Aug 23, 2014, Updated May 25, 2020 Kulcha is yet another popular bread from northern parts of India. This bread is similar to “naan” which is of course more popular in the western world. The difference between kulcha and naan is that kulcha is leavened with baking powder and soda whereas yeast is used in making naan. Also naans traditionally have an oval, like a tear-drop shape while kulchas are round....

Oct 10, 2022 Paan is such a refreshing flavor and so it’s no wonder that it always makes it to my Diwali dessert menu. Over the years I have created tons of desserts using paan (betel leaves) and gulkand (hello paan ladoo and cheesecake) and yet I can’t have enough of it. This eggless paan mousse is an easy dessert that you can put together in no time. There’s no cooking or baking involved which is a big plus and you can make it in advance....

With summer finally here, I am sure you are ready to oil up those grills and plan your next cookout. Alongside burgers and hotdogs, well-grilled bone-in chicken thighs are one of my favorite proteins to grill (on a gas or coal BBQ). The meat has a slightly higher fat content than chicken breasts, making it juicier, more flavorful, and harder to overcook. By pairing the meat with a delicious salty, sweet, acidic, umami-rich marinade, you’ll achieve grilled chicken perfection....

Use it within marinades, dressings, pasta dishes, grilled veggies, sprinkled over pizza, in soups, burgers, meatballs, mixed into bread dough, or even over rice, etc. I’ve recently used it for these delicious pumpkin burgers. Having a single jar of this seasoning means not having to reach for seven separate jars every time you want to make a dish with a mixture of Italian spices. Plus, with Italian seasoning being so versatile, it’s so worth spending just a few minutes to pull together a large batch of this Italian seasoning mix once or twice a year (or more often, if you’re obsessed with the blend!...

What is Panang Curry? Panang curry is a creamy, rich Asian-style curry sauce with a little spice from red chilies balanced with peanuts and coconut milk. It is also called phanaeng, phanang, panaeng or panang, in Thailand or as penang, or Pulau Pinang in Malaysia. It is generally served with a bowl of sticky rice. Difference between Panang curry and red curry Panang curry and red curry both look the same in color, red, but slightly different in taste and texture....

If you love raspberries as much as I do (and I’m guessing you do), you’ll find a way to get them into everything you eat. That’s why I created this raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing. It’s another way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite everyday salads. It is sweet, tart, and super fresh. With a gorgeous tart flavor, it’s somewhere between a tangy red wine vinegar and homemade raspberry jam....

Apr 25, 2019, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Imagine all the creamy flavors of a white lasagna but in a more convenient soup form and made in one pot! This soup is super comforting and makes a great filling meal for the family. 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 feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web!...

Sep 05, 2016, Updated Jul 28, 2019 How’s the long weekend going for everyone? We actually had some travel plans but had to cancel it at the last minute so we ended up staying home and doing nothing much really. Other than eating a lot, of course. It is already a bit cold here, so just enjoying the chill in the air and waiting for trees to turn their color....

Mar 27, 2018, Updated May 07, 2023 Spring is here (even though it doesn’t feel like it!) & Easter is this weekend. It’s hard to believe that quarter of the year is already over! I really don’t know where the time went. I spent most of March lying in bed so I think I have lost track of time. But even then its pretty hard to believe that it will be April in just a few days....

Indian cuisine has a variety of dynamic and fascinating street foods. It’s no surprise that it has become a favourite of people worldwide, given its solid flavors and distinctive combinations. From the fiery vada pav to the tangy golgappa, Indian street cuisine has something for everyone. In India, aloo tikki is one of the most well-liked street dishes. What Is Aloo Tikki? Aloo tikki is a famous Indian street cuisine snack made from boiled and mashed potatoes and other spices....

Oct 27, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Apples, apples & more apples! That’s all that I see in the grocery stores these days, other than pumpkin of course. Honestly, I didn’t know that there were so many varieties of apples before I moved to US. It makes me happy and also confused at the same time. I mean it’s great that we have so many options here but which one to pick?...

Our family loves paneer. It’s incredibly versatile, and we enjoy making dishes like palak paneer, paneer butter masala, paneer bhurji at home. Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy stir-fry recipe called Paneer Jalfrezi, made with a mix of paneer and vegetables like bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices. This dish can be prepared in less than 20 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or lunch. For an authentic restaurant-style veg jalfrezi, be sure to cut all the vegetables and paneer lengthwise and uniformly....

As soon as blood orange season begins, I find myself picking up as many as I can to make fresh orange juice with ginger, smoothies, and baked treats like this blood orange cake recipe. The gorgeous reddish-pink-orange unique color and patterns within blood oranges make them an absolute treat to work with and put in any recipe where they’re on display. This orange cake recipe is no different – topped with candied blood orange slices and crushed pistachio nuts for a fluffy, moist cake that looks as good as it tastes....

Oct 24, 2024 Finger foods are my favorite part about a holiday dinner. They are easy to eat, easy to serve and just so fun to put together. After using phyllo shells to make my coconut burfi baklava cups last year for Diwali, I wanted to use them in a savory recipe this year and that’s how I came up with these Chickpea Avocado Bhel Cups. I take a shortcut here and use store-bought bhel mix and that makes the entire recipe very easy to put together....

Mar 23, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Holi Hai!! Happy Holi everyone! It’s one of our biggest festivals today and I missing the enthusiasm, the colors and everything associated with Holi right now! Holi is all about colors, to be in India during Holi, especially in northern India is an experience. Everyone you will see on the road is drenched in bright colors. Blue hair, pink cheeks, black teeth and what not!...

Aug 14, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I think I am falling in love with yeast, no seriously I always thought I enjoyed baking cakes and cookies more than anything else but these days I am always looking for ways to play around with the yeast. From being terrified of yeast to falling in love, it has indeed been quite a journey. Working with yeast is just so much fun, it really is!...

With the holidays around the corner, I’ve got my potato game face on. Just last week, I shared a recipe for sweet candied yams, and I can’t have a table spread without creamy mashed potatoes. However, for the most comforting, decadent, indulgent, creamy potato dish, this au gratin potatoes recipe is a must-try! Even better, while it may look super impressive, it’s really simple to prepare and a great make-ahead potato side!...

As someone who rarely finds a moment to sit still, I love having healthy snacks that I can just grab and go when needed, like fruit and nut bars, turmeric energy balls, and these healthy homemade fruit leather strips/fruit roll-ups. They require just 2 ingredients – blended fruit and lemon juice (3 if you want to add a little sweetener). The ingredients are mixed, spread across a tray, and then dehydrated in an oven or dehydrator until dry, flexible, and delicious....

Inspired by my Sicilian friends, this creamy garlic lemon pasta dish is a quick, fuss-free meal you can have on the table in under 15 minutes and is made with just a handful of pantry and kitchen staples. Don’t mistake its simplicity to mean it’s boring, though, as this lemon parmesan pasta is amazingly moreish and will have your entire family impressed! Even with a combination of butter, olive oil, and cream (though the latter is optional), this lemon parmesan pasta manages to be both light and zesty AND creamy and comforting....

I’ve become slightly obsessed with simple, homemade compound butter in the last couple of years. They’re simple to prepare, super versatile, and elevate almost any dish (both in flavor and with visual “sophistication”). So any time I have a party/group to cater to, you know I’m getting compound butter involved, like roasted garlic butter, avocado butter, cinnamon butter, or this lemon butter recipe! Lemon compound butter is vibrant, zingy, and fresh – perfect for spring and summer dishes but ready to elevate your meals all year long!...