The past few years have dawned a DIY era in my kitchen, and I’ve been drying/dehydrating ingredients left, right, and center. I’ve already shared methods for ‘sun-dried’ tomatoes, homemade milk powder, and onion & garlic flakes (among many other DIYs). Now, it’s time for herbs to get involved with this post on how to dry rosemary. There are so many ways to use rosemary – yet, there’s still always an excess of the herb....
Fresh lime juice is zingy, refreshing, and perfect for making pineapple limeade, adding to cocktails, mixing into desserts (like cheesecake and tarts), drizzling over protein pancakes, and more! It’s also a great addition to salad dressings (like this strawberry vinnaigrette) and marinades. So really, there’s no shortage of ideas to use this zingy ingredient. Lime juice benefits Limes are packed with vitamin C, several flavonoids, and antioxidants. All of which are beneficial for:...
Okay, let’s take a moment to talk about a classic veggie omelette (and by classic, I mean a western omelette/western omelet). I always thought of this as such a simple dish – possibly not even worthy of a blog post – until I realized just how many techniques there are out there – that only leads to more confusion. So, in this post, I’ll be talking about how I make my favorite vegetable omelette, with tips and tricks....
If virgin coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil isn’t for you, perhaps this homemade avocado oil is more up your alley. Using just a few ripe (or overripe) avocados and a bit of patience, you’ll have some ‘green gold’ oil for all your cooking, beauty, and/or DIY needs. It’s a perfect way to use up the overripe avocados we all find ourselves with too! I know that when I shared my coconut oil DIY with you, I got several messages/comments asking why to bother when it’s so easily bought in the shops....
Let’s agree that we Indians love to add curd to a variety of recipes. We are experts at using curd in a range of foods, from whipping up buttermilk to utilizing it in different tandoori or Mughlai meals. Similar to that, hung curd is one of the most widely used condiments and a fantastic alternative to most foods that contain cream. This ingredient, also called “Chakka Dahi,” is essentially a thicker version of regular curd....
Recently I posted my homemade recipes for simple homemade ketchup and mayonnaise, so this mustard recipe was inevitable. This smooth homemade mustard recipe is a wonderful DIY option for all condiment lovers out there wanting to learn how to make mustard easily at home. I have to admit that this recipe does take longer than lots of mustard recipes as I prepare it with heat rather than pre-soaking the seeds and blending....
I have already posted DIYs for dehydrating recipes including homemade onion flakes, and homemade garlic flakes & homemade garlic powder. Onion powder is one of my all-time favorite low-effort food seasonings for those days when I don’t want to deal with chopping onions. Not to mention that it’s also tear-free, and homemade versions will avoid any nasty additives that can be found in store-bought options. Moreso, onion powder is a great way to preserve large amounts of homegrown (or store-bought) onions, plus the powder is more cost-effective, tastier, and contains no preservatives, fillers, or anti-caking agents!...
Up until recently, tomato paste was something I’d never even thought to try to make at home. However, that was because I didn’t know just how easy it really is to make a massive batch to last you for months. Plus homemade is always better and just so super delicious in comparison to its store-bought counterparts. Especially considering you can choose exactly which tomatoes you’d like to add to the paste for different flavor profiles....
Apr 10, 2017, Updated Jul 12, 2018 Cooking healthy for kids can get challenging. Let’s face it, kids are fussy eaters (most of them!) and get bored easily. When I was a kid mom often packed roti or paratha in my lunch box because these flatbreads were filling and wholesome and so the perfect fit for my lunch box. And while I was not a fussy eater at all, I know most kids are not like this....
Here, you will find easy and delicious healthy Millets (Siridhanya) Indian recipes, including breakfast, lunch, and snack recipes for your family. What are Millets (Siridhanya)? Millets are called Siridhanya in Kannada and are one of the oldest known foods for humans. Millets are Ancient Grains. Mankind has known their nutritional value for centuries. They are naturally gluten–free. Low on carbs and high on fiber. They get digested slowly, giving sustained energy....
Aug 15, 2017, Updated Jan 10, 2018 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 feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. My instant pot works overtime these days....
If you want super crispy chicken, perhaps you’d prefer oven-baked chicken breast or even fried chicken breast. On the other hand, if super juicy, tender chicken breast ready to slice or shred into other meals is your end goal, then pressure-cooking chicken breast is the way to go! It’s the best way to avoid dry chicken breast – AND it can be cooked easily from fresh or frozen! Why Use an Instant Pot for Chicken And all you need to follow is a simple recipe for this versatile chicken, and it’s meal prep and freezer friendly, too....
Mar 10, 2020, Updated May 22, 2023 This dish consists of rice vermicelli seasoned with curry powder and vegetables. Traditionally, eggs and meat are added to it but my version is vegan! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Instant Pot is my go to way to cook noodles and pasta for months now. It has just made the whole things so easy and I don’t feel like boiling the pasta and noodles separately anymore....
Feb 05, 2019, Updated Oct 03, 2019 This restaurant style Kadai Paneer gets its unique flavor from freshly ground spices like coriander and red chilies! Enjoy it with naan or paratha. Paneer is one of my husband’s favorite vegetable (if you consider it as a vegetable that is, Indians definitely do!) and green pepper or capsicum as we call it in India is mine. So it’s not surprising that kadai paneer is one of our most favorite dish!...
Sep 15, 2016, Updated Jul 28, 2019 I had forgotten how annoying it is to cook on these induction plates, oh the horror! So in India, we don’t have any induction plates or coils, we only have gas stoves. My first encounter with these was when I moved to Scotland for my MBA. At that point, I didn’t even know how to cook and then you ask me to cook on these hot plates, well perfect recipe for disaster!...
Jan 05, 2018 Me and Sarvesh have decided to do a little detox in 2018. No there’s no resolution and we aren’t the greatest fitness enthusiast either but we thought let’s try not eating any refined and processed stuff in January. You know basically cutting down on the white stuff- white flour, white rice, white sugar etc. Let me tell you it’s not easy! We don’t really crave for these things but they are present in everything!...
Nov 14, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 These smashed potatoes are flavored with Indian spices and would make a great appetizer for the holidays! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. We all love potatoes, don’t we? Whether it’s in the form of paratha or stuffed in sandwich or in form of a simple stir-fry, potatoes are always present in my kitchen....
When I’m feeling lazy to prepare breakfast or an evening snack, this healthy veg mayo sandwich, veg cream cheese sandwich, and curd sandwich are my go-to favorites. I like to use eggless mayonnaise, but any mayo will do. My daughter and I, prefer enjoying this as a cold sandwich, but it tastes equally good when toasted or grilled. Plus, it’s a great option for kids to make since it doesn’t require any cooking over fire....
It comes as no surprise that as summertime arrives, we enjoy sipping on traditional Indian beverages. This adoration has given rise to innumerable cold drinks built from basic cooling components that we simply can’t resist. You may get a range of hydrating Indian beverages if you search around and investigate. Aam panna, lassi, rose sherbet, nimbu pani, and more are a few examples. One such well-liked beverage that is a summertime need in Karnataka is Neer Majjige....
Mar 26, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 There are days when you just want to munch on your favorite cookies for hours and today was one such day. I had this sudden urge to eat a big cookie and nothing could have been better than these homemade oatmeal cookies. Yummy X 1000! They are so good! Actually the initial plan was to bake oatmeal raisin cookies but then I realized that I ran out of raisins and so used cranberries instead....
