There isn’t much that can’t be improved by roasting, and these oven-roasted potatoes are the perfect blend of crispy, crunchy outsides and fluffy, tender insides. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious side dish packed full of flavor that takes minutes to put together and will improve any holiday spread. Why I love this recipe Taste: These crispy roasted potatoes have a delicious crunch but wonderfully soft insides and are packed with rich flavors from the seasoning....

Jul 17, 2018 This week has been really hot here, no I am not complaining about it, in fact I am glad it happened! Past few weeks were rather not as hot as they should have been in July but now it finally feels like summer – my fan and air-conditioner is on, I am wearing shorts and flip flops and making this homemade cucumber lemonade! In short, making the most of summer while it lasts....

This North Indian-style street chaat is so delicious, lip-smacking, and super easy to make. My daughter loves this chaat, so I always have a pack of store-bought papdis and sev at home. I also make a big batch of coriander mint chutney and store them in the freezer. Traditionally, Boiled Potatoes are added as a filling for the chaat recipe, but if you are looking for healthier options, you may also use boiled sweet potato for a twist....

What is Dal Fry? Dal Fry is a popular lentil recipe made from cooked and mashed dal (lentils), which is then sautéed in an onion tomato masala and spices in oil (or ghee) and further simmered. Typically, the saute process in India is called fry and hence the name Dal fry, although there is no real frying or deep frying involved. Dal is well-known as the staple food of India and is a total comfort and nutritious food....

Preparing homemade chutney pudi or powder is very easy and a lifesaver. I learned this Kobbari chutney pudi recipe from my grandmom. It’s easy and can be prepared in under 15 minutes. Kobbari means ‘dry coconut’, and Pudi means ‘powder’ in Kannada. Serve this coconut chutney pudi with hot steamed rice, ghee, and papad or spread on chapatis, dosas, parathas. Dry Coconut Chutney Powder Ingredients Coconut powder: You will need dry grated coconut for this recipe....

There’s something magical about Indian festivities that brings out our craving for sweets. With so many delicious Indian desserts to choose from, it’s hard to resist indulging in treats like shrikhand, rice kheer, besan ladoo, halwa, gulab jamun, and many more. Let’s all admit there are endless options in Indian desserts, making it hard to pick just one. But if there’s one dish that practically everyone adores and finds tempting, it’s the eternally popular Rasmalai....

Jul 28, 2022 Pesto is one of my favorite sauces. I didn’t know about it 10 years ago and got introduced to it only when I moved to the US. It quickly became my favorite sauce and I started using it over my pasta and salads all the time. You can find a bottle of pesto at all grocery stores but honestly I am yet to find a store bought jar that I love....

Mar 10, 2023, Updated May 07, 2023 My eggless baking recipes are super popular around here, like these eggless chocolate cupcakes or eggless vanilla cupcakes or the eggless cumin cookies and so many more. And every time I post one I get requests for many more. It has been on my mind forever to share a classic brownies recipe here since brownies are a classic. And the recipe that I am sharing today happens to be my favorite Eggless Brownies....

Aug 22, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 The days are getting shorter & colder and I can almost feel that nip in the air. The sun is still out but it just doesn’t feel that warm/summery anymore. Are you guys excited for the change in season? I was hardly in Seattle for summer this year, it’s only the last 1 month that I stayed at home. We didn’t do any grilling, no summer activities and now we are almost at the end of it....

Apr 04, 2023, Updated May 07, 2023 What is Ginger Garlic Paste In simple words, ginger garlic paste is a paste made with ginger and garlic. The ratio of ginger to garlic can vary from recipe to recipe, but usually it consists of 50% ginger and 50% garlic. When I first started cooking, I always got this paste from Indian grocery stores, but now I make it at home. Homemade ginger garlic paste is not only economical, it also tastes so much better....

With its gorgeous skin and unique flesh, dragon fruit is a delicious tropical fruit packed full of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Originating from Central America and Mexico, where it’s known as “pitaya” or “strawberry pear,” there is a huge variety of dragon fruit types to discover. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this beautiful fruit. Types of dragon fruit Most commonly, there are two kinds:...

Oct 14, 2022, Updated Oct 29, 2023 Fusion Indian desserts are my favorite and if you have been following me for a while, you definitely are very well aware of that. Come Diwali and I end up making several fusion recipes in my kitchen, and there are many which you guys have loved over the years like motichoor ladoo cheesecake jars, rasmalai cake jars and so much more. Continuing with the tradition, for this year I am sharing Gulab Jamun Tiramisu....

While I dream of warmer days and summery treats, classic British winter is in full effect here. This means I’m starting and ending each day with warming, soothing, health-boosting drinks like fresh mint tea, ginger tea, and this fragrant cinnamon tea (aka cinnamon stick tea). Cinnamon tea is typically made by infusing cinnamon (either in cinnamon stick, powder, or even tea bag form) in hot water and often combined with a tea such as black tea, green tea, or oolong tea....

I love all sorts of DIY projects and this homemade rose water is one of my favorites. I find its lovely smell so relaxing, that I can spray it around me all day long. Plus, it can also be used for cooking and in cosmetics so I just had to learn how to make DIY rose water. Why make rose water at home If you too enjoy the smell of roses, you’ll love how simple the method of making rose water is and how fragrant it is....

Whether you’ve got a glut of tomatoes you’re looking to preserve or want a delicious new way to enjoy cherry tomatoes – this tomato confit is just what’s needed. I’ve already shared methods for ‘sun-dried’ tomatoes and how to make Tomato Purée/Paste. Now, these slow-roasted tomatoes are cooked with garlic and oil and then stored in jars to use in tons of different ways. While the tomatoes are slow-roasted in the oven, the actual prep time is just minutes....

Jul 24, 2018, Updated Jun 24, 2024 It’s so fun to throw a Roti Party at your home with Rotimatic! Get your kids involved and have them make their own rolls/bites with different toppings! Get $100 Off Rotimatic by using the link HERE. It’s been quite a while since I shared the Rotimatic review on my blog. I keep getting questions week after week about Rotimatic, clearly people are very interested in this cool gadget....

Apr 11, 2019 It is wonderfully spiced, flavorful and makes a great vegan and gluten-free meal. 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! When I was a kid, mushrooms weren’t very widely available in India, like they are now....

Feb 24, 2018, Updated Oct 04, 2018 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 share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Most people in my family don’t like beets. I don’t know if its a common thing but I have noticed that in India generally people are not very fond of beets....

What is Dal? Dal, also called Daal, Dhal, or Dahl, are basically dried pulses that can be whole or split. Chana dal (also known as split chickpeas or Bengal gram) is a very popular and healthy legume frequently cooked in almost every Indian household. This is because Chana dal has a great source of plant protein, iron, folate, fiber, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly since it has a low glycemic index of around 8....

What Is corned beef There’s definitely no corn involved – at least, not the one you’re thinking of. Corned beef is preserved beef brisket, kept fresh using a brine mixture made of a coarse, large-grain variety of rock salt known as “corns” – hence where it gets its name. Though traditional recipes would just use salt to bring out the brisket’s flavor, contemporary chefs often use other spices and herbs, as well as substituting the water for beer or beef broth for even more flavor....