Sambar is one dish that is always on the menu at home once a week. So sometimes I make Kerala Varutharacha Sambar and sometimes sambar with just one vegetable like spinach, red amaranth leaves, shallots, drumsticks, okra, tomatoes etc. This Mullangi sambar also falls in this category where the sambar is made mainly with just one vegetable. Radish lends its unique aroma and taste to this sambar. So if you like radish, then do try adding radish in sambar and you will love it....

About Mysore Bonda Mysore bonda is a yummy snack often found in many South Indian states. It is also called as Mysore Bajji. They are round fried fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and brimming with flavorful seasonings. These fluffy, crunchy, utterly addictive snacks are commonly served with coconut chutney – but are also tasty enough to enjoy on their own or with any other chutney!...

About Oats Porridge Oatmeal Porridge is a traditional breakfast dish that’s enjoyed in many different form around the world. Wonderfully hearty oats are simmered with water or milk until thick and creamy for a satisfying morning meal that keeps you full for hours. In India we call this Oats Porridge; in the UK it’s simply known as Porridge – and in the US it’s called Oatmeal. But the ingredients and cooking methods are all basically the same!...

There are many variations of making palak pakoda recipe. But mainly they can be made with two unique methods. Both the methods are quick, easy and the pakoras taste good. You can choose the method that you like. About Easy Palak Pakoda Pakoda or pakora is the Hindi term for fritters. Palak is the Hindi word for spinach. There are many ways palak pakoda or spinach fritters are made in the Indian cuisine....

About This Palak Paratha Paratha is an unleavened Indian flatbread that has many variations with different stuffings. Parathas are usually named after their stuffings and palak means spinach in Hindi language so this dish is called “palak paratha”. This spinach paratha has a beautiful vibrant green color and is a fantastic healthy alternative that includes healthy greens. It is especially good for children who do not like spinach. Parathas are a popular breakfast choice in Northern India amongst Punjabi families....

The gravy in this handi paneer recipe is made with a base of cashews, onions and tomatoes. I have also used some milk powder to add faint sweet notes in the gravy. You can also use cream instead of milk powder. Paneer handi recipe is very simple and easy to make. I make this recipe similar to the recipe of Veg handi which I have posted earlier. There are many Indian recipes made in both handi and kadai and are named after the kind of pan used....

What is Phirni Phirni is a thick and creamy pudding made from ground rice. To make the simplest and yet the best phirni recipe all you need is rice, milk, sugar, nuts and flavorings of your choice like saffron or cardamom powder or rose water. Slow cooking is the key to make a perfect phirni. The ground rice granules are slow-cooked in milk to a creamy and thick consistency. Phirni has a lovely aroma from the basmati rice and using aromatic ingredients like saffron, rose water or cardamom powder....

About Potato Roast This Potato Roast (also called Urulai Kizhangu Roast in Tamil language) is one of the best options for days, when you want to prepare a delicious dish on a short notice. Another similar South Indian way of preparing a quick aloo recipe is this Potato Podimas (savory and spiced cooked potatoes). Both these recipes do not require much cooking skills and can be easily prepared by bachelors or even novices....

Would you believe that most of the “pumpkin” flavor in pumpkin spice comes from the spice? It’s true. Pumpkin on its own can be a little ho-hum. It needs some warming spices to meet its true potential. I’m sharing my go-to pumpkin spice blend recipe in the hopes that it saves you a trip to the grocery store this fall. It’s super quick and easy. You don’t need a store-bought pumpkin spice blend if you have these basic spices in your drawer: ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice or cloves....

Today, I’m excited to share a quick and easy quinoa pilaf recipe that packs a nutritional punch. This dish is a weeknight favorite in my household for its simplicity, versatility, and wholesome goodness. This quinoa pulao recipe is a healthy spin on a classic Indian pulao (Hindi word for pilaf) made healthy by substituting white basmati rice with protein and fiber-packed superseed quinoa! Thanks to frozen vegetables, and the hands-off cooking approach of the Instant Pot, it’s a super quick, nutritious, and delicious meal....

Have you tried a ranch water cocktail? If not, let me introduce you! Essentially a tall tequila soda with extra lime, the ranch water is more than the sum of its parts. If you use a great tequila and Topo Chico, it tastes quite special. The ranch water is like a bubbly, light and totally unsweetened margarita. If even “skinny” margaritas are sometimes too sweet for you, try a ranch water instead....

Where have these red chilaquiles been all my life? Chilaquiles (pronounced chee-lah-key-less) are a traditional Mexican breakfast made with tortilla chips simmered in sauce. Typically, they’re made with green salsa (in Spanish, salsa verde, which yields chilaquiles verdes) or red enchilada sauce (chilaquiles rojos). I love how the chips soak up some of the sauce and become a little tender. Fresh toppings, including cilantro, radish or onion, crumbled cheese and oftentimes, fried eggs, make this chip-based dish more of a complete meal....

I’ve indulged in my fair share of cocktails this year, but sometimes, I just want a fun, fizzy, non-alcoholic drink. Something cold to savor on a hot afternoon, or an enticing alternative to chilled wine in the evening. Something party-worthy to offer my friends and family members, and all the cute kids who come with them. This beauty is refreshing and hydrating, and so colorful that it makes a slow afternoon seem downright festive....

Butter Chicken Origin Butter Chicken or ‘Murgh Makhani’ (literally means Buttery Chicken) is an authentic Punjabi dish that was created in the 1950s, in a super popular restaurant in New Delhi called ‘Moti Mahal Delux’. The story goes that the founder and Chef of the restaurant decided to use left-over Tandoori Chicken in a rich and buttery tomato gravy. Little did he know, that he was creating one of the most popular curry dishes from the Indian subcontinent....

Hello from Belize! Since I will be out of the U.S. for Independence Day, I thought I’d quickly share a recipe for cold summer treats in abstract swirls of patriotic colors. I want to wax poetic about how creamy these roasted berry popsicles are and I am so eager to tell you all about my adventures, but we are in a hurry to head back to Belize City for the Flavors of Belize cookbook launch party....

Shortly after arriving at college, I decided to study abroad. It was one of those rare and beautiful decisions that seem to make themselves. I had studied French for several years in high school, so I would go to France, of course. Just a couple of weeks after turning twenty-one, I boarded a plane to Paris with two other girls, wide-eyed and ready for adventure. I hardly remember packing for the trip, but I clearly recall the combined thrill of confusion, exhaustion and embarrassment that followed upon landing on a foreign continent....

About Samosa Pav Like I mentioned in the beginning, Samosa Pav is also one of the most popular street food snacks from Mumbai. I would actually call it as the non-identical twin of the Vada Pav. Because apart from the stuffing, which is a samosa and an aloo vada respectively, everything else is the same. There’s the pav, the chutneys, the fried green chilies along with them, the deliciousness, the satiating feeling – all at once, in one snack!...

Make this spinach salad recipe to serve with your favorite main dishes! This fresh spinach salad features seasonal fruit, creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, just enough red onion, and the perfect amount of vinaigrette. It’s finished with a drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze. This spinach salad is beautiful, absolutely delicious, and holiday worthy. It’s also easily adjusted to the changing seasons, and simple enough to make on a weeknight....

Risotto with oats? Yes! I’d be skeptical if I were you, but let me tell you—I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I love this twist on risotto. Traditional risotto is time consuming, rich and delicious, but doesn’t have much to offer in the nutrition department. I’ve learned how to make a baked version with brown rice and lots of vegetables, but it still takes a little too much time to qualify as an easy weeknight meal....

A twist on a classic trifle using pancakes in layers instead of the traditional angel food cake, sponge cake or smashed cookies! Fluffy pancakes soak up all of the flavours to create a mouthwatering trifle to serve for breakfast or brunch, or as an incredible dessert. Large enough to feed a crowd, just like our French Toast Casserole OR our Breakfast Egg and Sausage Casserole! TRIFLE A traditional Trifle is an elegant, no bake dessert that’s easy to make — and especially good for hiding any cake or cookie disasters in between layers of custard and whipped cream....