The biryani from Dindigul (a city in Tamil Nadu state) is famous and popular. this biryani is made popular by the Dindigul thalappakatti restaurant, who are also the ones who created this biryani recipe. I am sharing this recipe after a lot of trying and testing. I have tested this Dindigul style biryani with various ingredients and methods many times. finally I settled for two ways the recipe can be made and both of them are a favorite at home....
A Prime Rib recipe slathered and roasted in garlic butter makes this the BEST roast beef to hit your table! Also known as Standing Rib Roast, this cut of beef is worth every penny. If you’re wondering how to cook a prime rib, but you’re too scared to attempt it, don’t feel intimidated! We have broken it down for you with simple and easy to follow directions to get you the best, juicy beef roast all the way through!...
Ground or minced ginger and garlic are a staple in Indian cooking. They form the flavor foundation in so many Indian curries, lentils, beans and stir-fries. Apart from flavor, they have medicinal properties and aid in digestion. We’ll discuss that in detail below. These days you can easily find store-ready, shelf-stable jars of ginger and garlic paste, but the flavor and aroma is nothing compared to fresh. The closest substitute I have found are frozen cubes of ginger and garlic in the frozen produce aisles of grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods....
This recipe shares the North Indian style of making golgappa pani along with the stuffing – specifically the golgappe you get in Delhi and NCR belt. I have lived in Gurugram (Gurgaon) for some time and occasionally we would have golgappe outside. The stuffing here is different than the Pani puri stuffing one gets in Mumbai. It has white chickpeas or black chickpeas with some boiled potatoes. The golgappa pani or spicy water is made of mint leaves in some places and in some places its jaljeera pani or hing pani or amchur (dried mango) pani....
Why You Will Love This Green Falafel Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas (or sometimes fava beans) and ground spices, among other ingredients. In this post, I share a very herby and fresh flavored Green Falafel recipe, which has the said color of the mixture because of the usage of fresh parsley in it. Like I mentioned in the beginning, falafel is one of those snacks that is easy to prepare and is liked by all at home....
I’ve been on a Greek yogurt kick lately, and I’ve been intrigued by the idea of baking with yogurt after the smashing success of my blueberry muffins. Yogurt is fantastic in baked goods; it imparts a light, moist texture and flavor and is so much better for you than fattening alternatives like butter, sour cream or cream cheese. Generally speaking, you should be able to replace half the amount of butter in baked goods with half the amount of Greek yogurt (e....
My ultimate comfort food has to be dosa. To me, nothing like a dosa from an iron pan. But many times iron pans just doesn’t work. Every household will have that worn out rusty dosa pans that they don’t use anymore. Its time to dust them as we are going to learn how to season them. Properly seasoned iron pan lasts a lifetime. Its durable. The older the pan gets with usage, better the pan gets....
Growing up, Lobia or black eyed peas curry, was on rotation in my home. And now, since my kids and hubby enjoy it too, I continue to make it often. We enjoy it with fresh roti or cumin rice, along with a side of boondi raita (yogurt dip). These healthy beans are naturally vegan and gluten-free. This recipe is an easy weeknight-friendly and mostly hands-off way of making Punjabi Lobia Masala in the electric pressure cooker, using soaked or unsoaked beans....
Serve it with your favorite savory crackers, or sliced veggies for a healthier, low-carb option! Why You’ll Love This Recipe When it comes to appetizers, I always look for easy make-ahead recipes that appeal to all. This dip definitely fits the bill. Make-ahead dip: Whether I’m hosting a party, or taking this dip to a potluck, I can make it ahead of time, refrigerate it, and heat it up before serving....
About Kesari Recipe Kesari is a pudding like sweet that is good to look at as it is to eat. To make this delicious sweet dish the rava is roasted/toasted in ghee until the fine rava granules become fragrant and change color. Later a bubbling hot sugar syrup is added to the well roasted rava and this mixture is cooked further until it thickens and all the water has been absorbed....
About Ladies Finger Curry This recipe gets its name as Okra is also called Ladies Finger in English. In Hindi, okra is referred to as ‘Bhindi’. This is a really good home cooked delicious curry made with fresh and tender okra pods. I have kept the ingredients basic and not added stuff like cashews, poppy seeds, melon seeds, cream etc to thicken the curry. So anyone having Indian spices and ingredients at home can easily make this delicious Bhindi Curry....
About Lasaniya Batata To translate it simply, ‘lasaniya’ would mean ‘garlicky or garlic flavored’ and ‘batata’ is what ‘potato’ is called in some regional languages in India. This Lasaniya Batata preparation is a typical one from the Kathiawad/Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The Lasaniya Batata is one of those recipes made with potato, which does not have any frills or thrills about it. Yet, sits on the top when it comes to flavors in it....
What is Litti Chokha As I mentioned in the beginning, Litti is a whole wheat flour dough ball that is stuffed with an earthy, spiced mixture of sattu or roasted black chickpea or kala chana flour. Chokha, on the other hand, is a very basic mashed relish made of vegetables like brinjal (aubergine/eggplant), potato, tomato, etc. Sattu is one of the significant ingredients in Bihari as well as some other North Indian cuisines....
About Eggless Chocolate Cake Soft, moist and deeply chocolatey, this eggless chocolate cake makes an excellent starting point for a multitude of chocolate cake-based desserts and a perfect vehicle for any number of delicious frostings. In fact, I make my Black Forest Cake from this spongy vegan chocolate cake recipe! Not only does this recipe taste good, it is also quite a bit healthier than your classic chocolate cake. Don’t worry though....
Looking for a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast recipe? Muesli is the answer! Muesli is essentially homemade oat cereal, which originated in Switzerland. Just add milk, and maybe some fresh fruit. It stores well in the freezer for up to six months. Not all mueslis are created equally—some are bland and blah. Not this one! This nutritious muesli recipe offers loads of texture and flavor. It features old-fashioned oats, nuts and seeds, optional coconut, and chopped dried fruit....
Less pans means less washing up and more time to enjoy the best part – eating! Oh, hi again my pasta loving friends. It’s juts me over here on carb-coma-cloud-9, waving my flag proudly sitting on this planet of tomato sunshine and pasta love with crunchy croutons flying around the place. How you been? Well, lemme’tellya, I been great. School holidays means more time with my babies, and dragging them into the kitchen, kicking and screaming with me, to cook up crazy dishes....
My grandmother Mimi passed along quite a few traits to me, her only granddaughter. I inherited her eyes, her name (hence the ‘e’ at the end of Kathryne), her sweet tooth, and her love for pecans, among others. I mentioned this in my cookbook, but Mimi’s family owned a small pecan tree farm, so she enjoyed a lot of pecans in her long life. When the recently-formed American Pecan Council asked me to develop a recipe featuring pecans, the answer was easy....
Making your own pumpkin puree not only means that your recipe will be free of any artificial coloring or preservatives, but will also ensure that you can use this seasonal item whenever you want. Pumpkin puree is an extremely versatile ingredient that can be used in either sweet or savory applications. You can make anything from curry to quick bread, pie to pancakes using this delicious winter veggie. Make a big batch of my homemade pumpkin puree to freeze and use whenever you have a pumpkin craving!...
A classic favourite, this easy PUMPKIN SOUP RECIPE is fast to make with maximum flavour! Thick and creamy, this is THE pumpkin soup of your dreams! You will it make over and over again. PUMPKIN SOUP Thick & Creamy Pumpkin Soup makes the weekly rounds at our house and is always served with a swirl of cream, crispy bacon pieces AND sometimes buttery and easy cheesy garlic bread. Yes, we totally go there....
About Rabdi Recipe Traditional rabdi (called Lachha rabdi in Hindi) is a luscious dessert that’s often enjoyed for special occasions and holidays. And it’s easy to see why this treat deserves to be served at nearly every celebration! Rabri features creamy layers of clotted cream (malai), crunchy nuts in a deliciously thick condensed milk. Each bite is a delightful combination of sweet flavors and textures that keeps you going in for another spoonful....
