Feb 16, 2017, Updated Jul 23, 2018 Hello everyone! I am really excited for today’s post and this time I am not excited for a recipe rather the excitement is for a product called Rotimatic. If you are an Indian living outside India, I am pretty sure you must have heard about this robot machine which makes rotis by itself! For my non-Indian readers, roti is a whole wheat flatbread which is made pretty much everyday in Indian households across the country....

Warning! This post contains spoilers. So If you haven’t had a chance to watch the Crazy Delicious episode with me, then it is available on the Channel 4 (episode 5) and Netflix (episode 3)! It may or may not surprise you to know that earlier this year, I (as Samira rather than Alphafoodie) took part in a televised food competition show. Crazy Delicious aired on Channel 4 this January and is now available on Netflix from June 24th....

Oct 20, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 The main reason why I love cookies is because it is what made me fell in love with baking. Cookies were the first thing I ever baked, probably because they looked pretty simple to bake. However after baking them a couple of times I figured out things weren’t really as simple as they appear to be. All cookies are baked using 4 basic ingredients – flour, butter, sugar and eggs, everything else is added for flavor and texture....

Jun 08, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Sometimes I go on this “no-desserts” for a while thing. It never lasts for more than 5 days. If you might have noticed, I haven’t shared much of desserts recently. I don’t know if this was deliberate but now that I think about it, maybe it was. The amount of dessert recipes I share on this blog is directly proportional to my weight....

Chickpeas are one of my favorite pantry staples. Whether I’m making hummus, stew, or curry, I always have some dried or canned chickpeas at home. This curry recipe makes perfect use of these hearty legumes—it’s quick and easy, creamy and velvety, and the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. Plus, this is a great meal-prep option that you can freeze in portions. Finally, you only need a few pantry staples that you probably already have in your kitchen to make this satisfying, high-protein, and high-fiber chickpea curry....

A Southern squash casserole is a crowd-pleasing, comforting family-friendly classic – and with good reason. Not only is it a great way to use up a bounty of squash (or zucchini), but the combination of squash, a super creamy, cheesy sauce, and crunchy butter cracker topping is a cozy, satisfying must-have at ANY gathering. It’s ready to serve with roast chicken, baked salmon, slow cooker beef brisket, pork chops, ribs, etc....

Discover a tastier twist with my special recipe – better than the usual Chinese takeout sauce. Free from food coloring and enhanced with ketchup, it has an elevated taste and a distinctive and appetizing red color. Perfect for jazzing up meats, rice, noodles, or as a dip for spring rolls and prawn toast. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to takeout sweet and sour sauce again! Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight jar or container....

What is pressure canning? There are two main types of home food preservation: water bath canning and pressure canning. In both methods, ingredients are packed into sterilized jars and processed with heat to kill bacteria and ensure an airtight seal resulting in an extended shelf life. Plus, unlike buying canned items from a store, learning how to pressure can at home is economical and you’re in 100% control of ingredients (like sugar and sodium)....

I’m all about those simple hacks and recipes that seem so simple they’re too good to be true. I’ve worked my way through 5-ingredient (naan bread), 4-ingredient (pita bread), 2-ingredient (sweet potato flatbread), and now a ONE ingredient easy flatbread recipe. Loosely inspired by Norweigan Lefse bread and Slovakian lokše, this potato flatbread is made with potato ‘dough’. However, unlike other potato wraps, this recipe contains NO other ingredients. Even better, you could even use leftover cooked potatoes: boiled, steamed, oven-baked, and mashed (as long as it’s not filled with tons of cream and butter)!...

The best Christmas breakfast recipes It’s always fascinated me to learn about the Christmas morning traditions of families around the world. Whether you’re fending off excited children wanting to open presents at 6 am, up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for morning activities, or bleary-eyed in the kitchen prepping for the day ahead, a day that’s already known for its food deserves the best beginning, too! And that’s where these 45 easy Christmas breakfast (and brunch) recipes come in!...

What is your favorite aspect of summer? Mangoes, of course! The “king of fruits” is admired and most anticipated - All thanks to its juicy, sweet, and exquisite flavor. Not just in India, Mangoes are loved by people worldwide. From shakes to desserts, we can use them in various recipes. In this article, we will share a recipe taken from India’s Maharashtra region. It is called Aamras. What is Aamras?...

This roasted potato recipe is easy to make and a great side dish that works well on a busy weeknight or holidays like Christmas Day or Thanksgiving. I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes Recipe You will only need a few basic ingredients to make this crispy air fryer potato recipe....

Aug 14, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Indian cuisine has a huge range of breads but the only one people outside India are aware of is naan. And naan is the least likely bread to be made in an average Indian household, oh what an irony! The more popular everyday breads are roti and paratha, which are made with whole wheat. That is what we usually eat with our sabzi (spiced veggies) and dal (lentils)....

Apr 14, 2020, Updated May 22, 2023 Super simple to make in the oven, this karela recipe has sweet and sour flavors and makes a nice side with dal and rice. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. It is so weird that this is the first karela recipe that I am sharing on the blog. Karela aka the bitter gourd has been my favorite vegetable ever since I was a little child....

Once you learn how to make a mango nada, it’s going to be at the top of your list of Mexican foods. Combining tajin and mango creates an out-of-this-world flavor experience! If you love mangoes, I’m sure you will love this recipe. There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a mangonada drink. Instead of searching for a mango nada near my spot on the web, it’s time to make your own!...

Roasting acorn squash isn’t as hard as it looks. When we’re looking for comforting, cozy foods to get us through the cold, dark winter months, I’m going to guess your mind doesn’t immediately go to winter squash recipes. So, I’m bringing you my classic acorn squash recipes, showing you the best way to cook acorn squash and create a vegetarian staple for weekday dinners or to impress at your next dinner party....

Bharwa Bhindi/Bhendi, or stuffed okra, is a moderately spicy, healthy, and flavorful dry dish commonly prepared in Indian households for lunch or dinner. It is typically served as a side dish with roti, chapati, or steamed rice. The stuffing, or “bharwa,” is the heart of the Bharwa Bhindi recipe. There are several variations for preparing the filling, but today, I am sharing a flavorful bharwa bhindi masala recipe made with roasted peanut powder and aromatic spice blends....

Jul 09, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 How do you like your pizza? Do you like the conventional pizza base or are you a fan of crispy pizza crust? If you love the crispy pizza like me then you are sure to love these bread pizzas. Topped with lots of veggies and cheese, these are sure to be a hit especially with kids. Bread pizza is one of the quickest snacks that you can make with minimal ingredients....

Aug 10, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 The weekend was so crazy. I never ever thought that I would be painting walls one day! Seriously in India, we always had painters to paint the wall, well everything is easy in a developing country when the cost of labor is low but not so in America. I have realized that all the small small things that we never even bothered doing ourselves in India (because there was ALWAYS someone to do it) has to done all by us here and that includes painting the wall....

In Karnataka, this is famously found in condiment stores and Iyengar bakeries. Also, you generally see the street chat stalls keeping a big box of congress kadlekai and adding them to the churmuri and other chat recipes. It is nutritious, healthy, guilt-free, and a good time-pass snack for those lengthy chit-chats. And the best part is you can recreate it at home in just a few minutes, it’s that easy....