This dish got its name from a little town called ‘Maddur’ situated between Bangalore and Mysore. These Vadas don’t need soaking or grinding and can be made in under 30 minutes. It can be served as a party appetizer or can be enjoyed on a rainy day. The authentic Maddur Vada recipe is prepared using three flours, ie, Rice flour, Chiroti Rava (semolina), and all-purpose flour (maida). Therefore, proportions vary from one person to another....
Nov 20, 2019, Updated May 28, 2023 These potatoes are sweet with a slight kick from the chili powder and smoked paprika. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite things to eat. I love to eat them in every form- in soups, curry, chaat and my new favorite way to enjoy them is by drizzling them with a maple chili glaze!...
Jul 09, 2020, Updated Jan 20, 2021 These are commonly served as a snack or for breakfast and are most popular in South India. Best enjoyed with sambar and chutney! I am not a huge fan of deep frying and I think I have mentioned that many times here. However, for few things I will make an exception like bhatura or dahi bhalla or this medu vada. I love these things deep fried and since I make them once in a while, I do not mind deep frying them....
Mar 05, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Oreo are probably everyone’s favorite cookies or is it the chocolate chips cookies? Well doesn’t matter, all that matters is that everyone loves Oreo and these Oreo cupcakes are just perfect for your Oreo craving! They are so good. These vanilla oreo cupcakes are topped with some delicious cookies & cream frosting. You know I always say that I love cakes but I am not that fond of frosting but this frosting, oh my god it was so good....
Jul 29, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 What do you love most about summers? Yes it’s nice and bright and you don’t need to wear 987650 layers of clothes before heading out. Also BBQ is fun and so are all the summer activities! But if you ask me what I love most, it will be fruits! I think I have a slight obsession with summer fruits. The berries, peaches, cherries, melons, how can you not fall in love with all this gorgeousness?...
Aug 21, 2020 This quick version gets done in 15 minutes and makes a great accompaniment to idli and dosa! Indian meals are often incomplete without chutney. Whether it’s north Indian food or South Indian, chutney remains constant. However, every chutney is different and the ingredients and method of making them also differs from region to region. My mom made so many chutneys growing up, like cilantro chutney, raw mango chutney, amla chutney and so many more that I can’t even begin to remember now....
Indian cuisine is full of tangy, spicy, and delicious snacks. Each region in India has something unique to offer. And when it’s about having chats, Delhi and Mumbai are unbeatable. In this article, we will introduce you to a delicious tea-time/evening snack. This recipe hails from India’s Maharashtra region. Curious about its name? It’s known as Sev puri. Sev puri is a popular street food in Maharashtra. People of all age groups love it....
Oct 24, 2013, Updated Apr 13, 2019 As a child, whenever I told mom that I wanted to eat something sweet, she almost always gave me two options – sooji halwa and aata halwa. I’m sure this is a common things in many Indian household, just because these halwas take very little time to cook and are yet delicious to eat. Sooji halwa is like a pudding and is made using 4 basic ingredients: semolina (which is called sooji in hindi), clarified butter (ghee), sugar and water....
Fruits can rejuvenate you during peak summer days, thanks to their abundant fiber and essential nutrients. And to enjoy them, you don’t have to adhere to the standard, mono-flavored juices similar to packaged versions. Mix and match various fresh fruit juices, adding herbs and spices to perk things up. Go all out and create a magnificent concoction. This drink tastes best using fresh strawberries and freshly squeezed orange juice. You can also use frozen strawberries if desired....
Smashed potatoes are one of my favorite ways to serve spuds as a new and even crispier alternative to roasted potatoes. Made by boiling, lightly crushing, and then roasting potatoes into crispy perfection, these golden brown delights are so easy to customize and great for impressing everyone at the table. Mince the herbs and mix them with the rest of the oil. Set aside. If you want them crispier, bake for up to 20-25 minutes, still adding the herby oil only in the last 5 minutes to avoid burning the herbs....
Feb 04, 2020, Updated May 23, 2023 Vegetables are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with coconut, cashews, white poppy seeds and a whole lot of spices! This vegetable kurma tastes great with paratha, poori, dosa! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. I don’t remember mom ever making Veg Kurma. It was not something I grew up eating....
May 19, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Crispy Tortilla Pizza topped with Pesto and Mediterranean flavors! This fun pizza is great for pizza night or just when you need something quick and delicious! Also scroll down to the bottom of the post for a fun GIVEAWAY! When I lived in India, I always thought that there’s enough time in the day to do all your stuff. Of course you would think that way when you have to do no house work except coming to the table and eat the food once it’s served or pick your clothes from the table once they are washed and ironed!...
Aug 03, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Easy recipes, we all seem to love them. And why not? It all makes perfect sense. If you can create something delicious with readily available ingredients and without any complicated steps then that recipe is always a winner in my book. A lot of my favorite easy recipes come from puff pastry. Isn’t it a magical thing?! I sure thing it is! There’s so much you can do with it....
Jul 16, 2021, Updated May 07, 2023 When summer fruits are in season, we go overboard with them. I love going to Farmers Market every weekend and get a huge stock of fruits. Berries, cherries, stone fruits, there’s so much to choose from. I found Tayberry at my farmers market last week, I had never tried them before. Have you guys tried them? Along with them, we of course had to get some strawberries too....
They taste so good, you’d never believe they were good for you – that might be my favorite thing about these coconut bliss balls. My second favorite thing? They’re no-bake chocolate coconut balls, so it’s about as low-effort as making a dessert can get. These coconut balls are a gluten-free sweet treat with a deeply flavored chocolate coating. They make for easy grab-and-go snacks, an excellent treat to gift to friends, or serve as desserts....
French fries are so irresistible that no one can stop at just one serving. French fries are the ideal snack for people of all ages and on any occasion. But sadly, this beloved food also has a negative image. French fries are hardly regarded as healthy because they are greasy, starchy, and fat-filled. Guess What? We provide you with French fries in a healthy approach. Why not air fry French fries instead of deep frying them in hot oil?...
The ultimate fusion of deliciousness and good nutrition is found in this beetroot and chickpea salad. This dish combines protein-rich cottage cheese, cucumber, red onion, and acidic lemon with boiled chickpeas. Even the pickiest diner will like this salad. Beetroot Chickpea Salad Ingredients Beets: I used fresh, medium-sized beets in this recipe. You can either boil or roast beets until tender. I like using my electric pressure cooker to cook the beets; here is the detailed recipe for Instant Pot Beets....
Dec 12, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Today I am sharing with you a cookie recipe which isn’t “Christmassy” in a traditional way but then I think we don’t ever need a season for these cookies. They are timeless and everyone’s favorite cookie throughout the year. Yes, you guessed it I am talking about the Chocolate Chip Cookies. It’s funny that I didn’t have a chocolate chip cookie recipe on my blog till now, I mean out of all cookies this is the one I didn’t share?...
Apr 19, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 As soon as spring starts, the market get full with asparagus. We don’t get asparagus in India, and I never ate it before I moved to the US. I always wondered how do we eat this veggie because it looks so different you know. This was when I didn’t know that roasting veggies is like the best thing ever. Once I figured out that roasting makes everything wonderful, it was obvious that asparagus had to be roasted too....
A versatile vegetable that can be used in place of broccoli, broccolini has a similar taste and texture to broccoli but with longer stems and smaller florets. It has become increasingly popular in recent years and is now available at many grocery stores. It’s also easy to prepare and can be used in many dishes. In this post, I’m going to show you the best way to cook broccolini for a quick and easy weeknight dinner....
