The classic Huevos Rancheros baked on Tortillas…in the oven…with melty cheese on top. This was THE best and ultimate breakfast for a Sunday morning. This Salsa is a little more rustic rather than the normal pureed salsa that goes with Huevos Rancheros, but you can puree your salsa or use store bought. But…this salsa took this pizza right back to the rustic place I’ve been searching for. With egg craters....
Meal prep asparagus in the Instant Pot to serve alongside hearty meals like salmon, chicken, tacos, and more. What a way to get a jump start on asparagus season than with this one-pot wonder. Let the Instant Pot do all the work for you so that you can have a healthy side dish to enjoy all week long. With tips on how to first steam and then sauté no matter the thickness, you’ll never run out of snappy asparagus spears....
Carrots are called gajar in Hindi, and Halwa refers to Indian pudding, so Gajar halwa translates to “Carrot Pudding”. Origins of Halwa: Halwa, or Halva, is an Indian sweet dish that originates from the Arabic word “hulw” which translates to “sweetmeat”. It came to India via Persia in the early 13th to the mid-16th century. Also known as Gajar ka Halwa or Gajrela in Punjabi, this sweet dish is commonly made in North-Indian homes during winters when red carrots are in season....
Top it with sour cream, jalapenos, and even more cheese for a meal that’s filling and absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for the perfect easy weeknight dinner that will please your family and your wallet, this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili will do the trick! This chili is creamy, cheesy, and full of veggies, but only takes 30 minutes to make with this dump & start recipe. It’s full of flavor, filling, and uses mostly pantry staples....
About Kala Jamun If you are not well-versed with this famous Indian sweet variant, there are high chances that you might confuse it with a fruit of the same name! However, the similarity ends at just the name and the fact that both the mithai and the fruit are blackish/dark purple in color. Kala Jamun, the sweet is obviously related to the famous gulab jamun and has nothing to do with the tropical fruit, also known as java plum....
There are so many ways to make prawns — also known as shrimp in other parts of the world. But the flavour combination of garlic, paprika and lemon is crazy good! The hint of paprika is so subtle, but makes a big difference. Kinda like an added bonus to prawns (or shrimp). Am I the only one who picks at their prawns while they’re still frying? I mean, Two for the an, one for me....
The recipes that are a part of dham are satvik and made without onions and garlic. A particular sect of brahmins called as ‘botis’ cook the dham. Usually brass utensils are used to cook the food. The food is served on leaf plates. The food that is served is rice, dals (lentil based dishes), madra, khatta (sweet and sour dish made with tamarind, jaggery and chickpeas), a few breads, sweet rice or kheer or sweets like boondi....
I always have a jar of makhana at home. Makhana is also known foxnuts in English. I usually roast the makhana and keep it in an air tight jar. Since we make kheer also with makhana, it’s time I updated the recipe on the blog. You can read more about these healthy seeds on my Roasted Makhana post. Makhana is healthier than popcorn or any of the ready to eat cornflake cereals....
About Mango Modak This Mango Modak is a delicious treat because of its rich and lovely taste from the special summer fruit. As much as it is ubiquitous in a Maharashtrian household, the sweet is a favorite amongst many other communities. While it is best to use fresh mango pulp during summer season for this Mango Modak recipe, but its not that you can’t make them any other time of the year....
Updated Jan 18, 2021 As these meal prep videos continue to be highly requested on my YouTube channel, I’m happy to unveil the latest in the series – a summer meal prep. During the summer there’s an abundance of fresh produce in the market so it’s easy to create light, fresh and healthy recipes. Watch my Summer Meal Prep Video: And subscribe to my YouTube Channel for weekly cooking videos!...
These stuffed tomatoes are the brainchild of two recent dining experiences. While in Boulder, my friend Kirsten and I enjoyed tapas and happy hour at The Med (if you’re ever in Boulder, I insist that you do the same!). We ordered a smorgasbord of appetizers and went gaga over one in particular, which was just a ramekin of baked tomatoes, feta, artichoke and kalamata olives. That spread will become a post of its own soon enough, but the combination of ingredients inspired this pretty dish....
More on this Mushroom Fry This recipe of Mushroom Fry is a Goan special and called Mushroom Chilli Fry. Don’t confuse it with the Indo-Chinese Chilli Mushroom recipe. Both the recipes are completely unique and different like chalk and cheese. This Mushroom Fry recipe is inspired by my mother’s Prawn Chili Fry, where all that I have done is to substitute the prawns with fresh button mushrooms. Not a lot of green chilies are used in this Mushroom Fry....
Both white button mushrooms and paneer are favorite at home. so there are many recipes I make with them. What better than a lovely combination of both mushroom and paneer in one dish. There is another Awadhi recipe of a semi dry curry which I have already shared before having both mushrooms and paneer – Dhingri dolma. To make this mushroom paneer, I use the same ingredients as that for dhingri dolma and just change the method slightly with addition of some more ingredients....
Why? Ummm. Well, you know those mornings where you wake up craving really bad things, but it’s too early to interrupt your body with all sorts of junk? Like, I mean straight up Nutella out of a jar. Yeah. I had one-a-those. And with all the Nutella recipes coming outta my ears lately, I wanted something easier. Like-throw-stuff-into-a-pot-and-let-the-stove-do-it-all… type of thing. So, then what happened was….I thought, ‘just make the Nutella Hot Chocolate from a few weeks ago....
Drizzled with Nutella sauce….I think anyone would want something along these lines to celebrate getting old. Or in my daughters case…growing up (not gonna cry). How in this lifetime did these come about? Well, my not-so-little-anymore-girl put an ‘order’ in for these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pancakes. But, knowing my daughter all too well, I knew she’d end up smothering them with Nutella. So stuffing them was a better option....
About Onion Raita Onions are good for combating the hot winds or ‘loo,’ typical to North Indian summers. Pairing them with curd or yogurt is a great way to balance the warming quality of yogurt. This Onion Raita is healthy as well as refreshing as a side with any Indian meal during the hot season. An Onion Raita recipe is made with just a few ingredients that are mostly available in our kitchens....
What is Paneer Bhurji In Hindi, the word ‘Bhurji’ literally translates to ‘Scrambled.’ So technically, Paneer Bhurji is basically scrambled paneer or cottage cheese cooked with some more ingredients. In this quick and simple vegetarian recipe, crumbled homemade paneer is cooked with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies and some spices into a savory, tangy and satisfying dish. You can actually take it as the vegetarian version of the Indian style scrambled eggs which is popularly known as egg bhurji or anda bhurji in Hindi language....
About Paneer Roll Recipe In this paneer roll recipe, the stuffing is a lip-smacking paneer tikka made on skillet, a vibrant green chutney and a crunchy mixed veggie salad. The outer wrap is made with whole wheat dough. Overall, this is a nutritious and delicious vegetarian paneer kathi roll recipe! You can serve the paneer wrap as an evening snack, lunch, or brunch. There is some prep work required for making the green chutney and the salad topping, but preparing these components is simple....
Ever roasted cabbage? If not, meet your new favorite side dish! If you enjoy roasted Brussels sprouts, you’ll surely love roasted cabbage, which offers similarly irresistible crispy-caramelized-tender bits. Roasted cabbage has a lot going for it, and it’s about time I shared my go-to roasting method. Cabbage is easy to prepare for roasting (much easier than Brussels), very inexpensive, and lasts quite a while in the fridge. Plus, roasted red cabbage adds an eye-catching purple hue to the dinner table....
Move over, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts! I have a new favorite vegetable side dish—roasted carrots. Like those other vegetables, carrots develop deep, concentrated flavor and golden, caramelized edges as they roast in the oven. So delicious! Carrots are also affordable and easy to keep on hand. If you’ve ever been underwhelmed by steamed carrots (been there), I promise that they’re far more interesting in roasted form. Roasted carrots are an easy and healthy weeknight side dish, and would also add a welcome jolt of color to your Thanksgiving table....
