Updated Sep 19, 2023 CASHEW MILK Up until a few years ago I drank dairy milk like it was going out of style. So much so, that my family historically referred to me as “the cow” because I was always drinking milk (which, I should clarify was said all in good family jesting and not in a derogatory way). I’m not joking when I say I drank a lot of milk…as in a gallon or so a week....
Jaggery is always a better alternative than refined sugar. Its always best to use better alternatives to white sugar like jaggery, coconut sugar, palm jaggery, maple syrup, jaggery syrup, palm sugar, unrefined cane sugar, golden sugar, evaporated sugar cane juice or molasses or honey as a sweetener in the recipes. I do not use refined sugar (white sugar) at home. I use unrefined cane sugar. Even in baking goods, I powder unrefined cane sugar and then add....
Kala Chana reminds me so much of my childhood. It was an “everyday” version of Chana Masala that my mom would make frequently. Its fragrant scent and filling, creamy texture feels like home to me. I make this curry with black chickpeas, tomatoes, and onions, and of course plenty of delicious Indian spices. Kala chana (or black chickpeas) are creamier than regular chickpeas or garbanzo beans, with a slightly earthy flavor....
Kerala cuisine is not new to me. Since my dad is from Kerala, I have had the opportunity to savor the best of the vegetarian cuisine from Kerala. I have stayed also in Kerala for about a month and I did get a chance to explore local flavors, which is not possible if you live in Mumbai or any other city. Onam festival is celebrated at my home in a simple way....
With the best flavour combination and ready in under 15 minutes, Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is an easy to throw together meal that can be served over anything! A huge bowl of this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp can be found at our dinner table at least once a week. Stir a handful of angel hair pasta through the lemony, garlicky, buttery sauce for a delicious dinner. Buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled and cleaned, and you have yourself such an easy recipe....
What is Malai Kofta ‘Malai’ means cream and ‘Kofta’ are fried balls of various ingredients, popular not only in Indian cuisine, but also in Middle Eastern, Balkan and Asian meals as well. As an Indian and a vegetarian, the most common types of kofta that I have encountered are made with potatoes and mixed veg. That said, other koftas often includes various meats and can be thought of as similar to Italian meatballs or Middle Eastern kebabs....
Think of these sunny mango bowls as a Thai spin on your favorite burrito bowl. They’re refreshing and hearty, sweet and savory, and my new favorite summertime dinner. These bowls were inspired by my Thai mango cabbage wraps, which are such a fun appetizer. I’ve added rice and shredded the cabbage to turn them into a more hefty dinner. These bowls feature perfectly cooked brown rice and shredded cabbage topped with crispy baked tofu, fresh mango salsa and peanut sauce....
What is Mango Raita Since the time I’ve tried the Mango Raita recipe, I’ve been a complete fan as this dish is quite a stunner. I don’t even mind on consuming a bowl of this Mango Raita just by itself. It is just awesome. And why shouldn’t it be. Just mix in fresh mangoes with sweetened curd, pour over a sizzling tadka (tempering) and give it a mix. This Mango Raita recipe gets done really in a jiffy!...
This vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for school lunches, picnics and potlucks too. This Mexican Quinoa bowl is one of my go-to recipes for mid-week lunches and potlucks. It takes me roughly 30 minutes to make this delicious quinoa burrito bowl in the Instant Pot, out of which 20 minutes is hands-off cooking time! This one-pan Mexican Quinoa is loaded with flavors and nutrients. It’s a high-protein, vegan, and gluten-free dish that’s perfect as-is, and makes for a wonderful side dish to Veggie Fajitas or Salsa Chicken....
This is the best of both worlds. Less fattening than one of the world’s favourite foods of all time — Crispy Oven Fried Beer Batter Crumbed Shrimp — but so incredibly crispy no one knows they’re not deep fried. For the love of god. Not another lettuce wrap recipe?! I know, I know. I hang my head in shame. I’ve seen so many lately my eyeballs are turning green. But then…these happened....
The dal used is either urad dal or chana dal. In weddings generally chana dal is used. It is a popular street food snack in Bengal and served with Dum aloor. During Durga Pooja also radhaballavi is made. I had got a few recipe requests to prepare radhaballavi and I thought Durga pooja festival is the best time to make these lightly spiced dal puris. I referred to various cookbooks for the recipe....
We drove east on Monday with a little black snow cloud in tow. It snowed all the way from Kansas City through St. Louis, Louisville, Lexington and Asheville. We finally found sunshine in South Carolina, where I admired the setting sun’s golden cast across the curves of the Appalachian mountains. We arrived in Nashville under a clear blue sky. I thought I’d share this kale and brussels sprouts salad before we head back to Kansas City (I hope the sunny weather follows us all the way home)....
Some of the best comfort foods come right out of New Orleans, with Red Beans and Rice being right up there as one of our favourites. Louisiana-style red beans are simmered nice and slow with cajun spices, creating a delicious, lip-smacking gravy to serve with fresh cooked rice and a hot skillet filled with Buttermilk Cornbread. RED BEANS AND RICE Traditionally served on a Monday with cornbread and sweet iced tea, a bowl of red beans and rice is delicious but inexpensive, which is one of the reasons red beans and rice has become so popular....
About Rice Cutlet This Rice Cutlet recipe is one of those many dishes that I make with cooked rice, and are absolutely a smashing delight for the palate. There’s actually no chance of anyone not liking these cutlets. They are so good! Many a times, when there is leftover rice after lunch, I use it to make this Rice Cutlet and many more lovely dishes. It is best to use the cooked rice this way, which doesn’t amount to wastage at all....
Have you tried roasted cauliflower? I don’t get very excited about raw cauliflower. Roasted cauliflower, though—I can eat it straight off the pan like French fries. Raw cauliflower transforms into golden, caramelized deliciousness in the oven. If you roast it with just olive oil, salt and pepper, it’s a tasty snack. This roasted cauliflower recipe is the perfect simple side dish for your fall and winter meals. You can also use basic roasted cauliflower to add bulk and tasty roasted flavor to other veggie dishes, like my lentil tacos and farro salad....
Make it in your Instant Pot or stove, and enjoy this satisfying soup with cheese straws or grilled cheese! Most of my recipes on this blog are inspired by family recipes or my travels. But, this one is inspired by my favorite soup from Trader Joe’s. I love the Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup at Trader Joe’s. I always add my own little twist to it by adding garlic, red pepper flakes, a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar, and roasted cumin, and simmer it for 5-7 minutes....
I have also shared a detailed post on how to keep Navratri vrat, pooja vidhi and food allowed during Navratri fasting. So if you want to know more about Navratri vrat procedure then do check this post – Navratri vrat rules and pooja vidhi. Sabudana is also known as Tapioca pearls or saggubiyyam or sago. These are small round shaped pearls made from the starch obtained from the roots of the cassava plant (yuca, tapioca)....
This seaweed salad is colorful, delicious, and boldly flavored with sesame dressing. If you enjoy seaweed salads at Japanese restaurants, try this fun twist on the concept. Many prepared seaweed salads are colored with food dyes, but this one obtains its lively color from veggies. If you’re relatively new to seaweed, like I am, this salad offers a great introduction. It calls for arame, which has a more mild and sweet flavor compared to other seaweed varieties....
What is Sev Puri The words ‘sev’ is for fried gram flour (besan) vermicelli. ‘Puri’ here is for crispy fried flat rounds/discs (also called papdi) made from wheat flour. While on the face of it, looks like the words “sev puri” implies only two ingredients and so the recipe will have two ingredients. But that is not the case here. You will be surprised to know the number of elements this awesome snack has....
Things have not been going as planned lately. Before I dive into yesterday’s fiasco, I’ll tell you that this recipe was supposed to be a curried coconut quinoa dish. The photographed version didn’t turn out quite right, so I’m still working on it. Secondly, this post was supposed to be published yesterday. I was on track until I realized, with a sudden gasp followed by, “Oh, #$*@!” that my dress—the blue dress I’d shown to all of my friends and the entire internet—was not on its way....
