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While I’ve shared recipes for strawberry jam, rose petal jam, and fig jam, I’m heading a little more savory this time around. This sweet onion jam recipe is wonderfully sweet and savory, like caramelized onions but even better thanks to the addition of balsamic vinegar, sugar, and thyme. This onion condiment requires no pectin or complicated jam-making techniques. You can also swap out the vinegar, the sugar, and the herbs, or add extra ingredients to it....

Aug 09, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Easy Iced Mocha Mint Frappe is a refreshing treat to enjoy this summer! Last few days of summer remaining and all I crave these days is refreshing drinks. Of course being an Indian, I grew up having chai but I could never understand how people would drink chai @ 115 F in Delhi during summers! Now don’t ask me why and how because I clearly don’t get it....

We all have our “Favorite Vegetable/s” & tend to like any recipes made out of it. Beetroot is my Husband’s absolute favorite vegetable. So if you are one of those Beetroot fans, then try my collection of “Indian Beetroot Recipes”. You can find a variety of South to North Indian beetroot dishes like Kurma, Cutlet, Halwa, Paratha, etc, here. My hubby thoroughly enjoys Beetroot Kurma served with Bili Holige or Chapathi....

May 31, 2018, Updated Jun 09, 2018 This recipe comes together quickly and needs very basic ingredients so personally for me its one of those recipes that I make when I don’t know what else to make! 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!...

Nov 19, 2019 This vegan side is made in the Instant Pot and gets done in less than 30 minutes. I love how convenient it is to make Indian sabzis that I grew up eating in the Instant Pot! Almost all everyday Indian recipes are can be easily cooked in the electric pressure cooker. Patta Gobhi Matar (Patta gobhi= cabbage and matar=green peas) is a simple stir-fry made with these two veggies- cabbage and peas....

Nov 20, 2020, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Made in the Instant Pot, this aromatic dish is vegan and gluten-free. The holidays will be looking so different this year. Here in Washington state, a lockdown was announced again this week. Indoor gatherings are totally banned and one is supposed to celebrate Thanksgiving with their immediate family only. I can only imagine how hard it must be for so many. So many travel during this time to be with their families, definitely a time of the year everyone looks forward to....

Aug 27, 2022 One of the ways I enjoyed lauki as a child (other than lauki kheer) was when mom made Lauki Kofta. In Indian cooking, we refer to koftas as small dumplings which are deep fried and then dunked in a curry. Koftas can be made with several things including vegetables like lauki. Malai Kofta is probably the most popular kofta curry in Indian cuisine. Lauki kofta is more of a homestyle dish, the kind of dish that’s made in Indian households on an everyday basis....

Dec 27, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Lemon and Raspberry is a very popular combination in baked goods and I can see why. The sweet berries pair perfectly with the fresh and tangy lemon flavor. I have always loved this flavor in my desserts and so this year for my 3rd wedding anniversary I thought to bake a lemon and raspberry cake with a raspberry jam filling. Now I had tons of frosting/filling ideas in my mind but seriously I ran out of time on D-day and hence just used simple store bought raspberry jam for the filling....

Jul 13, 2022 As soon as summer kicks in and the mango season arrives, I make mango milkshake pretty much everyday in my kitchen (along with Mango Lassi). Sarvesh is a huge mango fan (I have mentioned that several times on the blog) and his favorite way to enjoy mangoes is by turning them into milkshakes. I enjoy mangoes too but I am more of a mango eating person than drinking it....

Golgappa (also known as pani puri) is a popular bite-size street-style chaat consisting of a hollow, crispy-fried puffed ball that is filled with cubed potato, chickpeas, onions, spices, flavored water, usually a combination of tamarind and mint, and sev. This is the most popular Indian street food and is loved by everyone, whether kids or adults. You will find many thela or street vendors in every area of the city in India....

Mar 10, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 As a food blogger, it’s always fun to come up with new recipes. I love to play with flavors and experiment in my kitchen and I could do it all day but sometimes we all need that classic recipe which we want to make as it is because they are classics for a reason and you don’t want to change them, just like this mint chocolate chip ice cream....

Indo-Chinese cuisine is widely loved by people of all age groups. From noodles to chili potatoes, chili paneer, spring rolls, and more, we have loved each and every delicacy. However, the most adored and loved delicacy is none other than fried rice. The best part? You can make fried rice in various ways including paneer fried rice, mixed veg fried rice, burnt garlic fried rice, and the list is never-ending....

Jun 16, 2020, Updated Feb 07, 2021 The base of this curry is made with cashews, poppy seeds and is finished with cream to make it decadent. I am not 100% sure but from what I have read, Navratan Korma was named after the nine courtiers in King Akbar’s court. Nav means nine and ratan means jewels, so each of the nine ingredients represented the courtiers in the king’s courtroom....

Jan 09, 2018, Updated Jun 12, 2024 Ever since I can remember, I have been obsessed with chikki. I would wait for winters every year so that I could get to eat this peanut chikki. In Delhi and around, chikki is commonly referred to this brittle made with peanuts and jaggery. Although you can get tons of different flavors and combinations as far as chikki is concerned, I simply adore the basic peanut chikki....

With fall officially here and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, it’s time to start recipe testing for the holidays (is it just me that does that?!). So, if you want tons of Thanksgiving inspiration then keep an eye on this blog (or my Instagram) over the next few weeks, because I have lots to share! However, right now it’s time to focus on this 10-minute easy vegan gravy recipe!...

Feb 25, 2024, Updated Jun 06, 2024 Suji Uttapam also known as Rava Uttapam is an easy to make Indian breakfast recipe. I often make them on rotation along with my other favorite Indian breakfast like poha, upma and besan chilla. These are savory thick pancakes made with rava (semolina), veggies and yogurt. Topped with vegetables they are easy to make and quite filling. Unlike traditional dosa and idli, these rava uttapam do not require any fermentation....

Jul 22, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Summer is going way too fast and it almost nearing it’s end (WHAT?!!) and so before it ends I wanted to share a s’mores recipe and what better than S’mores Creme Brulee! If you love s’mores and love creme brulee then you are going to fall in love with this super indulgent dessert! Didn’t I tell you just yesterday that I was going to eat healthy and today I’m posting this indulgent dessert....

Step aside Avo-toast because today we’re bringing a new dish to the table: avocado ice cream! With just 4-ingredients and a no churn method, there is no need for an ice cream maker to whip up this delight within 10 minutes and leave to set for a lovely healthy indulgence. Having recently made (and loved!) Vegan avocado chocolate mousse truffles, I’m already aware that avocado can be divine inside desserts adding a rich, creamy-ness alongside healthy fats- perfect for this pistachio & avocado ice cream combination....

Jun 05, 2018 If there’s one salsa you must try this summer, then this should be it! One of my favorite things about summer is our local farmers market. It starts towards the end of May and you can be quite sure to find me there every Saturday. I love the local produce and the fact that you can buy such fresh vegetables and fruits from the farmers themselves is just awesome!...

May 01, 2018 Saffron, Rose, Raspberry Coconut, Pineapple Ginger, each of these lassi is super refreshing and sure to cool you down on a hot summer day! Seattle’s weather is so unpredictable, it drives me nuts. Last week it was in the 80s, so warm that I even thought about getting an air conditioning system installed in our house! And this week, it has just been grey and cold and I basically have my heat on....