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About Kara Kuzhambu In addition to the flavors, the mixed vegetables, pearl onions and urad dal (split black gram) bring in a great texture in this Kara Kuzhambu. These also turn the dish into a wholesome and delicious South Indians tyle mixed vegetable preparation. Along with these ingredients, the dominant flavors from the roasted coconut-spice paste elevate the flavors in this gravy. Kuzhambu or Kulambu is a typical South Indian curry based dish from the cuisine of Tamil Nadu....

Khandvi is made with a mixture of gram flour and buttermilk. In India what we call buttermilk is a thin solution of yogurt and water. Cooking this smooth batter of the gram flour and buttermilk batter is one tricky part. If you get this right, then more than half of your problem is solved. What we look for in a khandvi are thin layers and this is achieved by getting the right consistency when cooking the batter....

I still remember we would all be sitting in a row for the food to be served to us. It would usually begin with salt, pickle, chutney, salad first ( I would skip the poori bhaji) and then with varan, rice, ghee followed by masala bhat and mattha (spiced buttermilk or chaas). We would wait till everything was served to us. Now here I would get confused what to have the masale bhat with…....

See that salad? I just ate leftovers for breakfast. After my annual too-many potato chips session at the lake with my family, I’m craving fresh, bright, satisfyingly crunchy things. Surely I am not the only one! I really want to tell you all about Oklahoma, and how the trees shrink into broccoli florets and the dirt turns red on that familiar drive south on I-35. I want to tell you about meeting my newest cousin and how she let me hold her for over an hour (maybe I hogged her a bit)....

It’s one of the most popular condiments for biryani, pulao, and tandoori dishes. Here’s an easy 10-minute recipe. What is Mint Raita? Mint Raita is a flavored yogurt dip made by combining fresh mint and cilantro chutney, and creamy yogurt. Seasoned with pink salt, roasted cumin, and black pepper, it’s a popular condiment to be served alongside many Indian recipes, including Biryani, grilled entrees, and curries. Ingredients - Notes & Substitutions It just takes a handful of fresh ingredients to put together this easy Indian mint yogurt sauce....

All made in one pan and so easy to prepare, you won’t believe it when it’s done. No rice cookers and no extra pans needed! Tomato Basil Chicken & Rice has the most popular vote for dinner in my house! Chicken and Rice Back up a second. Let me rephrase. Chicken SO crispy on the outside; tender and falling apart on the inside; tomato, basil rice with so much flavour and cooked in so....

PLUS being smothered in that creamy mushroom sauce with a hint of balsamic and garlic! Steak Pan seared steaks are my love language. Being brought up in a carnivore’s house, steak was available on our dining table at least once a week. Breakfast or dinner, it didn’t matter. Just the smell of steaks charring in a frying pan is enough to push us over the edge. My Uruguayan father’s signature dish is a big, fat, juicy steak with Chimichurri AND a fried egg....

Generally the classic Paneer Bhurji is a dry or semi dry dish. This gravy or curried variation is less popular and made slightly differently. The recipe is fairly simple, easy and you don’t need to grind or puree any veggies. I share my mom’s recipe of making this bhurji with a gravy or curry (also known as tari or rassa in a few Indian languages). What sets apart this paneer bhurji gravy recipe is the frying of whole spices first and this is what gives the dish an aromatic flavor....

About Poha Cutlet Poha a.k.a flattened rice, beaten rice or parched rice is made by first parboiling and then flattening the rice grains. This results in thin, crisp and dry rice flakes that can be easily broken or crumbled. It is a super common ingredient that is used in many ways throughout the length and breadth of India. With it, various recipes can be made for snacks and breakfast. This Poha Cutlet is a novel way of using flattened rice....

About Pudina Chutney Recipes Mint is also known as Pudina in Hindi and hence the name of this bright condiment dip. My recipes make for a really flavorful, tasty chutney that has a balance of flavors. You will simply love them to pair with your favorite Indian snacks. As is with Indian cuisine, there are many ways mint chutney is made. You can do many variations by excluding or including spices in the recipe....

Enjoy this light and healthy one-pot meal with a side of mint raita. This quinoa recipe is inspired by my go-to vegetable biryani, a popular Indian rice and vegetable dish. I wanted to create a well-balanced and healthier variation of biryani. This dish hit the spot and has since become one of my go-to family meals. In this dish, I make the pilaf with quinoa (instead of rice), which is a much healthier carbohydrate than rice, and it’s rich in protein and fiber as well....

About Fermented Ragi Dosa The vegan fermented Ragi Dosa recipe is made with a fermented dosa batter, like the regular classic Dosa. This one thus, has a longer process, since there are different batters that need to be ground and then mixed to get the final batter. It is also takes time, as the final batter needs to be kept for fermentation for best dosas. But is a better tasting and more healthier version than the Instant dosa made with ragi flour....

There’s something about the smell of fresh puffed up rotis that transports me back to my mum’s kitchen in seconds! It’s a flatbread I grew up eating everyday. Since roti is my kids’ favorite accompaniment for Indian curries, I want them to learn the art and science behind making a fail-proof roti. With this recipe and a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned over the years, anyone can make and enjoy warm and puffy roti or phulka....

Simple Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry The absolute best dishes to prepare are stir fries. They’re so quick and easy, full of healthy, fresh and crispy vegetables and beautiful sauces; it’s usually a guarantee whoever you’re cooking for will love the outcome — no matter what the flavours. Whenever we order out, this is our numero uno preference. The lady at the Japanese restaurant knows it’s me ringing as soon as I call....

*If you’re looking for a fast and easy one-pot soya biryani recipe, check out my Mushroom Biryani and swap in soya chunks for the mushrooms. About Soya Biryani This truly delicious soya biryani is a properly layered, dum-cooked meal that is packed with flavor. Cooking in the dum pukht manner gives this biryani a deep permeation of flavors that you just can’t get cooking in any other way. While my recipe for this yummy dish is vegetarian, as I have used ghee....

What is Thattai Thattai is a crisp, deep-fried cracker made with rice flour, lentil flours, spices, herbs and seasonings. A basic Thattai Recipe has a dough that is made by mixing rice flour, roasted and ground urad dal flour, soaked chana dal, curry leaves, asafoetida (hing), ground green chilies or red chili powder, salt, butter or ghee. An optional ingredient that may be also add is grated or sliced fresh coconut....

Here’s a fun seasonal project for those of you who have a surplus of cherry tomatoes. Or for people like me, who just can’t get enough cherry tomatoes while they’re here. Tomato jam! It’s sort of like peppery, jammy ketchup and I’m really into it. Fair warning; tomato jam requires a lot of tomatoes (one and a half pounds yields a scant cup of jam). If you’re so willing, I can offer you a delicious tomato jam, basil and mozzarella-Parmesan panini, which can also be made as a grilled cheese sandwich....

About Tomato Saar It is not wrong if you say that there are myriad ways in which tomato curries are prepared across different regional cuisines in India. This Tomato Saar recipe is one of those many humble, yet absolutely praiseworthy curries that must be given its due respect. A typical way of serving this dish is with steamed red rice or white rice. Back in time, I had a certain cookbook on Indian cuisine and it is from that book that I adapted this recipe....

About Vegetable Soup I make this easy Mixed Vegetable Soup just like the way I make the Tibetan Thukpa (without noodles). Obviously, my version is a vegetarian and a plant based one. At home, you might not have noodles handy at all times, but the craving for a soup can strike any time. There are occasions when I often end making this delish, light, warm and nutritious Vegetable Soup minus the noodles....

Learn about ways to achieve a similar texture and taste using modern home appliances such as the air fryer or oven. Tandoori cooking has been around for centuries. It is a style of cooking that creates exceptionally flavorful meat thanks to the char-broiled finish from hot coals and fire. While most of us may not have a tandoor oven in our backyard, there are many tricks to the trade that allow you to reach the same crisp, smoky exterior and moist, succulent interior....