❤️ About This mango Modak Recipe This mango modak tastes just like modak peda but with a flavor of mango. It takes 30-45 minutes to make but the time is totally worth it. When made with devotion, I am sure Bappa (Lord Ganesha) will love this offering. It’s a no-fail recipe, perfect for beginners No expertise in shaping modak? This recipe is for you and uses the modak mould. Don’t have modak mould?...
❤️ About This Toast Sandwich Recipe Potato masala is the main element of this toast sandwich recipe. This stuffing is made with boiled, mashed potatoes and boiled green peas. It is tempered with spices. Lime (or lemon juice) is drizzled at the end and garnished with cilantro. The addition of green peas is optional, some street vendors add it while some skip. Instead of making fresh potato masala, you can use leftover potato bhaji or leftover masala from masala dosa....
Matar Paneer The first time I made Matar Paneer was from the cookbook, Indian-ish. Prior to that, I have no memory of it. I didn’t grow up with it, nor do I remember ordering it at restaurants. While you can safely categorize most Punjabi dishes as both North Indian and Pakistani, Matar Paneer is decidedly North Indian. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week!...
Mathri is popular not only in North India, it is also popular snack in Rajasthan as well. It prepared during festivals like Diwali, karwa chauth, holi and so on. Apart from having as a snack with a hot cup of tea, this can be served with aloo ki sabji or pickle. I have already shared the Punjabi mathri recipe which is plain, traditional recipe. It is flavored with ajwain and black pepper....
I don’t know if you made any resolutions, but perhaps these wholesome, easy-to-make energy bites can help you stick with any healthy eating-related goals. They’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, and they taste like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Yes, all of your dreams can come true. Let me show you how! These energy bites require just 7 ingredients, 15 minutes, and 1 bowl to make! The base is peanut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, and oats....
A few years ago I was home sick from work with the flu. In my misery, I experienced a brief moment of hope where I emerged from a mountain of covers and kleenex to attempt to boost my spirits in the kitchen. I knew the one thing that would make me feel better was granola. I’ve always loved its heartiness and vibrant, sweet scent when it’s baking. I love that it has 16 times more protein than box cereal so you can enjoy a bit less and feel satisfied a bit more....
Who doesn’t like oreo cookies? Especially kids love them. If you are one of those oreo lovers, I am sure you will enjoy this milkshake. During the summer season, kids will love this. But it has ice cream in it so it is loaded with calories. So make it occasionally for them. Personally I do not like to eat oreo cookies as such. Just because they are too sweet for my preference....
This dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day because it’s salty-sweet, melts in your mouth and is highly shareable. What more could you ask for in a romantic holiday dessert? But even if V-Day is not romantic for you… Say, you hate all members of the opposite sex (we’ve been there)You’re having a bad hair dayYour coworker’s desk is LINED with flowers (ugh, Rhonda)Your fingernail paint is chippingYour V-Day plans include watching re-runs of Friends with Ben and Jerry WHO CARES?...
This chilled coffee beverage is quite a delight and SO easy to make! Coconut milk ice cubes make a creamy simple base, strong brewed coffee adds a nice morning kick (ours is home roasted), creamy chocolate syrup and cocoa powder add the mocha punch, and natural peppermint extract gives the whole thing a delightful minty feel. Yep, I’m a total fan of this frappe: Cool, creamy, chocolatey, minty and plenty of caffeine....
Just 10 ingredients required for this easy, fluffy recipe. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Cornbread Cornbread is a hotly debated topic and we don’t claim to be experts on its origin! But based on our research, it seems that the concept may have originated from a Native American dish called cornpone that was made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, water, and salt (source). During the colonial era, cornmeal was an important ingredient and source of sustenance for enslaved individuals....
But on New Year’s Eve of 2011, we did just the opposite. As we sat in our third-story one bedroom apartment with our blinds open, listening to the sound of rain tick the sides of our building and fireworks go off in the distance, we talked about our lives: what we wanted, what we didn’t want, what it would take to get there, what was holding us back, and if it was possible to achieve....
Remember my 7-ingredient muesli bread? Well, it’s making another appearance in this pumpkin french toast. Chopped up into cubes, it makes the perfect base for a very fall breakfast. I’ve always made french toast the traditional route: dip bread into egg batter and fry right when you’re ready to eat. But, making it the day before and baking in the morning is actually a lot easier. Plus, it doesn’t require a griddle and allows the bread plenty of time to soak up the pumpkin-y goodness....
After making my 20-minute pumpkin butter, I knew it was destined for good things. First up, oats (!), which you already saw if you follow me on Instagram. And if you don’t follow me there, like, why not? This recipe is all kinds of simple, requiring just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare. Steel cut oats make a fiber- and protein-rich base, pumpkin butter and pumpkin pie spice add autumnal flavor, and coconut sugar (or maple syrup) adds natural sweetness....
Just like any other deep fried snacks, this mathri has very good shelf life and stored for many weeks. So this is great snack to carry while travelling. Have it with a cup of tea or coffee, or enjoy with pickle or chutney. These will make very filling snack. Sometimes I make methi mathris as well. There is another similar recipe on the blog – Farsi puri (a Gujarati snack)....
If you’re looking to spice things up in the kitchen but still get in a ton of good-for-you vegetables and anti-inflammatory spices, this is the recipe for you. Let’s do this! 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!...
I have used store bought frozen wrappers to make these delicious, crispy spring rolls. It is easily available in the market. These sheets are so paper thin which give the perfect crispness and flaky texture. For the spring roll stuffing mixture, I have used mix of cabbage, onion, carrot and capsicum. You can add green beans, bean sprouts, mushrooms etc as per you preference. Many prefer to add some boiled noodles in the stuffing mixture....
All the ingredients used in this arbi fry recipe are suitable for Hindu fasting (vrat), so you can also enjoy this during your upvas. ❤️ You’ll Love This Arbi Fry Recipe It requires only 6 ingredients (plus, salt). Yes, with this minimal stuff, you can make super delicious sukhi arbi fry. You’ll need only 30 minutes to make. And half of the time is passive where you put the arbi in the pressure cooker for boiling....
First, I started with a mashed banana. Mash, mash, mash. Isn’t this fun? Then we added some wholesome partners in crime including flax seed, walnuts, almond milk, and whole-wheat pastry flour. Although those eating gluten-free could substitute a gluten-free blend or oat flour and likely achieve similar results. I also added a bit of streusel because the blueberry muffin pancakes (seriously, best ever) performed so swimmingly with the addition. Ooh, la la....
And, if you’re like me, you also don’t bother with all the extras, i.e. piping bags, frosting tips, Kitchenaid mixers, quesadilla makers, panini presses, emulsifiers, popover molds, culinary torches, etc., etc. You stick to the basics and make it work, just like any real ‘Merican baker would. Plus, who has space for all that junk anyways? Not I. Not little ‘ol minimalist I. Something I’ve strongly considered buying multiple times in the past is a donut pan....
This hummus dip is SO worth making. Like, it’s the real deal. Get ready to experience a fluffy, creamy, smoky, perfectly spiced dip that just happens to come together in 10 minutes. Origins of Hummus Like many foods, the exact origin of hummus is debated. But it’s believed that the first recipes appeared in 13th century cookbooks (source). Hummus is an Arabic word that simply means “chickpeas.” And chickpeas have been grown in the Middle East and India for thousands of years....
