What is Sambar Sambar is a South Indian lentil and vegetable stew made with pigeon pea lentils, tamarind and a unique spice blend called sambar powder. It is a staple dish in South Indian homes and is also equally popular and loved by many. A basic sambar recipe will have a mix or one or two types of vegetables along with lentils, tamarind, sambar powder and a few spices. A good sambar powder always yields a good and tasty sambar....
Tzatziki! Tsaht-ZEE-kee! Otherwise known as that yogurt and cucumber sauce you love at Greek restaurants but worry about mispronouncing (hear the correct pronunciation here). Tzatziki is made simply with yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, fresh herbs (usually mint or dill), garlic, lemon juice and salt. It’s a refreshing chilled sauce, dip or spread. I traveled to Greece last fall and ordered tzatziki at every restaurant. I’m serious. I enjoyed tzatziki with every single meal, even breakfast....
From popular snacks like samosa and chaat to flavorful weeknight meals, here are some of the best Indian recipes made in the air fryer. Whether you’re new to Indian food or a connoisseur, you will love this collection. It includes a variety of colorful and healthy recipes including vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, and gluten-free. It has plenty of options for vegetables, paneer, chicken, meat, and fish. Above all, they’re all made with a fraction of the oil....
About Apple Upside Down Cake Despite of the patience that baking and creating patisserie dishes involve, I have always considered it as a therapeutic activity. The satisfaction that I get after baking a perfect cake, pie, muffin, bread or any such dish is unmatched! More when it is liked by all, as it adds to the confidence and really makes my soul happy from within. This eggless Apple Upside Down Cake recipe is one of those that has been developed by me....
About Avakaya Recipe Although Indian summers are really tough to handle, with temperatures soaring every year, the arrival of mangoes with it bring a certain joy as well. We use mangoes in a variety of dishes – everything from beverages, salads and curries to the quintessential pickles and other condiments. The same goes for me. Summer means a lot of homemade pickles, syrups and squashes. While I usually end up making this Punjabi Mango Pickle, but it is this Avakaya too that’s quite popular in my home....
About Bathua Ka Paratha Apart from the Hindi term bathua, this particular green has many other regional names. For instance, ‘chakwat’ in Marathi, ‘pappukura’ in Telugu, ‘paruppukkirai’ in Tamil, ‘kaduoma’ in Kannada, ‘vastuccira’ in Malayalam and ‘chakvit’ in Konkani. Since I along with the members of my family are all paratha lovers, I make it a point to make this Bathua Ka Paratha often at home. Of course, when it is in season....
Updated Dec 07, 2021 Back to school season is here, which means busy schedules are back, along with the need for quick yet satisfying meals. While my meal prep ideas are one way to solve this problem, I’m excited to introduce you to a new method that will make your healthy lunch a breeze: bento boxes. Thanks to this Japanese tradition, organizing fun and healthy meals couldn’t be any easier....
About This Broccoli Stir Fry Broccoli stir fry is a Chinese inspired dish that I like to make often as a healthy and tasty side. Fresh broccoli is quickly cooked with vibrant aromatics – like onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and pepper – so the florets are perfectly cooked while still keeping a nice bit of crunch. Stir frying the broccoli not only helps keep the florets firm and not mushy, it also helps to sear in those delicious flavors....
Okay. Please don’t hate on me. At the risk of looking like the biggest hypocrite in the world (besides politicians), going from a healthy salad only two days ago to this creation, this was the result of my children watching youtube videos of melted marshmallow dips and begging me with screeching voices to make it. Like, NOW. Definitely a ‘once a year’ type situation, Christmas would be the time to pull this off....
Garlic Butter Mushrooms would have to be one of the best dishes ever invented, and pairing them with classic Italian flavours in these Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, makes them utterly irresistible. STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS These stuffed portobello mushrooms are so filling, they serve perfectly as a main dish. While they’re amazing on their own, you could easily serve them as a side! Remember those Grilled Avocado Caprese Crostini? Well, a few of my Instagram followers have requested a low carb version, and I think this dish pretty much covers it....
Chocolate Raspberry Crepes! Sometimes a girl just NEEDS chocolate raspberry crepes for no reason whatsoever. There’s something about raspberries and chocolate. I don’t know what it is, or how it came to be…but whoever paired berries with chocolate is an absolute genius. Or a saviour. Either way, I LOVE berries with chocolate. I mean, who doesn’t? Speaking of berries and chocolate, have you tried my berry chocolate scones? That’s another smash hit!...
What is Churumuri If you ever happen to visit the scenic Karnataka in Southern India, you will see that there are many ways a Churumuri is made there. Also known as Mandakki in Kannada language, the dish varies from one region to another within the state. There are many dry and wet snacks made from puffed rice all over the Indian subcontinent. While this Churumuri or Masala Mandakki is a tasty South Indian special, there are others like Bhel Puri and Jhal Muri that belong to the Western and Eastern India respectively....
Looking for an easy way to liven up your meals? Add a fresh sauce! Let me introduce you to my latest favorite—this refreshing cilantro pesto recipe. It’s made simply with fresh cilantro, hemp seeds, garlic, optional jalapeño (for some heat) and olive oil. Even if you don’t love cilantro, there’s a strong chance you’ll enjoy this sauce. My husband is typically in the “no cilantro” camp, but he kept going back for spoonfuls of this pesto....
Make this cilantro lime dressing recipe the next time you prepare a Mexican meal. It’s bright, sunny and fresh! This dressing is boldly flavored with fresh lime, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey, cumin and Dijon mustard. You can make it creamy or spicy if you wish. Drizzle this dressing over crisp greens with sliced avocado and toasted pepitas for a perfectly simple side salad. You’ll find a longer list of salad toppings to choose from below....
If you’re like me, you might think of mashed potatoes as holiday-only food. And if you’re like me, you might often wish for more holidays that call for mashed potatoes. Today, I’m happy to introduce you to one more excuse to eat mashed potatoes. Meet colcannon! Colcannon is Irish mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. So, in case you need more justification to pull out your potato masher—these mashed potatoes have greens in them....
Thanksgiving was a trip. I went home for five days and, after being away for a while, was able to appreciate family dynamics, friendships and Oklahoma culture with fresh eyes. On Thanksgiving day, we all squeezed into my grandma Virginia’s new house near the Panhandle. She and her sister, my great-aunt Bettie, now split a condo, which seems to me like a sweet living situation for growing older. As promised, I brought Deb’s kale salad and learned that my small-town, greens-loving, gardener grandmother had never tried kale before....
Easy and delicious comfort food at its finest. These lightly floured, boneless chicken breasts are pan fried in butter and oil until golden and crispy before being added to a mouth-watering garlic cream sauce. Drowning in a delectable, creamy garlic sauce, you will fall in love with these easy to make Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts! WHAT IS THE SECRET TO MOIST CHICKEN BREASTS? Crispy, golden chicken on the outside, tender and succulent on the inside and lightly simmered in a creamy sauce with an abundance of flavour....
Smother the Best Corn On The Cobs you’ve ever eaten in your life. Or these Hasselback Sweet Potatoes! Whatever you put this Garlic Butter on, your guaranteed to watch it drip and melt while filling your kitchen with the beautiful smell of garlic. All you need is garlic and butter, plus any other finely chopped herbs to take it to a whole other level, and 2 minutes. One of the easiest recipes on the planet!...
About French Onion Soup I have received so many requests for this classic French soup over the years. In fact, it is one of the most requested recipes of all time! It’s really no surprise though. French Onion Soup is one of our comfort foods that has a lovely balance of savory and mild sweet flavors and gorgeous textures. It’s also super cozy and budget-friendly! This classic soup is made by caramelizing onions in butter, which are then deglazed with dry white wine and further cooked with meat or vegetable stock, then finished with toasted bread or croutons with melted cheese....
Why go out when you can have the best fried rice right at home, fresh and steaming hot right that tastes just like Chinese fried rice. Perfect for when you have leftover rice OR make it quick from scratch! Use a skillet or a wok! FRIED RICE Possibly the most ordered meal or side on the menu at any take out restaurant, Fried Rice is loved by people all around the world....
