Today, I’m sharing a flavorful Andhra-style peanut and onion chutney recipe that pairs perfectly with breakfast classics such as idli, dosa, pesarattu, and vada. Every household has its own recipe. This peanut chutney features onions, garlic, and dry red chilies, imparting rich flavor without the addition of coconut. Unlike coconut chutney, this chutney doesn’t get spoil easily or become rancid, making it ideal for packing in kids’ lunch boxes or taking on day trips....

Recently I’ve been looking at a lot of ways to jazz up the cupboard staples that the majority of us have around. Then when I was making this lemon dill salmon for dinner last week, I was reminded of the simple but delicious dill rice that I’ve had multiple times in my childhood (also called Persian dill rice). Herbs are never missing from my fridge, pantry, and pots around my apartment....

Nov 09, 2013, Updated May 07, 2023 I made this pasta using fresh homemade basil pesto, the recipe of which I shared on my blog few days back. I have made pesto pasta using store brought pesto too but like they say the taste of anything that you make fresh at home is unmatched and this is no different. This recipe can be made in few minutes if you have ready to use pesto sauce on hand....

Apr 02, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 I have been wanting to bake pineapple upside down cake since ages but somehow it kept getting postponed and I’m so glad that I finally got around baking it. Glad because this has to be the most moist cake I have ever baked, it literally melts in your mouth. The cake is amazing because it has caramelized pineapple slices sitting on top of a buttery vanilla cake – perfection!...

This Potato masala is also known as aloogadde palya (ಆಲೂಗಡ್ಡೆ ಪಲ್ಯ) in Karnataka and Potato or Batata Bhaji in Maharashtra. Whenever I sit down calmly & recollect all my childhood days, SUNDAY was undoubtedly one of the most peaceful days of the week, when we did not wake up to the routine. I did not have to run around to get ready for school, I did not have to see my father getting ready for his work....

Oct 11, 2018 It’s gluten-free and made in the Instant Pot! 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! Indians are celebrating Navratri worldwide this week. The festival of Navratri lasts for 9 days (nav=nine and ratri=nights) during which people pray to goddess Durga, keep fast and eat vegetarian meals only....

Aug 13, 2021 Momos are small dumplings filled with meat/vegetables which travelled across the borders from Tibet and Nepal to become popular in India. They initially became popular in north-east and eventually everywhere else. I can say that I grew up in India literally during the time when momos gained popularity in northern India. When I was in school, they were not that popular. But by the time I finished my 12th and was in college, you could see roadside stalls selling steaming hot momos everywhere in Delhi and around....

This blog post will be discussing some of the soy milk benefits, what is soy milk, and how to make soy milk quickly and easily at home with a simple homemade soy milk recipe. I’ve also included some ways to flavor and vary your soy milk, for different flavor palettes. Soy foods and soy products have gotten a lot of flack over the years, and there’s always been this question around it of is it good for you, isn’t it....

Believe me when I say that this has taken several attempts, but I think I’ve finally gotten the perfect smoky vegan cheddar cheese recipe. This recipe is dairy free, vegan, gluten free, and wonderfully melty. Plus, it’s so much better than store-bought options that are often loaded with palm oil, additives and/or artificial flavours. Just like, well, everyone – I’m no stranger to those cheese cravings. Sometimes the perfect addition to a meal is deliciously melty, flavoursome cheese....

Mar 16, 2021 If you have some thandai masla ready to go, then this mithai can be made in less than 30 minutes! It’s hard to believe that it has been a year already since the world shut down. I remember in 2020, Holi was earlier in the month during March so we had invited couple of our friends for a Holi lunch. Little did we know that things will go into lockdown immediately after that....

Mar 19, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 Happy Saturday everyone! I am so excited to be sharing today’s recipe with you guys! I have had this idea in my head ever since I started thinking of Holi recipes and I am so happy that it turned out well! I mean I do have my share of failures and when you are trying something new, you are never sure whether it will turn out as good as it’s in your head....

Boiled eggs are one of my go-to meal prep ingredients to add a tasty, versatile protein to my diet. However, peeling hard-boiled eggs can be frustrating and time-consuming without the proper method. Luckily, with some trial and error, I’m ready to share my preferred method for how to peel hard-boiled eggs. Not only have I already pulled together all the top tips to cook boiled eggs to make them easy to peel, but now, in this post, I’ve compiled a step-by-step method for how to peel a hard-boiled egg without the shell sticking, the egg whites being gouged out or cracking, etc....

As tempting as it might be just to grab a multivitamin or Vitamin C tablet and hope all goes well, the best best way to get all your nutrients and immune-boosting properties is through diet and smart food choices. For thousands of years, people have turned to natural foods and ingredients to aid and cure a wide variety of ailments. Even now, scientific evidence for many ingredients shows how certain ingredients and foods can boost our immune system in a variety of ways....

Feb 12, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 So Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and obviously that gives me a big reason to bake to my heart’s content. Not that I need a reason to bake, but still if there’s an occasion I get all the more excited to bake. So I made this simple vanilla cupcakes and topped them off with regular buttercream frosting. Nothing fancy, just regular tasty cupcakes!...

Sep 30, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Looking for a quick and easy meal? Then you have come to just the right place! These Vegetarian Sweet Potato Skins are loaded with veggies and the use of Pace Salsa really kicks up the flavors of this dish! Eat this as an appetizer or main course. When you are a food blogger, grocery trips happen every now and then. No, we can’t restrict them to weekend because that would be way too less....

I love how versatile this white bean soup is—perfect as a hearty main dish with some crusty bread. Plus, you can also easily customize it depending on what veggies you have to hand, and you can even make it vegan by omitting the parmesan (though it adds a rich boost of flavor). And if you’re a fan of white beans, you’ll also love my white bean dip, which is perfect for snacking or spreading on sandwiches....

The key to our body functioning at its best is hydration. Our bodies require constant hydration to operate, regardless of the time of year—summer or winter. The liquid is necessary for our bodies to function and for occasional re-energizing. It might be challenging to deal with the hot summer months, especially with the heat waves, sweat, dehydration, tanned skin, and other issues. Hence, we must stock up on hydrating drinks when the temperature is this extreme....

Jun 26, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 These days I feel like the time should stop and the next week should never come. The thought of family leaving is making me really sad. Ever since we shifted into our new house, everyone has been there and now suddenly I will be all alone after hubby goes to office. I know i’ll get busy because the house needs so much work plus there’s always my blog to keep me busy....

Fruits are among the best foods to include in your diet because they are low in calories and high in nutrients. You don’t have to worry about gaining weight even if you consume twice as many fruits as cooked meals. That is why we have found an amazing recipe for you all. With the goodness of apple, banana, milk, and a few more ingredients, this rich smoothie tastes delicious. You can enjoy this smoothie as breakfast and even as a quick evening snack....

Smoothies - Some individuals might roll their eyes at the thought of this word, picturing a green, sludgy, and unappealing combination. However, let me assure you, my friends, that smoothies can be really wonderful. A well-made smoothie may be a hydrating and wholesome meal or snack that is full of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your body needs. From fruits to leafy greens, you can prepare smoothies with a wide variety of ingredients....