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Crispy Baked Fries If you’ve ever wondered how to make baked french fries that are crispy on the outside but not dried out on the inside, you’re in the right place! The first secret is to boil the potatoes before baking them....
I’m going to say something a food blogger must never say about a recipe they’re about to share. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Dahi Bhalle are finicky. That’s why even seasoned cooks often resort to box mixes and pre-made bhalle. But I’m also here to tell you that you can, indeed, make Dahi Bhalle from scratch....
What Is Dahi Puri? Dahi puri is a snack or chaat recipe that is popular as Mumbai street food. Nowadays, it is popular all over India as well as outside of India. Here dahi means yogurt (curd) and puri means golgappa puri. To make dahi puri plate, the golagappa puri (round bite-sized, fried, puffed semolina or wheat puri) are stuffed with spiced black chickpeas and potato masala. Then topped with 2 chutneys (green chutney and tamarind date chutney), yogurt, and sev....
Get your dark chocolate and let’s make some mousse (with just 3 ingredients)! Since discovering the deliciousness that is vegan mousse, I haven’t been able to stop. This chocolate peppermint version has been on my mind for quite a while now, especially since becoming a chocolate-mint convert. They just belong together, am I right? This mousse starts with coconut cream and gets its rich chocolate flavor from a healthy dose of melted dairy-free dark chocolate....
Want to save this post? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Email *Save This! From the makers of Easy Slow Cooker Nihari… comes Easier Slow Cooker Haleem. Catchy, no? I’ve been wanting to say that. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox....
Fresh or frozen cranberries are tossed with orange zest and juice and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, then baked (or cooked on the stovetop) until burst and fragrant. The colors alone are mesmerizing, and then there’s the aroma and tart-sweet flavor! It’s the only cranberry sauce you’ll need this holiday season (and beyond). Let us show you how it’s done! How to Make Fresh Cranberry Sauce We’re firm believers that fresh is best!...
Origins of Scones Scones are thought to have originated in Scotland in the 1500s. After that, they were popularized in England by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed them during her afternoon tea time (source). They are still common in Britain and are now enjoyed in coffee and pastry shops around the world. It’s less likely you’ll come across gluten-free versions, but your own kitchen is a great place to start!...
Even better? It comes together in 30 minutes with just 9 ingredients you probably already have around! Let’s make lunch! How to Make a Vegan “Tuna” Melt This scrumptious sammie starts with fiber-rich chickpeas! They do a surprisingly good job of mimicking the taste of canned tuna and they hold their own with a hearty, nutty flavor that we really love. First, we mash the chickpeas by hand and mix them with creamy vegan mayo, zesty dijon mustard, diced shallots, dill pickles, and the ever-essential salt and pepper!...
They can be made into large sausages for grilling (Hello, vegan sausage in a bun with mustard and sauerkraut), or made into small breakfast sausages perfect for brunch, scrambles, hashes, and more! The possibilities are endless. The best part? Just 10 ingredients required and perfect for preparing ahead of time and pulling out of the refrigerator or freezer as needed! Let us show you how it’s done. How to Make Vegan Sausage These vegan sausages are made with a base of oats, pinto beans, and cremini mushrooms....
I am sharing the traditional method where gulab jamun is made with khoya (mawa). Also, sharing all the tips and tricks to perfecting them. What Is Gulab Jamun? Gulab jamun is one of the popular Indian sweets where milk solid balls are deep fried and soaked into the saffron, cardamom, rose flavored sugar syrup. During the soaking time, balls will absorb some syrup and become soft and juicy. Have you ever wondered why this dessert called gulab jamun?...
Prepare to have your mind changed if you think you’re not a Brussels sprouts fan! These roasted Brussels sprouts aren’t like the mushy, flavorless ones you may have tried before. Instead, they’re perfectly crispy and loaded with flavor! Our 7-ingredient version is light on the oil, oven finished, and garnished with toasted almonds and dates for a nutty, crunchy, sweet finish. Let us show you how it’s done! First, prepare the honey mustard glaze by combining a mix of grainy and spicy mustards....
What Is Idli Podi? Idli podi is a coarse spice powder that is made from lentils, nuts, seeds, and dried chilies. Here podi translates to powder and it is most commonly served with a popular South Indian breakfast idli. So the name is idli podi. It is also known as idli milagai podi in the Tamil language. Here milagai means chilies and podi means powder. There are other names based on regions like idli karam podi in Andhra Pradesh, chutney pudi in Karnataka, etc....
The actual celebration of Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Sri Krishna believed to be born. This day is celebrated with devotional songs (bhajans), pooja, arti, rocking the cradle of baby Shri Krishna. Also, on this day devotees observe fast, prepare bhog (prasad) to offer Shri Krishna and break their fast at midnight. So here I am sharing few Janmashtami recipes includes prasad ideas and fast (vrat) recipes. Janmashtami Prasad Recipes Milk, Makhan (white butter) products are baby Shri Krishna’s favorite food....
❤️ About This Kadai Paneer Recipe Meaning of the dish name: Kadai is the Hindi word for ‘Indian wok’ which is commonly used in everyday Indian cooking. So basically, a paneer dish made in kadai is known as kadai paneer. It’s – Easy to make at home– Just like the restaurant one– Super delicious and flavorful– Perfect for everyday lunch dinner (b’coz it’s not creamy, rich) Two types of kadai paneer:...
A recent trip to Pakistan was a blur between minor ailments and wedding festivities, at times overlapping. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! So I find it interesting that I have so many food-forward memories from it. Ingredient details I gathered passively and half-heartedly now prove useful. I wasn’t in research mode when trying Manchurian or sipping Kashmiri Chai or taking note of the seasonal winter produce....
The first time I have tried veg momos in Nepali restaurant during my visit to NC. Over there it was served with six different types of momos sauce. Among all six, I really enjoyed only two. The one has spicy (I mean really spicy, I got tears in my eyes with runny nose), garlicky taste which is similar to this recipe. And second was the yogurt based. This momos chutney is spicy with slightly tangy and garlicky flavor....
While doing some experimentation with my diet in the winter, I really missed our weekly takeout order of Pad Thai. Due to some restrictions, I wasn’t able to have it, so I decided to make a version that was friendly to my gut while still tasting delicious. Spoiler alert: This is my new favorite Pad Thai recipe that trumps takeout every time. It’s that good! Origin of Pad Thai Pad Thai is believed to have originated in Thailand during World War II....
