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It’s vegan, gluten-free and makes a great main or side salad. Grilled nectarine, charred sweetcorn, creamy avocado and tender mixed beans are tossed in a lemon salad dressing. There is something about the sweetness from the nectarines that works so well with the creamy avocado and beans. Salads are my go-to during the summer months when it becomes too hot to cook. My Green Lentil Salad and Black Bean, Mango, Avocado and Corn Salad are some of my favourites....

This green lentil dhal recipe is protein rich and high-fibre. It is made with cooked green lentils and a delicious tadka of onion, garlic, tomato and basic Indian spices. I finish it off with lemon juice and coriander leaves. The green lentils hold their shape really well in this dal compared with red lentils which become mushy. You can also call this recipe green lentils curry because the texture is a bit firmer compared with a traditional dal....

Vegan and gluten-free. Add a touch of Indian flair to your salads with a homemade dressing that’s bursting with bold flavours! This zesty Indian-inspired dressing is a blend of mint, fresh green chilies, warm ginger, tangy lime juice, and smooth olive oil—a perfect balance of heat, brightness, and richness. It is a bit like a mint dressing but with flavours from Indian cuisine. Drizzle over Indian salads, from this Festive Diwali Salad, Indian chickpea salad to a simple salad with leafy greens....

You can enjoy them just as they are or dip them in a dipping sauce. They’re especially good when freshly prepared, but the leftovers are excellent, too. My mother-in-law introduced me to these meatballs. With the exception of turkey meatballs, I almost always make mine with beef (these spicy meatballs are wonderful). But when I tasted her recipe, I was hooked! Chicken meatballs have a milder flavor than beef ones, but they make up for it with their wonderfully tender and fluffy texture....

KALE PARATHAS – soft and healthy Indian flat breads with whole wheat flour, nutritious kale, cilantro and some aromatics and spices like ginger and carom seeds; perfect paired with any Indian curry, yogurt/raitha or even just some Indian pickles. My stay in US is exposing me to many new fruits and veggies that are somewhat difficult to source in India and kale leaves are one among them. Packed with vitamins, minerals and a bunch of nutrients, I went ahead and picked up a bunch in the local market....

While they require a few steps and take some time to be ready, they are actually quite easy to make, and they last for several days in the fridge. If you like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, you’re in for a very special treat! Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty bars. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: They combine two of my favorite foods: creamy peanut butter and extra-dark chocolate....

It is well known that Indian street food Samosas have broken all geographical and cultural barriers to become world-famous but well-made kachori can beat samosa any time! It’s been a long time since I fried some kachoris, and definitely, it was worth the effort as they came out so well, so flaky, crispy and crumbly and surely packed with so much flavour. In Gujarat, these delicious kachoris are served as a snack any time of the day and sometimes it takes place as Farsan in Gujarati Thali....

The mint yogurt sauce is optional, but it’s really good and ready in minutes. The leftovers are great - almost as good as the freshly cooked burgers. When I tire of beef burgers like these baked hamburgers, I make bison burgers, turkey burgers, or lamb burgers. Lamb has a distinct, bold flavor that I deeply enjoy. Beef is delicious, but its flavor profile is tame compared with lamb. The bold flavor of these burgers is perfectly complemented by the mint yogurt sauce....

Why name Maddur/Madhur Vada? In the state of Karnataka, there is a small town called ‘ Maddur’ and you can find these irresistible fritters in every corner, hence these fritters are called ‘Maddur Vada’. Travellers who pass through this town cannot ignore it’s frying aroma but give up and indulge in these crispy and tasty vadas. Can I make Instant Maddur Vada? Maddur vada can be prepared instantly, and you do not need any raising agent to prepare these vadas....

Madgane is a traditional Mangalorean Konkani style sweet jaggery based dessert with creamy coconut milk and split chana dal/Bengal Gram and some cashew nuts for extra texture. Flavored with exotic and aromatic crushed cardamom powder, it is a scrumptious and mouthwatering finale dish enjoyed during most festivals and social gatherings in our community! Once again it is time to share my contribution to our Facebook gourmet group HealthyWellthy Cuisines where we share a theme-based dish twice a month....

(Step-wise recipe too below) Mushroom tikka masala is a robust north Indian curry with grilled or sauteed marinated mushrooms smothered in a creamy rich cashew, tomatoes and onion based gravy flavored with exotic spices from the Indian subcontinent. I have added some bell peppers to give it a crunch and texture. If you love Indian curries then you must try this very soon! This luscious, easy to make Mushroom Tikka Masala tastes divine with any Indian flat bread like rotis, naan, flaky parathas or even with just a bowl of hot steamed rice....

Mysuru Style Bisi Bele Bhaath is a rich, filling and delicious rice and lentil Indian style risotto like porridge chock full of vegetables flavored with a homemade aromatic spice mixture. It is that perfect one-pot meal for busy days and so easily made in a pressure cooker. (Below are variations using millets, cracked wheat, quinoa, barley etc. instead of rice for a carb free meal) Do try this nutritious, sumptuous, vegetarian South Indian one pot meal for brunch, lunch or at any get together etc....

You will need :- 1 cup oats ( try using JUMBO so doesn’t get mushed up ) 1/2 cup assorted nuts ( I used cashew and peanuts ) 1/4 cup yellow raisins 2 tbsp. sesame seeds 2-3 tbsp. oil 3-4 green chillies round cut 10-12 fresh curry leaves 1 tsp. whole spices like cinnamon and cloves 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 1 tsp. red chilli powder Salt to taste 2-3 tbsp....

It’s a truly easy recipe - the oven does all the work! So sit back, relax, and await your fabulous meal. I’m a big fan of simply cooked fatty meats such as beef back ribs, ribeye roast, and leg of lamb. I’m also a fan of oven-baking, the ultimate hands-off approach to cooking. Season a fatty cut of meat, bake until tender, then briefly broil. Easy! This is the technique I use when making oven brisket, and I use the same approach when making these ribs....

PANEER MATAR MASALA DUM BIRYANI using leftover curry is a delicious and quick biryani using last nights paneer and green peas curry for a quick and less laborious lunch/dinner! Paired with a yogurt raitha, it is a complete gourmet Indian meal! I love cooking up new dishes using leftovers like my Matar Poha cutlet and Semolina cutlets or even a crispy Sweet Shankarpare using leftover Rasgulla syrup! Why, I have even used leftover coconut chutney which I normally enjoy with dosas and idlis to make a Bhindi curry or Okra fry!...

All you will need is a couple of cans of chickpeas or some freshly cooked chickpeas and basic pantry friendly spices and aromatics which every Indian food lover will have in their pantries! (I have shared an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) version too below using dried chickpeas). It is a wonderful side with your favorite flat bread, be it naan, rotis, parathas, puris or even some hot steamed plain rice or jeera rice....

These crunchy and heavenly delicious vada/donuts or vrat ki tikki are melts in your mouth. Very hard to resist for anyone, simply satisfy one’s soul. These gluten free, sweet, spicy and lightly tangy donuts leaves your tummy full but tongue craves for more. They are equally good as sabudana vada and so much fun to eat. The soft and fluffy potatoes lends pure heartiness where peanuts and sesame seeds provides occasional crunchiness, while these soft and fluffy donuts been fried in a hot oil, and it’s aroma makes the family members dribble impatiently....

The high-heat oven produces crispy fat and juicy meat, and the seasonings - olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme - are delicious. Lamb is my favorite meat, and this simple rack of lamb recipe beautifully highlights its rich, bold flavor. I enjoy all cuts of lamb, but the rack is especially delicious, with its tender meat and hot, crispy fat. This recipe is the perfect entree for a holiday or entertaining because it’s delicious, elegant, and easy to make....

This easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. The only caveat? Don’t overcook the beans! You want them tender-crisp. Green beans are delicious, and they are one of the few vegetables that all of us can agree on - grownups and young picky eaters alike. So I make them often! I make green beans with bacon, roasted green beans, green beans almondine, and Chinese green beans. I especially like this easy recipe for sauteed green beans....

Shrikand Trifle, an easy, but absolutely delicious and impressive dessert with layers of saffron infused yogurt, cake, cookies and fruit! Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you omit the ghee roasted cashew bits on top, it is a NO-COOK, NO-BAKE kinda quick dessert! My family was literally spooning it away gleefully! They say “Necessity is the Mother of Inventions”! This Shrikand Trifle is one of those! When I was craving shrikand (an Indian dessert) but at the same time needed to use up some fridge and pantry ingredients ASAP, this is what I ended up making!...