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Season of winter is in full swing, so is the season of soups, at least in my kitchen 🙂 Already We have gulped down so many soup bowls, and there are many soup recipes waiting to be executed in my kitchen. Freezing and Cold temperatures with Hot and Cozy soup go hand in hand, warming, and hearty soups to get you through the cold spell. Remember I told you in this Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Walnut Soup post about how I went a bit crazy and bought a half trolly full of vegetables, just because they were 29p per bag, so I went on soup cooking spree and prepared huge batches of soups which overtook my fridge and freezer....

All sauce recipes are suitable for vegetarians, some vegan and are gluten-free. Included in the recipe card is a Red Samosa Sauce recipe with step by step instructions and video. Indian samosas are a delicious snack made with a thin flaky pastry and spicy filling. The filling is either vegetarian (like vegetable samosas or potato samosas) or meat (chicken, lamb). They are prepared in homes and enjoyed as street food in India....

Served over mashed cauliflower and made without flour, this delicious entree is also gluten-free. There’s nothing quite like a hot plate of a rich stew in winter. Flavorful, slow-cooked, tender beef, smothered in thick, rich gravy… it’s the quintessential comfort food. I enjoy recipes like braised boneless short ribs, slow-cooked beef cheeks, and lamb shoulder chops. But this keto pot roast is one of my favorite recipes to make - and eat - in the winter....

This Sweet Corn Curry is moderately spicy, slightly tangy, and mildly but naturally sweetened with sweet corn. The curry is full of flavors, comforting, effortless, and best served with Roti or Rice. About Sweet Corn Curry You might wonder how sweet corn tastes with the gravy if you have never tried sweet corn curry. But trust me, this simple recipe is flavorful, delicious, and slightly different than regular vegetable or paneer curry....

This meethi lassi is the sweet version of plain lassi. Sweet Lassi is a sweet yogurt drink and has fantastic cooling properties. It is a popular drink to accompany a huge range of Indian food and is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It is my favourite drink during hot summers, especially when I’m looking for easy recipes just like this Iced Coffee with Ice Cream....

TIRANGA PULAO (Tricolored Rice)– this tiranga or tricolor rice pulao is inspired by the Indian national flag colors; orange, white and green. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe It is an easy to make show stopper for any occasion especially while celebrating Indian Independence Day (August 15th) or even Republic Day (January 27th). 3 different layers of rice get layered up; the green using a homemade fresh green chutney, orange using tomatoes and carrot and white of course some simple spices and white rice....

Vegan Kaju Matar Masala (with step-wise instructions); cashew nuts (kaju) and fresh green peas (matar) in a rich cashew gravy, infused with mild Indian spices! If you are a cashew lover, this curry is for you! Use any veggie along with kaju, be it capsicum/bell peppers, mushroom etc. or even stir in some roasted makhana (fox nuts/lotus seeds), you are going to love this curry. Comes out perfectly rich and delicious on a stove top or even your pressure cooker!...

Aam ki Meethi Launji, also known as kairi ki launji is an instant Indian mango pickle. The recipe is primarily made in Northern India. Chopped raw mango is tossed with panch phoran, basic Indian spice powders and then cooked in a sweet jaggery syrup until soft. Panch phoran is a Bengali spice mix of 5 (panch) spices – fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds (rai), fennel seeds (saunf) and nigella seeds (kalonji)....

Amla Rasam or Indian Gooseberry/Nellikai Rasam is a mildly spiced healthy rasam (south Indian soup like broth) made from wholesome gooseberries full of nutrients and vitamins. Traditionally enjoyed with a bowl of hot steamed rice but amazing as a light and healthy soup any time too. Gooseberry or amla as it is called in the northern part of India or Nellikai as called in in the southern part, south India is a powerful super food and a powerhouse of nutrients....

Rabdi is an Indian dessert primarily popular in North India. There are various types of Rabdi, and one of them is Apple Rabdi! The pair of sweet apples and thickened milk makes a fantastic dessert for any festive occasion or a special celebration! About Apple Rabdi Rabdi or Rabri is a classic North Indian dessert enjoyed on several festive occasions or celebrations! Rabdi comes in different varieties and flavors. In this recipe, I am sharing a delicious twist to traditional Rabdi with the addition of apples....

In this post, you will learn about the differences between the different types of Gujarati Thepla. About Methi Thepla Methi thepla are a delicious and nutritious flatbread made with fresh fenugreek leaves and a variety of spices. This wholesome dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with chutney, yogurt, or pickles. Chai is another great option. Methi Thepla are great option when travelling as they keep well for a few days at room temperature....

It was such a treat when my parents said we would be getting to eat takeaway! I always had the same order – cauliflower bhaji, chana masala and saag aloo! These are the recipes we created at home. There are many different versions of Saag Aloo but since I was little, I have always been partial to the restaurant-style, and in particular, Saag Aloo made by our local Indian takeaway....

Beans upkari is a simple green beans or French beans stir fry, seasoned or tempered with mustard seeds, dry red chillies and a sprinkling of grated coconut. Just like dalithoy is a staple dal dish of the Konkani Hindu community of Mangalore, beans upkari is a standard vegetable stir fry, which almost always accompanies a simple meal of dalithoy and rice. Upkari is “stir fry” in Konkani and it can be made with any other vegetable like potato, carrots, beetroot, peas etc....

Bell Pepper Curry No Onion No Garlic / Capsicum Masala Curry: This no onion no garlic recipe is unique and a little different than other gravy based recipes. The use of peanuts and sesame seeds in the gravy gives a different taste to the dish. It is different but definitely refreshing and delicious. This Capsicum Masala Curry is delicious, flavorful, colorful, and healthy. If you are looking to try something different in no onion no garlic recipes, I will highly recommend making this curry....

Jump to:About Burfi / Mawa BurfiIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsStoring SuggestionsMore Indian SweetsRecipe Card About Burfi / Mawa Burfi Burfi is a traditional Indian sweet, and I have grown up having it for every festival we celebrate in India. But, mostly, we have it for celebrating Diwali and Gujarati New Year. But, after moving to Canada, I somehow feel that the taste of store-bought burfi is different from what I used to have in India....

Chettinad Baby corn Pulao is a spicy, vegetarian one-pot meal made with baby corns, rice and some aromatic chettinad spices, made in a pressure pan. Paired with a side of raita (spiced yogurt) and a salad or potato chips, it is a complete meal, perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch!! Indian cuisine is being appreciated and loved by people all over the world and one of the most sought after Indian dishes is biryani or pulao!...

A favorite restaurant meal that you can easily recreate at home, this tasty and filling salad is ready in about 30 minutes. I love main-course salads. They are tasty, fresh, and filling. I often make Thai chicken salad, Chinese chicken salad, taco salad, and turkey salad. Chicken Cobb salad is one of my favorite lunches to order at restaurants. It’s so wonderfully varied and flavorful. And it’s filling too! I was surprised to learn how easy it is to make this salad at home....

The rich and decadent chocolate cake dressed up with vegan smooth and silky dark chocolate ganache and it’s top dripping with juicy and exotic passion fruit coulis which creates a ‘self-saucing’ element. This delicious and indulgence cake is totally dairy and egg-free thus it’s suitable for vegan. Chocolate cake is tasty as it is, but you can make it even more scrumptious by the addition of a layer of passion fruit puree to undercut the richness and it also balances the sweetness....

Many say it’s not as sharp and vinegary as other yellow mustards. I recently performed a taste test, comparing French’s classic yellow mustard to a store brand yellow mustard (Whole Foods’ 365 brand). I concluded that, at least to my palate, they were very similar. When you taste a small spoonful, both start with a sharp, vinegary note, ending with a slightly bitter mustard seed note. On the other hand, if you taste Dijon mustard, you’ll see that it’s smooth, velvety, and surprisingly delicious on its own!...

This recipe of mine is so easy; no making sugar syrup, no great skills needed and super quick and stress free burfi in no time! (Scroll the post to get tips and tricks to get the best tasting besan burfi! Both step-wise and Printable/To Save Recipe Card too is below!) WHAT IS BESAN BURFI? Besan burfi has always been one of my most favorite Indian fudges ever! The texture of this sweet, fudgy dessert made with chickpea/gram flour, sugar and ghee is so creamy and decadent, I can hog on at least 2 or 3 of these in one go!...