I often make different varieties of sambar and Kuzhambu. This pumpkin sambar is also one of the sambar variety I make. Pumpkin is a versatile veggie and can be used in many recipes. While making any sambar, always use a good quality and aromatic sambar powder. Homemade sambar powder is always better. I have here used homemade mysore sambar powder which is a really good sambar powder. Usually sambar is made with an array of mix vegetables....
What is Puttu Speaking of a Puttu recipe, it is not just the Kerala Puttu which is famous. This distinct dish is also well-known in other South Indian states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and even some parts of Sri Lanka. When translated in Malayalam or Tamil languages, Puttu means ‘portioned.’ It is basically tubes or rolls of rice flour enveloped with fresh grated coconut that are steamed in a special equipment called a ‘puttu kudam’ or ‘puttu kutti....
I like to consider myself a spontaneous person, but when Ali texted me about riding roller coasters on Sunday afternoon, I balked. I hid from her text underneath a blanket on the couch for a solid ten minutes. Then I mustered up the strength to reply that roller coasters scare me to death, so probably not. Seriously, people die on roller coasters. They’re terrifying. Then she said no one else could go....
Salted Eggplant ‘sheets’ are drizzled with garlic olive oil and pan roasted to enhance their flavour… And a rich and rustic bolognese is made with slices of beef sausage instead of the usual beef mice… Layered in the same way as lasagna… ….only guilt free with those garlic roasted eggplant slices. Baked until all of the cheese have melted over the top and throughout. And watch that ricotta bubbling through the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses....
About Schezwan Dosa Growing up in Mumbai, I have by now, tried almost all dosa variations. Also, I love and each and every version that I’ve tried till today. Thus, this recipe of Schezwan Dosa is my tribute to one of the most loved street foods of Mumbai. While I may not be able to match the vibe that the street vendors create while preparing this typical dosa, the recipe is quite a fool proof one....
It was only a matter of time before someone transformed the classic takeout Singapore Noodles into Singapore Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) with Chicken AND Shrimp. Get your chopsticks ready, because this is one twist on a classic you’ll be making time and time again. And for half of the calories and Weight Watchers Points! When this idea hit me over the head at midnight (don’t judge me), I searched and searched for a recipe online....
The perfect New Years Eve dessert, and New Years Resolution all in one! Tiramisu is one of those favourite desserts of mine I need to order at every restaurant. I love it. I can never get enough of Tiramisu. Coffee soaked in biscuits with coffee and sprinkled with chocolate? And as usual, my love of high fat stuff gets me into so much trouble, so my brain went in to over-drive to create something as equally decadent with the feeling of ‘I’m totally cheating on my diet,’ without really cheating....
My heart is so heavy for those affected by the tornadoes in my home state that I can’t really talk about anything else today. In case you haven’t heard on the news, a tornado two miles wide wiped out a swath of Central Oklahoma twenty miles long. It was a monster. The tornado came within 200 yards of my best friend’s home, where she lives with her husband and their sweet little girl, Ruby....
Raise your hand if you need a vacation (me-me-me-me-me!). You, too, huh? I’m working extra hard this week so I can kick back as much as possible next week. My dad is fulfilling his life-long dream of visiting some national parks in the northwest and I’m meeting him at Yellowstone! I don’t know what to expect, exactly, but I cannot wait to immerse myself in otherworldly beauty. My original concept for this crostini was to make whipped sun-dried tomato feta, but it was crazy salty....
What is Tawa Paneer Tawa paneer is a popular dish served in many Indian restaurants made in a gravy base with soft paneer cubes. As the name implies, the entire recipe is cooked on a tawa or tava – which is a flat or concave-shaped round pan; an essential piece of utensil in any Indian kitchen. It is used for pan-frying as well as roasting. We make our staple Indian flatbreads like roti and paratha on tawa....
Dec 26, 2023 At the end of every year, it’s always fun to look back and see the recipes and milestones that defined the year. Previous years were defined by my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (hello TikTok). But if I had to summarize a major influence for 2023 it was big tech changes. Now, to be honest, that’s almost a given in the digital media business, but this year algorithm changes and AI took everyone by storm....
Unniyappam is one of those special sweets snacks from Kerala and are also served in the Onam Sadya. They are also offered as prasad in some temples in Kerala. The origin of the name lies in Malayalam language, where ‘unni’ refers to ‘small’ and ‘appam’ refers to a rice cake. Apart from Kerala, it is also popular in Karnataka and some more regions in South India. When I make unniyappam I prefer to use raw rice....
Easy 30-Minute Dinner Traditionally, it is a time-consuming dish where I make the vegetable meatballs from scratch, deep-fry them, and then simmer them in sauce on low-heat. In my 30-minute hack for this recipe, I use store-bought soy-based meatless meatballs and pressure cook them in a flavored broth, in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot. After pressure cooking, I thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry. I serve it over fried rice, or, brown Jasmine rice and just like that a delicious dinner comes together in under 30 minutes....
Somewhere, in the deep recesses of my kitchen drawers, lies a sushi rolling mat. I have used it once, perhaps five years ago, during my first and last attempt at rolling sushi at home. I made some lumpy rolls that day. Sushi is an art form, and it’s not a picture I can paint. Homemade sushi bowls are the answer to my sushi-at-home conundrum. There’s no rolling involved, which means they’re much easier to make....
Make a small batch for festivals and celebrations, or multiply this recipe for holiday gift-giving. This Indian-inspired white chocolate bark is a colorful and delicious treat that goes great for festivals and celebrations. Juicy jalebi, nutty motichoor ladoos, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant dried rose petals are pressed into creamy melted white chocolate, flavored with cardamom. It’s a unique way to enjoy the best of both worlds. This easy recipe comes together in just 10-15 minutes and needs a quick chill in the refrigerator....
Milk is set to a creamy and thick curd with the help of beneficial bacteria which aid in fermenting the milk to curd. The bacteria converts lactose present in milk to lactic acid thus making curd a probiotic food. So curd is good for the gut due to beneficial bacteria in it. Thus it also improves digestion. This is the reason why they say that curd should never be heated....
Why do I love kale salads? For starters, they’re a great pack-for-lunch option. Dressed kale salads keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, unlike most salads made with more delicate greens. Secondly, kale salads are packed full of nutrients and fiber thanks to the kale and complementary produce. Did you know that just one cup of kale offers over two times the amount of Vitamin A you need in one day?...
Updated Mar 19, 2021 The Best Whole30 Recipes Are you ready to kick the new year off right? In addition to drinking the healthiest green smoothies and spiralizing all the veggies, I’m digging into the archives to find the best Whole30 recipes for you. Most of you know I’m not fond of rigid diets and detoxes, but I am a fan of Whole30 for one simple reason. It’s a temporary period of food elimination to figure out how your individual body responds to specific foods....
We’ll never have enough quick weeknight recipes, so I’m sharing a collection of my favorites today. These are warm and comforting, yet fresh and full of nutritious vegetables. They’re exactly what I’m craving right now. If you appreciate this post, you might also want to bookmark my “easy weeknight dinners” category, which I update with recipes as they are published. For all of my vegetarian dinner recipes, simply click here or click on the “dinner” link in the menu bar....
Whether you’re looking for guacamole, chicken wings, or hearty chilis, we’ve got you covered. Let the games begin! In my home, we all look forward to Super Bowl Sunday. Like many of you, we watch the game with friends and the day revolves around football discussions, half-time reviews, and a delicious spread of game-day food. Super Bowl Food Fun Fact: Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption day in America, after Thanksgiving?...
