Aug 31, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Before I say anything about this recipe, here’s a disclaimer – my knowledge of South Indian food is limited. Whatever recipes I share from down south are what I have tasted at restaurants or watched on TV. My mom never cooked cabbage with coconut so I don’t know how authentic this recipe of cabbage poriyal is but I have tried to recreate the same flavor that I have observed/tasted in restaurants....
Nov 19, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 Don’t we all love chocolates with nuts? I for sure do! Chocolates with cashews, almonds, hazelnuts are my absolute favorite. Back in school, I used to love Cadbury’s Fruit & Nut chocolate, ahh the crunchiness as the chocolate melts in your mouth, bliss. And so the other day I was thinking about making chocolates at home and then I realized I don’t really have all the equipment and raw materials required for making chocolates from scratch....
I was looking for a healthy and easy dessert recipe to make this Diwali and share it with my friends. Then I came across this recipe from Skinny Recipes and tried the same at home. It turned out delicious and was loved by most of my friends, as it was a perfect recipe for those who wanted to avoid white sugar. Coconut Barfi is also known as Nariyal burfi in Hindi, Tenginakayi burfi (kayi burfi) in Kannada, and Soyi khadi in Konkani....
In South India, coconut rice is very popular and prepared during Pongal and Onam festival. You can make this recipe within 20 minutes and serve it to your guests at your next potluck or party. You can also check my other rice recipes like Raw Mango Rice, Capsicum Rice, Milagai Podi Rice (Chutney Powder Rice. Also, check my 15+ Instant Pot Rice Recipes Collection. Making this rice is the easiest if you already have pre-cooked rice and shredded coconut....
I had never heard about dal ka paratha until my engineer, My friend Dimple, used to get this dal paratha for lunch at least two times a week. You can prepare it with freshly cooked dal or leftover dal sitting in the refrigerator. I usually love the dal paratha made from leftover Spinach Dal, Chana Dal or Moong Dal. If you are lazy to cook, mix leftover dal with wheat flour along with spices, and trust me, parathas are so yummy, our family loves them....
This recipe combines perfectly juicy, tender, flaky salmon marinated and served with a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki glaze. This baked teriyaki salmon is a quick, simple, practically fool-proof protein. All it requires is a few minutes of hands-on prep and 20 minutes of hands-off marinating. Then 15 minutes of baking and enjoy at lunch or dinner with rice, quinoa, noodles, or green veg for a low-fuss meal! By using a homemade teriyaki sauce recipe, you can avoid an excess of sugar, sodium, and preservatives in store-bought versions for superior nutrition and flavor....
Quick and easy stir-fry recipes like pepper steak, sesame chicken, and this chicken stir fry recipe are easy meals loaded with fresh, vibrant vegetables and lean proteins in a flavor-packed preservative-free homemade sauce – and all in one pan. The results are restaurant-quality but healthier and more cost-effective. Plus, this healthy stir fry is ready In just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights! In this instance, tender diced chicken is lightly marinated and stir-fried with tender-crisp vegetables....
Feb 12, 2024 If you are looking for a quick dessert to whip up for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any celebration, then you can’t go wrong with this quick and easy chocolate mousse recipe. I have never been very comfortable about the idea of raw eggs in desserts. And so for desserts like tiramisu, mousse which traditionally call for raw eggs, I always end up making an egg-free version....
Falafel is an incredibly versatile ingredient—and this time, I have transformed it into delicious falafel burgers. These vegan high-protein patties have a crispy outside and tender, fluffy texture inside. They’re completely customizable, so you can make your perfect burger. Watch how I make falafel burgers How to make falafel burgers Make The Patties: Roughly chop the parsley, cilantro, garlic, and onion. Add the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and onion to a food processor and blitz until they reach a crumb consistency....
Learning how to organize your fridge (the right way) is necessary for anyone wanting to make the most of the space available and reduce food wastage. The below guide will give you all the information needed to create a Pinterest worthy well-organized fridge! Whether you’re storing items incorrectly, in the wrong places, or allow things to get pushed to the back of the refrigerator and be forgotten about (which causes wastage or ends up in you purchasing doubles of items), all of these issues can be solved with the following fridge organization ideas!...
If you’ve been following me from the very beginning, then you’ll know that drinking smoothies and smoothie bowls are actually what influenced this entire blog. Finally, years on, I’ve decided to compile everything I’ve learned about how to make a smoothie (particularly healthy smoothies) into one ultimate comprehensive guide to smoothie making. Smoothie making can be so subjective – depending on people’s tastes, nutritional needs, calorie intake, textural preference, etc....
Oct 18, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 These gorgeous parfait make the perfect festive treat! They are also easy to make in advance. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. I have a thing with Indian dessert in jars. Last year I shared these Motichoor Ladoo Cheesecake Jars and you guys loved them! So this year I thought of sharing another dessert jar in form of these Gulab Jamun Shrikhand Jars....
I love pineapple, whether it’s eating it as a snack or adding it to juices, smoothies, cocktails (like yummy Pina Colada!), salads (like this cucumber pineapple salad or a fruit salad), salsas, marinades, desserts, and more – there’s an endless list of ways to enjoy this sweet, tropical fruit. However, I recently found out that many (or at least a lot more than I expected) of my Instagram followers avoid buying whole pineapples simply because they seem intimidating to prepare....
In my opinion, cucumber is one of the most refreshing ingredients there is (unsurprising since it’s 96% water) alongside watermelon. We use it in fresh summer salads (like this tomato and cucumber salad), tossed into smoothies, make it into gazpacho, drink it in water (or as cucumber mint lemonade!), and even use them on our face (hello spa day!). So why not take advantage and learn how to make cucumber juice for a super refreshing treat....
What Is Simple Syrup Making simple syrup might be one of the easiest things you can do in your kitchen – contrary to the myth. A homemade simple syrup doesn’t require a certificate from the Cordon Bleu or a science degree – it just needs a pan, two ingredients, and a spare ten minutes. Simple syrup is a mixture of heated water and sugar, stirred until the sugar dissolves and a syrupy texture has formed....
No matter what the time of year, there’s never a wrong time to enjoy a simple dip (or spread) like baba ganoush, beet hummus, and this whipped ricotta dip. Best of all, this method works amazingly to create whipped feta, whipped ricotta, and whipped goat cheese, based on what you have available! I recently shared a recipe for whipped labneh topped with roasted tomatoes and it set me down a path of enlightenment – who knew whipped cheese could be so delicious?...
May 19, 2020, Updated Mar 20, 2024 This pudding made of bottle gourd (lauki) is an easy way to satisfy your sweet craving and is flavored with cardamom. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Lauki (bottle gourd) was not a very popular vegetable in my house. My brothers used to hate it, I liked it of course just because I loved every vegetable....
It is a perfect biryani to make if you have guests at home or for your weekend treats. I already have several different types of biryani on my blog, and you can expect several more varieties to come soon. There is another version of aloo/potato biryani which is also called aloo dum biryani will be sharing the recipe soon. Potato Biryani Ingredients How to Make Potato Biryani in Instant Pot Press SAUTE on Instant Pot....
Jan 22, 2019 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 shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! It’s not very easy to like tofu. Isn’t it? I mean, it’s good but you always need to season it well in order to like it....
Dec 04, 2022, Updated May 07, 2023 These Karachi Biscuits always remind me of Diwali, because we used to get several boxes of these as gifts. Like the Danish butter cookies, these tutti frutti cookies were also very popular to give as gifts to friends and family. I always used to finish the entire box of these biscuits in no time. These crispy cookies are filled with tutti frutti and flavored with pineapple or rose essence....
