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I think my obsession with dehydrating and preserving came at just about the right time. Along with DIY methods for things like ‘sun-dried tomatoes’ and garlic & onion flakes, I’m now moving on to herbs – like how to dry mint, how to dry rosemary, and how to dry thyme. Since moving from London to Oxford, I’ve been able to take advantage of my extra space (and garden!!) for lots more herb growing, which means I’m constantly looking for ways to make my herbs last longer....

Whether you follow particular dietary requirements and need an ‘alternative’ ingredient, or you just love almonds – this post contains a quick and simple DIY on how to make almond meal in just a few minutes. As well as a list of possible uses for the ingredient. What Is Almond Meal? Almond meal is essentially ground up raw almonds into a relatively fine powder. The resulting ‘meal’ can then be used in a variety of recipes and is Keto, Whole30, Gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly....

If you’ve never tried black garlic before, the dark color may look less than appetizing. However, similar to roasted garlic, this aged garlic is mellow and slightly sweet. More so, it’s almost caramel or molasses-like, with a slightly sticky texture. It’s a wonderful addition to all sorts of meals. What is black garlic? First, let’s talk about what it is not. Black garlic is not a naturally growing variety of garlic, as you might think....

Having just shared a recipe for Ayran, a savory yogurt drink that pairs wonderfully with spicy meals (like this vegetarian butter chicken), I haven’t stopped craving Indian food since (just a little insight into the way my brain works). However, as I’m all about trying to make everything from scratch, I obviously had to make this garam masala spice blend first! I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with making my own spice blends recently – they’re quick to make, fresh, and packed with flavor that many store-bought options aren’t....

Pickling has become one of my favorite things to do this past year or so. Along with this pickled garlic recipe, I’ve already posted pickled red onion, pickled jalapeños, easy pickled cucumber, and pink pickled turnips! Within this post, I’ll take you through how to make plain pickled garlic and a delicious spicy pickled garlic recipe, using just 5 base ingredients and, if wanted, an extra 4 ingredients to make delicious chili/spicy garlic pickle!...

With chestnuts being readily available in most major supermarkets in the lead-up to Christmas, this has become one of my favorite annual treats. The process is surprisingly simple, you can enjoy them whenever you like (and impress guests with them, too), and you’ll even save some money. And, while roasting them over an open fire is excellent, if you can do so, almost anyone can enjoy this method for cooking chestnuts in the oven....

Looking for delicious, easy ways to add cauliflower to the dinner table? Here are a few simple and healthy cauliflower recipes that you will love. Cauliflower is a super versatile vegetable and easy to cook. It can be served in a range of tasty dishes, from appetizers and stir-fries to side dishes and mains. It is often used as a lower carb or keto substitute for grains and legumes across the world....

Brussels sprouts are in season as they are harvested late into the fall or early winter and make a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals. Steaming vegetables is one of the quickest and healthier ways to cook them. Today I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. Check out the pot-in-pot cooking guide for Instant Pot. What are Brussels Sprouts?...

What is Calrose Rice? Calrose rice is a medium grain white rice that originated and is largely produced in California. The name “Cal” tributes to California, and “rose” indicates its medium-grain shape. Calrose rice has a very mild flavor, so it absorbs any bold seasonings easily. Once cooked, it becomes soft and slightly sticky, making it an ideal option for a side dish, stir-fries, salads, or making sushi. Ingredients You only need two ingredients for this Instant Pot Calrose rice recipe....

Experts advise including seasonal fruits, vegetables, dal, and plenty of water in our daily diets to maintain our overall health. Besides, it is important to consume cereals too. Barley is one such nutrient-enriched cereal choice. It is one of India’s oldest cereals, also known as Jau in Hindi. This cereal is used in many dishes, including soups, salads, and breads. Here’s a recipe for a tasty soup that makes use of barley’s benefits along with a few other ingredients....

Aug 07, 2022 When I started making Indian sweet at home, it was probably because I missed home so much and making and eating the sweets, I grew up eating made me feel close to home (well, as close as one can feel). But over the years, I actually started enjoying making Indian sweets. I have to confess, making mithai is one of those things that I enjoy the most, along with baking....

Dec 10, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 The roti is traditionally served with Sarson ka saag! It’s one of my favorite things to enjoy in winters. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Few things are so traditionally associated with winters in Delhi. Like aloo methi, methi paratha, gajar halwa or makki ki roti and saag! Whenever I make sarson ka saag, I always make makki ki roti along with....

Indian cuisine is loaded with delicious rice recipes. However, there are many people who forbid consuming rice because of many health-related reasons. For instance, weight loss, sugar level, and more. As a result, people look for better alternatives. And what can be a better alternative than millet? Well yes! Millet is a better alternative to rice since it contains significantly more protein and fiber. Besides, it has several uses in the culinary world....

Other Drumstick/Moringa leaves recipes you can find from my blog are drumstick leaves paratha, moringa rice, moringa Dal, moringa raita. Ingredients Here is the list of ingredients to make Moringa coconut chutney. Moringa Leaves - Use fresh moringa leaves. Coconut - Freshly grated coconut works best for this chutney. However, you can also use frozen coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut flakes. Ginger - Use fresh ginger for the best flavor....

Make-up, cleaning products, deodorizers – we’re constantly surrounding ourselves with all kinds of chemicals. Cleaning products, in particular, can contain harmful chemicals that are bad for the environment and us. With that in mind, I decided to try making my own all-natural cleaning products – starting with this citrus peel cleaner. This all-purpose cleaner is perfect for a wide variety of counters and surfaces, for mould and mildew, in the kitchen, bathroom and living room....

Summertime means switching up my smoothie rotation – it’s out with the winter fruits and in with the tastes and smells of the season. For peach season, I’m taking peaches to the next level with the best peach smoothie. Whenever I’m at the farmers’ market or perusing the grocery store shelves for inspiration, I always find myself drawn to peaches. Maybe it’s the beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow on the skin, maybe it’s the smell – something about peaches reminds me of the sunshine....

If there’s one Indian combination we Indians can never get enough of, it has to be finger-licking aloo ki sabzi along with deep-fried crispy puri. Indeed, we can never have enough of the puris and sabzi platters that quickly satisfy our craving for finger-licking good, spicy, oil-filled Indian food. You can make puri by using a variety of flour like wheat flour, all-purpose flour, gram flour, semolina, rajgira, and more....

Oct 01, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 Melt-in-your-mouth Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies with spooky sprinkles are perfect for Halloween Entertaining. They will add fun and deliciousness to your Halloween party! Can you guys believe that Halloween is almost here? It’s 1st of October today and before you blink your eyes it would be 31st October and time for all the tricks and treats! I love Halloween, it’s not something I grew up celebrating but ever since I discovered it some 6 years back, I look forward to every year....

Mar 07, 2024, Updated Apr 09, 2024 I enjoy fuss free baking, where we use simple ingredients, simple techniques and can bake something quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I also do enjoy baking complicated and time consuming stuff like French macarons and sourdough but on a daily basis, I am mostly drawn to quick bakes. And when I bake at home for us, I try to bake something which we can enjoy for breakfast or snack throughout the week....

Jan 11, 2016, Updated Jun 24, 2024 As you might have noticed, I am posting little healthy recipes on the blog these days. Well this was bound to happen because there was just so much sugar and butter during december that it feels good to take a break for a while. I know this phase isn’t going to last long [hello Valentine’s Day!] but for now let’s try to eat a little healthy!...