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An easy Jambalaya recipe is pure comfort food, filled to the brim with flavour. The aromatic trinity of Cajun/Creole cooking: onion, celery, and bell peppers (capsicums), sautéed in andouille drippings with garlic, herbs and Cajun spices! Adding chicken and shrimp to this pot of tomato rice is what gives the dish its authentic flavours, kind of like adding muscles and calamari to a seafood Paella. This jambalaya recipe is so unbelievably easy to whip up and all from the comfort of your own home....

Tender and full-flavored, our simple and easy-baked chicken breast recipe uses skinless and boneless chicken breasts baked in the oven until golden and caramelised. As succulent and juicy as our Baked Chicken Breast With Honey and our Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts, this staple chicken dish is the perfect addition to your weekly lunches and dinners. THE JUICIEST OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RIGHT HERE! For years I’ve been trying dozens of different recipes and techniques in an attempt to achieve the perfect, juicy chicken breast....

What does Kachumber mean Kachumber is a super easy, simple, zesty, fresh and colorful Indian salad containing a mix of onions, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro or mint, green chillies and a few spices brought together with a tangy lemon juice. One of the great joys of kachumber is that it is made without any dressing and there is no oil or fat included in this salad. The seasonings, herbs and spices are simply mixed with the veggies....

About Kalan The cuisine of Kerala houses many dishes that are completely vegetarian, some naturally vegan and gluten-free too, yet are supremely delicious and soothing. This Kalan Recipe is one such dish. By the looks of it, you might find a similarity between this and another famous Kerala dish, the Moru Curry or Pulissery. But both are quite different. Apart from the fact that both these dishes are a yogurt-based gravy, there are elements that differentiate between the two....

What is Kuska Rice Since the one-pot Kuska Biryani from South India does not use any meat or veggies in its preparations, it is also sometimes referred to as ‘empty biryani’ or ‘MT Biryani‘. It is also called ‘plain biryani‘. Interesting, isn’t it? Preferably, good quality basmati rice is a paramount requirement to make this rice. Next, is the list of spices that play an integral role in giving the Kuska Rice its true essence....

About Lauki Chana Dal Lauki chana dal is a quick and easy Punjabi curry that I like to make regularly. Sometimes I also like to make the sabzi with Punjabi wadis instead of chana dal. To make this recipe, soak the chana dal for a while before cooking it to allow it to soften properly. I prefer to make lauki chana dal in a pressure cooker but you can also make it in a pan or instant pot adding water as required....

Last weekend, I stopped by Native Roots Market for some groceries, hoping to find some inspiration while I was there. Some beautiful, local collard greens from my friends at Peach Crest Farm caught my eye. It seems strange that after living in the borderline-Southern state of Oklahoma my whole life, I’d never tried collard greens. I’ve been trying to branch out and try different kinds of produce, so into the basket went the collard greens....

India – The Pickle Nation When one mentions India, one has to also mention about the plethora of pickles that the Indians are fond of. The Mango Pickle being one of the most loved ones, followed by Lemon Pickle, Amla Pickle, Red Chilli Pickle and other versions made with seasonal fruits and veggies. Just like how curries or samosa is synonymous with India, so is pickles. In fact, an Indian thali (platter) is quite incomplete without a portion of pickle in it, and it can be rightly termed as one of the most favorite condiments here....

No-bake desserts are really popular among my family, friends, and readers. If you enjoy my classic tiramisu, rasmalai tiramisu, and biscoff tiramisu, you’re in for a treat with this recipe. It’s the perfect fruity addition to my tiramisu series. Why My Family Loves This Recipe 30-minute prep: Assembling this dessert is a breeze. It’s ready to chill in 15-20 minutes. No-bake, No-Raw eggs dessert: With minimal prep, no raw eggs, and no baking required, it’s the perfect stress-free dessert for warmer days....

Have a lot of leftover idli? There is no dearth of snacks you can make with them in the Indian cuisine. I have shared some on the blog. Have a look at this delicious leftover idli recipes. Idli UpmaPodi IdliChilli Idli Idli Manchurian To make masala idli, I have used idli which had been refrigerated for a day. You can also use fresh idli but make sure they are not hot or warm....

This vegetable khichdi is a delicious variation of a khichdi that is slightly spicy and includes mix veggies. Warm, comforting and nutritious. I started cooking this particular masala khichdi many years back and still do. It is one of our favorite rice-lentils based one-pot recipe. Any khichdi variety is quick to prepare in a pressure cooker and so is this vegetable khichdi. Thus a better cooking option after a tiring day....

About Moong Dal Laddu Moong Dal Laddu is a classic, traditional sweet from the Andhra cuisine and also called Pesara Sunnundalu in Telugu language. These are protein rich sweet balls made with mung lentils flour, ghee, nuts and sweetened with sugar or jaggery. The recipe of this Moong Dal Ladoo is similar to that of the Urad Dal Laddu which is again a special and unique sweet from Andhra. Though, the ladoo made with urad dal taste different, the flavor of the ones made with moong dal taste like another all-time favorite Besan Ladoo....

Nannari also known as Indian sarsaparilla is a plant native to India and is used in Ayurveda. Its also called as ananthmoola or anantvel. Because of its medicinal properties, it is also one of the most important herbs used in the ancient science of Ayurveda. To prepare nannari syrup, it roots are used. The roots are aromatic and thus in the syrup too the aroma is felt. Though nannari syrup is easily available in South India and now online too, I wanted to prepare the syrup at home....

Firstly, meet the coolest assortment of donuts ever—think sunglasses-wearing, leather-jacket-motorcycle-riding cool. These are healthier than their deep-fried counterparts; they’re baked, not fried. Made with a mix of wholemeal/whole wheat flour and some white flour, they achieve that perfect donut epicness it’s different to my epic Nutella Churro Donut Holes. If you love Banana Bread especial my Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, then you’ll love this twist even more. And if you adore Nutella as much as I’ve been lately, I even love it in my Nutella Hot Chocolate, you’re in for a treat....

About Onion Uttapam Imagine a canvas of golden-brown tangy goodness speckled with the vibrant hues of finely chopped onions, each morsel a burst of flavor waiting to delight your taste buds. That’s the magic of South Indian-style Onion Uttapam, where tradition meets creativity in a culinary symphony. A popular South Indian dish, Onion Uthappam is a variation of the Traditional Uttapam, a type of savory thick pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter....

White fish is pan-seared to create crisp, golden edges and a tender, flakey centre, then simmered only for a couple more minutes with grape (or cherry-sized) tomatoes, garlic and white wine (optional for those who don’t particularly like white wine)…. then finished with a sprinkle of olives and herbs. A Fish With Tomatoes & Olives recipe that will become a family weeknight staple! This is one of those meals that you can whip up with minimal effort and in minimal time, with maximum flavour....

What is Pav Bhaji Pav bhaji is an iconic dish from Mumbai, which is also hugely popular as street food all over India. It first came into picture in Mumbai as a quick lunch option for textile mill workers. Gradually, over the years, the dish became widespread. Today, you can find it as a common street food and a special in restaurants in Mumbai and the rest of India. Just to give you the literal meaning: in Marathi, ‘pav’ means bread rolls and ‘bhaji’ refers to vegetables or a dry/gravy style mixed veggie dish....

What is Pongal Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu from 14 January to 17 January. Pongal festival is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Bhagwan) and is one of the most important festival for the people from Tamil Nadu. On the same date (14th January), the festival of Makar Sankranti is also celebrated all over India in various ways. Both these festivals are celebrated during the harvest time and also signals the end of winters....

The past ten days have been an absolute whirlwind. I’ve traveled over a thousand miles by car and been tied to a computer for days. This weekend, I hope to take it easy; plans include a visit to the farmers’ market, pilates, and clinking fresh cocktails with friends. These cocktails are a seasonal spin on the classic mojito. I suspect any sweet summer fruit would make a great mojito mixer, but cherries seem particularly well suited....

What is Semiya Payasam In South Indian languages, semiya means vermicelli and payasam is a sweetened pudding made with either milk or coconut milk. In English this translates to vermicelli pudding – that is made by simmering roasted/fried vermicelli in milk and finished off with sugar and ghee-fried nuts, dry fruits. Making semiya payasam recipe does not take much time and the entire dish comes together in about 20 to 25 minutes....