You can’t have tostones (fried green plantain) without hogao for dipping. However, this Colombian creole sauce is good for more than just that. Use this hogao sauce as a base to tons of Colombian dishes or use in place of raw tomato and onion salsa (like Pico de Gallo). Plus, it lasts longer, too – since there are no raw ingredients! What is Hogao? Hogao is a Colombian sauce made from tomatoes and spring onions (or round onions)....
Looking for some delicious, easy ways to add zucchini squash to the dinner table? Here are few simple and healthy Indian zucchini recipes that you will surely love. Zucchini is incredibly versatile, can be eaten raw or cooked in appetizers, curries, stir-fries, soups, pasta, salads, baked goods, and more. It suits many diets, such as keto or low-carb, paleo, and vegan. In recent years, Zucchini squash is a low-carb winner and has gained a lot of popularity as a vegetable alternative to noodles, called “zoodles”....
Aug 15, 2022 Quinoa is something I have grown to like over the years. At first, I wasn’t a fan but then I developed the palate for it and now I enjoy it in various forms. Sarvesh on the other hand is still not a fan. However, now he does eat it when I mix -in some flavors with the quinoa. Like this Mexican Quinoa , Quinoa Khichdi or this Lemon Quinoa....
I love adding mint/pudina to my daily cooking, it not only flavors up the dish but also is refreshing. I add mint to almost all my biryani and pulao recipes. Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make the mint pulao recipe at home. Rice: I have used white basmati rice. You may also use medium-grain sona masoori rice, and adjust the water as needed. Vegetables: I have used onions, green beans, and green peas....
Sep 07, 2018, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Serve with a side of rustic bread for a comforting dinner. Vegan & gluten-free. 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 shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! I returned back from my India-Italy trip this Monday and I thought the weather changed so much in the last 18 days that I was away....
Oct 08, 2024 For those of you who don’t know what Jamun is, it is also known as black plum and is a fruit that I grew up eating in India during summers. In fact, there was a jamun tree in my grandparents backyard and I have very fond memories of picking up jamun from the tree during our summer vacations at our ancestral village. It has a tangy, kind of tart flavor and it works so well in this drink....
Whenever I am busy with a ton of projects, I love quick and simple meal ideas like Korean vegetable pancakes (buchimgae), chili garlic noodles, kimchi fried rice, and this Japchae Korean glass noodles stir-fry (sometimes also spelled chapchae/chap chae)! This easy japchae recipe combines sweet and savory noodles with tender yet crunchy vegetables for a nutritious treat. It’s naturally vegan, too! Better yet, it contains just 12 ingredients (5 of them being simple veggies) and is ready in under 20 minutes for the ultimate simple side or main....
Raita is an Indian side dish with yogurt, various vegetables or fruits, and spices. It is generally accompanied by a full-fledged meal, such as biryani, pulao, and more. This refreshing side dish helps cool down the palate and is often served during summer. Raita is not only delicious but also very healthy. It is high in protein and probiotics. Besides the spiced raita, there are several other varieties of raita....
Jan 06, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Kick start your day with this delicious and healthy Mango Smoothie Bowl topped with raisins, berries, shredded coconut and sliced almonds! It is also vegan. I am really making an effort to eat better these days. I hogged on so much during the holidays, like I can’t even begin to describe. When you are in India, everyone wants to invite you over for dinner or meet for coffee or pizza or insert any other eating activity, well you get my point!...
This Menthya Chutney is commonly prepared at my mom’s house. My mom usually makes this menthe chutney with godhi kadubu (steamed wheat flour dumplings) or bili rotti. But we also eat with dosa and idli. Usually, the utter name of fenugreek seeds makes people frown due to its bitter taste, but I bet you are just going to love this. This Methi chutney recipe is not only nutritious but very tasty too....
If you love salad bowls as much as I do, then you need a few ‘go-to’ ingredients for flavorful, nutritional additions to pick and choose from, like spiced chickpeas, crispy baked tofu, air fryer cauliflower, and now this miso sweet potato. This miso-glazed sweet potato is soft and sweet and savory and tangy and begging to be eaten by the handful- but they’ll do as part of a salad bowl, too, if you can control yourself....
This is the ultimate Lebanese comfort food—the lentils provide a soft, earthy flavor, the onions bring a bit of bitterness, and the texture of the coarse bulgur wheat balances it all out. Serve it with fresh veggies or a side salad, and you are all set. Plus, this dish can be enjoyed hot or cold, so it goes great for picnics or a quick/takeaway lunch. While preparing mujadara Hamra might sound a bit complicated (those onions do need to cook for a while without burning), following my tried-and-tested cooking method and top tips will help you make a high-protein main dish everyone will love....
I have used white button mushrooms for this recipe. However, you can also use any mushrooms. Frozen green peas are available throughout the year. During the winter season, I love to use fresh green peas in this recipe. More green peas recipes from my blog Potato peas curry, Matar paneer, Cabbage peas, Peas pulao. I have prepared this easy Mushroom Matar Curry in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT, and above all, it can be prepared in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner....
Soft and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy, crispy exterior, roasted parmesan potatoes are an impressive twist on a simple favorite. Not only do they make an excellent side, but this recipe uses thinner slices of potato that make the crispy finished product perfect for dipping or serving as an appetizer. How to make parmesan-crusted potatoes Start by preheating the oven to 400ºF/200ºC. Cut Potatoes: Wash your potatoes thoroughly, using a brush to scrub the potatoes....
Dec 01, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Today is the first day of the last month of the year. I cannot believe how quickly this year went by, where did the time fly? I seriously feel that 2014 just started. Time scares me at times, it flies way too quickly. Anyway December is everyone’s favorite month here for obvious reason, it’s Christmas time! 🙂 I love how everything looks so festive and beautiful here around the holidays....
After a year of renewed global feta cheese appreciation thanks to the TikTok viral baked feta pasta, it’s time to continue the appreciation with more delicious feta recipes like watermelon feta salad and this phyllo-wrapped feta with honey. This oven-baked feta appetizer (called feta me meli aka feta with honey) is extremely popular in modern Greek cuisine and is found in most Greek restaurants. However, it’s also ridiculously simple to prepare at home, with just 7 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on prep....
Jan 15, 2021 These rotis are rich in protein, calcium and also gluten-free. They are also known as Nachni Roti. Growing up in North India, I mostly ate wheat and rice, that’s what was on the menu everyday for lunch and dinner. I was not very aware of different grains then. Maybe it was just the time, back then in the 90s in India people mostly ate what they grew up eating and were comfortable cooking....
Sep 08, 2021 I love this time of the year when the weather is changing. It’s beautiful outside and it also marks the beginning of festive season. With so many festivals lined up, I wanted to share an easy Indian sweet recipe which anyone can make easily at home (yes even those with basic cooking skills and experience). Rava ladoo or sooji ladoo as it’s known in Northern parts of India are sweet balls made with semolina (sooji/rava)....
May 02, 2019, Updated Sep 02, 2022 It’s best enjoyed with rice, idli or dosa. Don’t let the list of ingredients intimidate you, it’s actually easy to put together! When we eat South Indian food in restaurants, my focus is always more on the sambar and chutneys than the idli and dosa. Sure, I love my idli and dosa but a good sambar and chutney makes all the difference in my opinion....
Jan 29, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Shortbread cookies are traditionally made using only four basic ingredients: flour, sugar, butter and vanilla. These cookies have a very high fat content as they contain a lot of butter. So in case you are watching your weight, do not make these cookies! The dough for shortbread cookies can be put together in 10 minutes, it’s that simple. Just mix everything together until combined and then chill the dough....
