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These pakoras are simple and easy to make and they also make for a nice breakfast or evening snack. I make these sometimes for an evening snack and we enjoy them with tomato sauce or coriander chutney. Few more fasting snacks recipes on the blog are: Sabudana Tikki Farali Pattice Roasted Makhana These sabudana pakoras are slightly different from the Maharashtrian Sabudana Vada. Here I add some buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta) to the pakora mixture and excluded some ingredients like lemon juice and coriander leaves....

What is Shahi Paneer? Shahi Paneer can literally be translated to “royal paneer.” My recipe is that of a rich, creamy curry made with a base of nuts, onions, yogurt and spices. Paneer is a fresh cheese that is popular in Indian cuisine. It is made by curdling milk with a food acid (often lemon juice), then pressed into cubes. The most notable thing about paneer cheese is that it does not melt, providing a texture similar to tofu....

About Shavige Uppittu Upma and Poha are obvious choice of dishes for breakfast or brunch snacks at home, as these get done quickly and do not take much time. In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Karnataka, Shavige Uppittu Recipe stands out as a beloved dish that combines the delicate texture of rice vermicelli with a burst of aromatic spices, coconut and herbs, creating a wholesome and flavorful meal to start your day....

Margaritas. I have conflicting feelings about them. On one hand, the mere thought of sipping on a margarita made with the standard supbar restaurant’s powdered sweet-and-sour mix gives me a stomachache. On the other, the idea of a naturally sweetened, fresh margarita made with real lime juice makes me want to jump up and down. Truly, they are two entirely different animals. When I was asked to contribute to A Cup of Jo’s “The Best ____ You’ll Ever Have” series, I decided to try my hand at perfecting the real-deal margaritas that I so enjoy....

It’s football season, and I’m here for it. I mean, I’m here for the party snacks. Someone please invite me to your watch party and I’ll bring this spicy red pepper and feta dip. I don’t care who’s playing. I discovered this bold and spicy, creamy and tangy dip in Greece last fall. It was new to me at the time, although it’s been around for a long time. I ordered this dip (htipiti in Greek) every time I found it on a menu, which was often....

You would have never thought that a regular smoothie could keep you full! I started making cheesecake smoothies two years ago. Any excuse to have a dessert for breakfast, am I right? Another one of my delicious creations is the Nutella Stuffed Baked Banana Bread Donuts. Usually, smoothies leave me starving, looking like something out of the The Walking Dead. But not these ones! THIS smoothie is filled with oats, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese (hello protein), and so many frozen berries that act like ice withOUT diluting or watering down your smoothie....

With a few simple shortcuts, this normally labor-intensive recipe comes together with just 20 minutes of prep! Ever since I shared this low-carb kalakand on my Instagram stories, many readers asked for the recipe. Being pre-diabetic these past few years, I’ve been experimenting with my favorite recipes to make them low-carb and diabetic-friendly. After creating so many different low-carb Indian recipes, it was time to nail down one of my favorite Indian sweets: kalakand....

The subtle chocolate sweetness of red velvet on the soft inside! Can’t get any better than this! I’ve been testing what seems like a million different baked Churro recipes. Either they’ve come out hollow, they’re TOO eggy and soft, and they’re NOT like Churros. And when you want Churros, dang it you need REAL Churros, like, yesterday! In comes these in true Red Velvet form, because Valentine’s Day is about to come in all its glory....

Ulli Theeyal is one of the delicious gravy based dish that is served in Onam Sadya. It has a sour and spiced taste with complex flavors. Ulli theeyal curry has flavors of roasted coconut and spices. Ulli or pearl onions also add a lot of flavor in the dish with sour notes coming from the tamarind. If you like the taste of pearl onions in any dish then this recipe is for you....

Why this mayonnaise recipe works Many of you have requested an eggless mayonnaise recipe, and after many trials, I have found a winner. This is a fool-proof recipe that tastes just like the real thing. It’s thick, creamy, and works perfectly in any recipe that calls for mayonnaise. In my quest for the best veg mayonnaise recipe, I tried making mayo with dairy milk, almond milk, and soy milk but the results were not great....

About White Sauce Pasta Recipe White Sauce Pasta recipe is an easy-to-make dish of cooked penne pasta in a smooth, creamy and delicious white sauce a.k.a Béchamel sauce. Here, you just have to prepare the white sauce, which is a mixture of all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour, butter, milk and spices, pour it over the penne and toss well. This popular White Sauce Pasta Recipe is a vegetarian version and can be served as a snack or light dinner....

Ohhhhh this is my go-to banana bread pancake recipe that I’d shared on my Instagram so many moons ago but hadn’t shared it here. But guess what? You don’t need to break out the fat pants to fit these into the diet, because they’re friendly. They can be your best friend while feeding your cravings. They really don’t need to be drowning in syrup. they can stand proud all on their lonesome....

Updated May 15, 2024 Easter Recipes Everyone Will Love In early spring, supermarket shelves are loaded with the most vibrant produce. And what better way to show off that bounty of healthy ingredients than with the best Easter menu? Since Easter eggs are colorful, I say let’s make the rest of the menu colorful and healthy! So here’s my official list of classic Easter recipes — with a twist! There’s exciting and unique vegetable dishes, the best egg recipes, impressive mains, and tantalizing desserts and nibbles that’ll tide you over from brunch to dinner....

Coconut is used in many recipes be it curry or stir fry or lentils. Generally fresh coconut is used. But if you don’t have fresh coconut then you can also substitute it with desiccated coconut. In some recipes coconut milk is added. Coconut milk can be made at home or purchased from outside. In this collection there are some recipes where coconut milk is added. I have shared earlier the method to make homemade Coconut Milk....

Updated Sep 04, 2024 The Mediterranean Lifestyle There’s a reason why many of us gravitate towards a coastal lifestyle. Not only does it connect us with our natural environment, but the temperate climate allows us to enjoy the simple things in life. In the realm of food, that means getting back to basics and putting fresh, easy, and wholesome ingredients first. If this sounds familiar, it’s because that’s what Downshiftology is all about!...

Serve as an appetizer with hummus or stuff it in a pita with Tzatziki, or serve over a Greek salad for a lower-calorie meal! If you’ve been following the blog for some time, I’m sure you know just how much I love my air fryer. You can use it to cook meat, make appetizers, roast vegetables, you name it. Turns out, you can also ‘fry’ falafel in the air fryer, and they turn out just as good (if not more!...

About This Aloo Gobi Matar Aloo Gobi Matar can be made dry like a sautéed vegetable dish or can have a gravy or curry base. This Aloo Gobi Matar is a curry recipe with a base of onion-tomato gravy with these three vegetables. It is subtly spiced and truly a delight when paired with some roti, steamed rice or even naan. Potato, cauliflower and green peas are some of those veggies that are always available, especially in an Indian pantry....

Spicy Egg Pepper Kuruma, Amma’s Kongunadu Egg Pepper Kuruma. Egg Pepper Kuruma – Fiery hot and awesome recipe for South Indian Kongunad style egg curry and pepper explained with step by step pictures and video. This is my mothers signature dish. She would make this for Sunday lunch when we were young. It has also featured on all our birthdays. I like it so much that I ask her to do this for me whenever she visits Bangalore....

All I can say is; this Apple Pie French Toast Bake made my oven and stomach happy! Soft french toast sits beneath cinnamon flavoured apple slices, topped with an incredible crumble for a crunch texture (WHICH IS OPTIONAL), and finished with a drizzle of maple flavoured frosting. If you’re looking for a savoury casserole to feed a crowd, check out this LOADED Sweet Potato Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole. However, if you’re a hopeless romantic sweet tooth like me, this would be right up your cravings alley; around the corner from hormone city and down the street to dessert haven....

For those of you who want to have your cake and eat it to, we have gone ahead and brought you the best of both worlds with this delightfully smooth avocado hummus dip. AVOCADO HUMMUS Surprisingly, not everyone loves the flavour of regular hummus. This can have a lot to do with the overpowering taste of the tahini and chickpeas, or a combination of both. Avocado hummus is the perfect alternative, with the avocado providing a delightfully smooth texture and a subtle nuttiness that masks the intensity of other flavours....