Serve with a side of cranberry chutney, roasted Bombay potatoes, and tandoori cauliflower, and enjoy this flavorful feast for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. It’s about that time of year when all that’s on anyone’s mind is turkey. Although I do enjoy making a traditional whole turkey come Thanksgiving, since our crowd is a bit smaller this year, I thought I’d give myself a break with an easy, no fuss, no muss turkey breast....
Other potential titles for this post included, “Three of my favorite things” or “Recipes I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You About.” I’ve been feeling under the weather for the past week, but now that I can finally smell and taste properly again, I’m back to make up for my absence with three recipes in one. (A better blogger would have recipes on reserve for occasions like these, but then again, I have to be sufficiently excited about a recipe to post it and I could hardly stand to sit on a good one....
About This Tomato Ketchup Before I begin to write about this recipe, let me tell you that the names tomato ketchup and tomato sauce are used interchangeably in India. Whereas tomato sauce is known as a base used to make tomato pasta in the West. An easy-to-follow homemade DIY tomato ketchup recipe perfect for vegans. I had purchased an Indian tomato ketchup brand that tasted like syrup, was pasty and off....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 As a gluten-free, paleo-inspired eater I’m always on the look-out for wholesome and nourishing “real food” in the cities I travel to. You know, the basics…that aren’t so basic in flavor. I prioritize organic and farm-to-table, but understand that not every country is going to make Paleo eating as easy as Sydney. One can dream! But Thailand isn’t as difficult as you may think. In fact, Chiang Mai may surprise you....
About Veg Bonda Bonda is the quintessential South Indian version of the Vada that are famous in Maharashtra. The ones that are stuffed between pavs, slathered with chutneys and makes for the much-loved Vada Pav on the Mumbai streets. This Veg Bonda is a popular variant to the classic one. So, the Vegetable Bonda is a variation to the traditional Potato Bonda recipe. As the name suggests, in this recipe, mixed vegetables are added....
I experienced my first fresh spring roll at a Thai restaurant last summer. I was on a date of sorts, or as much of a date as dates go these days. He had a habit of ordering appetizers or desserts without consulting me first—a habit I might find infuriating in someone else. He stuck with vegetarian options for my sake, though, and I didn’t mind. Anyway, fresh spring rolls arrived at the table that afternoon, and I didn’t know what to think at first....
Updated Jan 16, 2020 You’re soooo ready to go on vacation. Your bags are packed full to the brim with the assortment of flowy, lightweight clothes, various hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, toiletries and way too many pairs of shoes. In your excitement, you may have over packed (just a little), requiring the use of your bum to zip your suitcase shut! But no worries, you finally got it zipped. Phew. One thing you didn’t pack or plan for?...
I’m having a moment with za’atar, a classic Middle Eastern seasoning. Za’atar is a unique blend of herbal, earthy, savory, tangy and salty flavors. Za’atar has been enjoyed for centuries on the other side of the world, yet it has gained popularity in the U.S. over the past five years or so. To be honest, I didn’t understand the fuss when I sampled a za’atar blend from Trader Joe’s several years ago....
Updated Sep 20, 2024 Even better, these recipes use a wide range of fresh, seasonal ingredients such as beets, cauliflower, sweet potato or butternut squash. Soups are quite simply, some of the easiest and nourishing meals possible. You can load them up with vegetables and warm yourself from the inside out. It goes without saying that they’re perfect for the fall and winter months, but truly, they can be enjoyed year round....
What is Arachuvitta Sambar ‘Arachuvitta’ literally translates to ‘ground’ in Tamil. Since the spices are first roasted and then freshly ground with coconut for the masala in this sambar. Hence, the name Arachuvitta Sambar. Arachuvitta Sambar is an extremely popular, almost a specialty dish in Tambram (Tamil Brahmin) homes. I can totally vouch for this because I have experienced the flavor and aroma of the freshly ground spice blend in this sambar....
This recipe is an adaptation of my mother-in-law’s family famous Gujiya recipe. She would always make them whenever we would visit her, irrespective of the season 🙂 There’s something about our mother’s generation which made even the most difficult recipe looks like a breeze. She would hand roll each gujiya wrapper, and stuff them with a mix of khoya, coconut, raisins, dried rose petals, chopped nuts and freshly crushed cardamom, then fry them crisp....
Crispy and golden on the outside; light and fluffy on the inside… you will love making authentic Belgian waffles for breakfast every chance you get. Or save them for special occasions and impress your guests with an incredible breakfast! WAFFLES A popular breakfast or brunch option right up there with our super Fluffy Pancakes and Croissant French Toast Bake, Belgian waffles are a versatile household favourite the entire family gets excited for....
There are two ways cabbage paratha can be made. One method is kneading flour with finely chopped cabbage and spices. This is the easiest method to make cabbage paratha. The second method is to stuff the paratha with a spiced cabbage stuffing. Both ways the parathas taste good. Cabbage paratha is also called as patta gobhi ka paratha. In Hindi cabbage is known as ‘patta gobhi’ or ‘patta gobi’. The method shared here is the second method....
It doesn’t get any easier than this LOW CARB AND KETO APPROVED Shrimp Alfredo. A delicious family favourite that is easy to make, tastes absolutely amazing and cooked in one pan. SHRIMP ALFREDO A creamy Shrimp Alfredo with zero pasta and zero guilt, perfect for a low carb recipe idea. Shrimp cooked in an egg-free carbonara inspired sauce with crispy bacon pieces — a super quick and easy dinner that even kids love....
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Chickpeas are a staple in my kitchen. I use them multiple times a week in recipes like chana masala, chickpeas soup, hummus, and falafel, and one of my favorite curries to make is this Chole recipe. Chole is perhaps one of the most popular north-Indian curries. My family loves to enjoy them with puffed fried bread called Bhature, or Puri, especially on festivals like Diwali. Typically, I use dried and soaked chickpeas when I have the time to soak them ahead of time, but for other times when I just want a 30-minute meal, I use canned chickpeas....
An amazing dessert for your holiday celebrations! A pull apart star bread with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling just melts in your mouth! The perfect holiday treat for breakfast, brunch or dessert! STAR BREAD Normally, people are extremely intimidated when using yeast. Since publishing our Soft Cinnamon Rolls last year, our readers have become yeast converts and LOVING the outcome! I have broken this star Christmas bread recipe down with easy to follow pictures and guidelines on how to make this stunning bread....
Let’s cozy up with some mulled wine. Turn on some music, build a fire or light some candles, throw some spices and wine in a pot, and embrace the holiday season. It’s really that simple. I’ve always associated mulled wine with holiday parties, but a single batch is perfect for two to four people. Mulled wine is unbelievably easy to make, even on a weeknight, and fills your home with holiday fragrance....
About Cooker Cake Making a basic cake in a pressure cooker is easy. This is an easy, eggless and spongy cake recipe with no beating or whipping required. My wheat cake recipe inspired this recipe. I have used all-purpose flour (maida) to prepare the cake but, you can also make it with whole wheat flour (atta). If you want to make a wheat cake in the pressure cooker, then check out my Wheat Cake recipe....
You do not need an oven to make these kababs. Although if you have an oven, you can bake or grill these. Just a skillet or a frying pan is used to make these Corn Kebab which are pan fried with little oil. Thus these are not loaded with fat. I have also shared the recipe of Corn Cutlet earlier which is differently made than this kebab recipe. The ingredients to make corn kabab are easily available in an Indian kitchen and you do not need to go hunting for special ingredients....
