Aloo tikka masala is my take on paneer tikka masala using aloo/potato instead of paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Small baby potatoes, marinated with aromatic Indian spices in a yogurt base are grilled on a pan with some oil till they are crispy and brown and then smothered in a spicy onion-tomato gravy/curry, tinged with more aromatic Indian spices. Those who love paneer tikka masala will surely love this!! For a vegan option, use any non-daily yogurt or just some besan/chickpea flour in the marination and omit the yogurt totally in the dish....

Aloo tikki (spiced potato patties/croquette) is another popular street food in India. Boiled and peeled potatoes are mashed along with vegetables and spices, made into patties and either deep fried (to a crispy golden brown color) or shallow fried for a healthier option. They are perfect as an evening snack or as an appetizer/starter at any party and often served with ketchup or any spicy chutney. You go to any street in India, and it is hard to miss street vendors or food trucks trying to sell various snacks....

You could also add a protein such as shredded cooked chicken and turn it into a main dish salad. This arugula salad is my go-to side dish whenever I tire of rich, complex side dishes. It is fresh, delicious, and easy to assemble, and it goes nicely with almost any meal. The simple dressing features olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. It’s just as easy to make as the salad, and it dresses it perfectly....

Roti/chapattis, parathas or naan are not so frequent in our kitchen; we are more of rice eaters, especially in the afternoons. Nights could be just a sandwich or some healthy and light soup and toast or even a simple south Indian dosa or idli with some homemade sambar and chutney. Whenever my boys are around it is parathas or chapatis with some Indian curry. Avocado chapatti or roti was in my to-cook radar for a long time and when I saw Rupali’s super green avocados and spinach rotis on FB, I had to make it....

Avocado Lassi – a thick, delicious, healthy and refined sugar free Indian yogurt based beverage with fresh avocados; a refreshing summer delight! It is well known that avocados or “butter fruit” as they are called in India are nature’s gift to us, full of nutrients; the “good fat” called MUFA or monounsaturated fatty acids and with almost 20 vitamins and minerals…whew!! Although not so popular in many countries, especially India where we get it only during the summers; and most of us do not even know how to consume them!...

It makes the perfect summertime lunch, and the leftovers are excellent too. Much like iced tea, iced coffee, or cucumber water, cold soups are a lifesaver in the summer, when you can’t bring yourself to heat the oven or cook over a hot stove. This avocado soup is delicious and refreshing. While the concept may seem unusual, it makes sense that this fruit would work well in a soup - after all, it’s wonderfully creamy and flavorful....

Baigan is for aubergine or eggplant and Bhartha translates Mashed. It’s roasted and mashed aubergine with spices, which has Smokey and spicy taste. Bhartha is best with round and soft gujarati rotlis, Paratha , yogurt and salad. you will need :- 1 large Aubergine 1 bunch spring onion chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 cup white onion finly chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, grated 1 teaspoon garlic, grated -can use green garlic 1 teaspoon green chillies, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin seed powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 tesspoon amchoor powder 2 tablespoon Olive oil salt to taste...

Baingan Bharta is a typical south Indian Konkani style side dish with roasted and smoked eggplants/brinjal/aubergines in a spicy raw coconut paste. It is one of the most popular eggplant dishes we love for its simplicity in making and the distinct flavor of smoked eggplants in every savory bite!! It is very similar to the quintessential Middle Eastern dish “Baba Ghanoush”. In India, there are various ways of making roasted eggplant bharta....

What cut of beef to use for Beef Broccoli To achieve that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, opt for flank steak sliced thinly across the grain. Flank cut comes from the animal’s abdomen, below the loin and sirloin. While, it may not be the most tender cut, it is typically preferred for stir-fry cooking along with skirt and flap steak. Secret Tips for Perfect Beef Broccoli Watch how to make it Storing Beef Broccoli: Honestly, I don’t struggle with this as much because these go fast!...

This dish has a good source of protein, a dish that is so easy to make and tastes simply delicious. It can be paired with any type of Indian sabji, curry or raita Or it can be eaten on its own with Tea/Coffee. Notes:- print recipe

Perfect spread in sandwiches or as part of a cheese board with crackers. What is Carrot Chutney? In English cuisine, carrot chutney refers to a sweet and tangy condiment made from carrots, sugar, vinegar, and various spices. It is often used as a spread in sandwiches or served alongside cheese and crackers. English carrot chutney typically has a chunky texture and may include ingredients like onions. The chutney is made by cooking peeled and grated carrots in a mixture of vinegar and sugar until it reaches a sticky, thick, jam-like consistency....

Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes an easy weeknight side dish. Or mix in a protein to turn it into a complete meal. I enjoy many broccoli recipes, including roasted broccoli, steamed broccoli, and broccoli salad. Alas, not everyone in my household agrees that broccoli is yummy, so I created this cheesy broccoli casserole. It’s a reliable way to serve broccoli to picky children, but adults love it, too....

You can serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - it truly goes with anything. Even the leftovers are good, provided you finish them up within a day or two. I grew up on this salad. Each night, Mom served dinner plates with a big pile of salad, a simple two-egg omelet, and a piece of rye bread topped with a fat slice of briny feta cheese. That was dinner almost every night....

These easy and sumptuous Nariyal ladoo are made using only 3 main ingredients – desiccated coconut, milk, and sugar. Here is how to make the best coconut ladoos. Coconut Ladoo, aka coconut laddu, nariyal laddu and nariyal ke laddu, are an easy Indian sweet made with simple ingredients. Coconut is first toasted until it is aromatic and is then cooked in milk and sugar until thick. A small portion of the mixture is rolled into a smooth ball and sometimes topped with dry fruits (nuts) and edible silver leaf....

They are ready in just 30 minutes and are easy to make - you simply mix the ingredients in one bowl, then pour it into the waffle maker. The best thing about these waffles is that they’re not a compromise. If you’ve ever tried chaffles, you know that those are delicious but quite different than the real thing. These keto waffles are not. They’re crispy, have a pleasant vanilla flavor, and smell amazing as they bake....

Ready with a prep time of just 5 minutes and can easily be made vegan. This cucumber raita recipe, also known as kakdi nu raitu or raitha, is an Indian accompaniment to so many meals such as curries, paratha and rice dishes. It is also known as kheere ka raita or kheera raita. Cucumber Raita Sauce is made with yogurt, cucumber, herbs such as mint, a little sugar and chaat masala....

I love no-bake desserts that come together in no time with minimal effort and ingredients. When I came across this one online, I was so excited as not only did it sound and look so luscious and delectable, it was so easy to make with ingredients that I already had in my pantry! You need just basically 4 ingredients; condensed milk, heavy cream, lime and salty crackers! I had just bought a box of Ritz crackers to enjoy with my evening adrak chai/ginger tea....

This Eggless Chocolate Chip Cake is beyond easy to bake, and you can enjoy it without frosting it. The cake is delicious, tempting, and super chocolatey with a balanced vanilla flavor! About Eggless Chocolate Chip Cake After getting lots of love from readers for my eggless chocolate chip muffins, I was tempted to make chocolate chip cake. I am inspired to make this cake from my bakery-style chocolate chip muffins....

This Indian salad recipe with chickpeas is also known as Kabuli Chana Salad. Cooked chickpeas, fresh veggies like tomato and cucumber are tossed in a salad dressing made with Indian spices. It is a favorite chickpea salad recipe of mine to enjoy alongside an Indian vegetable curry as it provides protein and nutrients from the crunchy veggies. I am always on the lookout for healthy recipes, and this simple salad fits the bill!...

It’s important to avoid using ground turkey breast, or your burgers could end up too dry. These juicy burgers are delicious! And like all burgers, they’re ready fast - in just 20 minutes - making them ideal for a quick weeknight dinner. They make a nice variation from beef burgers (like baked hamburgers and grilled hamburgers), and they are just as good! Instructions Recipe Card Ground turkey: To keep the burgers juicy, use ground turkey thighs - 93% lean - and not turkey breast, which is too lean and will yield dry burgers....