Seemebadanekayi Palya is a simple vegan stir fry (palya) from Karnataka (southern part of India) using chayote squash. It is a quick dish using mild Indian spices that can be prepared in 15 minutes. Traditionally, we eat it with rice and dal; but it goes great with some curd or yogurt rice, chapattis or even in wraps!! Chayote squash is a pear shaped light green vegetable from the gourd family....
Trying to come up with healthy and fast dry curries/subzis everyday, sometimes I forget to make this oh-so-easy dish. I had gone to the grocery sometime back and had picked up a bag of baby potatoes to make aloo tikka masala. When I saw leftover potatoes today in the pantry, it struck me that it had been ages since I had made this scrumptious but quick dish! Baby aloo/potato fry goes best with rice and dalithoy (Indian dal) or even with any Indian bread!...
Onion chutney is a favorite in our house. I always make this whenever we have dosas or idlis. It has a hint of sweetness from the onions, tangy taste from the tomatoes and tamarind and heat from the chilies. The coriander and jeera powders take it to a different level which we love. I was first introduced to this amazing chutney during our visits to a popular South Indian restaurant in Delhi....
3 cup Idly rice 1 cup or 3/4 cup Urad dal ( white ) 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds salt per taste You will need :- for Rajkot Chutney 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup fresh green chillies 2-3 tbsp lemon juice Salt to taste You will need :- Green Idli 3 cup plain Idly Batter 2 cup fresh Spinach 2 tbsp Rajkot chutney 1/4 cup finely chopped 3 coloured capsicum...
What is Sukhdi Sukhdi, Gor Papdi, Gur Papdi or Gud Papdi, whatever you may call it, is one of the easiest Gujarati recipes you’ll ever make. Sukhdi is an authentic Gujarati sweet, similar to my Tal Papdi (chikki) that uses only 3 ingredients. In terms of texture sukhdi is slightly crumbly, but melt in the mouth. Basically It is a soft sukhdi. In Gujarati language SUKH means happiness and generally, sweets are prepared on happy and auspicious occasion....
Sunflower Butter Granola Bars/Energy Bites – wholesome, healthy, no-bake energy bars/bites/ladoos with oats, dates, apricots and sunflower seeds. My favorite way to enjoy a slice of bread is peanut butter and jelly/jam! Yes, all grown up but still love my PB&J! When everyone is having their sandwiches filled with fresh vegetables, I am busy slathering peanut butter and jam onto one of my slices! Another favorite of mine now? Sunflower butter using sunflower seeds!...
This Eggless Butter Cake recipe is easy and requires only a few ingredients. It can be enjoyed as it is with a cup of tea or coffee, with frosting, or used to make a trifle! About The Vanilla Sponge Cake While my family loves chocolate cake, we are also huge fans of vanilla cake. From kids to the elderly, everyone likes the vanilla flavor, so I often bake this cake at home....
Serve with hot and steamy rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice or with Garlic and Coriander Naan to mop up all that rich and creamy sauce. It makes a great go-to-meatless Monday or Veganuary meal idea. Learn how to make Vegan Brussels Sprouts Korma recipe in an Instant Pot with easy step by step pictures in this post. Before I tell you how I made this Korma curry in our kitchen, let me confess here that Korma or this recipe is not a LIGHT or HEALTHY RECIPE as there is a lot of fat from coconut milk and cashew nuts....
We love Karak or Masala Chai. Chai Peda are an exciting new creation of ours. Cardamom Chai infuses flavour into these milk peda for a moreish sweet. I just love the golden hue that the tea gives the peda. These pedas are made with a few simple ingredients like ghee, condensed milk, milk powder, and chai tea. With Mum being a HUGE peda fan, she will find any opportunity to talk about them....
Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Best served as a quick weeknight dinner with Gujarati rotlis. About Aloo Shimla Mirch ki Sabji Aloo Shimla Mirch, also known as Aloo Capsicum or Potato Bell Pepper Curry, is a popular Indian vegetarian dish. It is a simple potato curry made using two main ingredients: potatoes (aloo in Hindi) and crunchy bell peppers (Shimla Mirch in Hindi). The simple dish is cooked in a blend of basic spices....
This recipe is amazingly easy and quick, with only a handful of ingredients. Kesar Badam Katli is made with store-bought almond flour, which makes it a fuss-free but delightful addition to the festive sweet recipes. Jump to:About Badam KatliWhy You Will Love This SweetIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian SweetsRecipe Card About Badam Katli Like this Kaju Katli / Cashew Fudge, Badam Katli is a traditional, simple, and super delicious Indian sweet....
Burnt Garlic Vegetable Fried Rice, a quick and easy one-pot vegetable fried rice with delightful bits of flavorful crispy, browned garlic and infused with simple Asian sauces. A perfect one-pot Asian meal to enjoy any time! We Indians love our Indo-Chinese dishes like Manchow Soup, Hot and Sour soup, spicy Schezwan Hakka Noodles or even a divine Vegetable ChopSuey with lots of crispy deep fried noodles on top! I got my first taste of this simple but amazingly flavorful “Burnt Garlic” fried rice in one of the many restaurants in India which serve a myriad of fusion Indian-Chinese dishes!...
What is Chana Saag? Chana Saag is a classic Indian curry you may recognise from restaurant menus. Cooked chickpeas are simmered in a delicious leafy greens and onion tomato sauce with warming spices. It can also be called chickpea spinach curry, chickpea saag, chane ka saag or saag chana. Chana Saag is different to a normal chana masala or vegan chickpea curry because of the green leafy vegetable sauce. As an umbrella term, “saag” can refer to spinach leaves, mustard greens, collard greens or basella (malabar spinach)....
They are so flavorful! The combination of cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, garlic, and bacon is amazing. These little savory appetizers are so delicious! A mixture of cheeses, spices, and crumbled bacon - why wouldn’t they be? When I entertain, I like to start the evening off with a few simple party appetizers and cocktails. Ideally, the appetizers can be made beforehand, and I can serve them at room temperature. So these are perfect!...
The Art of “Bhoonna”: The most important aspect of nailing down the karahi cooking process, is the technique known as “bhoonna” – the process of frying the spices and meat together until the oil separates. This step is crucial for developing the complex flavors and thick, luscious curry that define a perfect karahi. As the spices release their oils and the meat browns, the flavors intensify, resulting in a dish that’s rich, aromatic and totally irresistible....
What is Coconut Barfi? Coconut Barfi is also known as Nariyal Barfi, Kopra Pak in Gujarati, Thengai Barfi in Tamil or tenginakayi burfi in South India. It is an easy Indian sweet recipe made from coconut and milk and comes together in minutes. The texture of the barfi is similar to eating a bounty. It is moist and soft and full of coconut flavor Just because this recipe is easy doesn’t mean it should fool you into thinking the flavours will be basic!...
In honour of the Father’s Day Celebrations, I have an elegant looking dessert idea for you today because every celebration calls for a delicious treat. This creamy and scrumptious, caramel phirni makes a great dessert, served in individual glasses. So if you are looking for a simple treat with a super delicious twist, I’ve got you covered. Phirni is an absolutely delicious traditional creamy Indian dessert, prepared with rice flour or ground rice, milk and sugar and set in a small earthen pots, garnished with nuts, edible silver leaf and rose petals....
Jump to:About Date Energy BallsIngredientsFor The Dry or Hard DatesToasting The NutsStep by Step DirectionsMore Energy BallsRecipe Card About Date Energy Balls I love these energy balls; they are easy to prepare, require few ingredients, and the recipe comes together in 15 minutes. I have a sweet tooth and often crave something sweet after lunch or dinner. And that time, eating just one date energy ball would instantly satisfy my craving....
While I tend to make chicken drumsticks mostly to please my kids, this is one recipe that we, the grownups, enjoy just as much as they do. This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. I make it often because everyone loves it - adults and kids. It’s so juicy and flavorful! I usually use chicken drumsticks, but this recipe also works with bone-in chicken thighs or chicken leg quarters, adding about 10-15 minutes to the cooking time and loosely covering the tops with foil to prevent them from burning....
There’s no need to marinate the meat before cooking, and you can enjoy the leftovers reheated or cold. Tender, succulent, and flavorful, ribeye is my favorite cut of beef. This tasty recipe for cooking the whole roast is especially easy to make. Simply rub the meat with seasonings, then cook it in the oven until done. Your only real job as a cook is to avoid overcooking the roast....
