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A couple of years ago, I shared my love for watermelon with this watermelon salsa that combined fresh watermelon with jalapeno and mint. This time I’m taking things up a few notches with the addition of shallots, feta, and olives for a sweet, savory, salty, and slightly spicy watermelon feta salad. The resulting salad is the perfect addition to any BBQ, potluck, and picnic table! I’ve already shared several fruity salad recipes, including a pineapple cucumber salad, Thai green papaya salad, spinach strawberry salad, spinach blackberry salad, and tropical mango salad....

Mar 13, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Pancakes are fast becoming my favorite weekend breakfast. I usually make the whole wheat version because it’s healthier and I do not find much difference between the regular and whole wheat pancakes. I mean the whole wheat ones are also quite yummy, so why not eat the healthier version of pancakes, right? Another great thing about making pancakes for breakfast is that you can make a batch and freeze them for later use....

Whether it’s a rainy day or a chilly winter evening, snacks like aloo bajji, onion pakoda, spinach corn pakoda, and paneer pakoras are often the go-to choice. But if you’re looking to try something new, give this delicious zucchini bajji a shot. Thinly sliced zucchini is coated in a lightly spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. These fritters, also known as bhajiya, bajji, pakora, or pakoda, are sure to become a new favorite....

I mostly pack this zucchini paratha recipe for kids lunch box along with some yogurt and pickle. This is a protein-rich paratha and especially great for kids. You can put this in their lunch box as well. Also check my Kids Lunch Box Series posts Zucchini Carrot Paratha + Boondi Raita + Dates How to Make Zucchini Paratha Grate the carrot and zucchini. Squeeze the water from the zucchini and reserve water to knead dough or for a curry....

Zucchinis are extremely easy to cook. Include them in salads, cook them into heart-warming soups, make a dip, or simply curry them Indian style. The list is long, leaving you spoilt for choices. Besides adding great flavor, zucchinis are also incredibly healthy. They are a nutritious low-carb, and keto-friendly vegetable, low in calories but high in fiber. Zucchinis are rich in several essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium and Vitamin C, and are packed with antioxidants....

Oct 27, 2016 So Diwali is here and it means lots of homemade treats. One of my favorite treats to make and gift to friends and family is cookies. I just cannot get enough! And so I thought I should do a round-up of my 10 favorite Eggless Cookies that you must try this Diwali. Not only are they easy to make but also make wonderful gifts. I mean who doesn’t like receiving a box of homemade cookies?...

Apr 26, 2021 On our last trip to Hawaii, one of the things which really caught my attention were the Acai Bowls. They were so widely available on the island with all sorts of toppings. I had Acai bowl everyday for my breakfast while I was in Oahu for a week. While some were okay, some not so great and some absolutely delicious. One of my favorites was in Haleiwa – it was so good that I had it two days in a row!...

Mar 31, 2021, Updated Apr 13, 2021 This paratha is best enjoyed with yogurt, pickle, butter and a side of chai! Parathas were a staple in my home growing up. We ate them for breakfast, even for dinner at times. Mom made all types of parathas- gobi paratha, mooli paratha, matar paratha, sattu paratha (stuffed with sattu which is a roasted chana flour) among many others. But the most common and frequently made one was Aloo Paratha – the one stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes....

Jul 03, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Potato was one vegetable which mom always made when kids refused to eat anything else. I don’t know what is it about potatoes that kids love it in virtually every form be it baked or fried. Personally I never got the obsession around it as I loved my green veggies over potatoes any day. Potato is used a lot in Indian recipes, simple stir fry recipes are almost always incomplete without it....

Jul 12, 2021 This popular Indian dish is vegan and gluten-free and pairs well with rice or naan. Chana Masala needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular Indian dishes, whether its in India or in the western world. In Delhi though, we usually make Chole, which is very similar to Chana Masala but uses a special blend of spices. Both are made with white chickpeas but chana masala is made using basic everyday Indian spices....

Aug 19, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge is one of the easiest dessert that you can make for your kids in no time. It seriously takes only 5 minutes and all you need is 5 ingredients. The ingredients that you need for these fudge are probably already present in your pantry especially if you love to bake! This is a no bake recipe and this is what you will need to make these little chocolate squares –...

Oct 15, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 The Coconut Rose Kalakand makes a delicious treat for the festive season! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Less than 2 weeks left for Diwali! Have you guys already decided on the Diwali menu? If you are still deciding on the which sweets to prepare, then I have got just the right choice for you....

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared classic Korean vegetable pancakes (buchimgae, naturally vegan) and gluten-free, vegan zucchini fritters made with rice flour. Now it’s the turn of these high-protein crispy vegetable fritters made with chickpea flour! These lie somewhere between Korean vegetable pancakes and chickpea flour pancakes/fritters but are wonderfully crisp and packed with flavor! Chickpeas are one of my favorite legumes, which is why I always have a stash in my freezer ready to make chickpea curry and dishes like Lebanese fatteh....

I grew up eating curd rice, a staple in Southern India. It is traditionally made with rice. It is known as Mosoranna in Kannada, Daddojanam in Telugu, Thayir Sadam in Tamil, Dahi Bhaat in Maharashtra, and Dahi wale Chawal in Hindi. Given the vast health benefits of quinoa—rich in protein, dietary fiber, and other nutrients—I’ve been experimenting with a variety of dishes, such as lemon quinoa, vegetable quinoa pulao, and quinoa upma....

Mar 30, 2019 The curd rice is easy on the stomach and tastes great with a side of pickle and papadum! What is comfort food to you? For some it’s a bowl of noodles or mashed potatoes or chili. For me it’s dal-chawal, which is basically nothing but rice and lentils. Trust me nothing beats the taste and aroma of rice and dal with some ghee on top. I’ll take it any day over all the fancy food and that’s why I say we all might like to eat different things but after some time the body craves for that comfort food....

Sep 19, 2023 So, I did a lot of brain storming when I was coming up with this year’s Diwali recipes. One of the main goals was to come up with easy recipes. I know we all have very little time and especially during Diwali, there’s just so much to do! And you guys seem to love easy recipes! So it was a no-brainer that I had to share some quick recipes for Diwali....

Onions are probably one of the most versatile vegetables out there (alongside everyone’s favorite, the potato) and this grilled onions recipe makes great use of the onion – without any of the faff! The outside caramelizes while the inner rings still provide a bit of a crunch. Their smoky and slightly charred flavors are a great addition to a variety of dishes, from burgers to salads. While a lot of grilled onion recipes will have you skewering, poking, or de-layering your onion, I’ve chosen the easiest option that still delivers on taste and texture....

Perhaps my favorite thing about rhubarb is its versatility. You won’t just find it in desserts and sweets. It’s got its place on a savory menu too! And its short season time means it’s great for picking in bulk, freezing, and using throughout the year. So, when I find myself craving something sweet, I pick up this rhubarb crisp recipe. A rhubarb dessert is great all year round (at least I think so), but there’s something about the crunch of the streusel topping and the sweetness of cooked rhubarb that fits the colder months perfectly....

This vegan mozzarella recipe is a simple plant-based cheese recipe using easily-found ingredients. Plus, it’s super quick to make and a simple recipe. Because why shouldn’t everyone get to enjoy the delicious stretchy mozzarella style cheese regardless of if they’re lactose-free, vegan etc.? In fact, this recipe is not only dairy-free and vegan it’s also gluten-free. Plus, you don’t have to worry about some of the less than desirable additional ingredients found in store-bought vegan mozzarella....

Apr 19, 2022, Updated May 07, 2023 Banana bread and banana muffins were probably one of the first things I ever learnt to bake. I think banana bread is like the most basic thing that you can bake and that’s why it’s often the first thing one learns when one starts baking. There are so many banana bread and banana muffins recipes on the internet, so I remember starting out with the most basic ones....