This blue cheese dip just might convert blue cheese skeptics into fans. Yes, it really might. You can trust me on this because I’m a little iffy on blue cheese myself. Sometimes I love blue cheese, like in this peach and avocado salad, and sometimes it’s just too much. In this dip, it’s perfect. This blue cheese dip recipe is cold, creamy, and savory with an unmistakeable—but not overpowering—blue cheese funk....
About Eggless Chocolate Mousse As someone who has made chocolate mousse countless times in the past, I can empathize with those of you who have felt like giving up on this traditional French dessert. Depending on the recipe, mousse can call for tempering eggs, folding together ingredients, blooming gelatin or other fussy steps. NOT SO with this easy recipe! My simple chocolate mousse recipe is completely vegetarian, egg free and does not use any gelatin or thickener like corn starch or agar agar....
About Eggless Fruit Cake Recipe Traditional Christmas fruit cake is a yummy treat made by soaking dried fruits and nuts in rum or wine, and mixing with fragrant spices in a simple from-scratch batter. To make my eggless version I use a blend of whole wheat flour (atta) and all-purpose flour (maida). This helps to create a wonderfully tender and fluffy cake every time! Although most of the alcohol will bake out of the cake, it’s easy to adapt this as an alcohol-free recipe if you choose....
About Green Moong Dal I make green moong dal quite often, and I’m so happy to share this classic comfort food dish with you. Similar to my favorite Dal Makhani made with whole black gram, this vegan recipe features healthy lentils cooked with a variety of vibrant seasonings and aromatics. However, green moong dal is also known as sabut moong dal – sabut means “whole” in Hindi – and since whole green gram are used in the recipe, hence the name....
Here’s an easy 10-minute recipe for making ghee in the Instant Pot or stove. What is Ghee? Ghee is clarified butter that is made by heating butter until the milk solids separate and caramelize, leaving behind the clear butterfat with hints of nutty flavors. It has been a staple in Indian cooking for thousands of years. It is a stabilized cooking fat and extremely shelf-stable since all of the water in the butter has been cooked out....
About Jigarthanda Like I said in the beginning, Jigarthanda is a cooling beverage having its origins in Madurai city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a common refreshment that is sold in almost all the street side stalls during summers in this part of the country. ‘Jigar‘ means ‘heart’ and ‘thanda‘ means ‘cool or cold.’ So, the Jigarthanda Drink literally translates to ‘cool heart or cold heart....
About Spiny Gourd Spiny Gourd as the name refers to this variety of gourd is a small green gourd with tiny spines. It is also called Teasel Gourd in English. It is also referred to as Kakrol, Kakora, Kartoli, Kankada, Kankoda, Phagil, Phagla, Boda Kakarakaya and Kartole locally in various parts of India. These green gourds with tiny and small spines, appear during the Indian monsoons. They have a slight bitter taste....
This recipe is inspired by my father-in-law’s delicious and family-famous recipe, which he had inherited from his grandmother. This is my simplified, pressure cooker adaptation of his recipe! What is Lemon Pickle? Lemon pickle is an Indian-spiced pickled relish recipe made by combining lemons with aromatic Indian spices, and sugar or jaggery. In the north, it is popularly known as Nimbu ka Achar (neem-boo-kaa-uchh-aar), where nimbu refers to ’lemon’, and achar refers to ‘relish’....
Trust me, you need this lemony kale salad recipe. It might not look like much at first glance, but this hearty green salad is boldly flavored and just what you need to round out tonight’s dinner. This simple kale salad features finely shredded Tuscan kale tossed in a bold, lemony dressing with freshly-grated pecorino romano or Parmesan cheese. Tuscan kale goes by many names—you might know it as lacinato kale, dinosaur kale or cavolo nero (literally “black cabbage” in Italian)....
Slathered with buttery maple flavours, a hint of pineapple juice and a kick of spices, this is THE Christmas ham recipe of your dreams! Maple Glazed Ham is the most INCREDIBLE centrepiece on the table…filling your home with mouthwatering smells while it bakes! Take out all the guess work out and find out how to bake a juicy ham with charred crispy edges and a beautiful sticky maple glaze. Love glazed ham?...
About Masala Pasta A maximum of 30 minutes if what you will need to create this amazingly delicious Indian Style Masala Pasta. So, on days, when you are confused as to what you’re craving for more – whether Indian or Italian – then just go for this dish! Masala Pasta and masala noodles are a favorite with many people, as well as kids. It not only makes for a tasty fusion treat but also is filling and comforting too....
What is Milk Masala Powder ‘Masala’ means a ‘spice blend’ or a ‘mixture of spices.’ ‘Milk powder’ as in this recipe, means a ‘ground powdered form of nuts and spices’ which is added to milk to flavor it. This fragrant nuts and spice blend can also be added to plant based milks like almond milk or cashew milk. Personally, I don’t like the taste of plain soy milk. So, I am not suggesting it....
Pachai Payaru Masiyal, Green Moong dal – Green Gram Curry. Pachai Payaru masiyal recipe. Whole moong dal/mung bean curry south indian style. Easy and healthy lentil curry. Lentils and rice make perfect lunches. There is nothing more comforting than a good lentil curry with rice. This is such an easy recipe for the busy mornings where I need to pack lunches for the family. Lentils and rice make a simple everyday Indian meal....
About Paneer Manchurian Paneer Manchurian is a popular dish that beautifully combines Indian and Chinese flavors and cooking techniques. Sweet paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes are dusted with corn starch and spices, and are then either shallow fried or deep fried – depending on preference. Deep fried cheese tends to be a bit crispier on the outside, while pan fried cubes are less crispy and a bit healthier. This main dish or snack can be made with either frying option, and can also be prepared with your choice of a thin sauce or a thick, rich gravy....
A Sandwich Is For Keeps The whole world loves a sandwich. I mean I really don’t think that I’ve ever come across a person who feels otherwise for a sandwich. Also, there’s no limit to what you can stuff between breads and create a hearty, filling and scrumptious snack. Whether the most usual filling or an unusual one, a sandwich is for keeps! An easy grab-on-the-go, a sandwich is versatile beyond limits....
What is Papdi Chaat Papdi or papri here refers to crispy fried flour crackers that are made with either whole wheat flour or all purpose flour. Chaat means an array of mouth watering snacks from the Indian cuisine. The word chaat also means to taste or to lick. Papdi chaat is a popular and delightful North Indian street food snack that is made with papdi (a.k.a fried flour crispies or crackers), boiled chickpeas, potatoes, pakoris (fried black gram fritters), curd (yogurt), spices and various chutneys....
Since we’re entering the season of potlucks and barbecues, it’s time to share my go-to peanut sauce recipe. It’s creamy, savory, a little spicy and totally satisfying. Bonus? This flavorful sauce is easy to make. Make some peanut sauce and drizzle it on everything! This peanut sauce also makes a stellar veggie dip. Store-bought veggie dips are notoriously full of preservatives, but not this one. Watch How to Make Peanut Sauce Uses for Peanut Sauce Veggie dip aside, this peanut sauce is wonderful over noodles and served with spring rolls....
What Is Poha? Poha is a popular vegetarian Indian breakfast recipe. This breakfast staple from the state of Maharashtra (western India), is traditionally made with flattened dry rice, called Poha. The flattened rice is rinsed with water a few times to rehydrate it and then cooked with potatoes, plenty of onions, peanuts, and warm Indian spices. My kids are huge fans of the traditional Poha, so the real test in my house was when I first served this Quinoa Poha to them....
About Sabudana Kheer Like I mentioned earlier, Sabudana Kheer is basically an Indian sweet pudding, in which the main ingredient is sago or tapioca pearls (sabudana). In addition to this, it also has whole milk, sugar and flavorings like green cardamom powder, nuts and saffron that results in a yummy dessert. You can also call it as Sago Kheer, Sago Pudding, Tapioca Kheer or Tapioca Pudding. My Sabudana Kheer recipe is super easy and simple to prepare....
About Schezwan Sauce Spicy, tangy schezwan sauce also known as schezwan chutney is a versatile condiment that goes great with many delicious snacks. It features a wonderfully pungent combination of hot red chillies, garlic, flavorful sichuan peppers, and salty soy sauce. This recipe can easily be customized to your preferred level of heat for a great dip or bold sauce. The sauce comes from the Indo Chinese cuisine that originated in Kolkata....
