Updated Dec 04, 2017 Homemade infused water might just be the best thing ever to quell your thirst on a hot summer day. Personally, I love plain water and never tire of it, but a splash of fruity goodness in your water definitely kicks things up a notch! If you’ve ever gotten a massage from a high-end spa, you’re probably familiar with the cucumber or citrus waters that frequent the relaxation areas....
About This Ice Cream Recipe This quick and easy ice cream recipe is a basic ice cream base made with just three (3!!!) ingredients. This soft, smooth and velvety ice cream recipe comes together in almost no time and doesn’t require any special equipment to make. If you, like me, make ice cream mostly during the warmer months, you’ll also be thrilled to hear that there is no cooking involved for this easy recipe!...
I like to think of Indian spices as the heart and soul of Indian cuisine. They provide a rainbow of color, flavor and comfort to both humble and celebratory dishes. After sharing an informative guide on common Indian spices such as cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala, I am sharing a complete guide on the wide range of Indian spices and the unique characteristic of each. Get ready to spice up your life - and your pantry!...
About This Recipe The recipe of this aloo gobi curry made in the Instant pot has a lovely taste and similar to the ones served in the Punjabi Dhabas. These dhabas are eateries alongside the highways in India and often serve delicious Indian food. Though there are many variations to make the curry, this is a delicious dhaba-style version. It is a simple yet tasty potato cauliflower curry. If you prefer to make a restaurant-style version then you can check this creamy and rich version of Aloo Gobi made on the stovetop in a pan....
Enjoy this vegan and gluten-free Punjabi delicacy along with dal tadka and homemade roti. Aloo Gobi is a popular north-Indian side dish. Its popularity can be judged by the fact that most Indian restaurants featuring North-Indian cuisine have it on their menu. Aloo Gobi is on weekly rotation in my home. It’s a versatile dish that makes for a simple, comforting meal, and is elegant enough to entertain with. In this simple recipe, I saute cauliflower florets and cubed potato with aromatics, and lightly seasoned it with mild Indian spices like coriander and cumin....
Cranberries are small, round, seedless berries that grow in shrubs. If you ask me, they are fairly deceiving in their appearance. One would expect them to taste berry-like, sweet, and juicy, however, they are tart and chewy, and have a bitter aftertaste. That being said, they do make a stellar Cranberry sauce which is a thanksgiving staple. This Instant Pot cranberry sauce is a show-stealer. It’s a simple and easy recipe that requires just a handful of ingredients and results in a rich sauce with a perfect balance of sweet and tart....
We’re big fans of Mexican food in my family, but we don’t always want to order in or go out to feed that craving. This recipe for refried beans tastes just like what you’d get at the restaurant (maybe better!), but is made super easy with this dump-and-start recipe using an Instant Pot. And the best part is, this method works with or without soaking your beans first. The secret to restaurant-quality refried beans is in the seasoning....
Who doesn’t love a cozy bowl of hearty chili on a crisp evening? Chunky vegetables, creamy beans, and nutty quinoa in a thick broth that’s seasoned with earthy Tex-Mex spices. Wait till you try this chili! This Vegetarian Chili recipe is healthy, gluten-free, vegan, and rich in plant-based protein and fiber. It’s a 30-minute meal that’s just perfect for meatless Mondays, game days, or weeknight dinners. While this Instant Pot veg chili is incredible as-is, it is also easy to customize....
Onion bhaji is a popular street food snack in Maharashtra. There are many variations to preparing them. I am sharing here my mom’s recipe which she has been making for many years now. To prepare Kanda Bhaji, does not take much time and gets done in less than 30 minutes. Bhaji is also known as pakoras in North India and bajji in South India. Most Indians are fond of pakoras and hence we get to see a Variety of Pakoda made here....
About Kashi Halwa Ash gourd or white pumpkin also has other names by which it is referred to locally in different regions of South India. For instance, it is known as ‘kumbalanga’ in Malayalam and ‘poosanikai’ in Tamil languages. The other English names for this squash are Winter Gourd, White Melon, Ash Pumpkin, Wax Gourd, Winter Melon, Tallow Gourd, Winter Gourd. The name of the halwa is unique considering it has South Indian origins....
Drumroll, please. I got Cookie’s DNA test results back yesterday! This funny mutt of mine is half schipperke (called it!) and half mixed medley. The mixed side includes dachshund and Australian koolie, which explains the rest. Cookie is a smart, ornery schipperke with a koolie’s spots and herding habits, topped off with floppy dachshund ears. My imagination is running wild. How did this creature come to be? I see her mother as an elegant, purebred black schipperke living in a posh Tulsa suburb....
Generally we use buckwheat flour to make Kuttu ki roti or Kuttu ki poori during Navratri. This time I managed to get buckwheat groats from the organic section of a super store. I first had buckwheat groats in Goa and was surprised to know these were available there too and that too from a local shop. Maybe as the place where we lived were frequented by Russian and European tourists, hence due to demand these were available....
About Lasooni Dal Tadka If you prefer and are fond of garlic in your food, then you will definitely love this Lasooni Dal Tadka recipe. It is a delightful variation of the classic Dal Tadka, infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic (lasoon or lehsun) that add a distinct punch to this beloved Indian dish. The dish typically features a lentil or combination of lentils, such as split pigeon peas or yellow lentils (moong dal), cooked to a creamy consistency and tempered with some spices....
Customize it to your liking and enjoy this weeknight-friendly meal with just a few basic ingredients! If you’ve had the Chicken Orzo Soup from Panera, you already know how delicious it is. And if you haven’t, give this recipe a try. It’s my homemade take on that popular soup… and dare I say, it’s tastier?! It’s a 25-minute instant pot recipe that’s loaded with tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken, a colorful medley of veggies, orzo pasta in a broth that’s flavored with aromatic herbs....
I’ve been asked a few times on Instagram to make a Carbonara. So this one has been in the making for a while. And I was just about to turn to evaporated milk, but honestly, I don’t like creamy sauces with that stuff. I just.don’t. It tastes too fake, and I like thick and heavy cream. So how do I do this? How is this lightened up exactly? Well. No heavy cream....
About Mango Rice This Mango Rice has rice cooked with a robust raw mango-coconut masala and tempered, and is a common way of consuming both these significant ingredients in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This particular Mango Rice recipe is inspired by the version made in the food culture of Karnataka, where it is also known as Mavinakayi Chitranna. Other regional dishes that I make, especially with raw mangoes are the Andhra style Mamidikaya Pappu and the Andhra style Mango Rice also known as Mamidikaya Pulihora....
About Matar Kulcha ‘Matar’ is a Hindi word which means peas and Kulcha is the classic Indian leavened flatbread made with or without yeast. Here in the recipe ‘Matar’ refers to the spiced and tangy curry made with dried peas and since it is served with the soft and fluffy Kulcha, hence the term ‘Matar Kulcha’. In this Matar Kulcha recipe, the peas that are used are dried white peas, also used to make the Mumbai special curried preparation called Ragda....
Meet my favorite couscous salad, featuring Israeli couscous and colorful summertime produce. This Mediterranean-style salad is light, refreshing, and overflowing with colorful rounds of thinly sliced raw zucchini and yellow squash. That’s right, raw squash! It’s so good. This salad is a simple, light summer dish full of vegetables, whole grains, chickpeas and feta. I came up with this recipe six years ago for Free People’s blog, and it’s become one of my mom’s go-to potluck dishes....
Mouthwatering baked chicken thighs, coated in a beautiful rub, baked on top of fluffy soft rice, all made in the oven. Dinner doesn’t get any better than this one dish wonder! An oven baked chicken and rice recipe filled with onions, garlic and other goodies. In this oven baked chicken and rice recipe, I’ll also be giving you the option to add in plump garlic butter mushrooms that rival even our famous Garlic Mushrooms recipe!...
To get the crispiness, I have used crushed oats, though even breadcrumbs can be added. The outer coating of paneer popcorn is similar to the crust of Veg nuggets recipe i had shared earlier. This recipe is lightly spiced and not spicy or pungent. However, you can definitely increase the quantity of the spice powders in case you wish to have some heat in the nuggets. Some more tasty paneer snack recipes shared are: These Paneer Nuggets are simply fab as a snack or starter when accompanied with tomato ketchup or any green chutney like Coriander Chutney or Mint Chutney or sandwich chutney....
