Mar 03, 2020, Updated Nov 06, 2020 If you are looking for a show stopper of a dessert for your Holi party, give this White Chocolate Thandai Mousse a try! Holi is next week and the preparations are in full swing in my kitchen. My mom would always prepare so much stuff for holi, and I know I have spoken about it before but it’s just that whenever I start talking about holi, this automatically comes into conversation....
As winter approaches, we find ourselves reaching for our favorite foods that bring warmth and comfort. While hot chocolate, gajar ka halwa, and other warm, sweet treats remain beloved, we also greatly enjoy the seasonal vegetables available during the winter. The abundance of green and other vegetables that the winter season offers makes for a variety of recipes for every meal. One such popular wintergreen is methi (fenugreek leaves). From methi paratha to methi dal, methi pulao and more, you can use it in a variety of delicacies....
I love recipes that use simple ingredients, come together quickly, and produce savory results. That’s why I love this traditional Indian aloo paratha recipe. It’s also referred to as potato roti, aloo roti, or simply potato-stuffed flatbread! As the simple name suggests, Aloo paratha is a homemade flatbread stuffed with potatoes and spices as a filling. The base recipe makes it easy to mix in a variety of different toppings that suit your taste....
Sep 08, 2022, Updated Aug 28, 2023 Festivals are incomplete without sweets and in India festivals are incomplete without ladoos. Ladoo, an Indian sweet can be made using various ingredients and is round in shape. We make ladoos out of so many ingredients, there’s motichoor ladoo, atta ladoo (made with whole wheat flour), rava ladoo (made with semolina), coconut ladoo and so on. Out of all these amazing ladoos, besan ladoo is my absolute favorite....
Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dish, especially essential in Lebanese cuisine — no Lebanese mezze is ever complete without it! Made mainly from chickpeas, this dish is loved worldwide as a dip or spread. Preparing it at home is both easy and enjoyable; this authentic recipe requires you to simply blend cooked chickpeas with tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, and garlic until it reaches a smooth texture. Knowing all the secrets allows you to make it light and creamy....
Nov 12, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 It’s freezing here today, the minimum temperature is -3. I can’t believe how cold it already is and it’s only November. God knows what’s going to happen in December and January. Oh summer how much I miss you already! As the weather gets cooler I feel like eating hot soups and hot chocolate all the time. I bet I am not the only one who is craving for comfort food these days....
Generally speaking, I’m not a huge fast-food eater. However, even I have the occasional Big Mac craving. Having recently shared a super hearty, cheesy hamburger casserole, though, I’m now lightening things up with this healthy Big Mac salad recipe. This cheeseburger salad recipe has all the satisfying flavor notes of a beloved Big Mac, minus the bun, in a fresh, crisp salad to squash your fast-food cravings all summer (and year)....
Dec 05, 2017, Updated Nov 08, 2018 These vegetarian roll-ups are super easy to make with crescent rolls and would be a wonderful addition to your holiday menu! You guys we are into the last month of the year! Yeah I know, I can’t believe it either. It’s the time of the year when there’s mad rush at the stores and also the time when we all bake and cook a lot....
When the warm weather appears, I love to whip up large batches of homemade lemonade (and recently, cucumber lemonade!) and flavored waters to keep me hydrated. However, sometimes I crave something rich and creamy – which is where this coconut vanilla bean creme frappuccino comes in. Using just 3 ingredients, this homemade vanilla bean frappuccino recipe (without ice cream!) is 100% dairy-free and combines the creamy flavor of coconut milk with fresh vanilla and ice cubes blended into a refreshing coconut milk drink....
You can make these tea-time cucumber sandwiches with any bread. I have used white sandwich bread. Sourdough bread works best for packing kids lunch boxes. This healthy green chutney cucumber sandwich is mostly served with tea and is well-known as an Indian tea sandwich. Green coriander chutney is a popular condiment in most Indian homes, It is usually served as a dip, spread, or spicy accompaniment for chaats like Bhel Puri Chat, Dahi Papdi Chaat, Khakra Chaat....
They are also the perfect side dish for grilled chicken quarters, baked beef short ribs, or baked salmon. For a crispy topping, sprinkle the mashed sweet potato with brown sugar and broil until bubbly. Rest for 5-10 minutes until the topping is perfectly brûléed.
Nov 30, 2015 One of the most challenging things during the holidays is to decide gifts for everyone! Isn’t it? Everyone has their own preferences, choices and it becomes really difficult to zero on onto one thing. However over the years I have figured out that a gift basket is something which everyone loves. I think they are amazing! You can fill them up with so many things and they always look wonderful!...
Aug 18, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Summers are full of fruits and fruity ice creams are one of the best to enjoy them in this heat. With only last few weeks of summer remaining I am trying to make most of it and what better to do than make ice creams! I came across Fig (anjeer in Hindi) ice cream during my stay in India this time. I loved the flavor and thought of recreating it when I return back....
May 02, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Here I present to you my new favorite cookie recipe, incredibly easy to make and it’s flourless and also vegan! I swear it tastes so good that it made me forget my chocolate chip cookies, well almost. There’s a problem though, they are so good that I can’t stop eating them. I think I ate 4 in an hour, no kidding. These cookies melt in your mouth, they are incredibly soft....
Jun 27, 2019 My mom made this custard whenever we had lot of fruits in the house. It’s quick, easy and delicious! When I was little, there were three types of desserts that were commonly made in our house- kheer, halwa ( mostly of sooji (semolina)/atta (whole wheat flour) and fruit custard. These desserts were often on repeat because they were easy to make and required not so fancy ingredients....
Aug 29, 2019 Tastes great with hakka noodles or fried rice! Vegan. Indians love their take on Chinese. That’s the only Chinese food most people in India know actually. It’s far from authentic Chinese food, I can tell you that. But it became popular in India many years ago and it’s popularity still remains high. Some of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes are hakka noodles, chilli paneer, fried rice and this Gobi Manchurian....
I consider myself something of a snack connoisseur. The best snacks have to be quick to make, easy to put in my bag for the day, and, most importantly, delicious. So, I’ve created this healthy granola bar recipe that is packed with goodness. It is a great addition to your rotation of healthy snacks and perfect as a breakfast bar on the go or a mid-morning or afternoon snack for a burst of energy....
If there’s anything that being on Crazy Delicious taught me, it’s that carrots, while humble, are packed with potential! So alongside creamy butternut carrot soup, glazed carrots, and carrot leaf pesto, now it’s time to whip this ingredient up into a moreish roasted carrot dip. This healthy carrot dip is smoky, savory, and slightly sweet. It combines roasted, lightly caramelized carrots, with onion, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spice....
Homemade butter is a signature recipe for anyone interested in making more of their food from scratch. This butter recipe uses just ONE ingredient and takes a few minutes to prepare. It’s a super simple method to follow and all you need is a stand mixer and a little bit of arm strength! What I love most about making butter at home is you’re 100% in control of what goes into the butter and you can even customize and flavor it as you please....
How to pit cherries? Skewer method: Use a metal skewer (wood may break) and press it through the center of each cherry at the point where the stem is attached to the cherry. This will help push the pit out the other end, similar to a cherry pitter. Cherry juice comes in sweet and tart versions. Though drinking tart cherry juice is what I am used to from my upbringing. It is a super cooling, refreshing drink for the warmer summer months (with no added sugars)....
