Chivda is a crunchy, salty Indian snack mix based on flattened rice… There are many different takes on what to added to the flattened rice..Some recipes call for thick flattened rice, some for thin. Some recipes omit the rice entirely and base it on cornflakes… One from the Gujarat area might include Sugar, nuts, dried fruits, and fried potato straws, as well as spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin and asafoetida....

Ultimate No-Bake Date Brownies are easy to make date-cocoa energy bars speckled with nuts and coated with a thin glaze of white and dark chocolate swirls. These wholesome date brownies are the perfect snack to satiate any sweet tooth. By this time, you all must know how much I love dates. You will find packets of dates lying in my fridge, some in the pantry, and sometimes a bowl on the counter for the mid morning snack break....

500 g rice noodles ( cooked ) 150 g bean sprouts 50 g cabbage shredded 200 g firm tofu 1 small bunch spring onions ( white part , leave green part aside ) 3-4 tbsp minced garlic, ginger and red or green chillies Handful of fresh chopped coriander 50 g roasted peanuts chopped 3-4 tbsp sesame oil Lime wedges to serve You will need:- Sauce 1-2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1/4 cup vegetable stock ( I used stock cube ) 4-5 tbsp soy sauce 2-3 tbsp chili sauce 2-3 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp white pepper powder 1 tbsp peanut butter...

This delicious Asparagus Stir Fry or Talasani (or Thalasani) as we call it is a simple and quick Konkani style classic side dish, seasoned with only roasted garlic and dry red chilies! With some hot steaming rice and a simple dalithoy (Konkani style dal), it is the ultimate comfort food for any Mangalorean Konkani from south India! Summer cooking should be quick, fresh and fuss free with just simple ingredients available during the season....

Badam Mix Powder or Almond Milk Powder is an instant pre-made mix of ground almonds, cardamom powder and saffron. It is prepared ahead of time to make badam milk or badam doodh. My version of badam milk masala has the perfect combination of badam and pista for extra depth of flavour and a bit of colour. Traditionally, badam doodh is prepared by soaking almonds, peeling then crushing to achieve a paste....

This Carrot Fudge recipe is straightforward, easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients! If you like Gajar Halwa, you must try this Burfi as well. Delicious Carrot Burfi Whenever winter approaches, Gajar Halwa is a must in most Indian households. Making sweets from carrots is a great way to indulge in vegetables deliciously! However, carrot sweets are popular not only in winter but also for festivals and celebrations....

It’s ready in about 20 minutes, making it a truly quick appetizer that you can whip up even at the last minute. I regularly make several mushroom recipes (including sauteed mushrooms and stuffed portobello mushrooms). These crab stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorites. They are festive, elegant, and delicious. When I serve them to my family, I like to serve them as our main course, so I serve six mushrooms per person plus a side or two....

One of the reasons I seldom make crispy chicken burgers is that it demands time and extensive cleaning as you set up your coating station which includes eggs and flour. I wanted to create a recipe that is easy and quick. In this Crispy Chicken Burger recipe, I do without eggs and found that the fat in chicken is enough to hold together the ground meat. Adding in garam masala and ginger garlic paste gives it a Pakistani flavor, which along with the raita that I shared with my Seekh Kebab fills the kitchen with a familiar aroma of Pakistani cooking....

Ready in a mere 30 minutes, they’re excellent as they are, or you could serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. These delicious patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are really good, and even the leftovers are excellent - warmed up or cold. The Picky Eater basically refuses spinach - even creamed spinach and spinach frittata. But she loves these spinach fritters, so I make them often....

One of the best things about this easy 15-minute recipe is that you can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it. It’s just as good cold as it is when served warm. This delightful compote is inspired by my late grandfather Jacob’s fruit compote. I was a kid, so exact details escape me, but I remember he used to cook the fruit for a long time over low heat....

This dip goes perfectly with cut-up veggies, cheese crisps, or plain pork rinds, and it keeps well in the fridge for several days. I enjoy fresh-cut vegetables. I like them raw, just as they are, or maybe with a sprinkle of salt. But sometimes, having a tasty dip for them is nice. My kids certainly prefer to eat raw veggies with a dip. This wonderfully flavorful Greek yogurt dip is so creamy and perfectly seasoned!...

We Indians love our spices especially in our myriad of curries! But with our exposure to world cuisines (thanks to the internet, TV and world travels!), we have become lovers of International cuisines like Italian (case in point Pizza!!), Mexican, Chinese (well, we have Indianised this to make the delectable Indo-Chinese cuisine!), Thai etc. So, with our palate changing with the advent of these, fusion dishes popped up everywhere. Today, I will be sharing my version of a fusion dish; a veggie burger with the flavors of matar paneer!...

While it practically begs for crusty bread for dipping, you could easily enjoy it with thick slices of homemade almond flour bread. Shakshuka (pronounced shahk-shoo-kah with an emphasis on the middle syllable) is a Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Its name comes from the Arabic word for “mixed.” I enjoy lighter, egg-based dinners, especially in summer. One such dinner I often make is avocado egg bake....

Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho is a simple but amazingly flavorful Vietnamese soup with rice noodles, some vegetables and herbs steeped in an aromatic broth flavored with roasted spices. Traditionally, this delicious soup has meat or chicken in them, but I have added only vegetables. Serve a large bowl of this aromatic broth over hot and fresh noodles, topped with a myriad of crunchy and fresh toppings for a complete and filling meal!...

Our Latest Videos About Eggless Banana Cake I had ripe bananas, and I wanted to make something easy but delicious out of these leftover bananas. I have already posted Eggless Banana Bread and Eggless Banana Muffins recipes, but I realized I did not post my banana cake recipe yet. So here I am with another eggless, easy, quick, and moist cake full of banana flavors and packed with pecans. Texture: Eggless Banana Cake is tender, moist, fluffy, and has a crunch of pecans....

The recipe for Fudgy Brownies is easy and quick to follow with only a few ingredients; you do not need an electric mixer! It can be made for a quick dessert treat for any occasion or simply for a brownie craving. Jump to:About Eggless Fudgy BrowniesWhy You Will Love These BrowniesIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsStoring SuggestionsNot To Overbake The BrowniesHelpful TipsMore Bars and BrowniesRecipe Card About Eggless Fudgy Brownies If you are looking for the Eggless Fudgy Brownies recipe, you should try this one before going away!...

Making these moist and delicious Eggless Red Velvet Cupcakes is incredibly easy and quick. The batter comes together in minutes, and making whipped cream cream cheese frosting is fast, too! Jump to:About Eggless Red Velvet CupcakesWhy You Will Love These CupcakesIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Eggless DessertsRecipe Card About Eggless Red Velvet Cupcakes Honestly, these Red Velvet Cupcakes are not only for valentine’s day! They are so easy to make and do not require any seasonal ingredients....

I bet after reading this post you are going to rush your nearest store to buy the ingredients for this incredible Farali Cassava and Peanut Stir fry. It is so good! But let me tell you that to prepare this stir fry you won’t need so many exotic spices and you sure don’t have to spend extra time in the kitchen as this comes together in a tick, just don’t let the fasting season go by without trying this amazing dish!...

Brighten up your Diwali spread with a salad that’s as stunning as it is refreshing! This vibrant, festive salad combines julienned carrots, beetroots, and crisp apples tossed in a zesty chili-lime dressing that’s equal parts tangy and spicy. Each bite is an explosion of flavour, with the sweetness of the fruits balancing the slight heat from the dressing. To make it truly special, it’s finished with a sprinkle of juicy pomegranate arils and crunchy pistachios, adding a touch of luxury and color that mirrors the spirit of Diwali....

LASUNI MOONG DAL WITH CARROT GREENS Carrot Greens Dal My Dad once proudly brought home some green-topped carrots for my Mum. She then had the task of actually deciding how to use the green tops! She had the idea of adding the carrot tops to daal for added nutrition and flavour. She used a combination of two different daals – moong and masoor (or red lentils) The daal was super delicious and became a favourite in our house!...