Garlic Herb Chicken & Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Meal Prep… What a quick, easy and healthier way to eat! Meal Prep This meal prep is packed full of so much flavour, and saves anyone from binging on Nutella jars and bags of chocolate chips. Or just me… Crisp, tender sweet potatoes complete this emergency meal with a filling, low GI rating, while the peppers and onion smash flavours all through the chicken....
I was hoping to tell you that I’d bought a house today. A cute 1930s Victorian farmhouse with tall ceilings and lots of big windows. It was a blank slate on the inside, so I could have made it exactly how I wanted it to be. It was going to be the Cookie and Kate studio! I was going to have a beautiful, functional kitchen for the first time in my life!...
Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving or New Years, our holiday punch is easy-to-throw-together in minutes. A sparkling beverage with the perfect balance of sweet and tart AND the added bonus of looking absolutely gorgeous as your dinner table centrepiece. PUNCH RECIPE Celebrate in style! Most recipes for fruit punch can either be too sweet or too dry. Our holiday punch blends the best of both worlds, finding the perfect harmonious balance for you and your guests to enjoy a drink or two!...
I have been making paneer from scratch for many years, and cannot remember the last time I bought it in a store. Not only is homemade paneer more wholesome and fresh, it is actually cheaper to make than it is to buy. With just a few key steps and tips you too can make the best tasty paneer in your own kitchen! What is Paneer? Also known as Indian cottage cheese, paneer is a fresh cheese made by adding a food-based acid to curdled milk....
Here’s a 5-minute blender recipe for this cumin-spiced lemonade, that is known for it’s cooling and digestive benefits. Growing up in New Delhi, our summers were incomplete without Jaljeera. I still remember having it regularly from the street carts selling this tangy, spicy drink outside my college campus. My dad and I loved it so much that we often made it at home too. Most of the time we used a store-bought Jaljeera powder, but some days we went the extra mile and made it from scratch!...
More on This Karela Fry This Karela Fry or Bitter Gourd Fry is a simple Indian style stir fry as I’ve used a mix of spice powders and gram flour (besan) that are common ingredients in the Indian cuisine. Karela or bitter gourd/melon is also referred to as kakarakaya in Telugu language and pavakkai in Tamil language. Hence, this dish can also be called as Kakarakaya Fry or Pavakkai Fry. There are not many people who are fond of this bitter tasting vegetable....
What is Khatti Dal The word khatti translates to ‘sour’ or ‘tangy‘ in English. So, the exact translation of Khatti Dal is ‘sour lentils‘ or ‘tangy lentils‘. The dal is cooked first till the desired consistency and then tempered. The tamarind (imli) brings in the sourness and makes it a unique dish. But don’t worry about the tangy taste as this Khatti Dal recipe is just as creamy, smooth and delicious as any other lentil recipe....
What is Koraishutir Kochuri I’ll first simply translate this Bengali named dish, into English; which would mean: Koraishutir – of green peas (green peas is also known as motor shuti in Bengali; the suffix ‘-r’ means ‘of’) Kochuri – is basically a stuffed, fried Indian bread known as kachori; the poori also belongs to this category Now coming to Bengal’s fascination with Koraishutir Kochuri! The markets in this side of the country too, are flooded with fresh matar/motor/korai shuti (green peas) during the winter season....
In Punjabi these lentils are called Mah di dal or maa di dal or manh di daal. At home everybody called whole black lentils as maa di dal. Maa ki dal is also known as kali dal, but it is not dal makhani. So let me tell you what is the difference between maa ki dal and dal makhani. Maa ki dal or kali dal is made from whole black grams (black dal or kali urad dal or sabut urad dal) only....
It took three…okay, more like five failed attempts to perfect these into an exact replica of a classically fried donut fritter, with half the fat and all of the flavour. These are fluffy but dense at the same time, like how a donut should be, without the use of any yeast or waiting around for any dough to rise…or deep frying nonsense. It’s not just the donut that had everyone moaning and reaching for 4 donut holes at a time....
We prefer to have a side dish with roti-sabzi or dal-rice combo. So I usually prepare dahi raita or a quick stir fry veggie dish. Not only one gets more variety, but these are healthy too. This masala raita as the name suggests has some spice powders apart from onions and coriander leaves. Adding onions are optional in the raita. We like onions in raita, as it gives a nice crunch to the raita....
Whenever, I would get Khoya or mawa from the sweet shops, I would end up adding it in the Kulfi, Burfi or Gulab Jamun. Twice, I added the khoya to make Mawa Cake. In the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, evaporated dried milk solids are known as mawa. In North India evaporated milk is known as khoya and is used in making many sweets and delicacies like Gujiya. Another curry recipe where khoya is added is Kaju khoya....
What is Mathura Peda? Mathura peda is a popular Indian sweet that originates from the city of Mathura in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as brijwasi mathura peda, it is a delectable milk-based confection, known for its rich, creamy texture, and sweet, caramelized flavor. Traditionally, it is made from mawa, sugar, and ghee to create a rich, fudge-like texture. Mathura peda is often flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios, making it a delightful treat enjoyed during festivals like Janmashtami, and Diwali and other special occasions across India....
About Mor Kulambu A kuzhambu or kulambu, especially this Mor Kuzhambu is one of my family’s favorite ways of consuming a curd or yogurt-based dish. As much as we are keen on having a kadhi in our lunch meals, the same is with this Mor Kulambu. Paired with steamed rice, it really makes for a nutritious and deliciously comforting meal. In addition to this Mor Kuzhambu, I have shared a few other variations of South Indian kulambu varieties on my blog....
What is Namak Para It is obvious from the name Namak Para that this festive treat has ‘namak,’ which is salt in English, as the main seasoning. This is also the reason for it being termed as a savory snack. Along with this, the suffix ‘para (plural: pare)’ refers to ‘pieces.’ When put together, the name literally means ‘salty or salted pieces’ or even ‘salty bites.’ Basically, the Namak Para Recipe is a spiced and seasoned pastry dough, traditionally made of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour or a combination of both....
An easier Churro fix right at home, with the unmistakable fried taste, only baked at 64 calories each! Satisfy your cravings without increasing your waistline with these extremely addictive and easy to make Nutella Churro Donut Holes! Donuts Made with an easy batter, baked until golden, brushed with melted butter, rolled in cinnamon sugar and stuffed with Nutella. It’s hard to believe each donut is only 64 calories. Your new edible obsession is oven-baked, not fried and made with light ingredients, creating the perfect breakfast snack or dessert full of flavour without the fat....
Usually making biryani is a very elaborate and time-consuming task. Although it is worth the time but many times we don’t have so much time and we look for easy solutions for our meals. If someday you want to try authentic veg biryani then I suggest you to check this detailed recipe of Hyderabadi Veg Biryani. Coming back to this simple spinach biryani – this is a one-pot biryani that is very easy to make....
First. I wanted to make Maple Blondies. I’ve been craving Maple anything for a while now. Then my beautiful daughter came out with, “hey mum, why don’t you make pancake flavoured blondies?” So…who am I to say no to a child? I mean, she’s a genius! Two of the ultimate ultimates rolled into ONE! Yep. I’m taking full credit for her talents. She definitely gets her love of food from her mama....
About Paneer Paratha Recipe I share my family recipe of paneer paratha which is not very spicy and easy to make. You also don’t need to cook the paneer prior to make these parathas. Simply add the herbs and spices to the grated paneer. Then fill this paneer stuffing in the rolled dough and roast the paratha. I always recommend making your own homemade Paneer – cottage cheese and use it for any paneer dish that you make....
What is Paneer Tikka Masala For any non-native Indians, I believe it is easiest to explain if we break it down into its component parts. First, we have paneer. Paneer is ubiquitous in Indian cooking and is a great vegetarian alternative to chicken, lamb and other meats. It is a firm, non-melting cheese that is similar in consistency to tofu. Tikka refers to a piece of food that has been marinated and grilled....
