It’s no wonder my dear mom always complained about my messes. “But I just cleaned that!” she’d say with a long sigh. I was a hands-on kid, always coming up with grand schemes for new projects and taking over the kitchen table just before dinner. I was a little tornado who paid no heed to the clean-up required in my aftermath. These days, I am just a grown-up version of that little tornado, stretched to 5 feet and 7 inches tall but no less destructive....
If the state of my kitchen is any indication of my mental state (it is), I’m a mess. Cookbook launch anticipation is getting to me! I don’t even have a ton on promotional work on my plate yet, but I’m simultaneously nervous, excited and anxious for you to see it in a few short weeks. About ninety percent of the recipes in the cookbook are brand new recipes that I’ve been keeping from you for the past two years....
Serve it with white or brown basmati rice, or fresh roti or paratha, and enjoy a nutritious and delicious vegetarian meal. Green moong dal, commonly known as green dal, is a popular homestyle lentil curry made in most north-Indian homes. It’s ’everyday comfort food’, and you won’t find it on a restaurant menu. It goes by so many names. You could call it sabut moong dal (sabut means whole in Hindi), mung beans, or simply green gram dal....
Hawaiian Sweet Buns (Almost Kings), Hawaiian buns recipe. Easy and quick recipe for making Hawaiian sweet buns (Almost kings) with step by step pictures. Hawaiian Sweet Buns (Almost Kings), Hawaiian buns recipe. There are very few pleasures in life that can equal the joy of eating warm, sweet buns out of the oven. I love kings Hawaiian sweet buns from the US and I miss them here in Bangalore. I adapted this recipe to satisfy that kings craving....
I’ve been holding out on you guys. It’s about time we talked coconut bacon. I don’t remember where I first encountered coconut bacon, but I do recall being struck by how much it tastes like real bacon. (You know I have a major weakness for bacon, right?) The savory, smoky-sweet flavor of maple syrup, tamari soy sauce and Liquid Smoke tossed with toothsome coconut flakes turns into vegan “bacon” once baked....
Air fryer is a revolutionary gadget that has swept the nation lately. Since I really value counter space, I reluctantly got one a few years ago. I tested the air fryer extensively to make sure that I would have a good use for this appliance. I must admit, I am hooked to this smart gadget! I’ve been using it regularly for weeknight meals, especially for making side dishes or quick and healthy snacks for the kids....
In the South Indian cuisine there are many ways the sambar is made. I share one such variation which gives you a flavorful sambar like the one served in South Indian restaurants and hotels. This idli sambar recipe is super tasty and can be served with South Indian tiffin snacks like idli, dosa, medu vada, rava idli, rava dosa, uttapam and pongal etc. This is also one of the best tiffin sambar recipe....
We’re a chocolate-loving family! No celebration is complete without one of us baking a decadent chocolate dessert. Lava Cakes are a regular in my home on Valentine’s Day, our wedding anniversary, and sometimes on Mother’s day too 🙂 Hubby loves it with French vanilla ice-cream, my girls’ latest favorite is to have with Salted Caramel Ice Cream, and me, just give me a spoon and I’m good to go! The BEST part of this easy chocolate lava cake recipe is that it takes very little time to make and only 5-6 ingredients....
We’re seven days into our month away in Austin. So far, our daily routine has been moving at a more relaxed pace. I love it. Cookie and I are soaking up the sunshine and enjoying our walks around our eclectic neighborhood. I’ve learned how to get to the grocery store and Jeanine and Jack‘s place without the help of my phone, so I think I’m pretty much set! I’m going to do my best not to talk about this city non-stop for the next few weeks, but needless to say, I’m inspired....
About Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Macaroni and cheese is known around the world as a classic, quick meal for kids. However, this is not the powdered cheese version you will find at the store. Instead, this recipe is made entirely from scratch to produce the creamiest, cheesiest pasta around. The whole family is sure to love it! Making homemade mac and cheese is actually quite easy once you know how to prepare the perfect cheese sauce....
Our summer meals are comforting meals like a simple sabzi or dal, sambar with rotis and steamed rice. I also make Punjabi gravies, but mostly during the weekends. Whenever I make a sabzi or dal, I often pair it with a raita in the summers. So I make different types of raita just to have some newness and variety in the food. This makhana raita is interesting raita. I did not know raita can be made with makhana too....
What are Mangalore Buns When you hear the word buns you might think that it is some kind of yeasted soft sweet bread bun. Even though this dish is called banana buns they are not actually what is conventionally known as buns. Basically, these are deep-fried bread made of a sweet banana dough that has been leavened. On frying, they puff up like a poori. Hence these are also known as banana poori or sweet poori....
For my first year after college, I worked at a cozy college bar in Norman, Oklahoma. The inside featured wood paneling, brass accents on the bar and over 32 beers on tap. We were open 365 days a year. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas night were our busiest evenings every year. The place filled up with people who needed a break from family time, and wanted to catch up with old friends....
This Mediterranean bean salad is one of my all-time favorite salads and sides. Bold claim, I know, but I can back it up. I’ve been loving this recipe for ten years running now! This salad is crisp and satisfying, fresh and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. The recipe features hearty kidney beans and chickpeas, which balance crisp cucumber, celery and red onion. The remaining simple ingredients—lemon and olive oil, garlic and lots of fresh leafy herbs—yield truly irresistible results....
What is Paneer Lababdar Paneer Lababar is a popular paneer gravy dish and can be found on the menu of many Indian restaurants. There are a few variations of preparing this rich dish. My paneer lababdar recipe is more Punjabi style than Mughlai style with the addition of onions, tomatoes, cashews and spices. It does not rely heavily on the usage of plenty of nuts, dry fruits or seeds. Cashews are the only nuts added in the recipe....
The method to make paneer pav bhaji is similar to making the regular one and you just have to add grated paneer in the bhaji. I usually grate the paneer and add, since we like a smooth texture in the bhaji. However if you want texture and bite, you can add paneer cubes. I recommend to use Homemade Paneer. If using store-bought paneer then ensure that it is fresh and soft....
This restaurant style paper dosa can be served with coconut chutney and sambar. If you have time then you can also make the potato bhaji and make Paper masala dosa. This paper dosa recipe is similar to the Ghee Roast Dosa I had shared earlier. To make regular crispy dosas you can check this recipe – Masala Dosa. The best part of this recipe is that you don’t need to use parboiled rice or idli rice....
What is Peas Pulao Also known as Matar Pulao (matar is the Hindi word for peas), this simple peas pulao is perfect for creating a comforting and healthy veggie side or main dish. A pulao, known as pilaf, is typically made with rice and loaded with fresh or frozen vegetables. The shining stars in this peas pulao are definitely the green peas. They are cooked with classic Indian spices and onions that add delicious notes, but without overpowering the earthy pea flavor....
Hot, humid days call for refreshing frozen treats, am I right? Here’s an ultra-creamy smoothie recipe made with pineapple, coconut and avocado. It’s a vegan recipe adapted from Healthy Happy Life. I particularly like this smoothie because it is incredibly creamy and incorporates some healthy fat. Have you tried avocado in your smoothies yet?
About Rasmalai Also spelled ras malai, rasa malei, or rossomalai, this delicious dish is beloved all over the Indian subcontinent. Rasmalai is known to have its origin in Bengal. It is a favorite dessert amongst many Indians, known for its rich and indulgent flavors. Rasmalai is a combination of two Indian sweets, rasgulla or flattened chenna balls soaked in sweetened thickened milk with clotted cream layers, called rabdi. Ras means “juice” or “juicy”....
