Aug 17, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 I was a very non-fussy eater as a kid, I would happily eat all the veggies my mom would give me including the greens which most kids hated. In fact greens were my absolute favorite as a kid and they still are. But my brothers were just the opposite of me, they were so picky about the veggies that they would eat. Mostly it was potato and paneer and they hated their greens....
Mar 28, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 This recipe has been in the making for long! I remember the first time I made coconut cookies was probably 3 years back but somehow I didn’t get around posting it and it wasn’t Indian style coconut cookies. I have had few requests from my readers to post recipe for Indian style Eggless Coconut Cookies (or Coconut Biscuits as well call them!) and I am sorry that it took me so long....
What is enchilada sauce? Enchilada sauce is a savory, spicy sauce used over enchiladas to keep them moist and add a ton of flavor. It’s traditionally made with ingredients like tomatoes, chiles, onions, garlic, savory seasonings, broth, and a thickening agent. However, this recipe is simplified, using pantry staples, and just takes about 10 minutes. It’s versatile and suitable for various dishes like enchiladas, tacos, casseroles, and soups. Enchilada sauce ingredients Tomato paste: Use store-bought or homemade....
There’s nothing quite like a classic casserole when you want to add something super comforting to your table. I have shared recipes for protein-based million dollar chicken casserole and hamburger casserole. Now it’s the turn of what might be one of the best “side dish” casseroles ever: cheese potatoes! I’m starting to think there is practically no bad way to enjoy potatoes. Whether transformed into creamy mash, potatoes au gratin, crispy parmesan stacks, or this super creamy, cheesy potato casserole – your whole family will be obsessed!...
Oct 16, 2018 What exactly does “chaat” mean in Indian context? Well, chaat is a rather wide term used for a number of dishes. Basically anything spicy, tangy can be termed as chaat. It’s also a loosely used term for Indian street food tike aloo tikki, golgappa etc. Talking about chaat makes my mouth water! I can never have enough. This fruit chaat has fruits yet it’s called a chaat because it’s spicy and tangy and used a blend of spices known as chaat masala....
Tender and packed with flavor, this grilled tuna steak recipe is an easy way to substitute an ordinary steak or piece of grilled chicken for something far more exciting. Packed with just as much goodness, it’s easy to prep and put together – with an extra boost of tangy flavor from my tuna steak marinade. Whether you enjoy it as an easy summer dinner that can be thrown on the grill or you make it in your kitchen during the colder months, grilled tuna steaks are about to become your favorite, easy-as-anything dinner option....
We tend to shove all kinds of ingredients in our smoothies, loading them up with greens like spinach and kale or other “healthy” veggies. However, the classic “base” that I’ve turned to time and time again is always banana. But not for this keto strawberry smoothie without a banana – this time, we’re making an avocado smoothie! This is one of those low-carb smoothies full of incredible flavor and packed with nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that can boost your health....
Whether you want Homemade New York-Style Bagels, homemade traditional pita bread, or any other bread products, I’m officially bread obsessed this year. This means it’s the perfect time to share this garlic naan recipe with you! This Indian flatbread is simple to make and perfect for serving alongside curries, stews, and any number of dishes where you can use it to mop up all the juices (instead of a spoon, if you want to use it the traditional way!...
Along with garlic (check out how to chop garlic), onions are probably the other most common ingredient in my kitchen. This aromatic is perfect for adding to practically every meal for extra depth of flavor and deliciousness. But before we get to the good part, we first need to peel and chop it. When done incorrectly, peeling onions becomes a monumental task; bits of papery peel remain stuck to the onion....
When you find yourself with more apples than you know what to do with, make these homemade apple chips. They’re a delicious, healthy snack—perfect for dipping into your favorite nut butter (perfect with homemade almond butter), adding to salads, or just enjoying on their own. You can also sprinkle a bit of cinnamon for extra flavor! If you want to avoid adding extra sugar, go for a naturally sweet variety like Honey Crisp, Gala, Pink Lady, Fuji, and Golden Delicious....
Right now, it’s Fall, and that usually means I turn to warming bakes that fill my house with all the best scents (I mean, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice?!). However, while things are slightly different this year, I managed to get one cake in last week before hopping on a plane to Lebanon (for a top priority project!), and promptly realized I’d run out of baking powder. Luckily, it’s super easy to pull together a substitute!...
A homemade cashew cream is quick and easy to pull together with just a handful of ingredients and only one piece of equipment. When blended at high speed, cashews can produce an incredibly smooth texture – the perfect silky cream. It’s also completely vegan, gluten-free, and super delicious. The best part is you can tailor this recipe to your own tastes – experiment with extra flavors or change the thickness to your liking....
Nov 21, 2023 While many traditional sides on Thanksgiving like mashed potatoes, roasted carrots etc. are vegetarian, in this menu you will find some flavorful mains like the vegetable paneer lasagna or the roasted whole cauliflower tikka. The sides include apple chutney and tikka masala mac and cheese (look for mac and cheese recipe on my Instagram page, the whole recipe for this is shared in the captions with the video there)....
Bottle gourd, also known as Lauki, is a versatile vegetable that is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is a low-carb, low-calorie vegetable, a healthier substitute for starchy vegetables in the diet. It is used variety of dishes such as curries, raita, soups, and flatbreads. From classic dishes like lauki kofta and lauki chana dal to lauki soup, lauki smoothies, the possibilities are endless. Let’s discover new and exciting ways to relish this delectable vegetable....
Jan 16, 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 share/feature vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Do you guys like brown rice? I didn’t grew up eating brown rice, the only type of rice that was made in my house was white rice, and we pretty much ate that everyday....
Cauliflower is an amazing low-carb / keto substitute and rich in antioxidants. If you are on a Keto or Low Carb Diet. Check out Keto Indian Food Recipes Collection. Today I have steamed the cauliflower in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. Steaming vegetables in an instant pot help to retain certain vitamins and minerals. and less monitoring if you know the exact cooking time for the vegetable....
Sep 29, 2017, Updated Nov 15, 2022 If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebok 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. I am always excited to share Instant Pot recipe with you guys, just because they are mostly so easy to make and I know you guys love them as much as I do!...
Feb 08, 2022 I am back with yet another Instant Pot pasta recipe and this might just be my favorite one so far! I know I have shared so many Instant Pot pasta recipes in the past (this tomato basil is universally loved!) but I truly never get tired of them. I love cooking pasta in my instant pot, it’s absolutely one of my favorite things to cook in the IP....
Sep 08, 2020 This hearty soup is perfect for fall and the colder days ahead and is also vegan. The mornings have been getting cooler here. I have been going on for my morning walks pretty regularly these days and I usually go around 6:30 am. Just a couple of weeks back, it was quite pleasant at that time but now it’s cold. In fact there have been few days, when I had to wait until 7:30 or something for it to get warmer....
There were tons of traditional Lebanese dishes that I ate daily as a child. However, over the years in the UK, I’ve sometimes had to get pretty creative when recreating some of my childhood favorites. Which is how I stumbled across a method to turn what is usually a dandelion greens recipe (dandelion salad with onions) into a spinach and onions dish while out of dandelion season! Not only does that mean you can enjoy hindbeh year-round, but, even better, all you need is just 5 ingredients (including salt and oil), around 30 minutes, and low-effort prep for this spinach/dandelion greens recipe!...
