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Paneer, frequently called Indian cottage cheese, is a staple in Indian cooking. In Indian vegetarian cuisine, paneer is a great meat substitute and source of protein in many dishes. It’s delicious in a variety of curries, wraps, and other recipes. Growing up, I often watched my mother make paneer at home, and now it’s something I’m passing on to my girls. Cheesemaking may seem complicated, but this recipe is so simple, you will never go back to store-bought Indian cheese!...

Serve this turmeric cauliflower rice with vegetable korma, butter paneer, or chicken tikka masala, and enjoy a low-carb Indian feast, without any guilt! I love cauliflower for many reasons. Not only is it a staple ingredient in many of my Indian dishes such as Aloo Gobi, Vegetable Korma, and Tandoori Cauliflower, but it also comes with a number of added health benefits. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that’s high in fiber, rich in vitamins C, E, K, fiber, and folate....

About This Chickpea Curry I share a chickpea curry recipe that we have been making for decades – courtesy my mother-in-law. While she makes this curry in the stovetop pressure cooker, I prepare it in the Instant Pot. This curry is very flavorful and tastes simply awesome when served with rice or eaten with naan or roti or poori (Indian fried bread). Since this recipe also happens to be our favorite chickpea curry, I often end up making this one at home in the Instant Pot....

This Kalamata olive-flavored white bean dip is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Sure, it’s not the most appetizing-looking appetizer out there, but it’s delicious and easy to make. It’s a nice alternative to hummus and a lovely way to savor Kalamata olive flavor without feeling overwhelmed by the saltiness. This recipe was inspired by an appetizer we ordered at Lidia’s, a local Kansas City restaurant owned by renowned chef Lidia Bastianich....

The Lowest Carb Alcoholic Drink I am always looking for fun and festive ways to enjoy cocktails throughout the year while still staying true to my low-carb diet. A regular Mojito cocktail comes in at 13g net carbs, since most of the carbs come from sweetening the drink with cane sugar. And don’t even think about purchasing a low carb mojito mix, which is packed with tons of added ingredients that aren’t good for you....

Mangoes are considered the king of tropical fruits because of their unique and succulent taste. My family enjoys them in various recipes including drinks, cheesecake, salads, and curries, but this creamy mango kulfi is one of our favorites. You’ll always find a few mango kulfis in my freezer during the peak mango season in May through September. It’s such an easy and crowd-pleasing recipe, and I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love with it as well....

Updated Jan 11, 2024 It may be a slight understatement to say that my first meal prep post and video was a smashing success. In fact, that YouTube video is now the #1 most popular video on my channel. And the number one request I’ve received from readers and subscribers over the last few months – “more meal prep please!” So today, I’m back with another meal prep video and this time it’s healthy meal prep ideas for spring....

My love for Radish Pods Since the time I had tried this recipe, I’d developed a love for radish pods as I liked the radish pungency that it imparts to any dish it becomes a part of. The aroma is also unique. Though, it might take you some time to grow on this veggie because of that reason. I wanted even my mother and father to try this delicacy. So, without a second thought, bought it back at my home too....

Mung Beans Mung bean has the botanical name vigna radiata. It is also known as green gram and called as sabut mung in Hindi. We make a lot of recipes with these small dark green beans in the Indian cuisine. In Southeast Asian countries moong beans as well mung bean sprouts are included in many recipes like stir-fries, salads and for toppings or garnishes. In Ayurveda moong is considered tridoshic – meaning it balances all the three doshas ie....

Updated Dec 04, 2017 (Update: I don’t consider myself “paleo” per se anymore. I just focus on real food and I’m happily label-free.) If you’ve been following my Instagram feed you know I’ve been eating my Paleo way around the world. Seven glorious weeks in Sydney and one fast-flying month in Chiang Mai. From some of the world’s best beaches to some of the worlds most magnificent temples. Sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that will live on vividly in my no-longer-autoimmune-foggy-brain long after I return home....

The other bonus is having all of the flavours cook together to make an incredible meal. My favourite part though? The oven doing most of it for you, no stirring needed! This One Pan Asian Chicken and Rice recipe will have you wanting to eat before it’s even done! We have played with Asian flavours before, like Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork and Sticky Chinese Barbecue Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu)....

Overnight oats have become a meal prep sensation for a good reason. They are easy to prep and the soaking time is completely hands-off so you can have a heart-healthy breakfast packed and ready in the fridge for busy mornings. What I love most about this recipe is that the base recipe is totally customizable. I prepare these in individual portions in 8oz mason jars so everyone can add their favorite flavorings and toppings and take them along if they like....

Bookmark this simple pasta dish with peas and pesto! It is perfect for busy weeknights and you’ll be glad to have it. I’m so glad to have found this recipe in Gaby Dalkin’s latest book, Take It Easy. She sent me the book when it came out last fall and this recipe has saved us from ordering take-out several nights since then. This pasta with peas and pesto comes together in under 30 minutes with basic ingredients and minimal fuss....

Pulao or pulav or pilaf is one recipe that is regularly prepared at home. The reason is it gets done in less time and the preparation also is quick. This aloo rice recipe is one of those recipes that you fall back on when you do not have veggies. But you do have rice, potatoes and the regular Indian spices-herbs in your kitchen. The recipe is easy to prepare. For a variation, you can also include some green peas, carrots, beetroot and sweet corn in this aloo pulao....

Flavoured with garlic, lemon pepper and spinach, Puff Pastry Salmon Parcels give you irresistible mouthfuls of perfect, buttery puff pastry crunch. Enjoy as a main meal, or slice into smaller rounds and serve as an incredible appetiser. Whichever way you go, you will LOVE this puff pastry salmon recipe! PUFF PASTRY SALMON PARCELS As complicated as they may look, these puff pastry salmon parcels are actually easy to make and only require a handful of ingredients....

What is Rava Rava stands for suji or semolina or cream of wheat. Hence this dosa is named after one of its main ingredients. The type of rava used is the fine variety of rava. You could also use Bombay rava to make these crispy crepes. Rava is coarsely or finely ground husked wheat. Depending on the type of dish, the type of rava is used accordingly. E.g fine rava is used in making Rava Idli, Upma, sooji halwa, sheera etc....

What is Sattu Technically, sattu is simply the flour which is made with roasted Bengal gram or black chana. Apart from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this indigenous product is also popular in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. Thanks to these regions, the otherwise underrated sattu is now gaining worldwide popularity as well. Traditionally, the main component of sattu is roasted Bengal gram a.k.a black chickpeas. But there are variations of this flour which may be even made with barley (jau), wheat (gehun) or sorghum (jowar), with some percentage of Bengal gram in them....

I’m on a mission to stock this food blog with all the holiday recipes you might need, and it’s about time I shared a mashed sweet potato recipe. The problem with most mashed sweet potatoes is that they’re made even sweeter with brown sugar and marshmallows. Sweet potatoes are already plenty sweet on their own! So, I added savory ingredients to my mashed sweet potatoes to balance out that inherent sweetness....

Upma is a savory breakfast dish from the South Indian cuisine and made with various ingredients – semolina, oats, millets, quinoa, bread, flattened rice etc. Not only the hero ingredient can be different but the additional vegetables, spices etc can also be unique. Traditionally the most popular upma is made from rava (cream of wheat). It is such a popular version that you will find it being made in homes for breakfast and also served in restaurants....