Let’s all agree that air-fried foods have a great texture and are prepared with little to no oil, making them healthier. A wide variety of foods, including sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and more, can be air-fried. We’ve got one more recipe for you. Crispy air-fried chickpeas is the name given to it. Chickpeas are a common food across the world. They play a significant role in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines....

Having recently shared a post on baking powder vs. baking soda (after sharing the information on my Instagram stories), everyone seemed to enjoy this type of content – exploring more about the ingredients we use (myself included). So I’m back again, this time with an introduction to sugar and natural sugar substitutes. Sugars vs. Sugar I thought it was important to start this blog post with an important distinction. When discussing “sugars,” we’re referring to the broad category of sugars (carbohydrates), including:...

Avocados are loaded with mono-saturated fatty acids, which are good for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and many vitamins like B, K, C, and E. Ingredients Avocado: For the smoother avocado mousse, use ripened avocados. But some people also experience a stronger avocado flavor in this pudding by using ripened avocados. Cocoa Powder: I have used unsweetened cocoa powder. Always use good quality cocoa or cacao powder for the dessert....

Jan 27, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Please excuse me while I plant my face into this deliciousness! Do you blame me if I tell you I ate this pavlova for lunch? All my healthy eating new year resolution went down the drain the moment I took one bite of this gorgeous dessert. So good you guys! I have a thing for meringues, they are so darn tasty. No wonder I keep making macarons all the time, I mean how can anyone resist them....

Nov 01, 2023 Indian desserts share a lot of similarity with middle eastern and Mediterranean desserts in terms of flavors. Flavors like cardamom, rose and saffron are commonly used in these desserts. I have always loved baklava- the aroma, crispy and flaky pastry and the juicy soaked nuts, they all make baklava an irresistible dessert. I added ingredients like mawa, desiccated coconut powder and cardamom to give baklava an Indian touch....

These perfectly crispy chicken wings made with a fraction of the oil have tender, juicy insides and a wonderfully crisp outside. Even better, they cook three times quicker than in your traditional oven. The perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory, a platter of these air fryer wings at a potluck, party, or on game days will make you very popular! Watch how to make them Why I love this recipe Easy: Air fryer chicken wings have minimal prep and a simple “toss and bake” recipe that’s so easy to put together....

I’ll admit, I haven’t shared many recipes with okra on my blog. However, in all the times I’ve used okra, I’ve panicked about the sliminess that can occur from preparing them incorrectly. Luckily, by learning how to make pickled okra, you’ll learn an excellent food preservation method. Plus, this Southern treat is also crunchy and firm, just the way you want pickles to be! Even better, in this post, I’ll show you two methods....

Oct 19, 2019, Updated Oct 26, 2020 These lentil fritters are dunked in yogurt and topped with spicy and sweet chutneys. No celebration in my house was complete without them. If there was one thing which mom always made for all festivals, it was this- Dahi Bhalla! Whether it was Holi, Diwali or Raksha Bandhan, these were always on the table. Dahi Bada is what we call them in eastern Uttar Pradesh, in Delhi they are usually called Dahi Bhalla....

Jul 05, 2022 Adding spinach to your dal is a good way to include some greens in your diet, don’t you think? I have always been someone who loves their greens, saag is my absolute favorite. However, I remember my brothers not being too fond of spinach and other leafy greens. So, mom would often add those greens especially spinach to dal and that way they would eat it. It was an easy way to add more nutrition to dal and somehow no one minded it when it was added to dal....

I’m no stranger to a delicious homemade lemonade. Just last week, I shared a recipe for pineapple lemonade, and previously for ginger lemonade, cucumber lemonade, pink lemonade, and even a magical color-changing lemonade. However, this time I’m sharing a version that’s a little bit different – a Brazilian lemonade, aka “creamy” lemonade or limonada. Brazilian lemonade pairs fresh lemonade (though traditionally limeade; though it’s not called that in Brazil) with sweetened condensed milk for a sweet and creamy summer drink....

No Thanksgiving table would be complete without several key staples, like roasted chicken or roasted turkey (of course), creamy mashed potatoes, brown gravy, roasted veg like my honey-roasted carrots, and this easy homemade stuffing recipe (aka “dressing”). This classic stuffing recipe is a crowd-pleasing holiday side dish. It is made from day-old bread and simple kitchen pantry basics to pull together a hearty, satisfying dish packed with flavor. It’s so easy to make, too: sauteed in butter celery, onion, and garlic, then tossed with dried bread and an eggy-broth mixture to bake until tender and moist, a little chewy, and crisp on top....

Homemade hummus is one of my favorite low-fuss appetizers and snacks. I’ve already happily shared recipes for beet hummus, red pepper hummus, and pumpkin hummus (among others). Now it’s the turn of this herby green dip. This fresh basil hummus is a vibrant green, silky smooth, savory, creamy homemade hummus that tastes like pesto – which means that I’m obviously obsessed! Since moving away from London, I’ve taken great pleasure in using my modest garden space to plant various herbs and veggies....

With some fresh herbs, butter, and garlic, you can make the secret ingredient that makes restaurant meals taste so good: compound butter. Packed full of flavor, garlic herb compound butter is surprisingly easy to make at home. Keep in the freezer and slice whenever you want to add a tasty boost to steaks, fish, sauces, or vegetables. It is perfect to season oven-baked salmon or roasted red potatoes and many other dishes....

Dec 20, 2018, Updated Oct 10, 2020 PS: Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas everyone! I am taking a break from blog for the holidays and will see you guys in January! Have a wonderful time! India has a very rich culture and so much has been said about it over the years. Of late, I have started realizing that the things which we took for granted in India have suddenly become a rage in the western world....

Dill is such a versatile herb that you use in a variety of different dishes and cuisine. It is one of my favorites to collect and dry. The drying process preserves its earthy flavors and helps it to last a lot longer than fresh dill. I also find it brings the most out of the dill when you use it in your cooking. In this post, I share my tips on how to dry fresh dill, including 3 different methods and how to store and use dill....

Garlic is the one item that I use most frequently to enhance the flavor of my meals. This wonderful ingredient creates a blast of flavor in only a few minutes. It may be used in a number of dishes. And the best part? Garlic is masterfully adapted in the kitchens and palates of places worldwide, whether it is used as a condiment, in curries, in bread, or even to add tadka....

Oats are the versatile breakfast staple of my dreams. When I want something warm and cozy, berry oatmeal bowl is the perfect way to go. On the move? Try blueberry baked oatmeal. Dessert for breakfast? Chocolate baked oatmeal is a must-try. Want something crunchy and sweet? Roll out the red carpet for this delicious healthy granola recipe! Like most oaty breakfast recipes, this homemade granola makes for the perfect blank canvas....

Ever wish you could take home a bottle of your favorite restaurant’s secret sauce? Me too! The good news is, you can make it yourself. From Raising Cane’s sauce and Chick-fil-A sauce to Big Mac sauce and this In-N-Out sauce, it’s surprisingly easy to recreate these iconic flavors at home. This In-N-Out Burger spread is a super quick and easy recipe (under 5 minutes), using only five pantry-staple ingredients. Plus, you can enjoy the sauce in so many ways—as a spread for grilled burgers, a dipping sauce for fries, a sauce for crispy fried chicken breast, and more!...

Whenever I see butternut squash in the grocery store, I always feel tempted to bring them home. However, butternut squash is in season all around the year in the USA and is very healthy. Butternut squash is an excellent source of provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. I enjoy making a variety of Indian butternut squash recipes, including butternut squash stir fry with coconut, butternut squash paratha, and butternut squash dal....

Jan 03, 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! Happy new year everyone! How did you guys celebrate? We just stayed in and ate a lot of chocolate cake. By the way how do you guys manage to get back to work after the holidays?...