About Nimbu Pani When your body is overheated, drinking HFCS-laden colas does nothing to help. Instead, you should turn to naturally cooling drinks like coconut water, kokum juice, and nimbu pani. Translated, nimbu pani simply means “lemon/lime water,” or in common parlance, lemonade or limeade! It seems there is some version of lemon or limeade available in every country; here, ours is called either Nimbu Pani in the western Indian states or Shikanji in North India....

About Squash Any non-alcoholic concentrated syrup that is used to make beverages is called a ‘squash.’ A squash is primarily fruity in flavor and made with fruits, water, sugar or any other sugar substitute. Many traditional squashes also have herbal extracts in them. Orange Squash is one of the more popular ones in this category. With the arrival of summers in India, we all need those beverages that can cool our systems....

I wish a plate of this was in front of me again. It was gone too soon… Oven Fried Chicken with Broccoli + Honey Garlic Sauce! Now this is the perfect meal for a fussy eater and even just for a regular family dinner! Oven Fried Chicken Searching the inter webs for oven fried chicken, I’d constantly run into recipes that pour oil into the baking tray to deep fry the chicken pieces in the oven, but we found every piece would turn out so oily....

These roasted beets are for everyone! If you already love beetroots, I think you’ll be a big fan of this foil-free, no-peeling-required roasted beet recipe. If you don’t enjoy beets (yet), this roasting method just might change your mind. These roasted beets feature lightly caramelized, tender-but-not-quite-crisp exteriors and deep, condensed flavor. I don’t love beets in all applications, but these? I have to stop myself from devouring the whole pan before dinner....

Roasted Brussels sprouts are a revelation! The best roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. They’re full of irresistible caramelized flavor, which is both sweet and nutty. I love to eat them straight off the pan. Roasted Brussels sprouts really don’t need much seasoning, but I’ve come up with many ways to serve them over the years. I just can’t get enough roasted Brussels sprouts....

About Pineapple Rasam Derived from the words ‘ras or rasa’, the word ‘rasam’ means juice, extract or essence. So, rasam primarily is a dish that is soup-like and made with a variety of ingredients that include veggies, lentils, spices, herbs, tamarind and even fruits. To understand and relate, rasam is spiced or spicy, tangy and having robust flavors with a similar consistency like that of a regular clear soup. Rasam is a staple food in South India, where it is found in many variations as well....

Recipe for Tamilnadu style Pudina Thogayal / Mint chutney for rice made with the addition of coconut and lentils. Pudina Thogayal recipe with step by step pictures and video. This recipe for Pudina thogayal is a simple side dish that can be served along with rice for lunch. This pudina thogayal recipe can be made in minutes and it tastes very delicious with rice. Do try this Pudina Thogayal recipe at home....

About Ragda Chaat In Mumbai, ragda is prepared and served in a range of forms – from an individual dish and clubbed with crispy potato patties in Ragda Patties to this Ragda Chaat, all usually popular chaat dishes popular as street food. In fact, the ragda patties is as common as the Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Misal Pav or Pav Bhaji. My mother used to make this Ragda Chaat for us, as an evening snack during our growing up years....

About Rava Pongal With rava (sooji or cream of wheat), many quick dishes can be made like Rava Uttapam, Rava Chilla. This sooji pongal is one of those recipes that can be made with rava. Though not quick to make as you need to cook moong dal first, but tastes very good when paired with coconut chutney or just plainly served. In the recipe, some grated veggies and green peas also can be added....

Serve sweet potato Brussel sprouts alongside turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and all the holiday fixings. Roasted sweet potato and Brussel sprouts has got to be one of my favorite side dishes for the cooler months. It’s colorful, creative, and nutritious, with just the right amount of crispy edges to give it that roasted flavor. Plus, a unique mix of ground spices deepens the charred notes and makes it that much more appealing to eat your vegetables....

I hope you are all feeling warm, merry and bright. I feel a bit sacrilegious sharing a cocktail recipe the day before Christmas (must be my Protestant upbringing) but I owe you a holiday cocktail. If family time is getting the best of you, run to the store for some gin, club soda, lemon and fresh rosemary and relax with one of these delightful and refreshing drinks. I made this drink for the first time yesterday and it truly became an instant favorite....

Sarson ka saag is one of my favorite soul foods, one that I’ve grown up eating every winter. Just like gajar ka halwa, winters were not complete without freshly made sarson ka saag with makki ki roti. Sarson is the Hindi word for dark mustard greens, and Saag refers to a semi-dry curry made with spiced, pureed greens. Just like palak paneer and saag aloo, this vegetarian dish is also packed with nutrients and fiber....

I wanted to add semiya kesari recipe from a long time. Had made the recipe some days back. So I took photos and sharing the recipe now. There’s not really much that goes into making the Semiya Kesari. Thus, making it one of the most sought-after dessert choices that can be made during festivals and other special occasions as well. Since it hardly takes any time to cook this kesari, it is just apt for such situations....

Confession: I’m afraid I’m allergic to real Christmas trees, and I’m definitely allergic to busy shopping malls. Does that make me a Scrooge? The holidays are always full of cheer but hectic. I’m tempted to take a nap before I deck the halls this weekend. If you’re wondering what to bring to your holiday party, this caramel popcorn recipe is just the ticket. You’ll start by making a batch of stovetop popcorn....

I use various types of gourds in my everyday cooking. So, I also end up making different recipes with various gourds at times. Sometimes, I make a sabzi or bhaji with them and at times I make sambar or a curry with them. This Snake Gourd Recipe is quite a preferred choice at home. It is not one of these veggies that have many takers, but I really feel that you should consume it once in a while, for it is a storehouse of essential nutrients....

You know you’re onto a winning Cinnamon Roll recipe, when the inside of the rolls are just as soft, if not softer than our Easy Soft Dinner Rolls. Pulling these sticky, sweet rolls apart is absolute heaven. Surprisingly easy to make and better than any store bought cinnamon rolls! CINNAMON ROLLS Nothing says Sunday morning quite like a warm, gooey batch of homemade soft cinnamon rolls, topped with a generous coating of cream cheese glaze!...

When it comes to wings, I don’t like to over-season them and destroy the already perfect flavours they have. And this marinade is so popular at parties, gatherings, and even just at home with the family and causes severe finger-licking-after-every-bite. Not classy. But who cares when every else is doing the same thing? Creating this marinade was simple – yet incredible. The aromas of soy plus sweet soy, along with the honey and intermingled with garlic is slightly intoxicating and one of our favourite ways to prepare and eat wings....

This is the easy way out to make an even better tasting ‘pie’ like recipe than a regular one! Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (or Crumble) is one of the easiest, quick to make and best desserts at only 263 calories per serve, when looking for a pie-type of fix without any kneading, chilling or rolling dough! This is my lazy girls version of pie. Sweet and juicy strawberries mixed with tart rhubarb, bubbling in a thick and syrup-like juice underneath a crisp, cookie-like topping....

These are a reflection of those Fluffy Greek Yogurt and Mixed Berry Chocolate Chip Pancakes from about a month or two ago. I don’t know anymore. I’ve lost count. And kinda like those Strawberries and Cream French Toasts, but in pancake-shortcake form. How did something like this happen? School holidays. The first day of school holidays and three children shouting their orders at me like we’re at some sort of free-for-all restaurant....

Streusel Coffee Cake, No Butter Nutty Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. Lite recipe for Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake with nutty pecans/walnuts. Easy to make and the entire recipe can be put together in minutes. I love love anything streusel. Streusel is nothing but a topping that goes on top of the cake. This is a very very tender cake with a crunchy topping. Cinnamon topping adds a great depth of flavor to this cake....