About Jeera Rasam This Jeera Rasam with all your basic ingredients from the kitchen, can be easily prepared. Most of the time that is required in this recipe is to soak the tamarind and rest of the procedure is as easy as a breeze. This particular recipe doesn’t even need another rasam essential, which is Rasam Powder. Rasam is a Tamil word that stems from the Sanskrit word ‘rasa,’ which means juice, essence or extract....
About Chaat Chaats are those variety of savory snacks that are quite synonymous with India as a popular food served on street side carts or stalls. The word ‘chaat’ originates from the Hindi words ‘chat’ (to taste) and ‘chatna’ (to lick your fingers). There is a plethora of chaats available across India, each city having its own variation. You will be spoiled for the choices the vast Indian cuisine offers you and will keep on asking for more....
Would you look at that? She’s a stunner, that salad. Like sunshine in a bowl. Kale got all gussied up for us today with dazzling clementines and pomegranate, avocado and pepitas, tossed in a honey, lime and jalapeño dressing. (Insert cat call here.) I’m treating my body kindly this week—cue the kale salad—in preparation for a fancy-pants event at the art museum this Saturday. So far, I’ve rented a dress for the occasion (from Rent the Runway/that’s a referral link/have you tried it?...
I’ve been meaning to share this epic mai tai recipe with you for months! I found the recipe in my friend Alana Kysar’s beautiful new cookbook, Aloha Kitchen (affiliate link). Alana is effusive and thoughtful, hard working and talented, and you would know this all by glancing at her book. She sent me a copy and I’ve learned so much about Hawaiian culture and cuisine from it. Her mai tai recipe is in the drink section at the back of the book....
About Mango Halwa There is no rocket science, when it comes to making this Mango Halwa too. So, besides the fresh ripe mango puree, this sweet and smooth pudding requires just your usual halwa ingredients. Like semolina (rava or suji), sugar, ghee and milk. Additional flavorings include nuts, dry fruits, saffron and some cardamom. I love Alphonso mangoes. It is the quintessential mango variety in Maharashtra and other parts of western India....
About Mathanga Erissery The Malayalam word ‘mathanga’ means ‘yellow pumpkin’ in English. ‘Erissery’ is a Kerala style curry of vegetable or legume, coconut paste and tempering of basic South Indian ingredients. Also known as ‘elisseri’ or ‘ellisherri,’ it is one of the main dishes that is served in the traditional vegetarian feast ‘sadya’ during Onam festival. In this post, I am sharing one of the most common variations of this dish, which is a no onion, no garlic Mathanga Erissery....
This mushroom pilaf is a vegetarian version of Goan pulao and one of those recipes that is often made at home. The recipe is similar to the Goan prawn pulao my mom would make – minus the prawns but delicious. This is a simple, quick and extremely tasty pulao. It is a handy recipe when you have little time or are tired to cook and yet long for comforting homemade food....
What is Neer Dosa Neer dosa are is a popular dosa variant from the Indian state of Karnataka. “Neer” means “water” in the Tulu language, meaning this dish is literally known as “water dosa.” They are so named because the batter is quite thin and watery, unlike the usual thick dosa batter. One of my aunts – who is from the Bunt community in Mangalore – introduced me to this lovely breakfast specialty....
About This Oatmeal Smoothie When it comes to personality types, I must confess — I’m more of a night owl than a morning lark. So, when it comes to breakfast, I either need a leisurely weekend to give me the time to cook, or something entirely groggy-proof. This quick, healthy, and tasty oats smoothie is perfect for hurried mornings when I’m still feeling a bit bleary-eyed. All you need to make it is your choice of fresh or frozen fruits, your choice of milk, and a hefty handful of whole-grain instant oats....
About Palak Ki Sabji I like the Palak sabzi in both the dry and gravy versions. While in this post, you will find the dry sabzi version of this popular spinach-based preparation, you can even try out the gravy style Aloo Palak Curry. This too, is as delectable as the other one. Usually, when making a recipe with any green leafy vegetable like spinach, fenugreek, amaranth, etc. for lunch boxes, it is always better to pluck the leaves and keep them in the refrigerator....
Homestyle Palak Paneer Recipe Palak Paneer is one of the most popular Indian curries around, and with good reason. This deliciously creamy and vibrantly green dish is made with paneer in a mildly spiced fresh spinach sauce. This is a delightful and easy to make vegetarian main you just have to try! This delicious palak paneer is a family recipe that my Mom passed down to me. She has been making this recipe for our family for years, and I am so happy to get to share it with you here....
About Paneer Pulao Recipe A pulao or pilaf is a one pot rice based dish made in various ways. I make some pulao variants often like Vegetable pulao or Peas pulao or Mushroom pulao. Being a one pot dish, they are so easy and quick to make. I just have to serve it with a raita, mango pickle and some roasted papad or a side veggie salad. I have experimented with pulao many times, since I make it so often....
Hello from Portland! There are quite a few states between me and the peanut butter cookies in my freezer right now, but I’m looking forward to cookies when I get home. Which reminds me, I miss my Cookie! I’ve been a little overwhelmed by all the city hustle and bustle that I have experienced over the past few days. I’m looking forward to some quality Cookie and Kate time when I get back....
About Chikki Chikki is an Indian sweet candy made traditionally made with jaggery and nuts like roasted peanuts or cashews or almonds and even coconut. Some variants are made with roasted chana dal (hulled black chickpeas), puffed rice, roasted amaranth seeds or sesame seeds, or a mix of various nuts and dry fruits. This mouth-watering candy is referred to as Chikki in Marathi and Gajak in Hindi. Chikki is very popular with kids and are usually made and enjoyed during the winter season in India and the Makar Sankranti festival....
What is Pico de Gallo Pico de Gallo – pronounced “PEE-koh day GUY-yo” – is a popular style of fresh, chunky salsa. When translated word-for-word, it denotes “rooster’s beak.” While the name might sound strange, the etymology helps make sense of it – apparently people used to eat this condiment with their thumb and forefinger, picking at it like a bird pecking at seeds. Made with under 10 ingredients, this raw salsa is loaded with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, herby cilantro and piquant onion with just a hint of heat from fresh chili peppers....
More on Pineapple Juice Sweet, tangy and delightfully unique, pineapple is one of my all time favorite fruits. I could honestly eat it every day as a juice, in a salad, a Pineapple Smoothie or as a topping on pizza or in Pineapple Fried Rice. I make it a point to have pineapple juice when I am traveling to other cities or countries. To juice, I prefer to use fresh pineapples over the frozen or canned ones....
About This Potato Stew Potato Stew is a delicious and comforting dish made with potatoes, coconut milk, shallots or pearl onions, and a blend of herbs and spices. It is one of the gems from the Kerala cuisine and can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The stew is spiced but not spicy with a light sweet taste of the coconut milk. The creamy texture of the coconut milk pairs perfectly with the potatoes....
About Pumpkin Soup Recipe This easy-to-prepare delicious soup is made with the mellow, slightly sweet yellow pumpkin. Similar to my creamy Bottle Gourd Soup recipe I many years back, this pumpkin soup recipe is simply made in a European or American fashion and doesn’t use any Indian spices. Unlike many squash soup recipes that are filled with heavy cream and butter, this gluten-free pumpkin soup is light and healthy so you don’t feel weighed down after eating it....
One of the best and easiest way to use ragi is by making ragi chapatis or ragi rotis. So I often add some ragi flour in the whole wheat flour and make chapatis. At times I also add jowar flour, gram flour, bajra flour and make multigrain rotis. This ragi roti is similar to the way Phulka or Jowar roti are made. I make ragi roti and ragi pooris using this method....
About Sambar Rice This is an easy Sambar Sadam, for which you really don’t have to be a master in the kitchen. Just get your preparation on point, as per the recipe list and you’re all set to make a really scrumptious bowl of comfort. You begin by cooking and mashing the rice and dal, then onto making the veggie sambar and mixing both. The final step is to temper this mish-mash of Sambar Rice with the basic spices and curry leaves....
