About Potato Masala Recipe Before I share the nitty gritties of this Aloo Masala, let me share a variation too that I have of the same dish – the Batata Bhaji. While it is best to use an authentic and traditional recipe of the potato filling for Dosa, sometimes, you can experiment by stuffing your dosas with this other version too. You can also use this Potato Masala recipe as a side with your pooris or parathas....
Indian festival season is one of my favorite times of the year. Apart from engaging in a variety of festivities, I prepare sweet treats (mithai) that remind me of celebrations with my family growing up. One of these sweets is Badam Burfi! This simple yet decadent mithai (Indian sweet) combines the sweet and aromatic flavors of almonds with ghee and cardamom. And since it comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of baking essentials, it’s one of my go-to desserts when festivals fall on a weeknight....
I have never seen them being served in North Indian restaurants. Basically banana bajji is a South Indian recipe, though it is made in Maharashtra too. In North India we usually have Palak pakoda, Aloo pakora, Onion pakoda, mix veg pakoras and so on. I remember in my childhood days, when we used to visit chowpatty in Mumbai, there was a pakora stall where one used to get awesome pakoras....
About This Banana Smoothie I love cooking with bananas, so I always keep a bunch on hand in my kitchen. In fact, several of my favorite recipes feature this perfectly sweet and starchy fruit! I could eat them practically all day: Eggless Banana Pancakes for breakfast, Banana Cake, Banana Bread, Banana Muffins for desserts and Banana Milkshake for drinks. Ok, perhaps that is all a bit much for one day. But I still stand by my love for all things banana, and therefore wanted to create a smoothie recipe for a banana-tastic snack to add to my banana-all-day wishlist....
What is Bendakaya Pulusu ‘Bendakaya’ is the Telugu word for ‘okra or lady’s finger (bhindi in Hindi)’ and ‘pulusu’ is a classic tamarind-based stew or any sour stew from the cuisine of Andhra Pradesh. Together, Bendakaya Pulusu simply means okra or bhindi cooked in an onion-tomato spiced tamarind curry. There are many variations of the pulusu, which may include different vegetables, greens or other ingredients cooked in the typical tamarind gravy....
About This Bisi Bele Bath Powder As mentioned above Bisi Bele Bath Powder is the classic and unique spice blend used to make the traditional and popular Bisi Bele Bath recipe (a spiced rice and lentil dish) – that is one of the gems from the Karnataka cuisine. I have adapted this Bisi Bele Bath Powder recipe from Pratibha’s Blog (also has other classic recipes from Karnataka cuisine) and a cookbook from my personal collection....
Let’s talk about these bran muffins. They are so good. I didn’t know that hearty bran muffins (100 percent whole grain, no less!) could be so fluffy and delicately sweet. Deb’s blue sky bran muffins were already on my must make list when my friend hand delivered some. One taste of the homemade muffins was motivation to adapt them for my blog. I replaced the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour....
The holidays are a time to gather with family and loved ones and make some unforgettable happy memories! In my home, baking is a huge part of our holiday celebrations. Every year, my girls and I bake and share a variety of goodies with our friends. This year, we’re making an extra special cookie for our gift baskets- Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies! And these aren’t any ordinary cookies by the way!...
Have you tried sorghum yet? Bob’s Red Mill asked me to create an original recipe using one of their ancient grains, and I took it as an opportunity to try something new. Sorghum is a gluten-free pseudo grain, like millet and quinoa. It’s actually a grass, but cooks up like a grain. It’s round like pearl couscous and a little chewy, like farro or wheat berries. I’ve been using sorghum as a substitute in recipes that typically call for couscous (like tabouli), other small pasta shapes and whole grains like farro....
I drove home for my mother’s birthday party on Sunday. It’s a relatively long drive from Kansas City to Oklahoma City, a straight shoot down I-35 that makes me sleepy with monotony. Cookie and I finally arrived, five long hours later, and I got a couple of hugs on my way to my room for a nap. I woke up to eat pizza on the back porch, after which my grandmother served the blueberry froyo that she made with my aunt....
About Cold Coffee Recipe Icy cold coffee is simply the best beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day. Even though I tend to be more of a tea drinker, I do love a good cup of coffee occasionally – and this cafe-style blended coffee drink is my favorite! Similar to what you find at nearly every local coffee shop, this shake-like cold coffee recipe is made with sugar and milk blended together with ice....
Deliciously seasoned, pan seared salmon fillets – juicy and tender on the inside with perfect, crispy edges. Smothered in a gorgeous garlic butter sauce with a hint of white wine and lemon juice, you won’t believe how quick and easy it is to cook salmon this tasty! Fresh salmon is full of healthy nutrients and takes only minutes to cook, making it the perfect weeknight meal. The entire family loves this creamy garlic butter salmon recipe – the sauce alone is to die for!...
This is where I feel like inserting an evil laugh. This week, I had a house full of kids and fed them fritters of all sorts – without any of them realising the audacity I was committing by feeding them vegetables. Without their knowledge or consent. To trick them, we just called them ‘Shrek Pancakes.’ Do I insert evil laugh now? Well, Shrek pancakes are pretty darn good I must say!...
Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges with so many amazing flavours. Just as popular as fries, wedges are the perfect appetizer or snack! Homemade wedges are so much better than store-bought. Here’s the how-to breakdown to make them in the comfort of your own kitchen! BAKED POTATO WEDGES When I first started out making wedges, the one thing I was intimidated by was how to cut potatoes into the perfect shape wedge....
About Dhingri Dolma Mushrooms specifically, fresh or dried oyster mushrooms are called as “Dhingri” or “Dingri” in North India. The word Dolma or Dulma means a dish made with stuffed vegetables. While in this recipe, there is no stuffing involved. So I am not sure why the word ‘Dolma’ is used for the recipe name. This Dhingri Dolma recipe is an amazing dish and a regular at my place. If you like mushrooms and paneer, then I am sure you will love this dish....
What is Dosa Dosa also called as Dosai (in Tamil language) is a famous and popular South Indian breakfast or snack in India as well in the rest of the world. Dosa are basically crispy or soft crepes made with ground and fermented lentil and rice batter. To make the batter, first the lentils and rice are soaked in water for 4 to 5 hours. They are then ground separately to a fine consistency....
This post also includes clever tricks for storing leftover guac, and keeping it green. All you need for this salty, tangy, and refreshing dip is ripe avocados and a handful of fresh ingredients. A little bit of chopping, a little bit of mashing, and a whole lot of dipping! Enjoy it with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite Mexican food. Let’s get started on this super-duper dip and find out how to pick a ripe avocado and then how to cut it in an easy and safe way....
If you love Honey Sesame Chicken, you will LOVE this salmon twist! The best part about this Honey Sesame Salmon In Foil, aside from the flavour explosion? MINIMAL CLEAN UP! Hooray for less dishes! Salmon If honey and garlic butter aren’t enough of a power pairing, I mixed both of those together along with beautiful Asian sesame flavours, and created the best honey sesame sauce thats gets baked all over this salmon!...
About Jeera Aloo Jeera Aloo is Hindi for “Cumin Potatoes,” which is about the most perfect name for this deliciously spice-ful dish. Lots of earthy, rich cumin seeds are the foundation in this recipe. As you see with the name of the recipe, in Hindi, Jeera refers to Cumin and Aloo means Potatoes. Both the potatoes and cumin are complimented with green chilies, turmeric, chili powder and lemon juice, and all together create a fantastic blend of bold and tangy flavors....
Pair it with cumin rice or homemade roti and enjoy a delicious homestyle comfort meal in just 30 minutes! If there was ever a vegetarian curry that was richly satisfying, incredibly flavorful, and super comforting, matar paneer, also known as mutter paneer, certainly checks all marks. It is one of the most requested recipes by readers too! This Matar Paneer recipe is my mom’s famous recipe that I adapted to the Instant Pot....
