I often make poriyals and a veggie roast, when I make sambar or rasam. I choose to make them as an accompanying side dish, since they taste good with sambar-rice combo and they are also easy to prepare. This cabbage poriyal recipe uses pearl onions, but you can even skip them. Or you can use onions instead of pearl onions. In this recipe i have used green cabbage. But feel free to swap it with red cabbage....
Sharing a family recipe of gajar ka raita made in our Punjabi household. Simple and easy to prepare raita with an interesting tempering of asafoetida or hing added at the end. This tempering with ghee perks up the flavor of carrot raita. However, its optional and you can skip it too. Since carrots are the hero ingredient in the dish. I suggest to use juicy, fresh and tender carrots. Avoid using fibrous or hard carrots....
About Chivda Chivda is a classic treat that is often enjoyed during the Diwali Festival. There are so many unique ways to prepare these snacks for any and all celebrations, and they are known by several other names like Farsan and Namkeen. The word Namkeen in Hindi means a salted or savory snack. Typically chivda recipes include a crisp base of dry rice flakes (poha) or puffed rice or lentils or sev or potato strands/sticks or makhana (foxnuts) that’s cooked and combined with a variety of nuts, dried fruits, and fragrant spices....
Churro Apple Pie Bowls is the perfect way to eat an apple pie with a hint of that amazing churro flavour! Wait. Do you hear that? I think I hear harps, and angels, and the voices of so many people on my food level loving this creation. So, you may be asking yourselves, what did I do? Well, if you’re asking, and you’re looking for an answer, I think what I did is make the holy grail of all desserts....
Chia puddings are on weekly rotations in my home. While I am a huge fan of classic chia pudding and chocolate chia pudding, this coconut chia pudding is special since it’s inspired by one of my favorite candy bars, Almond Joy! In this easy recipe, sweet and creamy coconut milk creates a base that transforms the chia seeds into a pudding-like consistency. It’s a healthy and delicious make-ahead recipe that will make you feel like you are on a tropical island....
When you’re craving a different way to cook boneless pork chops for an extra special meal — or a simple dinner with family and friends — spinach stuffed pork chops never fail to impress! STUFFED PORK CHOPS Succulent stuffed pork chops is your answer to another simple dinner. Seared first to get an irresistible golden crust and finished off in the oven ensures juicy pork chops every time. A delicious spinach dip made with cream cheese, garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and herbs in every mouthful with flavourful pork — they will all be begging you for this one!...
Raise your hand if you love falafel! I’ve gone back into the archives to highlight my all-time favorite homemade falafel recipe. Making falafel at home can be tricky, but this recipe is easy. Six reasons to love this healthy falafel recipe: Are you convinced yet? Let’s make some falafel! How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel Bake it, don’t fry it. I say this because frying requires a lot of sizzling hot oil, and that scares me....
Succulent Firecracker Salmon recipe, flakey and tender on the inside with crispy edges. A hint of garlic, ginger, soy sauce and optional brown sugar make up one of the best sauces to cook your salmon fillets in. But it’s the red chili flakes and sriracha sauce that gives this salmon recipe its reputation! Firecracker smothered salmon is one of the tastiest seafood dinners you will make. Sweet and salty with a hint of spice — our addictive firecracker sauce pairs beautifully with fresh salmon fillets....
Serve this chocolate torte adorned with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Optionally, elevate this cake with a quick (and microwavable) chocolate ganache frosting. I come from a family of chocolate lovers. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a leisurely Sunday, chocolate desserts are a regular in my house. While I love using the Instant Pot to make lava cake and brownies, I wanted to create a rich chocolate dessert that was a little bit lighter....
These almond flour-based pumpkin muffins are tender, fluffy and delicious. My daughter and I have been enjoying batch after batch. I love these pumpkin muffins for several reasons— I’ve enjoyed baking with almond flour lately because it lets the other flavors shine, whereas regular flour can dull them. I’ve also been mindful of my blood sugar levels and appreciate that almond flour is lower in carbohydrates than grain-based flours, like all-purpose and whole wheat flour....
I didn’t intend to eat green beans for dinner last night, but it happened. I’ve learned a new trick to cooking them that yields tender-but-not-waterlogged (and definitely not mushy) green beans. I tossed my perfectly cooked green beans in a lemony sauce with savory toasted almonds, creamy and salty feta, and fresh basil. I couldn’t stop myself, not that I wanted to. Who am I? This is coming from a girl who used to refuse her grandmother’s home-grown green beans as a kid....
Much like most of the asparagus recipes on this site, this grilled asparagus recipe is not only easy and quick to make, the flavour in these go with anything! From this super popular Honey Garlic Chicken OR see how we served them with this Steak And Shrimp (Surf N Turf) recipe, you will love the delicious taste grilled asparagus brings to your table. Especially when topped with parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice!...
I was totally overwhelmed by the abundance of fresh Mediterranean food on my recent trip to Israel. Every time we sat down to the table, our hosts covered every available square inch with dishes to try. I couldn’t let one pass me by, so I always left the table feeling thoroughly stuffed and seriously spoiled. In those stomach-clutching moments, I daydreamed about going home to a simple quinoa salad and a glass of wine....
This salad is absolutely amazing. Not only is it perfect for Thanksgiving, but for any time of the year! We could NOT STOP EATING THIS ONE! With a house constantly full of people — aka the Entice Films crew — the bonus is getting everyone to try my recipes before unleashing them to the world. Well, to over 5 million monthly visitors of you! This salad is all of your side salad dreams come true!...
Spaghetti squash can be used as a delicious side dish or a low carb/low calorie alternative to replace pasta, depending on your dietary needs. Learn how to prepare and cook spaghetti squash right here! SPAGHETTI SQUASH Anything can be stuffed inside them OR drizzled and sprinkled over Spaghetti Squash for an easy weeknight or weekend meal. Tomato based sauces like Bolognaise sauce or Ragu? Absolutely! Creamy sauces can also be served with these low carb spaghetti strands!...
My Dad’s Special Recipe This recipe for instant pot Goat Curry, also called Mutton Curry, brings back childhood memories for me. Growing up, my mom was the head-chef of the house, but Mutton Curry was always my Dad’s speciality. Right from buying the meat, to roasting and grinding fresh spices for it, he totally owned this dish. The result was juicy, tender and delicious meat, which had simmered in aromatics and a yogurt sauce....
Easy Recipe for a Hearty & Healthy Vegetarian Soup Minestrone Soup is an Italian vegetable soup, traditionally made with root vegetables, like onions, celery, carrots, and vegetable stock, dried herbs, beans and tomatoes. It is mostly vegetarian and often includes a grain like rice or pasta. This version of Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is one of easiest, tastiest and healthiest soups that you can make in a flash. It’s a great one-pot comfort meal for my family that is made gluten-free and healthier by adding quinoa instead of pasta!...
The payasam has the aroma and taste of jackfruit coupled with the flavors of coconut milk. Both unripe and ripe jackfruit are in season and you can easily make this recipe with ripe sweet jackfruit. In the chakka payasam recipe, I have used homemade coconut milk, though even packaged coconut milk can be used. The consistency of the payasam can vary from medium to thick by adding more or less water....
Attention kale lovers! I have a pizza for you. Everyone else, please shield your eyes and forgive me for the very green pizza on your screen. I’ve had this idea for a while now—kale pesto pizza with golden mozzarella and crispy kale on top—and it is finally reality. A very tasty reality, of which I am looking forward to eating again for lunch. As any good vegetarian blogger should be, I am obsessed with pesto, and basil is awfully expensive this time of year....
Karwa Chauth is on November 1, 2023. I am sharing this recipes list, so that it is easier for you to decide your menu in advance. Ensure not to add onions and garlic in any recipe you prepare during the fasting of Karwa Chauth. What is Karwa Chauth The word ‘karwa’ is equivalent to the Hindi term ‘diya,’ which means ‘a small earthen lamp’ or ‘a pitcher or pot.’ ‘Chauth’ means ‘fourth....
