Apr 13, 2022 I remember I was in school when these coffee chains had just about started getting popular in India. We didn’t have many but Barista and Café Coffee Day were the two most popular ones. They used to be those fancy coffee shops/hangout places where we would go to have a cup of coffee once in a while. My most favorite used be the cold coffee at Café Coffee Day....

If there’s one Asian dish that we all like, it is none other than a humble bowl of fried rice. If you ask me, I can’t imagine going to an Asian restaurant and not ordering fried rice. The combination of fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and often some protein like tofu or paneer, all stir-fried with flavorful sauces like soy sauce vinegar, make the meal delightful and appetizing. Regular basic fried rice is a staple found in nearly every household’s kitchen....

Using the goodness of fresh veggies and warming ginger, this creamy parsnip soup is rich and buttery while maintaining the natural sweetness that the parsnip is famous for. It’s freezer-friendly, easy to make ahead, and so delicious and decadent it’ll convert even the pickiest of eaters. Speaking of delightful flavors, if you’re a fan of tasty, comforting soups, you might love my creamy zucchini soup as well. What are parsnips Parsnip is a white and yellow root vegetable that’s been grown across the world since Roman times!...

I recently shared a recipe for Korean vegetables pancakes (buchimgae), which sparked my interest in fritters, pancakes, and all things super crispy – which is where the inspiration for this vegan zucchini fritters recipe comes from (and my vegan, gluten-free veggie fritters!). With a simple combination of just 5 ingredients and under 30 minutes, you can prepare delicious crispy zucchini fritters (or “Korean zucchini pancakes”) – perfect is an appetizer, side, or snack!...

May 06, 2021, Updated May 20, 2021 I make a large batch of my to-go idli dosa batter often. After we make idli, dosa and uttapam with it, we are usually still left with a lot more and that’s when I use my waffle maker to make these Dosa Waffles or you can also call them Uttapam Waffles! I have been making these waffles for many years now and Sarvesh insisted I shared the recipe on the blog and so here it is....

When it comes to cooking chicken thighs, every method has its charm. Grilled chicken thighs are perfectly charred. Air fryer chicken thighs combine crispy skin and tender flesh in 30 minutes. Baked thighs take longer but produce similar results without an extra appliance. And this crock pot chicken thighs recipe makes the juiciest, most tender meat of all with a bonus sauce. Crock pot chicken thighs are so easy to prep, too, with inexpensive pantry staples and a quick 5-minute pan-searing step to lock in the juices and help brown, crisp up, and enhance the dish’s overall flavor....

I love chocolate, you love chocolate, we all love chocolate! Okay, now that we’ve gotten that crucial part over with, let’s get into the juicy stuff – how to make vegan (or dairy!) chocolate candy at home so that these delicious, versatile homemade filled chocolates can impress friends and family! Even better – how to make CUSTOMIZABLE homemade chocolates – whether you want something light and healthy or more decadent and rich....

Mar 19, 2020, Updated May 22, 2023 No need to go to your coffee shop anymore, make this london fog drink at home! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. I was first introduced to London Fog Tea Latte last year during our trip to Banff actually. There was this nice cafe and I scrolled through their menu and decided to give this drink a try and I have been hooked ever since!...

Jun 25, 2019, Updated Aug 12, 2024 This Indian lemon rice is one of those dishes which I always end up making when I want to eat something simple, refreshing and tangy. As an Indian, we eat rice every week and while plain rice is great with dal, we also make many different variations of rice and flavor it with spices (like with saffron in saffron rice and with cumin seeds in jeera rice), vegetables and much more....

If the idea of enjoying coffee with butter makes you recoil, don’t worry; I had a similar first reaction. However, as an avid golden milk drinker for the past couple of years (which usually contains a spoonful of coconut oil and has a fantastic smooth and rich mouthfeel), I’ve come around. So, I took the plunge on this keto-friendly morning brew. Aka bulletproof coffee. It isn’t just Keto dieters that can enjoy this butter coffee as a quick breakfast or pick-me-up, either....

Buttermilk is a wonderful ingredient when used in baking – known for its acidic, tangy flavor and power to tenderize gluten and react with baking soda in baked goods, for fluffy and light results. However, if you have none to hand, then not all is lost. This post will show you how to make buttermilk at home, using simple two-ingredient methods to make a buttermilk substitute. Of course, if you want to make actual buttermilk, then this is the byproduct of making homemade butter....

Herbs and spices are magical for turning a dish from just okay to ‘oh yay!’ and these homemade chili flakes (aka chile flakes) are no different. Sprinkled over, or mixed into meals, these red chili flakes pack a fiery heat and add tons of flavor to a dish. Having spent more time than ever indoors this year, I’ve finally decided to start focusing on what I can start growing indoors – to add to my mini London apartment ‘indoor-plot’ (i....

Growing up, I always saw my mom making a fresh batch of homemade spice powders at home, like coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, sambar powder, and dry chutney powders. You can also buy coriander powder at stores, but homemade ones definitely bring fresh and aromatic flavor into the dishes with no additives and are also economical. Let’s see how to make an easy homemade coriander powder recipe below....

While this post is quite a few months late, finally I’m sharing my method for how to make chili paste (and water bath can it for a year of storage!). Having previously shared a method for raw chili sauce, I promised a homemade red chili paste, but it took a bit of experimenting to make it canning-safe – but we’re finally here! If you’re a spice head (i.e. love your spicy foods) then simple DIYs like chili oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and chili infused honey, and this red pepper paste are a must-try!...

I feel like this wouldn’t be the first time for me saying it but I love how versatile coconuts are. With just one mature coconut you can make tons of different homemade natural products, like coconut oil, cream, butter, etc. One (or technically two) of those is shredded coconut (desiccated coconut). Plus, all you need is a coconut, grater, and oven – however, I’ve also included options using a dehydrator....

This simple how-to for making homemade vegan pasta from scratch (eggless pasta dough) has been a long time coming. I’ve already got a variety of pasta dishes on the blog, but finally here is the vegan pasta dough recipe that you’ve all been asking for. Plus, all you need is three ingredients: flour, semolina flour, and olive oil (plus water and salt) and you can have this homemade vegan pasta whenever you want....

Confession – I love garlic! So much so that there is garlic in practically every savory dish I make. Even just last week, I posted this recipe for Lebanese Toum (garlic sauce), which I why I’ve been on the hunt for methods on how to peel garlic easily. The ‘best’ way to peel garlic, easiest way to peel garlic, quickest way to peel garlic? You name it, I’ve tried the ‘hack’/’trick....

Jun 07, 2018, Updated Jun 19, 2018 Its just the perfect curry for a quick weeknight meal. 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....

Jun 20, 2019, Updated Nov 13, 2023 This easy to make one-pot soup makes a wholesome and filling meal. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. I know, soup in June? What am I thinking? Well, honestly if you ask me, I can drink soup pretty much every day of the year. The weather doesn’t matter to me when it comes to soups....

I love salads. And I love dressing! But I’m getting a little tired of the traditional vinaigrette/balsamic/ranch dressings that seem to come with every salad these days. So, I made this Japanese salad dressing recipe using just a handful of fresh ingredients. Taking inspiration from Japanese restaurant salad dressing, this recipe is best suited to green Japanese salad but can be added to almost anything. You heard it from me first – ginger salads are about to be your new go-to dressing....