Garlic sauce has been one of my favorite sauces since I was a kid. It’s rich, creamy, and full of garlic — perfect with chicken, whether it’s grilled, baked, or in a sandwich. What’s more, it’s super easy to make with just four ingredients, a food processor, and a little patience. If you’re into garlic and creamy sauces, toum is the ultimate condiment for you. Watch how to make it!...

This Masala Rice was one of my favorite lunch box meals during my engineering days in India. Today, I’m excited to share my mom’s version of Spiced Masala Rice. She often packed it alongside curd rice for a comforting, flavorful combo. You can make this rice with freshly cooked rice, just ensure it is completely cooled before mixing it with the masala. I usually prepare this rice with basmati rice, but any variety of rice can be used....

Dec 01, 2020, Updated Jun 16, 2021 This chaat is extremely popular in Delhi and makes amazing meal with kulcha or can be enjoyed as such. Matar Kulcha had a special place in my heart during college days. There was this roadside stall near our college which sold matar kulcha plate for Rs.7 I think (which is less than 10 cent!) and that used to be my treat very often....

Makhanas are gaining popularity worldwide as more people discover their health benefits and versatility as a delicious snack. They are also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds. I love making a variety of makhana recipes including spicy masala makhana, caramel makhana, paneer matar makhana curry, and makhana kheer at home. Today I am sharing a mint makhana recipe that is refreshing, tangy, and delicious. The goodness of roasted makhana is laced with the tanginess of mint powder and chaat masala....

Aug 13, 2019, Updated Sep 25, 2019 This one-pot meal is one of my favorite ways to eat mushrooms. Serve it with a cooling raita. Like I mentioned in this post, I have been cooking with mushrooms way more these days. My in-laws are here which means I have company in eating mushrooms, yay! This Instant Pot Mushroom Biryani is one of my favorite ways to enjoy mushrooms, other than the tikka of course....

Sep 19, 2019, Updated Jan 15, 2020 The batter is made in a high speed blender like blendtec and fermented in the Instant Pot. I have been meaning to share this post for so long, like really long. Few weeks back, I shared the entire process of making Idli Dosa batter on my Instagram stories and it received an overwhelming response. I got so many requests to write a blog post about it and well here I am....

I think that for everybody out there, there is that one cookie that is ‘the one’ and these simple but delicious ooey-gooey vegan chocolate chip cookies are mine. They are great as a snack or a little dessert after a filling dinner, or even for a light breakfast. From homemade pita, whole wheat bread and Neapolitan pizza – I’ve certainly gotten stuck into baking these past few weeks. And, yes, even I haven’t been immune to the charms of delicious banana bread (not vegan), however, these easy vegan cookies (or vegan ‘biscuits’ here in the UK) were eaten in record timing, and I currently have another batch on the go....

I usually make uttapam from leftover idli/dosa batter. The main difference between uttapam and dosa is that uttapams are slightly thicker than dosas and are topped up with different savory toppings. In this recipe, we have topped it with some Indian cottage cheese which is nothing but fresh paneer, and some vegetables to add to the crunch. The toppings are usually added to the uttapam as it cooks on the griddle/tawa, so they cook along with the batter....

This past year I’ve really come to appreciate low and slow cooking methods for transforming tough and sinewy proteins to succulent, melt-in-the-mouth, and extra tender. Like BBQ baked short ribs, crockpot beef brisket, and these perfectly braised lamb shanks (complete with mouth-wateringly delicious sauce and veggies!). What Are Lamb Shanks? Lamb shanks are an inexpensive meaty cut of bone-in lamb from the lower part of the leg (the shin) with tough, sinewy meat....

Barbeque season is upon us – and I’ve got the perfect salad to bring a tropical taste to your table. My pineapple cucumber salad recipe blends the salty with the sweet, using the best of seasonal produce to create a dish that’s packed with color and goodness. I love making this recipe for BBQs and cookouts; it’s a great way to add some diversity to the traditional offerings. And the best part?...

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. This Pumpkin halwa is very light and delicious. You can make it richer by adding ¼ cup of khoya/mava or almond flour. Pumpkins are naturally sweet, so adjust the sugar accordingly. I have used kabocha squash for this recipe. You can also use yellow or golden pumpkin which is readily available in Indian grocery stores all around the year....

For someone new to juicing, this carrot juice blend might seem a little of a scary departure from your usual sweet and fruity juices. However, you might be surprised at how naturally sweet and delicious carrots are. Plus, if you’re anxious about it, then there are several ways to add natural sweetness (as you’ll see in the recipe notes below). You may also be interested in this carrot & orange juice blend too....

Jul 15, 2016, Updated Aug 23, 2019 My husband goes for indoor rock climbing twice a week. This started last year and since then he has been super regular with it. I have always been a gym girl but my hubby? He never liked the gym. I dragged him with me to the gym so many times but he would get bored and not want to come the next day....

Kheer is a popular dessert in practically every Indian home. This desi milk pudding, which also goes by the names payesh and payasam, is normally created by heating up rice with milk, sugar, and other ingredients. Saffron, cardamom, and other flavors are frequently used. The recipe is widely varied across the nation and has a great taste. We simply can’t get enough of this delicious treat, whether it’s simple rice kheer, nutritious makhana kheer, or seasonally appropriate carrot kheer, mango kheer, and more....

I learned this South Indian peanut sambar recipe from my mom during her visit to the USA. I grew up eating this shenga saaru with rice but my family liked eating with Ragi Mudde. In this recipe, roasted peanuts are ground to a paste, and visually you can’t even tell what it is made of until you taste the dish. It’s very easy & quick to make if you already have roasted peanuts handy at home....

Nov 12, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 This goes well with idli, dosa, appam or even rice. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Have you ever had a south-Indian style vegetable coconut stew? If not, you have been missing out. My first taste of this dish was from my house help in India. He worked for someone from Kerala before working for us and he learnt to make this dish from there....

Apr 26, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Long Recipe Alert. There I said it in the beginning so that you guys don’t get bored by the end of it. This is going to be long recipe because not only I include the recipe for this spicy chipotle pizza (the vegetarian version) but also for the dough so bear with me guys! Now everyone loves a good pizza, isn’t it? My love affair with pizza has come a full circle....

I have something to admit. Even though I whip up a batch of homemade basil pesto monthly, this is the first time I’ve made my own red pesto, in the form of this sun-dried tomato pesto (pesto rosso). To prepare this tasty condiment, all you need is a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, a food processor or mortar and pestle, and under 30 minutes (or just minutes if using canned peppers)!...

Jul 14, 2020, Updated Nov 22, 2020 You can also make a meal out of these by using them as a burger patty or use them in chaat too. I adore sweet potatoes in every form. Whether roasted or boiled, in a burrito bowl or soups or curries – I love them in everything! For me, the whole year is sweet potato season. I don’t really wait until fall to enjoy them....

Aug 06, 2019 Serve over jasmine rice for a perfect meal. I have heard from most people that they either hate tofu or love it. Basically, they don’t enjoy it as such but if it’s spiced or coated with sauce (in short flavorful), then they will love it. I have the same thing with tofu. I absolutely love it when it’s wonderfully spiced like in this Tofu Tikka Masala or Honey Cashew Tofu....