One-Pot Dal Recipe Chana Dal is one of those recipes that brings back so many memories of cooking with my mom. It’s a flavorful curry made with split chickpeas in a classic Punjabi-style onion and tomato-based gravy. Growing up, I always saw my mom cook all Dals and Beans using the stovetop pressure cooker. Pressure cooking not only reduces the cooking time, but also results in a creamier end texture. A few years ago, I adapted my mom’s recipe to the Instant Pot....

My family loves corn in any shape or form. It is great as it is, and also makes for a wonderful addition to salads, side dishes, and sweet corn soup. But nothing beats the satisfaction of a perfectly cooked corn on the cob smeared with softened butter! This Instant Pot corn recipe is a true game-changer. This method uses the pressure cooker to steam the corn rather than boil it....

Sorghum is a healthy millet that is good in minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron. Being rich in antioxidants, its good for the heart too and is diabetic friendly. Jowar is also an excellent gluten free flour. Jowar roti has a nice soft texture and even on cooling do not become hard or chewy. On my visits to some parts of Maharashtra, we were served jowar roti in a thali with pitla (a thick but moist gram flour paste spiced dish) and green chili thecha (coarse green chili and garlic chutney)....

What is Kala Chana? In Hindi, kala means “black,” and chana means “chickpea,” so kala chana translates to “black chickpea.” While this name is a bit of a misnomer – the chickpea skin is actually brown or reddish brown, not black – the name refers to a particular variety of garbanzo bean used in this dish. Also known as the Indian Black Chickpea, Bengal Gram or Desi Chickpea, kala chana is a variety that is native to the Indian subcontinent (desi means “native” or “country”) and has tougher skin and a darker appearance than other light skinned chana that you may be familiar with....

Since both rotis and parathas are staple in my home, I try making various variations. Masala paratha is one such delicious variation. I have already shared some more variations like: Masala paratha is spiced but not spicy or hot or pungent. Though you can increase the red chili powder and garam masala powder to increase the spiciness in the parathas. I have only included some ground spices and whole spices in the recipe....

Look no further for the best Meatloaf recipe because it’s right here! Juicy and flavourful on the inside, with a caramelised shiny glaze on the outside, is what makes this classic Meatloaf a winning centre piece on any dining table. We all love a classic Pork Roast or Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken but when I make this meatloaf, the whole family goes crazy! Plus, you can take advantage of leftovers and turn them into juicy meatloaf sandwiches!...

This recipe is also made without onions and garlic. We also call this sabzi as mooli bhurji. Basically this is a simple radish stir fry but called with different names – Mooli fry, Mooli stir fry, Muli sabji, radish fry etc. We make this mooli bhurji for breakfast or lunch and serve with roti or paratha paired with a bowl of curd. A healthy and comforting breakfast. You can make the muli sabzi for dinner too....

What is Naan Naan is a leavened flatbread made in some countries in Asia. These breads are baked in a tandoor (a cylindrical oven made of clay). It is also popular in India and is served in almost all the restaurants here. Though naan is not made in Indian homes as a staple. It is roti or chapati (unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour) that is made on a regular basis....

Quick & Easy No Bake Energy Balls I have been making healthy protein balls for a while now. And they are always a hit with my kids! I also feel good about making them since they are packed with good-for-you ingredients. A mix between a granola bar and peanut butter oatmeal cookie, they are a quick and easy portable breakfast or healthy snack that requires no cooking or baking. I could easily finish the whole batch of energy bites myself because they really do taste like a treat!...

This oats chivda can be eaten as a light snack or a quick snack. You can even pack the chivda in tiffin box or serve as Diwali savory snack. Also oats don’t double up in size as poha, hence the dry fruits used are less in quantity. If you want you can add more dry fruits. I have used just one cup of oats but you can double or triple up the recipe....

About This Recipe Palak rice or palak pulao is a simple one-pot recipe. Palak is the Hindi word for spinach and pulao is a rice dish cooked with aromatics in a pot. There are many variations of making pulao and this is one such healthy variation and a great way to use any leftover spinach or frozen spinach. Spinach with all its health benefits makes a good flavor combination with veggies, lentils and cereals....

What is Pani Puri Pani Literally translates to water and here the Puris are fried puffed crisp dough balls which are hollow. Generally, the water or pani is sour, tangy as well as spicy. This spicy pani is balanced with the addition of sweet tamarind chutney. This sweet chutney is called as Meetha (which means sweet) Pani. The spicy water is called as Teekha (which means spicy) Pani. Both are added in the puri along with the main filling which consists of boiled potatoes, cooked chickpeas, moong sprouts or a thick dry curry made from white peas which is called as Ragda....

Because life is too short and I love Chocolate. And Peanut Butter. And Cheesecake. Now…I’m not saying you have to make these for breakfast. That’s totally and completely up to you. But…I will say everyone will totally fall head over heels in love with you if you bring this on for Easter Sunday Brunch. Or dessert. Or whatever. Like…you’ll be signing autographs and fleeing paparazzi in giant black four-wheel dri-…....

About Raw Banana Recipes Like coconut and chana dal plant, the entire banana plant is used in various ways. Example, banana leaves are used to serve food and make an eco friendly disposable option. Banana flower and banana stem are also used in making various recipes. Banana fibre is used to make plates, bowls and also fabric. Banana and all its parts which can be consumed are healthy. e.g banana flower is very nutritious and used to make some recipes....

More on Sheer Khurma Sheer khurma is a rich dessert consisting of various dry fruits, nuts, ghee, and milk. Think of it like a rice pudding, except instead of rice, you use angel hair pasta. As with most Indian dishes, there are many different variations of making it. My easy recipe calls for only a handful of pantry staples, meaning you don’t have to go searching for ingredients like condensed milk or khoya (mawa)....

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Short Rib Tacos; what a perfect way to put a twist on an old classic recipe of regular tacos! Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs full of barbacoa flavours, with meat so tender it falls off the bone before being stuffed into Taco’s and served with sliced Avocados. The recipe include slow cooker, pressure cooker AND oven cooking methods! And GOOD NEWS: Nutritional labels are now being included for recipes situated underneath the recipe box!...

Make them in the Instant Pot or on the Stove for an easy protein-packed, low-carb appetizer or snack to serve for Easter, springtime, or afternoon tea. Deviled eggs are a recipe reserved for holidays and special occasions. But since I always have hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, and this recipe is so easy to whip up, I often make them for snack time. Plus, the spice level is customizable - all it takes is a few ingredient swaps and modifications....

I keep thinking that someone will knock on my door and offer to mow my lawn. For a fee, of course—a fee that I will gladly pay. Yet no one has come knocking. My grass is only growing longer. And I am definitely not going to buy a mower and mow it myself. What’s a girl to do? Google “lawn service,” probably. I will say, though, the overgrown green blanket outside my window is a lovely backdrop for my food photos....

About Sweet Potato Cutlet The root vegetable sweet potato or shakarkandi can be a welcome change when you are tired and bored of having the regular potatoes, day in day out. The best part is if you are a potato lover, you can make the same recipes with sweet potatoes too. The same goes for this Sweet Potato Cutlet, popularly known as Sweet Potato Tikki as well in India. The bonus point here is that it is a perfect snack for your fasting days....

Forget jarred sauces… this sauce will have you licking your plates clean! Make this shrimp curry even more spectacular and serve it with our super soft buttery garlic Naan bread to mop up the sauce! SHRIMP CURRY OR SHRIMP MASALA Our shrimp curry recipe is inspired by our Tikka Masala. We came up with a shrimp version to combine our love of good seafood and aromatic curry to bring you the best shrimp curry recipe you’ve ever tried....