Ingredients to make Indian Curry Sauce Onions - I use yellow onions for this sauce as yellow onions are sweeter. You can also use red onions. Green chili - I used 2 thai chilies in this recipe. Ginger and Garlic - roughly minced. Tomatoes - I used Roma tomatoes. You can also use 2 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes. Dry Spices - I have used basic spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and red chili powder....

Better yet, they’re so easy to make in just a few low-fuss steps. Plus, they store, freeze, and reheat well in batches, ready to pull together comforting meals like meatballs and spaghetti or hearty meatball subs at a moment’s notice. Beef: It’s best to use high-quality ground beef between 80-85% lean, so the meatballs are tender and juicy. However, you can replace up to 50% of the beef with other ground meats, like ground pork, Italian sausage, or veal, for depth of flavor....

Kachumber is a popular and healthy salad prepared at every Indian home. It’s also commonly found at Indian restaurants and takeaway spots. This refreshing and crunchy salad makes a great accompaniment to an Indian meal. Just like my Indian onion salad, this Kachumber salad is incredibly easy to make. Simply chop up your veggies, toss them together in a bowl, and you’re done—no cooking required! It comes together in just 15 minutes....

Jun 24, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 Nutella and Mango. Can there ever be 2 more delicious things? Mango is my husband’s favorite fruit and I love nutella. So I thought of combining these flavors in a cake and it resulted in a soft, moist cake with the delicious nutella melting into the mouth. Yummm! Mangoes are easily available these days since it’s summer time and what better way to use them than in a cake!...

Indian food stands out on the world’s culinary scene - all thanks to the creative ways spices and herbs are used. Every ingredient in Indian cooking has various health benefits, making it like a pandora’s box of health and taste. Methi (also known as fenugreek) is one such adaptable ingredient that dominates an Indian kitchen. Methi Leaves may be utilized to make a variety of dishes—for example, methi paneer, aloo methi, methi pulao and methi paratha....

Jun 22, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I have been making indulgent desserts and breakfast almost everyday these days. The reason is that my family is here and I want to feed them all that I can before they leave. It’s their last week in US and the thought of them leaving is already making me super sad : ( but I’m trying to have as much fun as I can till they are here plus I will be seeing them again in December this year when we visit India so it’s not that bad....

Mar 09, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Indian street food is so diverse, every state and every city has it’s own specialty and everything is so delicious that one can’t get bored of eating it, well at least I can’t! Kathi roll is an Indian street food where Indian flatbreads are filled with veggies, chicken, mutton etc etc. Since I’m a vegetarian my favorite is obviously the veggie kathi rolls, the popular ones are filled with paneer [Indian cottage cheese] and potatoes....

Jun 14, 2018 The dish literally means milk with dates. Its often made during Eid in the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan and also parts of central Asia. Eid festivities are kind of incomplete until and unless you have Sheer Khurma! I have very fond memories of waiting eagerly for Sheer Khurma during Eid. One of my dad’s friend who was a muslim, sent us this dessert religiously on Eid every year....

If you’re a garlic lover, garlic bread is the ultimate side dish – it’s buttery, garlicky, crunchy, and simply wonderful! However, having just posted my favorite method for roasting whole garlic heads, I had to share this roasted garlic bread “twist” on the classic. While roasted garlic butter bread may take a little extra time to prepare over the traditional version, it’s worth it! Roasted garlic is mellow, lightly caramelized, smooth, buttery, and wonderfully aromatic....

Morning oatmeal is kind of my ‘thing’ in the colder months, from strawberry baked oatmeal (with a hidden cheesecake center!) to berry oatmeal, baked blueberry oatmeal bars, and healthy overnight oats. I love starting my day with oats in one form or another. This time I’m taking things back to the basics with a simple oatmeal recipe. And, this time it’s savory oatmeal with an egg! This egg oatmeal is flavorful, comforting, and packed with nutrients – the perfect way to start the day or for a quick lunch!...

Whether you serve it the traditional way with pasta or like to experiment, make sure you soak up as much of the delicious stroganoff sauce as possible when you enjoy this dish. Grabbing some slices of crusty bread and mopping up every last drop is very much encouraged! Sear the Beef: Add half of the oil and butter to a pan over medium-high heat. Then, add the beef cubes to the pan to brown and sear for 30 seconds to a minute....

Apr 01, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Spring is finally here with Easter less than a week away. While I always want to share dessert recipes for holidays this time I am making an exception. Today I am sharing with you a super simple recipe, which traditionally doesn’t belong on the Easter table but I see no reason why it shouldn’t?! It’s fresh, delicious and perfect for spring. I think that qualifies my Strawberry Lassi for the Easter brunch....

Chutneys are one of the most popular side dishes for any Indian food, and we get to enjoy a variety of them because of our heritage and culture. We can all agree, however, that Imli ki chutney (or tamarind chutney) is the most popular and goes well with all kinds of tikkis, chaat, and even basic paratha. Although most of us make delicious tamarind chutney at home, it rarely tastes like what we get in restaurants....

Jul 31, 2021 I grew up eating roti everyday of my life. But it was always the simple, basic roti. When we ate out at restaurants, we would order naan since we didn’t get to eat that at home. And the other thing which we always ordered was tandoori roti. It’s still my favorite bread to order when we go to Indian restaurants. I know I might be in minority here but I actually prefer it over naan....

May 12, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Towards the end of the week I am always motivated to try something different for dinner. It’s not that I don’t experiment with food on other days, I do but my baking addiction [read dessert] usually takes precedence over other things and I always end up baking cakes, cookies and cupcakes on weekdays. Well most of the time! So on weekends I try to cook something special for lunch or dinner....

Oct 05, 2021 Cozy up on cold days with this Vegetable & Chickpea Coconut Curry. Made with cauliflower, sweet potatoes, chickpea and warm spices, this curry is fragrant, aromatic and so filling. It is also vegan and gluten-free. I am all for cozy curries and warm soups this time of the year. There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of curry when it’s cold outside. Don’t you think? I have been making this vegan tomato soup on repeat these days, have you guys tried it?...

Nov 09, 2016, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Yesterday was quite a day for both India and America. While America voted and chose it’s new President, back home in India Prime Minister, Mr. Modi banned Indian currency notes of 500 & 1000 rupees with immediate effect to tackle corruption and black money in the country. It was a day of chaos, all I could read everywhere was Hillary, Trump and Modi!...

If you’ve never worked with fennel before, this odd-shaped bulb with branches and “hairy” leaves may seem a little daunting, but it’s surprisingly simple to work with and enjoy once you know how. It’s crunchy with a robust, slightly sweet, anise-like flavor when raw. But it becomes super tender, caramelized, and mellow when roasted for a wonderfully aromatic side dish or addition to meals. Plus, every single part of it is edible....

Nov 22, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 So the peppermint season has officially begun and I can see my blogger friends coming up with some wonderful recipes already. Does that mean the pumpkin season is over? I have to confess that I prefer pumpkin over mint, like so much more. I have grown to love pumpkin, it is just wonderful. I love how it mixes with all the spices, ahh now I’m craving for a slice of this moist Pumpkin Bread....

Who doesn’t love bajjis? Whether it’s the spicy mirchi bajji, crispy onion bajji, capsicum bajji, or raw banana bajji, there’s a bajji for everyone. They’re especially delightful during the monsoon season. Today, I’m sharing a classic aloo bajji recipe. These savory snacks are perfect for quickly whipping up a treat when unexpected guests arrive. Serve them hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup along with masala chai for a delightful snack....