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About Akkha Masoor As I have mentioned above the recipe gets its name from using whole brown lentils. The word ‘Akkha’ in Marathi means entire/whole and the ‘Masoor’ refers to brown lentils. During my travels to Kolhapur, I came across this gem of a dish made with whole masoor lentils. We had akkha masoor served to us with some chapatis and rice along with Amti in a temple campus. The masoor dish was simply mind blowing and we took a few more servings of the same....

What is Akki Roti Akki roti is a special and unique dish from Karnataka state in South India. These are flatbreads made with rice flour and veggies. The Kannada word akki means rice and roti or rotti refers to a flatbread. They are also known as rice flour roti or rice roti. A point to be noted is that akki rotti is not your plain simple rice roti. A simple rice roti is made with a handful of ingredients – rice flour, water and salt....

You know when you’re ordering at a restaurant, and you’re only kind of hungry so you go for a salad, only to become ravenous as plates start landing on other tables? At which point you start hoping and praying that your salad will not be one of those artfully arranged, meager salads, but instead a plate overflowing with hearty ingredients? That’s how I met this salad. I’m always drawn to the more unusual options on the menu, so I couldn’t resist the watermelon and arugula salad at Blvd Tavern here in Kansas City....

More on This Baby Corn Fry Here is one recipe that is no onion, no garlic, uses minimal ingredients, is quite nutritious and still is tasty and looks fancy too. This is the Baby Corn Fry that I’ve created and shared here for you. You can easily halve, double or triple the quantities in this recipe. I also add the beautiful red bell pepper as it goes very well with the rest of the ingredients in this Baby Corn Fry....

About This Recipe So when you have some leftover beets, why not make this raita. You will be in for a surprise. Made with fresh earthy and juicy beets, this raita is a winner every time. To make it more healthier and add some crunch, I also include some carrots, green bell pepper (capsicum) and onions. But do feel free to skip either of these veggies. Making this beet raita is easy as you don’t need to cook anything....

About Bhindi Ka Salan As I mentioned in the beginning, ‘salan’ is a typical curry that is served with most of the biryanis in Hyderabadi cuisine. The texture of the gravy is nutty, with hints of sourness that comes from the tamarind that is used in it. It makes for a lovely accompaniment with the robust and flavorful biryanis. This recipe of Bhindi Ka Salan is a variation to the classic one made with green chilies or mirchi....

Perfect with any pie filling. Light, buttery and a little flaky. PIE CRUST If there’s one person that’s been intimidated by pie crust — it’s me. But making your own pie crust is pretty easy. The best part is you only need a handful of ingredients to make it. The greatest part is this crust is all butter — no shortening. A recipe handed down to me from my mum who bakes a pie every week with this pie crust recipe....

About This Recipe Cabbage is one of those veggies that is either liked or hated. Luckily in my home, we like cabbage and and I make many recipes with this flavorsome veggie. I have shared some Cabbage Recipes earlier on the blog. In some recipes the taste and texture of cabbage is felt distinctly. But in some recipes, you will not even know that the dish has cabbage in it. This cabbage chutney falls in the later category of recipes....

About This Recipe Traditional South Indian chutneys are thick and creamy dips made with coconut or fresh veggies. They typically are served with main meals and snacks, including breakfast dishes or simple plain steamed rice. This capsicum chutney recipe is great for making a fresh and tasty dip that compliments everything from akki roti to idli fry and rava dosa. Tangy red peppers are sauteed and blended with lentils and dried coconut....

Calling ALL Garlic Mushroom lovers… this is THE chicken recipe of your dreams! Golden, crispy chicken on the outside; juicy and buttery on the inside; filled with two different types of cheeses PLUS the most delicious garlic butter mushrooms. With this Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken recipe, you can stop right here OR continue on and make the best creamy garlic parmesan sauce of your life. The choice is… as always…....

Enjoy this creamy coconut curry over a bed of white or brown Jasmine rice, or keep it low-carb with a side of cauliflower rice. Thai Panang Chicken Curry, known as Gaeng Panang Gai in Thailand, is a highly recognizable delight thanks to its bright red hue. It gets its color from Panang curry paste - a special combination of dried chili pepper, garlic, galangal (Thai ginger), Kaffir lime, lemongrass, and a handful of warm spices....

Enjoy with a side of garlic naan, or some pot-in pot cumin rice for a restaurant-quality meal! Chicken Saag is one of my favorite weeknight Indian dishes. It’s a healthy, nutrient-rich one-pot curry ready in 30 minutes. The best part about this dish is that you take care of greens and protein, all in the same pot. So all that’s left to do is pair it with some rice or naan and dinner is done!...

Bread pudding is nearly a millennium old, but there’s a reason it’s held up for a thousand years 🙂 Originally made to use up old, stale bread, bread pudding has evolved into a luxurious, rich dessert. In 13th century England, bread pudding was known as “poor man’s pudding” because of its popularity among the lower class. Food could not afford to be wasted, so stale bread pieces were collected and used to create the filling pudding....

Vegan & Gluten-Free Condiment Cilantro Coconut Chutney is a vibrantly green condiment made primarily of fresh cilantro and coconut that’s delicately finished with tadka (tempered Indian spices). The cilantro adds that special touch of fresh flavor and color. But an even bigger part of the chutney is the tempering. Fried mustard seeds, golden urad dal and crispy curry leaves add more flavor and textural appeal. It’s also Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan (since the tadka is made with plant-based oil)!...

Yep, this cilantro lime brown rice tastes just like Chipotle’s! Chipotle’s burrito bowls are my go-to “fast food” meal when we’re in a hurry. Likewise, this homemade brown rice has become a kitchen staple. It’s so versatile. If you have this cilantro lime brown rice in the fridge, you can throw together a meal in a hurry. Add beans or cooked eggs, top with some salsa or guacamole, and you’ll have a burrito bowl in ten minutes....

An instant hit at your table. Juicy, tender cocktail meatballs simmered in an irresistibly sticky, sweet and sour sauce are so addictive your guests won’t stop at one. Watch them disappear in minutes! COCKTAIL MEATBALLS This cocktail meatballs recipe needs to come with a disclaimer. I never see meatballs disappear so fast as I do when I put these in the middle of a table. Make the meatballs from scratch OR if you’re pressed for time, buy plain, frozen ready-made meatballs and add them into the 4-ingredient sauce....

Y’all know I’m from Oklahoma, right? I grew up eating cowboy caviar, also called Texas caviar. It’s a classic bean salad recipe popular in the South. You can serve it as a side salad or as salsa. Either way, people go crazy for cowboy caviar at potlucks. Cowboy caviar is made with black-eyed peas and black beans, chopped tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion and cilantro tossed in tangy Italian dressing....

The deep, earthy flavours of a classic homemade mushroom soup can’t be beat, especially when it’s so easy to throw together. Filling your home with a creamy, herbaceous aroma, this soup will quickly become one of your favourite new recipes. MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE If you’re not normally a big fan of mushroom soup, we are about to convert you! Full flavoured with garlic, onions and herbs, subtle enough to shine through and compliment the natural flavour of the mushrooms, every spoonful of this soup feels like a warm hug....

I’ve never met a bigger fan of mushrooms than my hubby. And he’s never met a mushroom he doesn’t like! So, you can imagine who enjoyed the testing rounds of this recipe the most in my home 🙂 This soup is so simple to put together, yet so satisfying. It’s humble and elegant at the same time! The sautéed mushrooms give an intense earthy flavor and the cream gives it a rich and luxurious taste....

Sautéed creamy Brussels Sprouts and bacon oven baked in a cheesy garlic sauce topped with bubbling mozzarella and parmesan cheese! This recipe is guaranteed to convert ANY sprouts hating fan to fall in love (me included)! The comments speak for themselves. BRUSSEL SPROUTS Normally we can’t stand Brussels sprouts. When I see a sprouts recipe, I run in the other direction while pinching my nose. RUNNN. But these? These creamy sprouts are SO GOOD!...