Indian breakfast staples include paratha. It creates the ideal Indian breakfast combo when combined with a bowl of curd and some pickles. In Punjab and North India, many people begin their day with some of the different varieties of paratha. Take aloo paratha, mooli paratha, gobhi paratha, paneer paratha, and so forth. Today, I am sharing an easy-to-follow recipe for shakarkandi (sweet potato) paratha that is sweet, spicy, and tasty, where I directly mix the boiled & mashed sweet potatoes into the wheat flour along with some herbs and spices....

May 18, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I am super excited to be finally unveiling the new look for Cook With Manali! This has been in the works for months. So what’s new? New logo: As you can see we have a brand new logo with orange and green. I absolutely love it! Improved recipe search: this isn’t totally working yet but this will allow you to search recipes using ingredients and much more....

If you’re looking for a bread recipe that pretty much requires NO skill, then this turmeric rosemary no-knead focaccia is for you! As much as I’ve loved learning to make more baked goods like Greek pita, American soft pretzels, and Turkish simit (bagels), I’ve been testing focaccia recipes for months and I’m finally ready to share this easy turmeric rosemary focaccia! For this easy rosemary focaccia, all you need is 5 ingredients and the flaky salt and rosemary toppings – plus a little patience (as this recipe relies on a slow hands-off refrigerated rise for 12hrs (up to 24hrs)....

Aug 27, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 My husband loves grilled cheese sandwich and that actually is the main reason why I got a grill pan. You can make sandwiches using the sandwich maker but the griller/grill pan makes them even more appetizing and not to forget the vegetables that taste amazing when you grill them. The grilled cheese sandwich that we get in India usually has onion, tomato and cucumber and coriander chutney is also an integral part of it....

I love versatile dishes – give me something that can be used 101 different ways and …. well, it’s probably already sitting in my fridge, freezer, or pantry somewhere! Just like this lemon tahini sauce. Whether you want a salad dressing, drizzle for veggies and proteins, spread, or a thick dip, this tahini sauce does it all and with just a few simple ingredients and tweaks. You may have already seen my post for delicious homemade tahini (aka sesame paste), I even have a black tahini version....

There is no denying that recipes for roasted Brussels sprouts are among our favorites. Whether they are roasted with some balsamic vinegar and a few spices or combined with roasted butternut squash and pomegranate seeds, they are a colorful side that completes any simple meal or festive menu. Just like Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes and Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, this easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe can be prepared in a few minutes, uses less oil, cooks much faster than in the oven, and, most importantly, tastes so flavorful....

These almond pistachio thumbprint cookies are a delicious vegan and gluten-free cookies recipe using almond flour and homemade pistachio butter. Unlike your generic shortbread thumbprint cookies, these vegan bite-size snacks have a delightful crumbly almond base and can be cooked or kept as a no-bake cookie recipe. Depending on whether you want these as raw snacks or baked cookies, they are delicious. However, it’s worth noting that there will be some textural difference....

Nov 15, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Confession – I am becoming obsessed with French Baking these days. I have always believed that no one talks desserts like the French do. All their desserts are so sophisticated and so delicious. I have always been drawn by the art of french pastry making, it fascinates me a lot. Macarons are gorgeous, so are their tarts and their breads? Ahh breathtaking! Sometimes I feel like running to Paris to learn it all....

So far this year (and last year too, come to think of it), I jumped head-first into the world of baking. After sharing recipes for American NY-style bagels and soft pretzels, Turkish Ramadan pide and simit, Greek pita, Middle Eastern cheese manakish, now it’s the turn of Pão de Queijo aka Brazilian cheese bread. The funny thing is this isn’t actually bread at all – there’s no flour, water, or yeast....

Jun 15, 2021 Bread kulcha is a bread that’s not so popular outside North India. It’s most famous in Delhi area where it’s often served with matar chaat (also known as matra). You would often spot roadside carts selling matar kulcha on the streets of Delhi. Since I grew up in that area, this was something which we would often eat when we wanted to eat something different from our usual everyday food of rice, dal and roti....

Oct 13, 2020 Dipped in chocolate, this meetha paan makes a refreshing after meal mouth freshener or dessert! Whenever we go to India, I make it a point to go and try the newest paan flavors. Paan (betel leaves) is very popular in South Asia and people often consume it with tobacco and areca nut. However, the version that has become popular with the younger generation is the meetha (sweet) paan which doesn’t have any tobccao and is eaten like a mouth freshener/palate cleanser....

Next, add the butter and oil to a non-reactive large pot and heat over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 10 minutes until translucent and soft. Add the minced garlic and stir to combine. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender. Make sure to let the steam out from time to time while blending, and use a kitchen towel to hold the lid down....

You can even make this brown without drippings using chicken or beef broth, depending on what you plan to serve it with. Either way, this is the perfect fuss-free homemade brown gravy to serve on busy mid-week evenings and during the holidays! For this recipe, however, I’ve stuck to the basics with a careful selection of several aromatic spices and dried herbs. They pair well with homemade chicken gravy or a beef gravy recipe....

Everyone knows the importance of protein, carbs, etc. But there still seems to be some lack of understanding around fiber and just how important it is to our diets. In fact, studies show that a massive majority of us don’t eat our daily recommended fiber – so I thought I’d pull together this list of healthy high-fiber meals and recipes. I’ve also included a handy list of plant-based, high fiber foods, including their fiber content....

Not only will this jalapeño cornbread have your tastebuds in heaven, but you can enjoy it as part of a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snack! All it requires is a few bowls, minimal mixing, and then transferring to the oven to bake to perfection. You can even ditch the large baking dish and prepare jalapeño cornbread muffins instead! Enjoy warm for a comforting fall-perfect dish or allow it to cool first....

Apr 12, 2018 Sometimes the best recipes start with a shortcut. Do you guys agree to this? I mean delicious cake recipes starting with a boxed mix or your favorite pie recipe using a ready to go pie filling. Sounds familiar? I bet it does! While it’s best to make everything from scratch, sometimes we can take shortcuts and still achieve great results. Now I love making ice cream scratch but guys with this recipe you can make the best paan ice cream in 10 minutes only!...

I’ve made it a mission to re-create several of my coffee shop and takeout favorites at home, and I haven’t stopped. It turns out that making fakeout dishes like beef and broccoli, vegetable lo mein, and this sesame chicken at home is often really simple, costs less, is easily adaptable to your flavor and dietary requirements, and tastes even better than takeout! Honey sesame chicken is simple to prepare, made with simple kitchen and pantry-friendly ingredients, and can even be meal prepped in advance....

Jun 23, 2022 The first time I had tofu lettuce wraps was at PF Chang’s. I instantly loved them, though Sarvesh didn’t fancy them (but then he never fancies anything with tofu), and ever since they are my go-to order when we eat at that restaurant. I also had tofu lettuce wrap at another restaurant recently, which was incredible and that’s what motivated me to share this homemade version on the blog....

You know how some dishes seem so simple that you can’t possibly imagine them tasting so good, and yet they do? That’s what this green bean stew is! Inspired by Lebanese green beans (Loubieh B’zeit), which I’ve grown up eating, this dish combines just a few simple, fresh ingredients for a delicious but also super easy green bean recipe. With only six ingredients (not including salt and pepper), you can create these delightful braised green beans....

With its sweet and soft coconut filling and delicious dark chocolate shell, this Mounds bar copycat is a healthier alternative to a classic. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, these candy bars are easy to put together and perfect for a quick sweet treat without any of the nasties. Plus, they’re prepped in just fifteen minutes. Watch the video How to make homemade mounds Make The Filling: Add the shredded coconut, maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, and coconut oil to a food processor....