These Crispy Poha Vada are instant to make, and they are without potatoes and onions. They are spicy, crunchy, and delicious, and I have used an air fryer to keep the Vada light, healthy, and mess-free! About Air Fryer Poha Vada Poha Vada is an Indian appetizer and can also be served as an early evening snack or breakfast. The recipe is simple, but it really tastes excellent and satisfying....

Amritsari Sookhi Dal is easy to make and makes a comforting meal served with Roti, Bhakari, or as a side dish. Jump to:About Urad Dal (Split Black Gram)Why Is It Known As Sookhi Dal?What To Love About Amritsari Sookhi DalIngredients and SubstitutionsHow To Make Amritsari Sookhi Dal Step-by-StepServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian Dal RecipesRecipe Card About Urad Dal (Split Black Gram) Urad Dal is one of the famous lentils used in India....

Our Latest Videos About Apple Muffins When it comes to baked goods full of apples, we mostly think about fall. So it is very comforting to have apple muffins with warm flavors on cool autumn mornings. But in reality, they are perfect for baking throughout the year. If you like to include fresh fruits in your muffins, you should try apple muffins. These muffins are delicious, bakery-style, and incredibly easy to make....

Wholesome, healthy and bursting with the flavors of apple pie, apple pie pockets is the best way to use those leftover apples lying on the counter which no one wants to eat. Infused with the spicy scent of saffron, cinnamon and cardamom in every bite, your kids are sure to love these golden brown bundles of cinnamony apples (I know mine did!), and as an added bonus, they would have had their fruit of the day!...

Banana Stem Raita – a simple and refreshing yogurt based sauce with fresh and raw banana stems in a simple south Indian tempering or seasoning; a wonderful accompaniment to any meal! Summers and yogurt go hand in hand in any Indian household and my house is no exception! It could be a savory or even sweet raita, some lassi or just plain yogurt with some rice, dal and vegetable stir fry or even with some parathas or rotis!...

Every Konkani household’s typical lunch menu (in the southern part of India) will consist of rice, some kind of gravy/curry (like dal, sambar, Konkani style coconut curry like ghashi, ambat etc.) and a simple vegetable stir fry along with some curd/yogurt to cool everything down and help with digestion. I love my green beans upkari, fresh green peas upkari or even a pumpkin stir fry any time. But, my favorite vegetable is beetroots!...

This effortless recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are perfect in a salad! As much as I enjoy ribeye steak, New York steak, and picanha steak, those are usually reserved for special occasions. When I cook everyday steaks, I almost always opt for cheaper cuts such as skirt steak, flat iron steak, and flank steak. These cuts tend to be tougher, so you’ll usually want to cook them briefly and cut them across the grain....

A couple of months ago, I watched a program called ‘Royal Recipes’ hosted by Michaell Buerk, the program was all about royal-themed food. The episode I watched that day was 5 of 15 India and Empire, in this episode couple of renowned chefs joined to celebrate royal food inspired by the days of India and Empire. I found this episode very interesting, straight away I pressed the remote button and put the whole series on record....

Depending on the serving size, it can be a tasty appetizer, a side dish, or even a filling main course. If necessary, you can make it a few hours ahead of time. Caprese salad is quick, fresh, and filling. It’s one of those super-simple dishes that are surprisingly delicious, especially if you use the freshest in-season ingredients. This salad has such a wonderful flavor combination! I’ve come to strongly associate this fresh-tasting dish with summer....

Jump to:What is Bhajiya or Bhajji?About Carrot and Spinach BhajiyaIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Appetizer RecipesRecipe Card Our Latest Videos What is Bhajiya or Bhajji? Bhajiya is also known as Pakora, Pakoda, Bhajji, fritters, and there could be other names as well, depending on which region you are in India. They are fried fritters, consist of vegetables that are coated with spiced gram flour batter. Bhajiyas are deep-fried, and there are many varieties of them....

Chai. Not tea. Chai. It’s safe to say that all of South Asia thrives on chai. When guests come over, it’s customary to offer them “chai biscuit.” Similarly “evening chai” routine is ritually observed, at least in my household, and always taken out in the lawn in the company of mosquitoes that circle overhead. To me, microwaving water or dipping teabags into water poured from the kettle is cardinal sin....

Cheppi Kheeri is a Konkani style traditional rice pudding or porridge, flavored with fragrant turmeric leaves and cooked only in fresh coconut milk!! It needs only 3 ingredients, rice, coconut and turmeric leaves (highly aromatic and with plenty of health benefits). Cheppi is bland(no-salt, no-sugar) in Konkani and only the flavor of the turmeric leaves and fresh coconut suffices in this dish to give it a sweet, fragrant aroma and taste!...

Jump to:About Chickpea SundalIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Chickpea RecipesRecipe Card About Chickpea Sundal I came across this recipe while going through a cooking book. It instantly reminded me that I had tasted it many years back from one of my colleagues; she was Tamilian. However, I didn’t know the name of the dish at that time, but the only thing I still remember is that I loved it....

I use dark chocolate, pecans, pistachios, and dried cranberries. But you can use whatever you like and have on hand. It’s a very flexible recipe. Dark chocolate is amazing. It’s an acquired taste, and many learn to appreciate it as they get older. It’s wonderfully rich and intense, more “chocolaty” than “milky” or “sugary.” I love making dark chocolate treats such as homemade chocolate, chocolate custard, and chocolate fondue. I especially enjoy making this chocolate bark and make it every year during the holidays....

Coconut Halwa | Sooji Nariyal Ka Halwa Sooji Halwa with Coconut Milk: What is Sooji or Rava? Coconut Milk – we used thick variety. Desiccated Coconut Mawa – I used homemade mawa/khoya Sugar – white granulated sugar Ghee – I used homemade desi ghee Saffron – 10/12 threads soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk Mixed nuts – Charoli, and Pistachios and Almonds (slivered) Cardamom Powder Vegan Coconut Halwa Make vegan by using coconut oil instead of ghee....

Dark Chocolate Fudge is seriously chocolatey, fudgy, melt-in-the-mouth, rich, and creamy. It comes together in only a few minutes, and then you only need to let it chill in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. Jump to:About Easy Chocolate FudgeWhy You Will This Dark Chocolate FudgeIngredientsHow To Make Easy Chocolate FudgeStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Chocolate DessertsRecipe Card About Easy Chocolate Fudge Fudge is a dense, rich candy typically made with sugar, milk or cream, butter, chocolate, or other flavorings....

This cranberry sauce is totally plant-based and vegan. In this post, you’ll see how to make Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce with step by step recipe pictures. Since fresh cranberries are available ever winter, we have been making fresh cranberry sauce at home over the stove. It’s very easy to make at home and nothing beats homemade right?! This fusion cranberry, orange and mango sauce with Indian tadka (tempering) pairs so well with our vegan oven baked butternut squash, spinach and coconut biryani....

It was a holiday weekend and my whole family was getting ready to grill up some veggies (and chicken for the meat lovers) on the barbecue grill at our family get together. This summery vegetable salad, marinated in a homemade dressing was a perfect, cooling accompaniment. Even during my early cooking days, every party of mine had a large bowl of salad with fresh vegetables along with some protein like chole chana/chickpeas, kidney beans/rajma, paneer/tofu etc....

I recently just came back from uni for a short break, so naturally, I brought back far too many things. One of the perks of having a car! Mostly laundry… but also any uneaten food from the fridge. I also brought back two pretty ripe bananas that were only a few hours away from going black. I didn’t want my mum to notice all this food that I obviously hadn’t been eating so I had to make use of it fast!...

Wheat flour sheera/Ghao no Siro Ghao no Siro, Atta Halwa, Aate Ka Halwa, Wheat Flour Halwa, Gehun ka Halwa, Godhumai Halwa, Atta ka Sheera. Whatever you choose to call it, it is a classic in Indian homes anytime throughout the year. Wheat flour halwa is a homely Indian sweet that can be made for special occasions such religious festivals or simply enjoyed after a meal. It is a no-frills mithai, made with basic ingredients, making it the perfect recipe to make last-minute as a warming treat....