This flatbread pizza came about one fine evening when I had no meat in the fridge and just tons of pita bread in my freezer. You can probably guess that I’m Pakistani by taking a quick peek into my freezer. It puts the bread section of the grocery store to shame. I drizzle the flatbread with honey and my, oh my, do the flavors sing together beautifully! Honey makes all the difference in the world....

Fruit Chaat is an Indian spiced fresh fruit salad using your favorite chunks of fruit in a medley of tangy, mild spices and a dash of lemon juice for that extra tang. Add any seasonal fruit of your choice to enjoy this refreshing bowl of oil-free yumminess and nutrition as a snack, appetizer or a complete meal! Be it summer, winter or any time of the year, you are going to enjoy this lip smacking Indian fruit chaat or fruit salad, with a twinge of spice, every time!...

They come out so flaky and buttery, you would love to munch on it with a cup of your evening coffee or tea or even as a mid morning snack. You go to any street in India, more so in south India, you are sure to bump into at least 2 to 3 bakeries on every street. We Indians love our corner bakery store with all the lovely sweet cookies, soft cakes, puff pastry snacks and myriad of breads in all shapes and flavors along with savory cookies or “biscuits” as they call it in India....

HOLIDAY COCOA CRINKLE COOKIES – crispy on the outside but a fudgy, brownie like texture on the inside with a heavenly chocolaty bite; bet you cannot stop at just one! These classic cookies have always adorned many a Christmas table or packed in tins to be shipped and shared at holiday bakes! With a generous dusting of powdered/icing sugar, the cracked look of these decadent cookies is the signature look of any crinkle cookie....

Homemade mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside, but cheesy on the inside breaded mozzarella cheese sticks; baked/ fried; a fun appetizer or finger food. Serve these with tomato ketchup, red chilli sauce, chilli mayonnaise or my homemade marinara sauce at your next party or snack time. My freezer and refrigerator is always stocked with a variety of cheeses; be it a huge mozzarella block (as toppings for pizzas, in lasagnas or eggplant parmesan etc....

Idli Podi or Milagai Podi is fantastic in taste, texture, and flavor! Making this powder is easy and requires simple ingredients, but it brings a delicious zing to many dishes. All You Want To Know About Idli Podi In Tamil, Milagai means red chilies, and Podi implies powder. So, Milagai Podi literally translates to spicy or chili powder. This condiment is mainly served with steamed Idli; hence, it is known as Idli Podi....

Tomato sambar or Thakkali sambar is a spicy, tangy and instant no-dal south Indian sambar you can make in 10 minutes if you have ready made sambar powder (either homemade or store bought). This is my go-to quick sambar as an accompaniment for idlis (savory steamed rice-lentil cakes) or dosas (savory rice-lentil crepes). It is so tangy and divine, served with rice; it makes for a quick lunch option too....

They’re ready in less than 30 minutes, and the only ingredients you’ll need are ground pork and spices. These juicy and flavorful meatballs are one of my go-to weeknight dinners. They are easy to make and very tasty, and they go with just about any side dish one can imagine. Although, more often than not, to make things truly easy for myself, I simply serve them with a big salad!...

I make it with cod and flavor it with onions and bacon. Heavy cream makes it wonderfully creamy, and paprika gives it a beautiful color. This delicious chowder is so hearty and filling! It’s one of my favorite winter meals to make for my family, and I love that it’s indeed a full meal - you don’t need to serve it with any side dishes (but you can definitely serve it with these keto cheese biscuits!...

Onions and mushrooms add texture and flavor, and the delicious sauce is made with sour cream and Dijon mustard. This delicious casserole is nothing like the recipe you might be familiar with, typically made with canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and packaged fried onions. If you’re not a fan of canned/processed stuff but are a big fan of fresh green beans and topping your vegetables with cheese, then you will enjoy this version!...

Mango Phirni with Almonds – a decadent sweet Indian Rice Pudding with milk, rice and mangoes along with some almonds; a perfect exotic and easy dessert to serve any time! Mango season and I am here in India this summer; the last two summers, I was with my sons in USA and was missing the mind boggling varieties of mangoes we get here! Last week, a family friend, who owns a farm, rang the door bell and when I opened up the door, he had left a large bag of gorgeous mangoes and was gone; pandemic times but yay for us!...

Masala Pav is a popular street food from Mumbai (in India) and you can call it an Indian masala sloppy joe in a dinner roll!!! Soft pav buns (dinner rolls) are sliced, toasted with butter and spices and filled with a spicy masala mixture along with optional toppings! Our family loves pav bhaji, another street food of India where a spicy potato masala (using potatoes, onions and tomatoes) is served with sliced and toasted pav buns....

MIXED NUT AND SESAME SEED BRITTLE I remember I and my brother used to love eating sesame seed snaps – my Mum would buy them near the till when we went grocery shopping with her. She then started making various flavours and styles of these sesame seed snaps or brittle at home. This version, with an abundance of mixed nuts and various seeds, remains one of our favourites to this day....

As the name suggests, “mushroom matar malai” has mushrooms, matar (green peas) and malai (cream), flavored with some aromatic Indian spices to make a creamy, mildly spiced curry!! The thickness of the gravy comes from blended onions and cashew nuts with some spices and I have made it a little spicy by adding green chillies. I remember the first time I came across methi matar malai (using methi leaves or fenugreek leaves) when we were living in New Delhi....

It’s the perfect weeknight side dish because it’s so easy to make, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. Roasting vegetables caramelizes them and makes them extra flavorful. It’s the best way of cooking veggies, in my opinion, and this recipe is a great example. (Roasted green beans and roasted asparagus are also great). The best part? Oven-baking is so easy. It is a hands-off cooking method, unlike pan-frying, which requires constant attention....

The recipe is straightforward and requires the ingredients readily available in our pantry. Palak Paneer is satisfying, wholesome, creamy, and very delicious. Jump to:About Palak Paneer IngredientsHow To Substitute CashewsBlanching The SpinachStep by Step DirectionsGarnishing SuggestionsServing SuggestionsMore Spinach RecipesRecipe Card About Palak Paneer Spinach is my favorite among other greens. I especially love baby spinach, and so I try to add spinach to my recipes wherever and whenever possible. So obviously, Palak Paneer is one of my favorite curry dishes....

Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect dish to make when you’re not in the mood for an elaborate recipe. I cook fish and seafood recipes several times a week, including baked salmon, shrimp scampi, and grilled halibut. This recipe is one of my favorites. Rainbow trout is a delicious fish - a delicate version of salmon. The simple flavors of browned butter and lemon complement it well, and the quick preparation time is a bonus....

Jump to:About Paneer ParathaPaneer Paratha DoughPaneer Stuffing and IngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian FlatbreadRecipe Card Our Latest Videos About Paneer Paratha I often make different types of Paratha for breakfast and lunch. We love to have Paratha with plain yogurt, Raita, pickle, or simply with a cup of tea. Because my son loves to have Paratha for lunch, I try my best to make them as nutritious and filling as possible....

The recipe for Kesar Firni or Phirni is simple, with only a handful of ingredients, but it makes one of the best desserts! Jump to:Difference Between Rice Kheer and PhirniAbout PhirniWhy You Will Love Kesar PhirniIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing and Storing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Delicious DessertsRecipe Card Difference Between Rice Kheer and Phirni Though the ingredients of Rice Kheer and Phirni are the same, the way of making them is different. The Kheer is made with whole rice grains, and Phirni is made with coarsely ground rice....

Flavored with cardamom and rose water, using whole wheat flour and glazed with a lemony saffron icing, the crumb comes out so fudgy and delicious, you will be tempted to cut up more slices to enjoy; a perfect cake to celebrate any occasion (Diwali, Christmas, Thanksgiving etc.) or just as an indulgence for you and your family. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Do scroll below for step-wise instructions, ingredient list, tips and tricks to make the perfect gulab jamun cake!...