Yet I am posting one more recipe for soup! While in the other parts of the world some of you guys are making pickles in scorching heat and holding chilled drinks in your hands to beat the heat. we are far away from that kind of weather yet as a week ago we were badly battered by a snowstorm which left all of us in a very vulnerable condition. In many places being sub-zero temperatures, and heavy downpour there were power cuts and the whole country faced transport chaos....

Vegan Jelly/Jello with Agar Agar One of the most common pudding in British school dinners in the 90s was jelly and cream. We’d be served a wiggly square of strawberry jelly with a dollop of squirty cream with 100s and 1000s on top. Honestly, I can still smell that dining hall now. I was never really into school dinners and would pick at the mains (and subsequently get told off by the dinner ladies) but I LOVED the puddings....

The meatballs are delicious with or without the glaze, but I usually add it since it’s so easy to make. Whenever I’m short on time or unsure what to make for dinner, I take a package of vacuum-sealed ground beef out of the fridge - I always have a few since they keep for so long - and make these baked meatballs. I’m a big fan of baking. It’s a hands-off cooking method that requires far less attention and vigilance than pan-frying....

Ask any south Indian Konkani especially from my hometown Mangalore what their favorite accompaniment to rice and dal is and they will definitely say it is this dish! That delicious and tempting! My family, having traveled and lived in many parts of India and USA has amalgamated and assimilated all the cuisines that we have been exposed to over the years. But when it comes to comfort food which satisfies the soul, we always reach out to our traditional Konkani cuisine!...

Beetroot is one of those super foods which do not get the limelight it deserves. Filled with immune boosting nutrients, great at lowering blood pressure, full of dietary fiber, and a plethora of vitamins your body needs, it should be served on every dinner table. Add it to salads, make soups, blitz to make a ketchup or like I have done, rustle up a quick and simple coconut curry which we love to mix with rice and savor any time we want a side dish....

Jump to:What Is Boondi?About Boondi RaitaIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsRecipes To Enjoy With RaitaRecipe Card Our Latest Videos What Is Boondi? Boondi is an Indian fried snack made from chickpea flour. They are deep-fried in oil until crispy and crunchy. We can make savory snacks as well as sweetened dessert dishes from Boondi. Boondi is often used in the chaat recipes, added in the Jaljeera, or mixed in the spicy water of Pani Puri....

This BRINJAL DUM BIRYANI is my version of a mouthwatering homemade vegetarian biryani (with step-by-step pictures). Brinjal/eggplant/baingan and potatoes are cooked in an onion and yogurt based gravy, layered with almost cooked rice and then cooked on a “Dum” until all the flavors and aromas merge into this delectable one dish meal! All you will need is a side of Indian pickled onions and/or raita to complete your restaurant like biryani experience....

Jump to:About Broccoli Cheese ParathaIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian FlatbreadRecipe Card About Broccoli Cheese Paratha Broccoli Cheese Paratha is one of my favorite ways to have broccoli in my diet. And I love making this Paratha, also because my son likes it. He doesn’t like broccoli but never minds eating these delicious and cheesy Parathas. Ease Of Making Making broccoli cheese Paratha is straightforward and quick. I don’t make these Parathas as stuffed Parathas....

Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect side dish for a busy weeknight. The leftovers are excellent, too! One of my kids is not a fan of cauliflower. That’s unfortunate because my husband and I love it - it’s such a wonderful, versatile vegetable. However, this cauliflower casserole is magical! It’s the only way she’ll agree to eat cauliflower. I guess the cheese and bacon make it tolerable. I’m not complaining!...

Included is a recipe for Instant Pot Chestnuts. If you love chestnuts or have some leftover, try this Cream of Chestnut Soup – perfect as a Christmas starter! What is Chestnut Hummus? Chestnut Hummus is a twist on the classic Middle-Eastern hummus. Hummus is made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon juice. In this recipe, I have replaced chickpeas with cooked chestnuts for a delicious and easy dip! Cooked chestnuts have a wonderfully sweet and nutty flavour and buttery texture which is perfect to blend....

What is Paneer Chilli Chilli Paneer is an Indo-Chinese fusion stir fry dish and is prepared with Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), bell peppers and lots of spicy fresh green chillies. Deep-fried or shallow fried paneer is coated in a spicy soy sauce mixture. There are many versions of chilli paneer such as a dry version or gravy chilli paneer. Some recipes follow a more chilli sauce base (more Indian) and some are more soy sauce based for a Chinese style chilli paneer....

Jump to:About Corn and Coconut MasalaIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Corn RecipesRecipe Card Our Latest Videos About Corn and Coconut Masala When I look for cooking something delicious, filling, and quick to make, sweet corn is one of my favorite ingredients. I always keep a bag of frozen sweet corn in my freezer and use it often to make curries, chaat, snack, and many other dishes. Corn and Coconut Masala is one such quick recipe that is flavorful and absolutely delicious....

Made with riced cauliflower, eggs, almond flour, and parmesan, these savory pancakes are low-carb and gluten-free. The idea for these tasty fritters occurred to me the last time I made cauliflower pizza crust. I was watching the magic of the crust coming together in the oven. Suddenly I thought that I could use riced cauliflower to make savory pancakes. We all loved the result - golden, delicious, and crispy fritters....

You will love these other Indian Milk Sweets and Desserts. If you love mawa but want to avoid sugar, you can try these sugar-free slow roasted mawa peda made with 100% natural sweetener. Dodha Barfi has a rich caramelised texture and deep brown colour thanks to the roasted mawa. In the original recipe, the milk is gently boiled and split to achieve the grainy texture. My Mum’s version is much quicker – use pre-made mawa....

So hey guys, are you observing fast during this holy month of Shravan, and how is it going? What? already getting bored of those same old fasting recipes? I am with you, we all get excited to devour those yummy and delicious fasting recipes, but easily get tired of it too by having the same dishes again and again. And because there is a lack of vegetables in the fasting dishes, the meals seem to be heavy....

What are breaded mushrooms? Breaded Mushrooms are a great appetizer made by dipping mushrooms in batter then covering with a flavoured bread crumb mixture. These mushrooms are then either fried, baked or air fried to crispy perfection – excellent for any mushroom lover. Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms taste just as good as their deep fried counterpart. The air fryer works by circulating hot air and crisps up the exterior of the food....

Once the meat is cooked, add cheese, cut it into squares, and serve! It’s so much easier than pan-frying. Burgers are one of the menu items most often requested by my family members. Everyone around here loves them - yes, even the picky eater. I make grilled hamburgers, broiled burgers, and bacon burgers often. But these baked hamburgers are the easiest to make. There’s no need to form the meat into patties or keep an eye on the burgers as they fry or grill....

Fafda is a somewhat identity of Gujarat when it comes to food. A morning in Gujarat without fafda, chutney and jalebi is Diwali without diya. It is associated commonly with Sunday mornings and festival of Dusshera. Although fafda is so popular, it is rarely made at home. You will find people queueing in the early morning at mithai shops and buy piping hot fafda and jalebi. Fafda is complete with papaya sambharo, fried marcha (green chillies) and chutney kadhi....

You will need:- Gatte 1 cup Gram flour ( besan ) 1 tsp red chili powder 1/4 tsp carom seeds ( ajwain ) 2 tbsp oil salt to taste 1-2 tbsp yogurt You will need :- Kadhi ( yogurt gravy ) 2 cup yogurt 1 tbsp gram flour 1-2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1-2 tsp cumin and coriander powder salt to taste handful of fresh chopped coriander...

My recipe goes back generations and I can say with absolute certainty that it’s remained a firm favourite breakfast amongst all of us! The incredible smell of tempered curry leaves and fresh ginger – green chilli paste is hard to beat! If you’re looking for a wholesome, quick, and utterly satisfying breakfast or snack, Gujarati Bateta Poha is a recipe you’ll want to try. This humble dish combines flattened rice (poha) with potatoes (bateta), tempered with fragrant spices, peanuts and topped with a squeeze of tangy lemon and a sprinkle of fresh coriander....