Most Indian cuisine recipes are naturally gluten-free and include gluten-free ingredients such as rice, millet, veggies, beans, and legumes like chickpeas and lentils. Heritage or ancient gluten-free grains include Bajra, Jowar, Ragi, Amaranth, and Rice. Recipes with wheat, rye, barley, or food products cross-contaminated with gluten must be removed for a “Gluten Free Diet”. Hing (Asafoetida) is one of the common spices which mostly has gluten, and is found in store-bought spice mixes in India....

Indian green chili peppers, commonly referred to as Hari mirch, are a popular ingredient in Indian cooking. Chilies are an excellent way to spruce up any mundane meal. In Indian cuisine, green chilies are frequently used as a primary seasoning component in addition to tempering. An essential ingredient in Indian food, green chili has a distinct flavor that intensifies the heat and flavors of the food. Due to the fact that they are so rich in vital vitamins and minerals, chilies must be a regular part of our diet....

Jun 25, 2013, Updated Jul 03, 2015 Guacamole is an avocado based dip which has its origins in Mexico but is now hugely popular worldwide. I had never heard of avocados while I was in India but in US they are popularly used in salads, sandwiches, dips etc. And the most popular use of avocados is to make guacamole which is tasty, healthy and super easy to make. Avocados are highly loaded with fats and yet they are one of the healthiest fruits to eat!...

Does this situation sound familiar to anyone? The little experience you have of cleaning your oven involved heavy-duty gloves, oven cleaner packed full of ‘warnings,’ chemicals, and noxious gases enough to burn your eyebrows off, and a job that seemed like it would take an entire weekend to complete. So then you put it off and put it off, eventually making the task seem so monumental that it never gets done… oh yeah, no, me neither… Luckily, when I moved from London a few months ago, I made a vow that I’d keep on top of the oven situation (and the microwave cleaning too) – without having to resort to scary chemical-laden oven cleaners or noxious gases....

Garlic is a staple in my kitchen, right up there with onions (how to cut an onion). It’s essential for adding flavor and aroma to countless recipes. And, while a jar of lazy garlic might look really tempting for those intimidated by how to prepare garlic from a whole head, put it down! It doesn’t taste anywhere near as good and contains added ingredients. Instead, follow my easy guide on how to mince garlic cloves in no time, as well as chop into small pieces, crush, slice, and press it for all your needs!...

Even when following all the top tips on how to store fresh asparagus, it is only going to last you about 5 days. When combined with its short peak season, I’ve found that freezing asparagus is the perfect way (other than pickling!) to enhance its shelf life, avoid waste, and make the most of this vegetable practically year-round. Unfortunately, just shoving the spears in a freezer bag and calling it a day isn’t going to cut it....

Okay, I’ll admit it, this is the first time I’ve ever tried a plantain, and now I’m wondering where they’ve been my entire life. While plantains look similar to bananas, they are firmer, starchier, drier, and – when green – more savory. When cooked the right way, you end up with tostones/patacones (fried green plantain). Learning how to make tostones at home couldn’t be simpler, though! Plus, I’ve swapped out the deep-frying method for a healthier, simpler baked or air-fried tostones recipe!...

Nov 15, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. We are half done with November....

Today, I am sharing how to make Hakka noodles in an Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT Pressure Cooker. They are so easy to make in this instant pot and take less than 20 minutes. This dish is very popular across India, and street vendors often sell spicy variations known as chow mein. The chow mein is spicy, full of veggies, and delicious. ‘Chow’ means stir-fried or sautéed, and ‘mein’ means noodles....

Sep 25, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Even though I really like salads I do not make them very often at home. I don’t know the reason behind it, maybe I am just lazy to chop everything up? But this weekend when I went for grocery shopping I made sure to pick up stuff to make a good salad which I can eat for lunch and so the first thing that I picked was Kale....

It’s time to level things up with this sweet and spicy fried chicken recipe from South Korea (yangnyeom chicken – aka the “other KFC”). This easy Korean-style chicken is perfectly tender and juicy inside, crispy and crunchy outside, and packed with bold flavors from the spicy chili sauce. It’s perfect as an addictive appetizer, snack, or main. Watch how to make it! How to make Korean fried chicken Marinate the Chicken: First, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, then chop it into 1-inch cubes....

While I’ve already shared several flatbread recipes from my Lebanese roots, including authentic pita bread and manakish bread, during my latest trip to Lebanon, my mother took me through her “Lebanese mother-approved” method of making markouk saj bread. This Lebanese flatbread is super thin, slightly crispy, and perfect for enjoying with mezze, breakfast, stews, and being turned into wraps! What is Markouk/Saj bread? With this bread that comes under so many names, I feel like several things need explaining....

When I first tasted makhana raita at my friend’s place, I knew I had to try making it at home. I enjoy preparing healthy raita recipes like beetroot raita, spinach raita, and avocado raita, and makhana raita quickly became one of my favorites. For anyone who loves the flavor of makhana and is always looking for yogurt-based side dishes, phool makhana raita is the perfect choice. Its an ideal accompaniment to a variety of Indian meals....

What are Millets? Millets are Ancient Grains. Mankind has known its nutritional value for centuries. They are naturally gluten-free. Millet can also be used as a healthier alternative to rice and in salad recipes or as a side dish. Health benefits of Kodo Millet? In addition to all the general millet characteristics (gluten-free, low glycemic index, high fiber, etc.), Kodo millet has a high antioxidant content. Different methods of cooking Millet Pulao Recipe You can cook Vegetable Millet Pulao in various ways....

Christmas sugar cookies are one of my absolute favorite cookies to bake ever, let alone the Christmas biscuits recipe. These orange sugar cookies are lightly orange-scented, with just enough bite and deliciously sweet flavor and they make for a beautiful option for decorated Christmas sugar cookies. Every single Christmas, without fail, I have to make a Christmas biscuits recipe to feel like the festive season has begun. Usually, this means I’m in the kitchen knocking out a large batch of homemade gingerbread cookies or even a giant gingerbread house....

I’ve already shared a recipe for whole roasted chicken with vegetables. Now it’s the turn of this super simple and versatile method for how to cook chicken breast in the oven. Luckily, learning the best way to cook chicken breast in the oven is super simple. However, while incredibly versatile, when cooked incorrectly, oven baked chicken breast can become rubbery, tough, dry, and frankly just tasteless and yucky (yes, that’s the professional term!...

Mar 26, 2019 Hands free cooking and super easy! Zero monitoring. If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! As Indians (especially north Indian), I kind of grew up eating wheat and rice as the two main grains....

I’ll be honest; green tomatoes are still relatively new to my kitchen. Having picked up extras (for recipe testing), I suddenly had a lot of green tomatoes that either needed to be used immediately or preserved. I chose the latter and ended up discovering these delicious pickled tomatoes (to add to my collection of quick pickles including pickled turnips, pickled red onion, and spicy garlic). What Is a Quick Pickle This pickled tomatoes recipe is for refrigerator pickles (also called quick pickles)....

With the combined flavors of cinnamon, butter, sugar, and walnuts, these quick candied walnuts (aka praline walnuts) are perfect for the holidays as both a party snack and a holiday gift. And of course, you can enjoy them year-round. , preparing cinnamon-glazed walnuts is so easy you’ll be tossing them into salads, oatmeal, ice cream, yogurt bowls, and more! Along with the basic cinnamon walnuts recipe, I’ve included several other flavor variations for this sweet treat....

Nov 02, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I don’t what to call this dish, should I call it a salad or should I call it a pulao [pulav/pilaf]. Anyway whatever you call it, this vegan red quinoa recipe is super simple and super quick. I made this when I super hungry so I tried to make this as simple and quick as possible. Do you like quinoa? I didn’t know what is was until 3 years ago....