Baked French Fries - Extra crispy outside, soft inside with the flavor of your favorite spices, and baked not fried!!! Now who would not love to bite into these “spicy oven-baked fries” for a healthier option!! Everybody loves French fries, but the popular choice is the fried ones. I never could enjoy them but now, this baked version of the fries has made me relish this “junk food” and feel good about it as they have not been made in a pan full of oil with a greasy touch to them!...

Bread Pakora with potato stuffing Also known as Indian fritters, bread fritters or bread bajji depending on the area. Whist folks in North India know these as Bread Pakora, Bread Bajji is a South India term. These are a perfect snack enjoyed with a hot cup of tea. Typically a popular mumbai street food sold in streets but is served in local restaurants too. There are two version of bread pakora – without a potato stuffing and with....

The leftovers are excellent, so I sometimes double the recipe and enjoy the leftovers for several days. Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Still, the Picky Eater in our family doesn’t ever eat more than half a cup of it, even when generously buttered. A few more broccoli recipes that my family enjoys include crustless broccoli quiche, broccoli cheese casserole, keto broccoli salad, and cream of broccoli soup....

Secret to the Best Chicken Karahi The secret ingredient in my very humble opinion is Yogurt. Purists would say yogurt is not needed but for me it gives me restaurant-style Chicken Karahi right at home! I have also used yogurt in my Boneless Chicken Handi recipe. Yogurt helps to tenderize the chicken and allows the spices to seep in. What How To Make This Recipe

Chickpea masala veggie burgers are a healthy way to get your fiber and protein even when you have the craving for a quintessential junk food, burgers!! Mine has cooked chickpeas, oats, veggies and a mix of Indian spice powders to amp up the flavor of the burger patty to make it a masala burger! Do check out the whole post for different variations of burgers I have made in my home over time …....

Chili tofu is everything you’d want from a dish – hot, sweet, sticky and crunchy all rolled into one! It is vegan, gluten-free and high in plant based protein. To make it, coat pressed tofu and pan fry it until it is super crispy and toss that with ginger, garlic, peppers and chillies. For the spicy sauce, I like to use a mix of soy sauce and chilli sauce. Serve chilli tofu with sticky rice or chili oil noodles or enjoy it as it is topped with plenty of spring onions....

Growing up, chocolate barfi was my favourite indian sweet mithai! It was so exciting visiting the mithai shops and seeing rows of indian mithais – it was hard not to buy the whole shop! Luckily, my Mum made the best ever chocolate barfi at home so it could be enjoyed at any time! This chocolate burfi recipe uses the classic white barfi or milk powder burfi which is perfectly crumbly....

They’re so good, it’s surprising how easy they are to make at home. They’re ready in just over 30 minutes! Winter is the perfect time to make chocolate-covered oranges! I adore oranges—they are truly nature’s dessert. Just like strawberries, oranges don’t need a coating of chocolate, but it does make them even better. The juicy tartness of the oranges is beautifully complemented by dark, rich chocolate. It’s a delightful treat, and you can make it as often as you like - it’s that easy!...

Creamy Mocha Lassi!! Now, that sounds like something I would love to sip on during these hot summer days! If you love coffee and cannot get enough of chocolate, you must try this cooling and refreshing yogurt based healthy drink today. Creamy, mocha yogurt lassi is flavored with cocoa powder (for the chocolate lover in me), and of course, coffee (my day never starts without a cup of strong coffee with my breakfast; so coffee had to be one of the elements in my lassi!...

The cake is eggless, and vanilla custard powder makes the cake distinct from regular vanilla cake. This buttery Custard Powder Cake is slightly dense but still moist, fluffy, and full of tutti frutti in each bite! Jump to:About Custard Powder CakeWhy You Will Love This CakeIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing and Storing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Easy Eggless CakesMore Eggless CakesRecipe Card About Custard Powder Cake The main element of the custard powder cake is vanilla custard powder....

Dalithoy is a simple Konkani style dal, made with toor or arhar or split yellow lentils, spiced with green and red chillies and with a seasoning or tempering in ghee or coconut oil, of mustard seeds, curry leaves and a spice very unique to this dish, hing or asafoetida. It is typically served with steaming hot rice and a side of any dry vegetable curry or stir fry. Being from this Konkani community (of South India) myself, dalithoy is relished in our house almost every week....

About Dudhi na muthiya (lauki muthiya) is a traditional Gujarati dish made from bottle gourd (also known as dudhi or lauki), flour and various spices. It’s a steamed snack or side dish that’s nutritious and flavorful. Muthiya are called so because “muthi” means fist in Gujarati, and the dumplings are traditionally shaped by hand, resembling small fistfuls. To make dudhi na muthiya, grated bottle gourd is mixed with flour (usually wheat flour or gram flour), spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin, and sometimes chili powder, along with other ingredients like ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds....

I hope you have made visits to your local supermarkets with big long scribbled shopping grocery list, must be there are a few ingredients on the list which are hard to pronounce. Can’t blame anyone, as we all have desire to create something complex, elegant and delicious on Christmas for our family ! I did mine yesterday, spent almost two hours in the supermarket and now fully prepared for Peeling, Chopping, stuffing, roasting, boiling, flaming and baking – Christmas can feel like the ultimate taste of the kitchen !...

The holiday season is the perfect time to cosy up with a festive drink, and the eggnog latte is a must-try. Creamy, spiced eggnog pairs perfectly with rich coffee, creating a comforting treat that feels like Christmas in a cup. Whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or enjoying a quiet moment by the fire, this eggless eggnog latte is a delicious way to celebrate the season. During the festive season, this eggnog latte shares the stage with other comforting beverages such as Billionaires hot chocolate and Billionaires Latte....

For Gujaratis and other Indians, Mango is just not a fruit, it’s an emotion. Once mango season is in full swing, so many mango recipes are made in kitchens. When no mixers or blenders were in Indian kitchens, the older generation had their own techniques to juice the mangoes. Especially for making Keri no Ras (translates as mango pulp). What is Fajeto? Usually, Fajeto is prepared during the summer season and served the end of a meal to help calm down the stomach after a spicy meal in Gujarati households....

Plonk anything with chocolate in front of me and my knees go weak, my mouth waters and eyes start to glaze. I am a pucca chocolate fanatic, “devotee”, fan whatever you may call me! Case in point, my other chocolate creations: Easy Chocolate Bark, Chocolate Walnut Fudge or Vegan Mocha Banana Chocolate Cake to name a few! These black beauties are soft, rich, brownie like and filled with chocolate chips in every bite and now my new favorite cookie!...

It takes just 20 minutes to make, but it tastes best after a short rest in the fridge. So you should make it a couple of hours in advance. Chopped liver is the Jewish version of chicken liver pâté. It’s simpler, heartier, and - just as important for observant Jewish people - kosher because it doesn’t contain butter or cream. I love chicken liver. I like sauteed chicken livers topped with sauteed onions, and I also like them chopped or made into a pâté....

This filling salad is ready in about an hour. It makes the perfect lunch, and I also like it as a light dinner. Main-course salads are perfect for lunch or a light dinner. I often enjoy Thai chicken salad, turkey salad, keto taco salad, and chicken Cobb salad. This steak salad is especially good because it’s so satiating. To make it, I arrange veggies on a plate, top them with marinated and grilled skirt steak, and dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette....

It’s a delicious side dish that goes with countless entrees. And the leftovers are excellent, too, reheated or even cold. I know I’m not the only one who absolutely has to order Brussels sprouts at restaurants. Cooked in copious amounts of sugar and oil, it’s a delectable side dish. At home, I coat the sprouts in melted butter and add a tablespoon of honey. This modest amount of honey is just what’s needed to balance out the natural bitterness of the sprouts and turn them into a delightful side dish - one of the best in my repertoire....

A couple of these chocolates with espresso are my favorite way of finishing a good low-carb meal. This extra-dark chocolate is so good! I usually reach for Lindt 90%, which is excellent. But this version is even darker and has a wonderful subtle coconut flavor. The chopped nuts enhance it even more. Two of these chocolates with an espresso after a meal are a wonderful treat and just what I need to remind myself there really is no reason to feel deprived on a low-carb diet....