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Recipe 1 – Easy and Simple Banana Chips that can be made from any variety of raw unripe bananas. Recipe 2 – Kerala Style Banana Chips made with unripe nendran bananas and coconut oil. Easy Banana Chips Recipe These are easy and simple homemade tasty banana chips that I often make at home. Since they can be made with any variety of unripe bananas. I generally use Robusta Bananas. These banana chips are good tea time snacks or any time snack when you want to munch something while reading a book or enjoying the monsoon rains....

Why this Bread Recipe Works I love baking breads at home. The whole process – from making the dough from scratch, kneading with your hands, patiently letting it rise and baking – is terrifically relaxing yet exciting at the same time. Each loaf is slightly different but brings such joy, both to bake and to eat. And there’s just nothing better than sharing warm, soft slices of homemade bread with your family and friends…Like handing them a piece of your love!...

Fries are such a universally loved food. But did you know that they have a national day dedicated to them? That’s right! July 13th is National French Fry Day! So today, I’m sharing this family favorite EASY Fries recipe with you that’s a snitch to put together. We make it (almost) every weekend and serve them with burgers, grilled chicken, or enjoy it as a movie snack! Baked French Fries - Easy No-Fry Recipe Is there anything more satisfying than a large basket of freshly fried french fries?...

Summer is almost here! I can feel it. I’m downright giddy about the explosion of colorful summertime fruit at the farmers’ markets right now. It seems serendipitous that the hottest season of the year would produce produce that hardly requires any help. I treat ripe strawberries like dessert; just rinse and eat. One of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh fruit is in agua fresca form. Agua frescas are refreshing fruit drinks made simply of fruit blended with water, lime juice and a bit of sweetener....

What is Bhuna Masala? Bhuna in Hindi refers to ‘sautéed’ or ‘caramelized’, and Masala means spiced base, and in this case refers to the sauce. This bhuna masala is a flavorful and versatile master Indian curry sauce that can be used to make many Indian lentils and curries. All it is, is onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes, sautéed and simmered with warm Indian spices like garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder and of course, salt, turmeric and chili powder, which is the inseparable trio in Indian cuisine!...

All-Purpose Whole-Grain Side Dish Rice is a prominent ingredient in our meals. We enjoy it for lunch, dinner, even dessert when the occasion calls for it. And while we are big fans of traditional white rice, brown rice has become our go-to grain of choice. Because we eat it so often, I have mastered my brown rice craft . All it takes is a little bit of know-how and an Instant Pot pressure cooker to make an all-purpose whole-grain side dish with soft and tender grains every single time....

Fluffy, flavorful quinoa is a regular side dish in my home. It’s a nutrient-dense, protein and fiber-packed, plant-powered side dish that offers a blank canvas to soak up curries and soups or act as a base for salad bowls. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian and can be served with anything that goes great with rice. Generally, the quinoa-to-liquid ratio on the stovetop is 1:2. But the instant pot method uses less water since there’s less evaporation....

About This Kaju Katli Recipe Kaju Katli is a traditional cashew fudge, and is one of the most sought after and loved Indian sweets. Whenever we get a big box at home they disappear in a matter of days. If you stay in North India during Diwali festival you might receive a box of kaju katli or dry fruits as a gift. Kaju Katli is one of the most popular sweets which is gifted to relatives and friends during the diwali festival....

About Kappa Puzhukku Like I mentioned in the beginning, kappa or tapioca roots are a common ingredient used in an array of dishes in South Indian cuisine. From simple fries and sabzis to curries and more, just like this Kappa Puzhukku, tapioca roots make for lovely dishes down South. Tapioca root is also called as Yuca and Cassava in English. Kappa is the Malayalam word and Maravalli Kilangu is the Tamil name for the same....

I prepare this Kolkata biryani on occasions and so I thought of sharing the recipe too. Initially, when I had made for the first time a couple of years back, I had adapted the recipe from some cookbooks, but later on, I did make some more changes and the result is a very good biryani recipe. This Kolkata biryani uses ground biryani masala powder. initially, I would prepare freshly ground biryani masala powder while making the recipe....

What is Kulcha A popular and famous leavened flatbread from Punjab in North India, it can be plain or stuffed, and can be made in the tandoor (clay oven), baked in an oven or cooked on a tawa or skillet. Apart from Punjab, it is found in the food cultures of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. This soft-textured flatbread is easy to prepare and tastes divine. You just need to be a little patient till the dough leavens....

Stuffed with juicy blueberries and cheesecake flavours — YES I said CHEESECAKE (sorry for yelling), and a crispy streusel topping…these were like muffins without the mixing and beating. Hands down beats porridge in the morning. Nothing beats french toast in the morning. Ok…well maybe pancakes and crepes come in close behind…but for those of you with bad-ass sweet teeth like me…these win. So, here’s the breakdown in my MC Hammer pants....

People sing traditional songs and the story of Dulha Bhatti is also sung. Dulha Bhatti was kind of a Robinhood figure who helped poor people. Specially the story of two girls Sundri and Mundri who were helped by Dulha Bhatti is often sung during the occasion of Lohri. It is a joyous and positive time. People dance, sing songs and exchange gifts. Lohri also signifies the end of winter and beginning of spring....

About Indian Style Macaroni Recipe Macaroni is a type or a variety of dry pasta made from durum wheat. These are tubular meaning, they shaped like small narrow tubes with a bent in the center. There is also a variant called elbow macaroni that has a shape of that of a semicircular curved tube. My macaroni recipe uses the elbow pasta variant. Macaroni are used to make various pasta dishes like pasta salad, pasta soup and baked pasta casseroles....

About Maladu Since there are a handful of ingredients used to make this Maa Laddu, it is the ideal choice of a sweet or snack during Diwali or any other festive occasions. You can quickly prepare these ladoos, serve and relish with friends, family or guests. With only 3 main ingredients, roasted Bengal gram or chana dal, ghee, sugar and some flavorings like cardamom, ground nutmeg and lovely golden raisins, the Maladu is quite a treat in itself....

About Mango Shake Recipes Both the recipes below for mango shake make delicious and creamy shakes. I often make them during the summers here in India as refreshing breakfasts, snacks, or for a light dessert. And while they have a terrifically yummy fresh flavor they are also loaded with nutrients, so are a healthier alternative to other sugary drinks. (Along from this mango milkshake, Apple Milkshake and Banana Milkshake are also very popular drinks here....

Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cinnamon roll? YES! Sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey, sticky bun! Sticky buns are like cinnamon rolls more delicious cousin… full of buttery cinnamon sugar, but topped with homemade maple caramel and toasty pecans! MAPLE PECAN STICKY BUNS Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef, a recipe blog that focuses on comforting family recipes. I’m a self-taught home cook who loves whipping up fabulous comfort food that everyone loves…like these maple pecan sticky buns!...

About Masala Milk The entire recipe of this Masala Milk can be divided into 3 major steps – grinding the nut-spice masala powder first followed by boiling the milk and then eventually mixing the prepared powder, sugar and/or other flavorings to make the beverage. Like for any other dish, there can be many variations to the recipe of this Masala Milk too. Some families also have their age-old recipes passed on from generation to generation, which they claim to be secret....

A twist on your favourite Mediterranean Salad, this Salmon Salad comes fully loaded with pan seared, tender-crisp salmon fillets, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, feta cheese and avocados drizzled in the best lemon herb mediterranean dressing! Salmon Salad Recipe Full of healthy fats thanks to the salmon and avocado slices, this salad is another meal in a bowl recipe ready in minutes! Crisp, fresh vegetables give this salmon a refreshing crunch, while the dressing in this bowl is what makes this salad incredible!...

With an added ingredient to make this thick and glossy sauce taste even BETTER than take-out, PLUS extra sauce in the recipe, the beef is tender/soft using less than half the oil than other recipes. Most Mongolian Beef recipes do not have the addition of vegetables and call for deep frying the beef in 1 cup or more of oil. But not this one. I tried many ways to reduce the calorie content in this recipe....