Parathas are a wonderful staple in every Indian household, complementing nearly every meal, whether in the morning with homemade yogurt or during lunch with a bowl of curry. Today, I am sharing a high-protein and very delicious tofu paratha recipe. It’s packed with crumbled tofu and Indian spices. I’ve combined whole wheat flour, crumbled tofu, and spices to form a dough, then rolled them into parathas and then cooked them....
Sep 11, 2018, Updated Mar 23, 2023 These are great on their own or serve along with chili paneer or gobi manchurian for an Indo-Chinese dinner! My perception of Chinese food was very different when I was a kid. Almost similar to the perception of Indian food in the western world, quite far from reality. You get the drift, right? Anything with soy sauce and vinegar added to it would be considered Chinese, I guess that’s the long and short of it....
Jun 13, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 So my parents will be here soon and last weekend while talking to them, I told them to not pack any winter stuff. It was around 95 F degrees that day and we had to switch on the air conditioner. Fast forward one week and this weekend I had to ask them to please pack at least a jacket and sweater. The weather is so unpredictable and it drives me crazy!...
Pongal is a hearty, spicy porridge-style dish that’s perfect for starting your day on a healthy note. It’s also a great festive recipe and a wholesome one-pot meal. Idli Vada, and Pongal combo is one of the most popular breakfast items you will find in any South Indian restaurant in India. Pongal is the South Indian version of moong dal khichdi. Also known as Khara Pongal (or Khara Huggi) in Karnataka and Pesara Pappu Pongal in Telugu....
We love zucchini at home! It’s such a versatile vegetable. I was inspired to try this zucchini curry recipe after making lauki curry (bottle gourd curry) in my Instant Pot. It takes far less time and less monitoring than if you were to make it on the stovetop. I have also included the stovetop zucchini curry version below. I have added coconut cream at the end, giving the curry a nice creamy texture, so do not skip it....
Jul 05, 2018 These hearty meals can be prepared rather quickly using your Instant Pot. These are packed with flavors and just the kind of meal you need for busy days. The leftover also make great lunches. I struggle with making dinner everyday. I know that sounds like such a paradox, since I am a food blogger and should have food in my refrigerator. The fact is that yes there is always food in my refrigerator but it might not always be dinner worthy....
Oct 20, 2021 For Diwali, if there’s one snack that I always make then it has to be mathri. They are my favorite and I never miss an opportunity to make these for the festive season. Earlier I would always deep fry them but over the last few years, I have fallen in love with the baked version of mathris. I shared these baked methi mathri recipe on the blog a few years back and since then so many of you have made it for Diwali and other festivals....
Jan 23, 2020, Updated May 23, 2023 This vegan and gluten-free dish gets done in less than 30 minutes. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. If you guys have been following me for a while, you would know that I love Asian inspired recipes. Other than Indian, these recipes are what I share most on the blog. I love them not only their flavors but also for the ease of making them....
What is Bang Bang Shrimp Made up of crispy fried tender shrimp and tossed in a thick and creamy sauce, Bang Bang shrimp was created at Bonefish Grill in Florida. A staple of American seafood restaurants, the crispy texture of this breaded and fried shrimp and the creamy sauce have made it a popular appetizer. How to make Bang Bang Shrimp Tenderize the Shrimp: In a large bowl, add the cleaned and deveined shrimp....
Whether you want to impress guests on a special occasion or just wow the family, this dessert is sure to delight all those who try it! Plus, the crisp outer shell and soft, chewy inner center of the Pavlova is one of my utmost guilty pleasures. What is Pavlova? Pavlova is a dessert named after a Russian ballerina. Its light texture is said to be inspired by her tutu. While very similar to a meringue in that it is an egg white and sugar-based dessert whipped up into a light, fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth dessert, there is a difference between the two....
Oct 04, 2022 Easy ladoos are one of my favorite things to make for the festive season like these paan ladoo, kesar badam ladoo and more. And this year I thought of making Biscoff ladoos for Diwali. Sarvesh is obsessed with biscoff, he gets big boxes of biscoff from Costco every time we are there and biscoff is one cookie that you will always find in my house. It is because he loves biscoff so much that I made Biscoff Cheesecake for his birthday last year which he said was the best thing I ever made!...
A vegetarian Indian meal isn’t complete until there’s rice on the table. Pulao is the ideal food that is neither too heavy nor too light or bland, like plain rice, making it the ideal substitute for people who don’t like plain rice. Cooking pulao at home is also not difficult, and it makes a wonderful addition to the menu, even when you have company around. You may find a variety of pulao recipes if you search and explore....
Aug 04, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Summers are no fun without ice creams, seriously! There are so many flavors to try and so many to make at home, it’s like I’m running out of time and the list is endless. I love making ice creams at home simply because it hardly takes any time and you can play around with flavors. And that’s why I love having an ice cream maker at home, I have Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment and I LOVE it....
Tuscan chicken pasta combines perfectly seasoned, tender chicken breast in a creamy, garlicky, cheesy sauce with tomatoes and spinach. The result is a dish that’s super creamy, cozy, and as perfect as a mid-week comforting meal as it is to impress at an upscale dinner party or on date nights. Best of all, this Tuscan chicken pasta recipe is made primarily of easy-to-find kitchen and pantry staples and is ready in under 30 minutes with fairly low effort....
You can make this recipe on stovetop pan, traditional, or Instant Pot pressure cooker. Dalia Upma Recipe Ingredients Dalia: Also known as brown wheat, cracked wheat, and godumava rava. I used medium-sized dalia. If you are using a small-sized daliya, then cooking time will be faster. Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal: are part of any South Indian tempering. You can increase the quantity if you desire....
Recently, I posted my simple how-to for making homemade tofu (using two methods), and almost instantly got questions about how the texture differs to store-bought and what are my favourite ways to use tofu. This easy tofu scramble recipe is an absolute favourite of mine – a delicious, spiced healthy vegan breakfast option that can be paired with lots of fresh produce. One of the main benefits of tofu, for me, has always been how it carries the flavours of the herbs/spices and sauces that it’s cooked with....
Apr 12, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Focaccia is an Italian bread which is made with high-gluten flour and lots of olive oil. It is typically flavored with herbs but people use all different types of toppings. Considering the amount of olive oil used in focaccia, the taste of the bread depends heavily on it. And it is for this reason that you must use a very good brand of olive oil if you planning to make focaccia....
Aug 05, 2016, Updated Jul 27, 2018 Writing a blog post is not easy. Sometimes you are just blank and don’t know what to write and sometimes you have so much to say that you don’t know where to start. Today’s post falls in the latter category. This Indian sweet, Ghevar brings back so many memories that I really don’t know what to say first. 🙂 Ghevar is a traditional Indian sweet, which is mostly popular in state of Rajasthan and also in Northern India, especially Delhi and surrounding regions....
When the weather heats up, and it becomes too warm in the kitchen, it’s the perfect excuse to fire up the grill (BBQ) and get cooking quick, inexpensive, and truly delicious options like grilled corn on the cob (in foil), burgers, and marinated grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs. I’ve already shared a recipe for grilled bone-in chicken thighs, but using boneless is great for those who want a leaner protein....
Sep 18, 2018, Updated Sep 28, 2020 In India, you would find gulab jamun at every wedding, party, birthday and festivals. In short if you arrange any Indian party and plan to keep only one dessert, chances are it will be gulab jamun! With the festive season about to begin, I had to share my favorite melt-in-mouth gulab jamun recipe with you guys. I know people often assume it to be a difficult dessert but trust me, it’s quite simple to make it at home if you take some basic precautions while making it....
