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On the evening of Halloween, I found myself stretching at a familiar pace during my regularly scheduled yoga class. Arms up, forward fold, flat back, jump to plank. Somewhere between upward dog and downward dog, my mind started wandering. What happened to my favorite holiday? Why hadn’t I dressed up this year? Inhale, exhale. Where are the Halloween parties? If I’m not hearing about the parties, does that mean I’m doing something wrong with my life?...

I have been hunting for the perfect whole wheat banana bread recipe lately. The first was too sweet to stick with me from breakfast to lunch; the second was dry and lacking in flavor. This banana bread recipe is just right: 100% whole wheat, naturally sweetened with honey, with a light, decadent crumb. Plus it is a cinch to mix together and only requires one bowl. My search is over!...

Beans and chickpeas are an inexpensive pantry staple filled with plant-based protein, fiber, and other vitamins, they are an easy way to add nutrients to your family’s diet. In this post, I show you how easy and convenient it is to cook beans using the Instant Pot. Once you’ve made beans from scratch, you’ll agree with me that dried beans taste much better than canned ones. They are more creamy, have more flavor and the best part is, you know exactly what went into making them....

What is Jalebi? Jalebi is a popular sweet from the Indian cuisine. It is sold in all mithai shops (sweet shops) and is also a popular street food sold by cart vendors in western and northern Indian cities and towns. Traditionally, the jalebi recipe is made with a batter of all purpose flour, gram flour (besan), baking soda and water that is fermented for several hours. The fermented batter is then poured in concentric circles in hot oil and deep-fried....

What is Jaljeera ‘Jal’ means ‘water’ and ‘jeera’ is cumin in English. So, the literal translation of Jaljeera is ‘cumin water.’ However, this beverage is far from the earthy and peppery taste of cumin water. It is not just this, but also spicy, tangy and fragrant due to the addition of other robust ingredients like fennel, mint, tamarind and pepper. This is a familiar drink on North Indian streets sold by vendors who store it in a ‘matka’ or a large earthen pot which naturally keeps it cool....

Veg kathi rolls and some more variations of wraps have been requested by some readers. So I am sharing these recipes. Preparing kathi rolls from scratch takes time. If you have the atta dough ready, then these are more quick to prepare. I am sharing a simple recipe but very tasty. I have already shared two more delicious variations like: Paneer kathi rollFrankie recipe In this veg kathi rolls recipe, I have used whole wheat dough to make the rolls....

This kung pao vegetables recipe has been loosely inspired from a few Chinese cookbooks I have. Mix veggies are used in the dish. I have added carrots, french beans and bell peppers. You can even add veggies like cauliflower, zucchini, broccoli, snow peas, edamame and baby corn. Even tofu can be added. Tips for making kung pao vegetables You can add veggies of your choice.Instead of water, you can use veg stock....

Updated Jan 18, 2021 Fall Meal Prep – Watch Me As I Meal Prep For The Week You asked, I listened. A new seasonal meal prep is finally here! It’s filled with hearty ingredients like sweet potato and kale and delicious fall flavors like apple, cinnamon and pumpkin. This is the last video in my seasonal meal prep series. If you haven’t watched my previous meal prep videos, take a peek through the links below....

Sharing a different snack recipe for Diwali. In most homes the fried snacks that are made for Diwali are Chakli, Sev, Mathri, Gujiya, farsi puri etc. This snack is different in the sense that its not the norm and of course you need fresh fenugreek leaves to make these. But you can even make these with dry fenugreek leaves or kasuri methi. These methi ki puri can be made and stored in an air-tight jar and munched upon as a tea time snack....

Momos Chutney Momos Chutney is a spicy, fiery chutney condiment that is served as a dip with momos – which are Tibetan style dumplings. In India, momos is a famous street food snack. There are a variety of momos made and these are mostly served with this spicy chutney. Wherever I am, even if at home, it is non-negotiable for me to let go of the Momos Chutney or Momo Sauce and only have the momos....

What is Moru Curry? A Kerala style curry, Moru is a yogurt based curry that can be made either with or without coconut. The word “Moru” refers to “buttermilk” in Malayalam. My mom’s recipe actually calls for curd or yogurt instead of buttermilk. Sour curd is whisked in water to get a buttermilk like consistency. Moru curry can also be made with traditional buttermilk acquired from churning butter. Both ways the curry tastes just like the authentic dish I grew up with....

About This Recipe This delicious oats dosa has become a frequent part of our menu. They are quick to prepare and make for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Here are a few more tasty Oats Recipes to try. Oats dosa is a crispy crepe made with oats flour. This recipe is an instant, quick variation of the traditional Dosa Recipe which is time-intensive – that involves soaking rice and lentils, grinding them into a batter, and fermenting....

About Pesto Sauce Pesto is one of Italy’s most quintessential condiments, perfect for making a Pesto Pizza or Pesto Pasta. The name derives from the Italian verb ‘pestare’ which means “to pound” or “to crush,” which makes sense considering that the sauce is typically made by crushing basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan in a mortar and pestle. As an Indian cook who learned about pesto from a dear friend, the first time I tried pesto it reminded me of various herb chutneys that I have encountered my entire life, like Mint Chutney or Cilantro Chutney....

About This Pindi Chole My family loves chickpea curries. I have shared many of our favorite chickpeas curries on the blog. Though the classic Chole Masala is most cooked often, I also make Amritsari Chole and this Pindi Chana on occasions after having adapted it from the cookbook – “1000 Great Indian Recipes, the Ultimate Book of Indian Cuisine” by Neeta Dutta. The word ‘chole’ or ‘chana’ is for chickpeas in Punjabi and Hindi languages....

What is Poha The word Poha (plural: pohe) refers to 2 things – the first one is the ingredient flattened rice itself and the second one is the Poha recipe or the dish that is made with this particular ingredient. Easy to remember, make and tastes fab. No confusions there, right? As mentioned above, both the ingredient and dish are a super common feature in Maharashtra, as well as then neighboring Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa too....

About Pori Urundai Pori Urundai or Puri Unde is a traditional sweet from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Basically, ‘pori’ is ‘puffed rice’ (English) and ‘murmura’ (Hindi). On the other hand, ‘urundai’ can be referred to as a ‘sphere or ball.’ Since, this is a typical South Indian style laddu made with puffed rice, the name is Pori Urundai or even puri unde. Basically these are Murmura Laddu made with puffed rice (murmura) and jaggery....

I’ve been bursting to share this recipe with you all, but haven’t found the right words to describe this salad. So many come to mind: beautiful, vibrant, fresh, flavorful. Not to mention that it’s raw, vegan, packed with phytonutrients and about as healthy as it gets. None of those words or phrases do this salad justice. I don’t even know what to call it. Sesame ginger kale salad? A red pepper, avocado and sesame kale salad?...

Flourless 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies that take about 50 seconds to mix, 10 minutes to bake and 2 minutes to eat a whole tray full (not that I did that)…..pimped up, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with salt flakes. Can I just remind you how much of a fan I am of minimal ingredient anythings? Especially those situations we all have when a strong craving hits so hard and slaps you upside the face, the last thing you want to do is wait around for cookie dough to chill out in the fridge....

You know those days where you feel like eating but you don’t know what? Here’s the answer… Satay Shrimp Skewers! We’ve done Easy Japanese Chicken Yakitori (Skewers) and Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Pineapple Skewers, so it’s about time we try classic satay flavour! Usually, a good Satay is served as a beef or chicken dish, like this Easy Satay Chicken, BUT who can resist jumbo-sized shrimp smothered in a cheats version of a Thai-style peanut sauce?...

Semiya is whole wheat vermicelli. It is also known as seviyan in North India and vermicelli in English language. It is used in making many recipes like Seviyan Kheer, Semiya Upma, Semiya Payasam and Meethi Seviyan. Generally the biryani is made with meat or chicken. I am sharing a vegetarian version which tastes very good. The method used to make semiya biryani is not like the way semiya pulao or semiya upma is made....