How was your Easter weekend? Mine was lovely. On Saturday, I woke up and made coconut pancakes (with organic coconut milk this time). Then I hit up the farmer’s market to buy more herbs for my little herb collection, which is not so little anymore! Lavender, cilantro and Italian parsley joined the family. I also bought some organic, locally grown arugula. The saleswoman beamed as she told me she had picked it herself the day before....
About Bajre ki Khichdi Recipe Bajra Khichdi is a warming and nutritious lentil porridge that is a staple food in the regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and some parts of North India. It is often made during the winters since bajra is considered heaty, or garam, in Ayurvedic tradition. Bajre ki Khichdi is simply delicious, and you will love the slightly chewy texture from the bajra. This recipe can be made vegan, if made with oil instead of ghee; making it ideal for sharing with friends and family....
Baked Brie Bites come together in a buttery pastry shell for an appetiser that will blow your guests away! They disappear so fast and get rave reviews every single time. Fancy and delicious, people will think you have a private chef in your kitchen! BAKED BRIE BITES Melted brie cheese wrapped in a warm pastry hug. A crowd pleaser every time, these little appetisers are quick, easy and so versatile you can make them however you please....
About Banana Mousse Usually, I end up making cakes, muffins and desserts once or twice a week at home. This base formula of a mousse, which I keep experimenting with by adding different fruits is my go-to recipe. The Banana Mousse is one of those many tried and tested versions. I came across this particular mousse recipe a few years back in one of the cookbooks. It has stuck with me till today and I have been making variations with it....
About Batata Poha You have your usual Maharashtrian-style Poha Recipe and all you gotto do for turning it into a beautiful Batata Poha is to add some potatoes (known as batata in Marathi language) to it. The rest of the preparation method stays just the same. You actually don’t have to do much in it. Here, I have posted my mother’s version of making this recipe of Aloo Poha. I have had pohas at many places in Mumbai....
About Besan Bhindi If you though that the food culture of Rajasthan is all about royal and rustic dishes like ker sangri, Gatte Ki Sabzi, their non-vegetarian fares and rich sweets like ghevar, then you are highly mistaken. Because not just these, it is also about simple, yet sumptuous preparations like this Besan Bhindi, Rajasthani Kadhi and more. Apart from the besan (gram flour or chickpea flour) and the bhindi (okra) that makes this dish, other ingredients are all those which are easily available at any given time in an Indian home kitchen....
What is Bhakarwadi More popular as Bhakarwadi in Gujarat, this scrumptious fried snack slightly alters its name and becomes the Bakarwadi in Maharashtra. As mentioned right at the beginning of this post, a traditional Bhakarwadi Recipe result in crisp, golden fried pinwheels or spirals, stuffed with a sweet, spicy and tangy mixture. The most classic recipes of this super yum snack involve a spiced gram flour (besan) and all-purpose flour (maida) dough, with a filling made of coconut, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, spices as some of the primary ingredients....
What is Bisi Bele Bath Also known as Bisi Bele Huliyanna, Bisi Bele Bath is essentially a spicy dish made with rice, lentils and vegetables that is tempered with typical South Indian spices and nuts. A special spice blend called the Bisi Bele Bath powder is also added to it, which gives it the authentic taste. If you break down the words, in Kannada language, ‘Bisi’ means hot, ‘Bele’ refers to lentils and ‘Bath’ means rice....
What are Bombay Potatoes? Bombay potato is an Indian-style dish in which potato chunks are seasoned with a combination of warm and tangy Indian spices and cooked till they are crisp on the outside and creamy within. In the traditional recipe, potatoes are deep-fried to get a crispy exterior. This recipe is my healthy-ish adaptation, in which I crisp them in the skillet, air fryer, Instant Pot, or oven, using a fraction of the oil....
Blink. Blink. Blink. I’ve spent so much time staring at quesadilla photos this morning that I can hardly see straight. Quesadillas are challenging to photograph. Actually, all of the staple Mexican meals are difficult to photograph—tacos, tostadas, huevos rancheros, burritos, enchiladas. They’re all messy, round and irritatingly, impossibly delicious. I try to do them justice. I don’t even want to tell you how many photos I took of these quesadillas before I settled on the ones you see here....
I make Sambar and Rasam very often along with vegetable side dishes. As they are easy to make, tasty and healthy also. Thus I have shared many sambar and rasam varieties on the blog. Apart from the Drumstick Sambar and Varutharacha Sambar that I make, this is my go-to recipe for making sambar with any veggies, be it aubergines, okra, radish, spinach or even mixed veggies. In this kathirikai sambar, I have used homemade Sambar Powder....
But not today! This is: a raid your fridge and pull out whatever you can find to come up with a light, low fat and deliciously low carb lunch…type of situation. Unbelievably refreshing and healthy! Wow. Who knew, right? For a moment, I’m going to pretend it’s not turning ever-so-slowly into winter; and instead imagine it’s all warm and hot over here. It may seem strange to add broccolini into a salad…but I promise it makes for a crisp and fresh salad, adding so much flavour into this salad!...
This buffalo cauliflower recipe has been a long time coming. I’m glad to get it to you just before the big game! This recipe is a vegetarian spin on buffalo wings, featuring caramelized roasted cauliflower with an irresistibly spicy coating. It’s the perfect watch party appetizer. Restaurant-style buffalo cauliflower is typically deep fried (and delicious), but I wanted to make homemade buffalo cauliflower in the oven. I tried it every which way to get here, and many renditions were simply not good....
Caprese pasta salad made with juicy tomatoes, marinated fresh mozzarella cheese, fragrant fresh basil, and a mouthwatering homemade Italian herb vinaigrette! Caprese Pasta Salad Pasta salad is an incredibly popular versatile side dish! Whether the salad is based in oil or mayo, it’s always a hit at potlucks. This version is a fabulous natural make-ahead dish and combines the classic American pasta salad with the Italian Caprese flavors! Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef, a recipe blog that focuses on comforting family recipes, and Smart Skinny Recipes....
About Cauliflower Curry Cauliflower, known as ‘phool gobi’ or just ‘gobi’ in the Hindi language is one of the vegetables that I use pretty often. And when in season, then all the more. This Cauliflower Curry is one of those curry-based dishes I make at times. Sometimes, I also add green peas or potatoes in it. Some other regular gobi preparations at my home are this Indo-Chinese style Gobi Manchurian, the rich, vegan and gluten free Cauliflower Kurma and the creamy and lightly-spiced Gobi Masala....
Enjoy this delicious vegan & gluten-free curry with cumin rice or butter naan. What is Chana Masala? Chana means “chickpeas” in Hindi, and masala literally means “spiced”, so Chana Masala refers to a spiced chickpeas curry. Chana masala is a protein and fiber-packed, vegan, and gluten-free curry made with chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Its worldwide popularity makes it a must-have at Indian restaurants. It’s a hearty North-Indian curry in which chickpeas are cooked in a Punjabi-style onion-tomato gravy, and spiced with commonly used aromatic spices such as garam masala, coriander, and cumin....
Any muesli fans out there? How about muesli haters? Muesli is typically made with raw oats, nuts and dried fruit, and maybe some spices for good measure. I’ll be the first to admit that a lot of store-bought mueslis aren’t awesome—the raw oats taste like horse food (yep, I said it), and the healthy oils in nuts and oats can go rancid if the muesli sits on the shelf too long....
Anything pasta has me weak at the knees, from spaghetti’s like Spaghetti Bolognese and Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti, to Creamy Chicken Carbonara. The list of opportunities and flavours is endless, but todays pick was one nearly made me fall to the floor after tasting! These are a few of my favourite things: When the cheese melts! When the cheese strings! When I’m feelin saaaad… I simply remember my favourite things…and then I don’t feeeeeeel…....
Smoky, Spicy Chicken Tinga Recipe I like to think of Chicken Tinga as a shredded chicken recipe that tickles your tastebuds. It’s a traditional Mexican dish from Puebla, in which shredded chicken is simmered in a spicy, smoky red chili sauce, with just the right amount of heat from chipotle peppers. It’s a wonderfully versatile filling that you can turn into tacos, tostadas, burritos or enchiladas. Now that’s a Mexican fiesta!...
To eat as is, as a snack or dessert, or to play with them like I’m about to do in a next post — because I love playing with my chocolate. Just like I did when I made those Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Berries. ‘member those? Yeah. Me too. And then these were born. So refreshing, so freaking yum. I couldn’t put these down. To drizzled or to dip?...
