Jul 30, 2020 This quinoa fried “rice” is more protein packed than the traditional fried rice and a great way to use any leftover red curry paste. I keep trying new ways to make Sarvesh enjoy quinoa. Over the years, he has gone from “I won’t touch it” to “this is nice”. But that “this is nice” doesn’t always happen. If I give him plain quinoa salad, he will not like it....
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Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory dish. It’s very light on the stomach and very easy to prepare. Traditionally, Ven Pongal is made from rice, but today, I am sharing a healthy substitute made with millet. I have used foxtail millet in this recipe. If you don’t have foxtail millet at home, you can make this millet pongal with little millet (samai), kodo millet, or barnyard millet. They all taste equally good....
Nov 21, 2023 This non-alcoholic apple cider sangria is another addition to the list of non-alcoholic drink recipes (orange rosemary mocktail, tamarind mocktail) that I have shared for the festive season. I love making this drink because not only is it very easy to make but it is also pretty to look at. This would be so great to serve at Thanksgiving and Christmas! The only prep work you need to do for this recipe is to chop the fruits....
Some of you may or may not know that I am a household of one! And since I love making lots of cakes and treats, my freezer (and neighbors) see a lot of leftovers. Enter the craving-saving, fudgy, fluffy, moist one-minute chocolate mug cake for one! Single-serving desserts are pretty much a lifesaver for my freezer and my waistband. I find this chocolate chip mug cake is the perfect size to satisfy my occasional chocolate cravings, without having to make an entire cake or batch of brownies....
Sep 23, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 You know it’s fall when Starbucks starts featuring Pumpkin Latte on their menu! It’s the most popular drink during fall but me being a tea lover prefer their pumpkin chai tea latte, which is a delightful combination of pumpkin and lots of spices. I had my first pumpkin chai this year a week back, while it was nice I thought it was the regular Starbucks chai with little pumpkin pie spice....
Oct 25, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 How’s your weekend going? I am just lazing around, the last week was pretty hectic so I’m taking it easy for the weekend. It has started to get cold suddenly, like I don’t know it was not this cold last week and from the last 3-4 days the air has become cold. My pillow, my bed sheet, the wall of my room, everything has started to turn cold....
Perhaps it’s my Middle-Eastern heritage (or just great taste ;P), but I’m absolutely dippy for dips! They’re perfect – whether it’s creamy hummus, smoky baba ganoush, fiery Baigan Choka, or this creamy roasted garlic and white bean dip, you can’t go wrong serving up a massive bowl, with tons of dipping options! When it comes to simple dips, however, this white bean dip is up there – as much as hummus is a staple in my fridge, this creamy garlic white bean dip combination has been worming its way into my heart as it has been in my fridge rotation for months now....
I recently had fun sharing a lot of simple side salad recipes like herby watermelon feta salad, beet and goat cheese salad, cucumber tomato avocado salad, and Middle Eastern Vegan Chickpea Salad (Balela Salad). However, this time around, this summer roasted vegetable salad easily doubles up as a whole meal! This Mediterranean buddha bowl combines meal-prepped (or leftover) roasted vegetables and grains with a fresh, zippy tomato salad, lettuce, and is topped with creamy burrata (vegan options included!...
Feb 21, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 So I will tell you guys how this recipe came into existence. One day I was making pav bread for pav bhaji. While a batch baked in the oven, I was left with 2 more pav buns to bake. So once that batch was done, I popped these in the oven. Now because these were just 2 and I already had my big batch done, I totally forgot about them....
May 15, 2024 Shakarpara is a popular Indian snack which is made with basic ingredients like flour and sugar. You can’t go wrong with fried dough and shakarpara is no exception. It is the sweet counterpart to namak para (shakar=sugar and namak=salt). Both shakapara and namakpara are made in most Indian homes during Diwali. My mom always made them for Holi too. This snack is known by different names in different regions of the country....
It’s easy to avoid struggling to come up with quick, easy, and delicious side dishes when you have an arsenal of simple sauteed veggie recipes to hand. Like sauteed sugar snap peas, asparagus, and these 5-minute sautéed green beans with garlic! All you require for this garlic sauteed green beans recipe is just 4 base ingredients (including fresh or frozen green beans) and about 10 minutes. When cooked, the beans are a vibrant green with a perfect tender-crisp texture, a lightly blistered exterior, and a garlicky flavor to die for....
A low and slow cooking process makes the meat wonderfully juicy and soft with an intensified flavor profile, delivering an easy, no-fuss weekday dinner in just a few hours. Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Slice the onions and garlic. Heat the oil in a pan on a medium-high heat. Sauté the onions first for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for a further 1 minute. Remove from the pan....
Oct 19, 2023, Updated Nov 08, 2023 For the last few years, I have made it a mission to share at least one mocktail recipe for the festive season on the blog. Honestly I feel like people who don’t drink (like me and my husband) miss out big time on drinks during the holidays. And so, I like coming up with drinks which taste great and can be enjoyed by all....
What is heavy cream Skimmed from cow’s milk, heavy cream has the highest fat concentration of any cream you’ll find in the grocery store at 36%. Traditionally, heavy cream is used almost exclusively to make cream sauces or to be turned into whipped cream – but there are plenty of other ways to use it in cooking. Its thicker texture and creamier, sweeter flavor lends itself to both sweet and savory dishes from ice cream and desserts to pasta sauce....
This creamy sweet lassi (meethi lassi) is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 5 minutes with just a few ingredients. It combines homemade yogurt, whole milk, sugar, and cardamom powder to create a refreshing and delicious drink. Traditionally, It is served in a tall steel glass with a thick layer of malai (fresh cream from boiled milk) on top. I remember drinking a lot of sweet lassi as a child at Punjabi dhabas during our summer holiday road trips on the National Highways in India....
Sep 13, 2023, Updated Sep 23, 2024 You can make tehri on a stovetop pressure cooker or Instant Pot or even in a pan. With the weather beginning to cool down, this will be the perfect comfort food! What is Tehri Tehri is a rice pulao/pilaf popular in the state of UP in India. My family is from eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh and tehri is a very common dish in that region....
It is my opinion that if you’re not a fan of salad, you probably just haven’t found the right dressing yet. I’m pretty easy to please with a simple olive oil-lemon/vinegar style vinaigrette. However, recently, I’ve experimented with lots of new options like this homemade Asian dressing for salad recipe and falling in love! This Asian sesame dressing can be prepared in 5 minutes and is made entirely of inexpensive pantry staples....
Making chicken lollipops isn’t as complicated as it sounds. In fact, with just a handful of ingredients and plenty of fresh herbs and spices, you’ll get these wonderfully juicy and tender lollipop chicken legs. You can serve them as a quick, no-fuss appetizer or enjoy them as a snack. Plus, I’m baking instead of frying it, so the chicken is incredibly tender and delicious without the excess oil, making it a healthier choice....
These nachos are super satisfying because of their protein-rich base of minced beef and cheese. They are very easy to put together and customize to your liking and can be served as a meal or as an appetizer. Ingredients To make the best nachos in the oven, you want fresh ingredients. Tortilla Chips: You can buy these at the grocery store or make your own in the Air Fryer. I prefer just using salted ones, but you can use flavored ones if you prefer....
