Jun 10, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 There’s no respite from heat in Delhi, the temperature touched 47 degrees centigrade yesterday [116 F] – Yikes! It feels like a burning furnace! Even at 8 pm in the night, I can feel hot winds blowing straight into my face. The heat has broken some 60 year old record here and all this had to happen when I am here. Looks like there will be no respite from heat till I am here....
If you loved my onion pakoda and sweet corn pakoda, you are going to love this broccoli version. These crispy and delicious broccoli fritters make an excellent appetizer or a delightful snack for tea time. More Indian Broccoli Recipes Malai Broccoli Potato Broccoli Sabzi Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Paneer Broccoli Paratha Broccoli Besan Stir Fry Why is it called Broccoli 65? The name “65” in South Indian cuisine, as seen in dishes like Chicken 65, originated from the idea that 65 chilies were used per kilogram of chicken in the original recipe....
If there is one vegetable that Indians can never get enough of, it must be Potato (aloo). It is the most versatile ingredient in the Indian kitchen and can be used to prepare a plethora of recipes. From dum aloo to aloo rasedar, aloo gobhi, aloo methi, aloo fry, and more - there’s a pool of recipes to explore. Pair them with rice, roti, or paratha, and you are good to go!...
Feb 02, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 It’s funny how everyone is all about healthy stuff in January but as soon as February comes, it becomes all about desserts and chocolates! You will understand this so much more if you are a food blogger. But I never complain when it comes to chocolates and desserts. For me it’s always about eating everything in moderation so I never really go the “no sugar for a month” plan....
Jun 07, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Pasta is everyone’s favorite quick meal. I know we all have those days when we simply don’t know what to cook for dinner and that’s when pasta comes to the rescue. Boil some pasta and toss it up in your favorite sauce and dinner is ready in like 30 minutes or even less. The process obviously becomes quicker if you already have pasta sauce ready to go into the dish....
Feb 02, 2019 I have always maintained that I am huge fan South Indian food fan. I am a north Indian and my mom never really made south Indian food at home. It was the occasional dosas that she would make and that too from store bought batter. We mostly ate south Indian food at restaurants. But me being a foodie and of course a fan of the cuisine had to learn how to make everything from scratch....
Jan 18, 2018, Updated Apr 28, 2018 I have been hinting on sharing some big news on the blog for the last few weeks. I am so excited to be finally sharing the news with you guys! Wow, I never thought I’d be writing this post one day. You guys I am writing a cookbook! insert faint emoji. Never in my weirdest dream had I imagined being a cookbook author!...
When we lived in Bangalore, Dominos Pizza was our favorite pizza go-to place. We almost went there every week, and my favorite dishes were stuffed garlic bread, pizzas off-course, and choco lava cake. I would always stack up the oregano seasoning sachet Domino’s provides with its pizza and use it on top of Vegetable Maggi, Sandwich, Soups, or Pasta. This seasoning is one of the main ingredients for flavoring dominos pizzas or garlic bread....
It’s official, this year I’ve made it a mission of mine to appreciate tomatoes in every single way that I can. I’ve already recently shared recipes/DIYs for Tomato Confit (Slow-Roasted Tomatoes) and Easy Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup. Now it’s time to cool things down with this easy gazpacho soup (cold tomato soup). It was actually this simple Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca) recipe that I posted recently that first inspired this recipe....
Palak Paneer holds a special place in my heart, as it’s not just a dish but a cherished memory. As a kid, I remember how my mom would make palak paneer on sundays or special occasions with homemade paneer. We would eagerly wait for our meals, which she often paired with poori or chapati and a delicious vermicelli kheer. Everyone has their own way of making this dish, and today I am sharing how to make palak paneer in both Instant pot (pressure cooker) and stovetop pot....
Green, unripe tomatoes are available in abundance in your gardens and at supermarkets at the end of summer and early fall. It can also be used in chutneys, dal tadka, curries, pickles, or dips like salsa verde. This Indian-style spicy, sweet, tangy green chutney recipe is an excellent way to use up excess tomatoes. What is Green Tomato Chutney? Raw tomato chutney is a popular South Indian condiment made from unripe tomatoes, herbs, and spices....
I love healthy meals in bowls – especially if they come “fully loaded”‘ I’ve already shared this BBQ pulled jackfruit Japanese Donburi bowl and Bibimbap recipe. Now it’s the turn of this Tex-Mex veggie burrito bowl. This Mexican rice bowl combines some of my favorite Mexican/Tex-Mex ingredients for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian/vegan burrito bowl that tastes as good as it looks (Delicious!!!). I love a burrito as much as the next person, but this “naked burrito” (aka a deconstructed burrito in a bowl) allows you to pile up all your favorite fillings without worrying about the burrito unraveling as you eat and covering you in food (or has that only happened to me?...
I love simple salads. In Lebanon and Middle-Eastern cuisine in general, there are several simple appetizer-style salads made up of just a few key ingredients – including traditional tabbouleh and this creamy cucumber yogurt salad (Kh’yar bi laban). Here is a slight twist on the classic Caprese salad, subbing Burrata cheese with its soft, gooey center to make a rich and creamy Burrata Caprese Salad. Best of all, this simple, fresh heirloom tomato salad is easy to prepare in just minutes – slice up a few ingredients, combine them, and serve!...
Sep 10, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 What would be this world without chocolate? I think it will be totally depressing and boring! Chocolate I think is the best thing to have happened to mankind, one bite and you feel happy and energetic,there’s no other medicine that can do that! When I’m happy I want to eat chocolates, when I’m sad I want to eat chocolates again, in short I want to eat them all the time....
I recently ran out of my chili-garlic-infused honey and decided I was too impatient to wait for a new batch to infuse over several days. So I thought it was finally time I give hot honey a try. This spicy-sweet condiment is just as delicious but ready in just 5 minutes! The difference? Using heat helps the chili infuse into the honey in just a fraction of the time. Better yet, you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry....
Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables. When cooked well, it’s perfectly tender-crisp, vibrant, with a slightly earthy yet sweet taste I love. Cooked badly, it can become waterlogged and mushy. That’s why I’ve pulled together my top 6 methods for how to cook asparagus! Asparagus is a low-calorie yet nutrient-dense vegetable loaded with antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. That makes it a healthy and versatile side for dozens of dishes – poached eggs, garlic lemon pasta, mushroom risotto, air fried salmon, air fryer steaks, etc....
When it comes to reducing waste, I’m constantly learning and improving. I’ve learned how to properly organize my fridge and freezer to reduce waste. I also save vegetable scraps to make homemade vegetable stock. I use carrot greens to make carrot leaf pesto, and now it’s the turn of radish greens! In this post, I’ll take you through the benefits of radish leaves and how to store them. Plus I will show you several options for eating radish greens to make the most of this ingredient....
By making this aloe vera juice drink at home, you’ll know it’s super fresh, 100% natural, and you’re in complete control of the ingredients. You can feel confident knowing you’re making the most of this healthful plant! What is Aloe Vera? The Aloe vera plant is a type of succulent plant from the Liliaceae family. The leaves, in particular, have become well known in the health and beauty space for their many benefits when used both topically (for sunburn, acne scarring, to treat burns and stings, etc....
I had never heard of a fruit sandwich until I discovered it at my office cafeteria when I used to work at Cognizant India. They often served a grilled fruit sandwich, which quickly became my go-to breakfast or evening snack. It’s not only filling but also healthy, packed with the goodness of fresh fruits and the delightful crispiness from grilling. You can also check out my fruit chaat (Indian fruit salad) I recently started making this for my daughter’s evening snack, and she loves it....
I recently picked up what feels like an entire bushel-full of peaches for a project and ended up with plenty of leftovers. I’ve already made a large amount of peach juice for the freezer, some peach ice cream, and have been chopping them up and adding them to all sorts of breakfasts and desserts. Next on my list was a big batch of peach iced tea, but I realized I could whip up a massive batch of this versatile peach syrup instead!...
