Updated Jul 07, 2023 Meal Prep Containers That Last To say that my recent Meal Prep Ideas video was popular would be an understatement. I received hundreds and hundreds of comments within hours of posting that video. It was craziness. And the number one comment? “Please do more!” So needless to say, I will be doing more meal prep recipes future, but today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite meal prep containers....
Pakora or pakoda is a popular Indian snack of fried fritters. Pakora are made with different veggies. There are also many regional variations in the recipes. Gram flour or besan is the flour that always used in making pakoras. Sometimes for more crispness, rice flour can also be added. But the main flour is gram flour. This methi bhajiya recipe is quick chai time snack that we like on occasions....
What is Methi Paneer Methi Paneer translates to a dish made with fenugreek leaves and paneer. Methi is the Hindi word for fenugreek leaves and Paneer is the Indian cottage cheese, that is firm, fresh and does not melt. Methi paneer can be simply sautéed fenugreek leaves with aromatics and paneer like a dry or semi-dry version or a rich curry or gravy version. The recipe I share is a restaurant style curry variant....
More on this Mint Tea One of the most sought after and refreshing herbal teas not just in India, but the world – Mint Tea has been a part of our lives since a long, long time. Very few of those beverages that gets done super quickly and without any hassle ever. Enough reasons for it to be liked by masses across the globe. Begin your day with it, sip on it while working, have it as a part of your evening tea ritual or end the day with this warm cuppa Pudina Tea – there’s nothing more soothing to the soul than what is also fondly known as Pudina Chai....
What is Muthiya Muthiya or muthia is a fist-shaped dumpling, which is a traditional street food, snack or a side dish from Gujarat state in Western India. Primarily vegan in nature, the term muthiya has been derived from the word “muthi” which means fist – the ‘gripping action’ of our hands, which is also how this snack is made. Also known as ‘velaniya’ or ‘vaataa,’ this famous Gujarati dish is considered filling and healthy as it is essentially steamed....
I’m sneaking in one more holiday-worthy treat while I can! These candied pecans are one of my favorite recipes (well, they’re all my favorite) in my cookbook. I vividly recall making batch after batch after batch one night until I got this candied pecan recipe just right. Unlike most candied pecans, which are made with refined sugar, these candied pecans are made with a reasonable amount of real maple syrup....
The significance of Onam Festival is varied, of which some important ones are – one, that it is the annual harvest festival and second, that it celebrates the homecoming of the asura king Mahabali from paatal lok (the netherworlds) followed from the subsequent appearance of an avatar of Lord Vishnu, Vamana. In 2023, the main day of Onam Festival is on August 29. Significance of Onam Onam Festival is a 10-day festival....
Low carb, Keto approved AND family friendly! One pan meals are one of our favourite ways to prepare anything around here, and this One Pan Garlicky Lemon Butter Chicken Asparagus is another incredibly easy recipe to add to your list. Chicken thighs and asparagus are cooked in an irresistible sauce makes a simple dinner with minimal clean up! CHICKEN THIGHS You can’t go wrong with this recipe. Honestly. Easy to prepare, even easier to EAT which is always a good thing, right?...
About Paan Shots This Paan Shots recipe is a special from my mother’s recipe book. The day she saw it on some TV channel, she made a note of it in her diary. Since then, she has made it so many times at home and even highly recommended me to try it. Every time I used to meet or call her, she used to inquire on whether I had made it or no....
This recipe of palak khichdi was shared with me by my sister. In this recipe, I have included peanuts not only for the nutritional benefit but also for the nice texture they give to the otherwise smooth khichdi. Being from Indian state of Maharashtra, I am used to having peanuts in many recipes like Poha and some dry vegetable dishes. I also make a spicy and hot peanut – green chili mixture called as ‘thecha’ in the Marathi language....
About Paneer Ghee Roast Sharing a vegetarian version of the popular Mangalorean chicken ghee roast. Paneer ghee roast was requested by a few readers. Hence thought of sharing the recipe. The original chicken ghee roast recipes originated in Kundapur which is a town near Mangalore. Mangalorean food is not new to me. I have grown up savoring Mangalorean food delicacies in the family as well at family functions, weddings etc. Thanks to my aunt who makes excellent Mangalorean bunt style food at home....
About Pattani Kurma There are so many recipes you can cook with green peas. This South Indian style Peas Kurma is a staple at home and I make it during the season of fresh green peas. Having said that I also make it with frozen peas when we want to enjoy a delicious kurma gravy with fluffy, soft poori. The recipe gets its name as one of the hero ingredient in this particular kurma variant is green peas – which are also called ‘Pattani’ in Tamil....
About Pistachio Ice Cream Cold and sweet pistachio ice cream is great to make once the weather gets warm. It’s a creamy, rich ice cream that is still on the lighter side since there is no chocolate or overly-sweet components. Just milk and cream, sugar, and lots of nutty and delicious pistachios. Plus, this pistachio ice cream recipe is made with an ice cream maker, so it’s a no-cook dessert, too!...
About Pudina Thogayal When in Tamil Nadu, you will come across the term ‘Thogayal,’ which is nothing but a thick chutney, essentially prepared to be consumed with rice. Just like this Pudina Thogayal, which is made with fresh mint leaves (pudina) coarsely ground with other ingredients, there are other variations of this typical Tamil style chutney made with a variety of lentils, spices and even coconut. Apart from this Pudina Thogayal which is made with fresh mint leaves, there are more of such preparations which use various greens, herbs and vegetables too....
Easy Vegan + Gluten-Free Dip Using Everyday Ingredients You will love this recipe even more if I told you that you can put this together with just a handful of pantry and fridge ingredients. A can of cooked chickpeas, jarred roasted red pepper, Tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning, all get blended to get this velvety smooth dip. If you don’t like chickpeas, you can substitute those with northern white beans....
About Sweet Shankarpali Shankarpali is also known as Diamond Cuts in South India. However the proportion of ingredients for diamond cuts is different. This results in a crispy and puffy texture in the diamond cuts unlike shankarpali that has a cookie like texture. Shakkar Pare is very similar to shankarpali and is made in North India. There are some differences in the preparation of these snacks. The sweet variation of shankarpali recipe is made with either sugar or jaggery....
Shrimp boil comes fully loaded with all the goods! Slices of smoked andouille sausage with tender-crisp shrimp, sweet, juicy corn and creamy potatoes bake together on one pan to make this easy, fool-proof recipe. If that’s not enough, add even more flavour and serve fresh out of the oven with a drizzle of extra garlic butter, parsley, green onions and lemon wedges. SHRIMP BOIL Shrimp, crab, crawfish or seafood boils are classic Louisiana Cajun cuisine....
The topic of busyness has been all over the place lately—on my mind, in the press and in conversation with my dear friend Grace last night—and it couldn’t have come up at a more relevant time. This week, I’ve been so crazy busy that my friend’s wedding last Saturday feels simultaneously like it was yesterday and a million years ago. The reality is that I love this blog and my job, but I perpetually feel like I’m fighting a losing battle trying to keep up....
You’re going to love this strawberry smoothie. This recipe is cold, creamy and satisfying, and its nutty strawberry flavor is truly crave-worthy. In their most basic form, these strawberry smoothies require just four ingredients—frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, almond milk and almond butter. This smoothie recipe tastes like a strawberry milkshake, and you can make it for breakfast! I’ll be sipping on these pink drinks all summer, and I hope the recipe becomes a staple in your home as well....
When you’re short on time nothing is more simple to prepare than a slow cooker whole chicken. For this recipe, chicken is rubbed with a savory spice blend to enhance the natural flavours of chicken, then slow cooked in a crock pot for tender mouth watering results. Chopped root vegetables and fresh herbs create a flavourful nest for your chicken to gently cook on. The chicken juices drip all over your veggies, boosting the flavour of your veggies, then create the best gravy to serve it all with!...
