Quick and easy recipe for Beetroot poriyal . South Indian Tamilnadu style steamed vegetable stir-fry . Its healthy and vegan too. Beetroot is such a hearty and earthy vegetable. Whenever I peel beets, I smell the scent of rain on dry earth or மண் வாசனை – manvasanai as we call it in Tamil. Peeling beets is calming. Beetroot poriyal makes for a very nice side dish. My young son has it with rice and calls the dish as pink rice....
More on Wheat Dosa Being fans of fermented dosa, there are some quick dosa varieties too that we like e.g. Ragi Dosa, Oats Dosa etc. This wheat dosa is also a favorite. The simplest variant of this recipe is made with wheat flour (or atta), water or buttermilk and salt. But in this recipe I make it more flavorful by adding shallots, curry leaves, ginger and some spices. The recipe is also vegan as I have not used buttermilk or curd....
Yes, to Yam As far as the popularity of this tuber vegetable is concerned, the elephant foot yam or suran is extensively used in Kerala cuisine. Though, I’m not really sure of its usage in other regional cuisines of India. Since my childhood days, jimikand has been a regular in my house and I would love the variety of preparations like curries, stir-fries and chips that my mother would prepare for us....
My head is spinning after a weekend away at a food conference and a late arrival home last night. Food is one of my favorite subjects, so I’m feeling inspired after discussions about nutrition, and the latest trends and innovations. Fellow food nerds, definitely check out The Food Lab next year, especially if you live in the NYC area. I’m glad I went, and I’m glad to be home with my Cookie girl and my own bed....
Yes! It’s about time to pull out the cozy sweaters and dive into some pasta. I’m not a fan of being outside in the cold, but I do love the emphasis on comfort that comes with cooler temperatures. Now where are my stretchy pants? Below, you’ll find twelve hearty and healthy vegetarian pasta recipes that I’m looking forward to eating this fall and winter. I always opt for whole grain pastas, which keep me fueled so much longer (DeLallo brand is my favorite) and load them up with veggies....
Buffalo Chicken Wings Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings are exactly what they claim to be. CRISPY without deep frying, using one special ingredient you have in your kitchen pantry. Sticky Oven Barbecue Ribs Oven Barbecue Ribs slathered in the most delicious sticky barbecue sauce with a kick of garlic and optional heat! Juicy melt-in-your-mouth oven baked Barbecue Pork Ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious. Spinach Bacon Artichoke Dip Warm Spinach Bacon Artichoke Dip is a hit around the table!...
Serve these air-fried zucchini sticks with a side of tartar sauce or lemon caper sauce to complement their Italian flavor. My family and I are on a mission to turn just about any vegetable into a fry, minus the ‘frying’! We love to air fry french fries and sweet potato fries, and our new obsession are these undeniably delicious carrot fries. But it was time to tackle a less-popular vegetable in my home....
These grab-and-go muffins make a great breakfast or after-school snack! After my family and friends really enjoyed my Almond Flour Banana Muffins, I decided to try more varieties of almond flour muffins. I have always enjoyed blueberry muffins, so I wanted to test them out with almond flour. I have to say that these Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins turned out awesome. My girls loved them, and the big plus for me is that they are gluten-free and lower in carbs as well!...
What is Aloo Matar Aloo (meaning “potatoes”) and matar (also spelled mattar or mutter, meaning “peas”) join forces in this delightfully saucy curry. It is also known as aloo matar ki sabji in Hindi. When I’m in need of comfort food, this is the recipe I turn to. Aloo matar can be made either in a spiced or spicy gravy or curry base or made dry like sautéed veggies. In any way it is made, potatoes and peas are a lovely classic combination and always taste delicious....
About Aloo Tikki Chaat Aloo Tikki Chaat is one of the simplest chaats that you can ever imagine of, and this doesn’t even need any expertise in cooking. Yes, you do have to keep the elements, viz the chutneys, spices and toppings, ready. While making the aloo tikki is quite an easy task, assembling the chaat is easier. The aloo tikkis in this chaat preparation are the basic ones, not without any extra filling in them....
This weekend was full of parties and good cheer. It started with a bang on Friday, when my friends surprised me with a birthday party! I thought I was meeting one friend for dinner, but to my shock and delight, eight smiling faces were waiting for me when I arrived. My birthday is on Christmas and I haven’t had a proper birthday celebration in, oh, almost a decade, so it meant the world to me....
Poriyal is a dry dish from the Tamil Nadu cuisine made with various vegetables. Poriyal is similar to a thoran (vegetable stir fry from Kerala cuisine) except that in a thoran the quantity of fresh coconut added is more as compared to that of poriyal. Onions are also added in a thoran. There are many variations of making poriyal and even onions and garlic can be added. This avarakkai poriyal is a no onion no garlic recipe....
The key flavors in this dip are goat cheese, cream cheese, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice and honey. Then we ramp up the savory side with one clove of garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat). We’ll blend those ingredients in a food processor, transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and drizzle with some extra honey. Bake until warm and golden for a lovely autumnal appetizer or snack....
Since yesterday’s post was all about pesto, I thought it fitting that today’s cocktail contain basil as well. Hence I made a basil gimlet. Traditional gimlets are made of gin, lime and simple syrup, shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass. They’re similar to classic gin martinis, but with lime juice instead of vermouth and a splash of sweetener. In my twist on a traditional gimlet, I added basil and substituted agave nectar for simple syrup....
I see you looking skeptical over there. Can tahini sauce really be “the best”? Isn’t it all the same? Au contraire, my friend! This tahini sauce is the best I have ever encountered. This tahini sauce is rich, creamy, perfectly smooth, nutty and tangy. Its subtle garlic flavor enhances the toasted sesame flavor, rather than overwhelms or detracts. This tahini sauce adds irresistible creaminess and tang to anything it touches, whether that be fresh or roasted vegetables, salad, falafel or pita bread....
About Bhindi Masala Recipe in Hindi language, okra or lady’s fingers is called ‘Bhindi’. The term ‘Masala’ in this preparation refers to a sautéed and cooked base of aromatics like onions, garlic, ginger with the usual tomatoes and a handful of Indian spices and herbs. Thus the Bhindi Masala Recipe actually refers to okra made in a tangy and spiced masala base of onions, tomatoes, ground spices and herbs. The spice combination that I have used in this recipe is often added to many other recipes from the Punjabi cuisine....
This butternut squash salad is more than a dish—it’s a medley of flavors and endless possibilities. From its effortless preparation to its adaptability, this recipe makes a hearty lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a dazzling centerpiece at your next gathering. Dive in, experiment, and relish the wholesome goodness of this flavor-packed salad. Let’s get started! Why We Love This Recipe My family adores this roasted butternut squash salad for multiple reasons:...
Today is the day our Austin adventure ends. We’re packing our bags and preparing for long drives north, back to reality and moderation and freezing cold temperatures. As I leave Austin, I find some peace in knowing that I can recreate my favorite dishes here at home, like I’ve done with my Israel experience. (Tacos, coming up!) This wintery spin on traditional tabbouleh will go down as the last meal I cooked in our modern white and wood kitchen here....
Blended with cream and served with crispy bacon, chives and shredded cheese, our Cauliflower Soup recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully. Skip the bacon and make it vegetarian! CAULIFLOWER SOUP The BEST flavours are created when roasting your cauliflower rather than boiling it. Nothing beats the caramelized edges and buttery, nutty flavours you get from roasting the cauliflower together with onions and garlic to make the best cauliflower soup recipe!...
Chicken Shawarma Salad… There isn’t a more perfect way to eat a salad! This LOADED salad satisfies every Shawarma craving without needing to go anywhere! The chicken is smothered in Shawarma flavour and spices — juicy, tender and slightly charred like true Shawarma meats! Similar to a Doner Kebab for us in Australia, this very popular Middle Eastern street food is normally stacked and cooked on a vertical spit for hours, while basting and dripping in its own juices and fat....
