You all know that my weekly meal prepping is complete only after making the idli dosa batter, and also, you all know how much I like to rotate grains. This idli dosa batter recipe with millets is one such recipe where I have swapped idli rice with millets. For this batter, I have used foxtail millet, kodo millet, barnyard millet, little millet, black urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and tapioca pearls which yields soft idlis....

When Vidya asked me for guest post, I was really elated and humbled and when the theme was “Toddler food” I couldn’t say no for sure. Also when Vidya asks, how can this Vidhya say No? :-) Vidya was my first virtual friend from the food blogging community. What do I say about her and her blog? The blog name says it all – Traditionally Modern Food. I love all her recipes and especially the baked versions of thattai, vadai and other delicacies....

They are delicious and great to customize with your favorite veggies. Just use what your kids like. Serve as an appetizer at parties or as a quick afternoon snack. About the recipe Having a few kid friendly snack recipes in ones repertoire is very important. These veggie pizza pinwheels and these mini vegetable uthappam are some of my kids favorites. Today I have a mini vegetable quiche recipe that is perfect for kids....

Creamy gravy made with peanuts, sesame seeds and brown onions is the base of this spicy curry. Detailed instructions on how to make salan is below. Do try the recipe and I am sure you will love it as much as we do. About the Recipe It is important to have recipes for gravy curries in ones repertoire. They are great to serve with both rice and roti. Like this paneer curry with beans or this cauliflower curry....

This Mushroom Baingan Masala or Indian Style Mushrooms-Eggplant Stir Fry is a perfect recipe for your Meatless Monday meals. Also, it’s one recipe that my meat-lover family and friends really look forward to eating because of the flavor combination. Ingredients for Mushroom Baingan Masala: Mushrooms Eggplant – also known as baingan in India. I recommend using the Indian Eggplant for this recipe. Green Peas – also known as matar in India....

While I am still celebrating my first cookbook and answering queries, I am very fortunate to share details about my second book. Once again, thanks to Callisto Media for giving me this fantastic opportunity. When I completed recipe testing for the Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook, I received an email from Callisto for the second book. How can I say no, when the book is about South Indian recipes? I immediately said yes and like the first book, lots and lots of cooking happened and writing and editing as well....

I am thankful to, IMC team – When I wanted to share my thoughts about parenting, they gave me the platform and also gave me the opportunity to develop their android app. I am really thankful to the team for letting me do what I love… IMC team again. My book on postpartum recipes got published in kindle. I never dreamt of releasing a book but that became a reality today because of IMC team....

Today I am going to share my favorite recipe, olan, Kerala Onam Sadya special recipe. This olan is very mild and soothing because of the healing properties of coconut and coconut milk, and of course, it is vegan, nut-free and gluten-free. Check out the video instructions and a detailed recipe below. Instant Pot olan With Instant Pot, you can prepare this stew without soaking the black-eyed peas. Once you have the white and red pumpkin (either one would work too) chopped, then you can whip this dish in a jiffy....

Macaroni and cheese, in any form, is one of my favorite things. My recipe for the easiest ever macaroni and cheese is one of the most popular recipes on Rachel Cooks. My copycat Panera macaroni and cheese has inspired all sorts of feedback…seems like people either love it or hate it. Why you’ll love this Pumpkin Mac and Cheese One Pan: This pumpkin mac and cheese is a one pan recipe....

Parsley Chutney My mom loves chutneys, so do I. More than for Tiffin, we love it with rice. Rice with chutney topped with a dollop of ghee or gingelly oil, you are in food heaven for sure. Add some papad or fryums; your meal is all set. Last week, we received a fresh bunch of parsley on our produce box, and I was thinking to use it in soup, but my mom gave this idea of prepare chutney....

I have a crave-worthy, no-bake dessert for you today, and I think you’re really going to love it! Not to be confused with my buckeye recipe, these peanut butter balls are made with cream cheese and have their own distinct taste that’s so smooth and creamy. They’re the perfect marriage of peanut butter and chocolate, and their shiny chocolate shells are sure to impress anyone you serve them to.While the peanut butter balls themselves are super easy to make, you may run into some challenges if you choose to temper your chocolate....

Hey peanut butter/chocolate addicts, this one’s for you. For those of you who love soft and fluffy baked goods infused with peanut butter flavor, punctuated with melty pops of milk chocolate (or semisweet, I don’t discriminate). For those of you who have obsessed with me over classics like my peanut butter blossoms or peanut butter bars, and those of you who won’t even think about making my flourless peanut butter cookies without a healthy scoop of chocolate chips tossed into the mix....

Is it just me or is this month going by way, way too fast? Like, 1 million mph fast? I have been absolutely buried beneath all of the holiday recipes that I’ve been testing and photographing and can’t believe that I have less than two weeks to share them with you. I also just realized that this means less than two weeks to finish Christmas shopping… ugh suddenly I feel dizzy....

The perfect cookie is a hard thing to find and definitely something to hang on to once you do find it. These M&M cookies fit the bill: soft and chewy but with crispy edges; sweet (of course); and with crunchy little bits of chocolate M&M’s, the mini kind so as to not overwhelm you. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to chill the dough, and 10 minutes per batch to bake Equipment you’ll need: cookie sheet, oven, mixing bowl, mixer Servings: 4-5 dozen, depending on size I highly recommend a large glass of ice cold milk or a steaming mug of hot coffee with a cookie or two....

The Best Pumpkin Biscotti You can make perfectly spiced, crisp pumpkin biscotti right in your own kitchen! These crunchy Italian cookies are easy to make and have an incredible flavor. I highly recommend pairing them with a cup of coffee on a cool fall day 🍂 Today’s post is a welcome update to one of my older recipes. I’ve made a few changes to improve the pumpkin flavor and encourage the texture to be more authentic to traditional biscotti (it was too moist originally)....

Hey Everyone, I was waiting to share these Quick Mango Habanero Pork Meatballs with you as they HAVE to be included in your next grilling/bbq or get-togethers at home. These succulent meatballs are everything you could think of in a summer recipe, easy, quick, delicious, and the best part is that they can be frozen for later use 🙂 (Now, we are talking Right!!) Since Mr. and I, were traveling a lot last year, hence we didn’t get to attend or host enough summer parties....

She made this salad for one of our team potluck. Just loved it and it became a staple in our household. I make it in bulk, and have it for lunch for the whole week. Protein filled salad. Basically we got this recipe from epicurious.com. I just followed the recipe pretty much same from epicurious, just adjusting the proportion. And the only one variation is, I didn’t go for jalapeño chillies....

Roasted chickpeas, with their nutty texture and satisfying crunch, are a healthy alternative to other snack foods. They provide plant-based protein, fiber, and important vitamins and minerals, all wrapped up in cute little nuggets of flavor. How long it takes: 35 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small sheet pan, mixing bowl, clean kitchen towel Servings: 4 Wondering what to do with roasted chickpeas beyond snacking? Add them to salads for a flavorful protein boost or to your favorite soups....

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet or wok, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring utensils Servings: 4 Don’t you love a good stir fry? Ready in minutes, with crisp vegetables and a zesty sauce, it always hits the spot. We often make this chicken stir fry with ginger and basil, or this easy beef and vegetable stir fry. Another favorite with my family is sweet and sour chicken stir fry....

I am super excited to share this lunch/dinner menu. Are you wondering why? I made all the three vegetable-based dishes with the veggies harvested from my backyard. It’s a backyard to kitchen kind of meal. During the initial shelter-in-place, many trends were going around, like dalgona coffee, banana bread, sourdough bread, IG-live, etc. Apart from doing a couple of IG live and banana bread, I was taking refuge in my backyard garden, and my husband pitched in as well, and this year we got a decent amount of produce with which we could sustain....