About Tomato Uttapam Got some leftover dosa batter and don’t really want to eat any more dosas? Here’s what you can actually make with it. This recipe of Tomato Uttapam is one of the simplest ways to use up your leftover batter and turn it into something equally healthy and tasty. Even I usually make an Uttapam at home with the leftover Idli Batter or Dosa Batter. Speaking of uttapams reminds me of my mother who always prefers them over dosas....
About Vada Pav Vada Pav is sold in shops, outside of schools and colleges all over Mumbai because it is so popular and loved by street food lovers. It is one of the most humble street foods in Mumbai, yet it is tasty and delicious. Vada pav basically has Batata Vada which is sandwiched between two slices of a pav (fluffy dinner roll) topped with sweet chutney, green chutney, and dry garlic chutney....
Veg kabab is a tasty vegetarian starter recipe that can be made for a Diwali lunch or dinner menu. Veg kabab has been a recipe which I should have posted earlier. But better late than never. Usually, I prepare kabab in a similar way I make Veg Cutlet. So I did not add the recipe, as its a similar recipe but with a different method of cooking. Veg cutlets are shallow fried and kabab are baked....
As promised, here’s a gift-worthy pancake version of my fluffy whole wheat pancakes. This mix is a cute, thoughtful and affordable holiday gift. I hope it’s a big hit with your loved ones. This recipe yields enough dry mix to make four batches of fluffy homemade pancakes. To make a batch, simply whisk together a few basic wet ingredients (milk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter) and stir in one cup of the dry mix....
Beans and chickpeas are a great source of plant-based proteins, fiber, and other vitamins. They’re an inexpensive pantry staple and a great way to add nutrients to your family’s diet. I love cooking all bean and chickpeas recipes in the Instant Pot. It cooks the beans in an even, gentle heat. As a result, these recipes turn out consistently delicious, whether you soak the beans or not. Pressure cooking also reduces the cook time while infusing slow cooked flavors in the beans....
Updated Oct 09, 2024 Plan Your Super Bowl Food Ideas While game day is all about football, we can’t deny that food is just as important. And this selection of finger-lickin’ snacks, appetizers, and meals will help you bring your “A” game to the party. But first, here’s a quick guideline to plan out your Super Bowl menu and party essentials. Select the best appetizers. Super Bowl is all about finger foods!...
Enjoy this budget-friendly and healthy side dish any night of the week! According to my kids, I am among the limited edition of people who actually like to eat broccoli! I’m sure you can imagine my struggle to get them (and daddy) to eat this vegetable, except when it is roasted or grilled! Oven roasted broccoli has been a regular side dish on our table since. A simple toss with oil and seasoning, then about 20 minutes in the oven results in perfectly roasted broccoli....
And the best part is that they’re out of the oven in 30 minutes! My hubby is always on a quest to convert his favorite treats to ‘flourless’, to lower their carb content. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen his mad-scientist experiments at work in my stories 🙂 He substitutes almond flour for all-purpose flour in most recipes since it’s lower in carbs than wheat-based flour, it’s lower on the glycemic index, and doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes....
Sharing a potato biryani which is a family recipe and loved at home. This is my mom’s method of preparing biryani. It was time I shared her recipe. Here I have used baby potatoes, but you can make it with regular potatoes or even mixed veggies. Whenever I want to have a special rice-based dish then biryani is always in my mind. I have shared many veg biryani varieties on the blog....
Like its cousin marinara, homemade arrabbiata sauce is very easy to make. You’ll need just four basic ingredients: one large can of whole peeled tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes or small red chili peppers. I fell in love with arrabbiata sauce during a college semester in Bordeaux, France. I was actually a picker eater, and I was learning how to cook by playing around in our dorm’s lackluster kitchen....
A fresh spin on a classic Cucumber Salad with creamy avocado slices, feta cheese, red onions and thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in an incredible vinaigrette! The best, easiest side salad for any main meal! HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER SALAD Such an easy recipe, as with most side dishes, made up of only a handful of ingredients: Cucumber — English or Lebanese cucumbers Avocado — we prefer Hass Avocados Feta cheese — or Goats cheese Red onion — substitute with green onions...
Friends coming over? Make this baked goat cheese! It’s warm, creamy, tangy but lightly sweetened with honey, and a touch savory. This irresistible appetizer comes together quickly in a food processor with simple ingredients. We’ll whip the goat cheese with cream cheese, honey, garlic and seasonings. Once baked, this dip is your favorite restaurant-level delicious. I modeled this recipe after the lovely goat cheese dip at Rye, a restaurant in Kansas City....
This hearty butternut squash salad could qualify as dinner. It’s full of roasted butternut squash, nutritious kale, whole grains, seeds and olive oil. Granted, this blog needed another kale salad like my closet needed another motorcycle jacket… which is to say not really but absolutely. Traditionally, panzanella is a summertime salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, vinegar and croutons made from stale bread. As far as I can tell, though, any salad featuring vegetables, vinaigrette and homemade croutons qualifies as panzanella these days....
These roasted Brussels sprouts are so good, I have to stop myself from devouring the whole platter. They’re irresistible! While the recipe is simple enough to make on a weeknight, I hope they’ll also make an appearance at your Thanksgiving feast. This festive side dish recipe features roasted Brussels sprouts, plump dried cranberries, toasted pecans and a drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze). I like to add some Parmesan cheese or a few little pats of butter for added richness....
About Begun Bhaja The Bengali word “Begun” or the Hindi word “Baingan” means eggplant or brinjals or aubergines. In Bengali language the word “Bhaja” means fries. I simply adore eggplants. Stir fried, roasted, mashed…Any way they are prepared I am sure to love them! With a terrifically toothsome exterior and lightly flavored flesh, they are a very versatile ingredient that pairs well with nearly any dish. Today I’m sharing with you my mom’s recipe for the popular Bengali style Begun Bhaja....
As the name suggests Bombay biryani has originated from Mumbai aka Bombay. The non-vegetarian version of Bombay biryani is popular. Here I am sharing a vegetarian version of this biryani. The biryani is fragrant and spiced and really good. Good amount of tomatoes and potatoes along with spices are added in this biryani. Potatoes are fried and added, but I just cooked them together with the veggies. Birista or fried onions are also added in the biryani....
I don’t know where to begin with these enchiladas, so I will say this: holy smokes, they are good. Stuffed with scrambled eggs, sautéed portobello mushrooms and roasted red pepper, and smothered in a spicy, smoky homemade roasted poblano sauce with a hint of cinnamon—they’re better than good. These enchiladas are truly incredible. Like huevos rancheros, egg enchiladas great any time of day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. The enchiladas do require some forethought, time and effort, but they are worth it tenfold....
About Capsicum Sandwich This Capsicum Sandwich is a favorite of mine for all those times when I’m running short of time, still have to rustle up a delicious breakfast quickly. Capsicum imparts all its chilli like flavor and texture to the sandwiches, yet not make them hot. Along with the capsicum, I add more vegetables as per the availability at home. For instance, some of the veggies like potatoes, carrots, onions and tomatoes, are always there at home....
About Carrot Juice This fresh, homemade carrot juice with a hint of celery is a delightfully ambrosial breakfast beverage that makes waking up a little easier. With a vibrant orange hue and a sweet, earthy flavor, this healthy sipper is one of my favorite juices around. Carrots and celery are part of the French cooking trinity known as mirepoix, so it should come as no surprise that these two veggies make excellent friends in the kitchen....
About This Recipe Cauliflower kurma, a stew-like Indian dish, is easy to make, requires less than an hour of your time, and is the perfect comfort food in any season. In India, we actually get the best cauliflower during the Indian winter season, so it is one of the best times to make Cauliflower Recipes, like these favorites: Gobi MasalaCauliflower CurryGobi Manchurian This traditional cauliflower kurma recipe, from the Chettinad cuisine is inspired from the Chettinad Cookbook....
