Barfi Biscuits are surprisingly easy to put together and actually do not need too many ingredients. I guarantee your kitchen will smell wonderful, thanks to the buttery rich flavours! Serve them up to guests or gift on festive occasions such as Diwali, Eid or Thanksgiving, they’re a delicious alternative to traditional Indian sweets. If you love eggless Indian cookies, you’ll love my Nankhatai which are made with ghee. Why you will love this recipe Eggless – these biscuits are made without eggs....

The Best Fudgy Chocolate Brownies; I am back with an amazing whole wheat treat for all of you… the best fudgy, chocolaty, delectable brownies you have ever tasted (showered with chocolate chips)!! A dash of instant coffee powder and they are the most scrumptious mocha treats you can ever dig your teeth into… Sorry friends, I have been a very passive food blogger the past month. Lots of exciting things happening on the family front which kept me busy and happy!...

Caramel Custard is a melt-in-the-mouth creamy dessert; a silky custard, smothered in a sweet caramel syrup!! It is my all-time favorite dessert. I have already posted a recipe of caramel custard with condensed milk. This version contains no condensed milk and uses only milk, sugar and eggs. Some people prefer a smooth, silky texture to the custard; not me!! I love the porous texture in my caramel custard, so I have taken an extra step to beat the eggs till frothy....

Cashew nut curry" or “Bibbe upkari” is a seasonal delicacy in the Konkani community of Mangalore in the southern part of India. “Bibbo” is cashew and “upkari” is a dry curry in the Konkani language. It is a stir fry of tender cashew nuts cooked with just cashews or sometimes with potato, a vegetable called ivy gourd or added to different coconut based curries of this community. It is traditionally served with poha chutney (another delicacy of Mangalore with coconut and beaten rice with some spices) or puris (deep fried wheat flour bread)....

The key to making delicious Chapli Kebabs lies in the careful balance of spices and seasonings. Each region and family has its own unique recipe, but common ingredients include coriander, cumin, garlic, chili powder and the most essential pomegranate seeds. It adds a light crunch and a zing. How to Make Chapli Kebab Smash Tacos

This summery Chickpea Salad with the creamiest lemon basil avocado dressing is packed with protein and veggies. Instant Pot Chickpea Salad is vegetarian, gluten-free and can easily be made ahead. It is perfect for occasions such as 4th of July BBQs, potlucks or cookouts. Green Chickpea and Kale Salad with Avocado Chickpeas, cooling and crunchy cucumber, shredded kale, peas, and lambs lettuce are dressed in an avocado, cashew and Greek yogurt....

Eggless Chocolate Chip Scones are easy to make with a few ingredients. These scones are perfect for breakfast or brunch, especially during the weekends and holidays! About Chocolate Chip Scones Scones sound fancy, but they are easy and straightforward to make. And I love the scones with fresh fruits and nuts, and now the recent addition is chocolate chips; they are super tempting and irresistible. However, there are certain things to take care of while making scones....

It is the season to be merry and share a lot of mouthwatering goodies and I am no exception! “Christmas” being the theme this time for the bimonthly share of our gourmet Face Book group “Healthy Wellthy Cuisines”, as suggested by my food blogger friend Archana who blogs at her amazing food blog “The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen” with simple yet interesting recipes, I had to come up with something delicious, easy to make and fun to eat!...

The great British summer is right here. Great is an interesting way to describe it as the British summer is so unpredictable, you won’t know whether it’s going to pour down or you are going to roast! We are so fond of Cookies ‘N’ Cream ice cream in the house. Over the past couple of summers, it was my job to whip up homemade icecreams and this was the one I made over and over again!...

Simply mix a few ingredients in your food processor, then fry the patties in olive oil. They’re crispy and delicious, and the leftovers are excellent, too. About once a week, I bake a few chicken breasts. They’re easy to make, affordable, and versatile. I can use them throughout the week in different recipes, and this is one of them. Crispy and golden, these chicken patties are a huge hit with kids....

The perfect reasons to eat one of these are: they are sugar free (sweetness is only from healthy dates), all the goodness of crunchy cornflakes and nuts, quick and easy to make (no cooking involved), totally vegan and no oil, butter or ghee used!! I love to make anything that takes less time slaving over the stove and if you see my blog posts, you will notice, I veer more towards quick and easy recipes!...

Dates and Oats payasam/kheer is an Indian milk pudding with the goodness of nutritious dates, healthy oats, almonds and hint of cardamom in every slurpy sip! Added jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) gives it an earthy sweet flavor unlike plain sugar. This is optional. You can increase the amount of dates to make a refined sugar free dessert….totally diabetic friendly! This delicious Indian pudding can be made totally vegan too by using coconut milk instead of regular milk....

The recipe for this eggless Double Chocolate Banana Bread is simple. It does not require an electric mixer, and the batter comes together easily. All you need for this treat are ripe bananas and baking staple ingredients! Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread This quick bread is definitely a chocolatey treat with the sweetness and goodness of ripe bananas. If you love banana and chocolate combinations, this is a must-try recipe!...

Easy Creamy Coleslaw is a refreshing salad made with finely shredded or chopped cabbage, grated carrots and mayonnaise with a splash of vinegar. I love to have additional crunch and color, so bell pepper or capsicum fits the choice perfectly!! Perfect eaten as such or as an accompaniment with burgers and sandwiches, you will find this amazing, creamy, crunchy, tangy and slightly sweet salad with chopped red onions on our dinner table on days we have sandwiches or burgers....

Horlicks Milk Burfi is a quick and easy Indian milk fudge made with milk powder and flavored with Horlicks (a malted milk powder drink), which comes together in less than 5 to 6 minutes! When you are pressed for time or you need a special but quick dessert, this burfi is perfect! With the upcoming Diwali (Festival of Lights in India) celebrations, and everybody pressed for time preparing for all the festivities, Horlicks Milk Burfi is the perfect fudge which can be ready in just 5 minutes....

These Easy Pizza Pavs/Pizza Sliders are fun to make; you will have no problem feeding your hungry kids after school in a jiffy, pairing it with a light soup to make a complete dinner or even serving it at a party!! With layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, pizza fillings like onions, mushrooms, bell pepper or capsicum and spices like oregano, Italian seasoning, crushed chilli pepper and lots of garlic, it is sure to satisfy all the pizza lovers out there without slaving over a hot stove or oven to make pizzas!...

Using canned pumpkin puree makes it an easy 30-minute recipe. There’s no need to puree the soup. Simply mix the ingredients by hand and heat them. This soup will delight you with its bold flavor. It’s thick and creamy, thanks to pumpkin and coconut milk. Well seasoned with curry powder, garlic, onion, and ginger. Just like my easy tomato soup, it’s also easy to make – simply mix the ingredients right in the saucepan, heat, and serve....

It’s one of those simple-yet-fabulous recipes! It’s ready in about 25 minutes, and it goes well with countless main dishes. I love carrots! I enjoy them raw, dipped in ranch dressing, sour cream dip, or yogurt dip. They make a great snack. It’s convenient that a big bag of fresh carrots can be kept in the fridge for several weeks when properly stored. I also like them cooked, and steaming is, by far, my favorite way of enjoying them....

It’s also a great dessert when served all by itself or topped with whipped cream. I normally prefer to enjoy fruit in its raw state, with a few notable exceptions, such as stewed prunes, baked apple slices, baked pears, grilled peaches, and fried bananas. However, sometimes, cooking greatly enhances the flavor of fruits and transforms their texture - in a good way. This is certainly the case with this delicious strawberry compote, which is also very easy to make....

It’s a magic cheese that you can grill or pan-fry, and it’s ready in ten minutes! Enjoy it on its own, in a sandwich, or in salads. Halloumi is a unique cheese that doesn’t melt. When you grill or pan-fry it, the pieces remain intact. You can enjoy them as savory finger food or use them in sandwiches and salads. It’s magic - a cheese that retains its shape when cooked!...