This Mughlai Lamb Kebab recipe is also known as ‘Mughlai Lamb Shami Kabob’ is inspired by my recent visit to Lucknow, which apart from being the land of nawabs can also be called the ‘Kebab City’. Every street has some form or the other of kebab corner/shop. The most famous being ‘Tunde ke Kebab‘ which is now over a 100 yrs old and was started by a one-arm chef. Then you can find a variety of other kebabs like Shami/galauti/kakori/sheekh / pasanda and many more....

I grew up surrounded by south Indian foods. Various varieties of chutney were a staple in my diet. This is the fairly easy, fool-proof variety that I know I can never mess up (and neither can you). Since I want more and more people to try out quick and easy Indian dishes (other than naan and daal). I would suggest you give this one a go. Why I love this recipe: I mean it ONLY involves like 5 ingredients:namely,– Onions– Tomato– Turmeric powder– Salt– Bunch of coriander leavesand Dried red chilli if you are into hot stuff (no pun, I swear!...

We were showing him his pictures from day 1 and he enjoys watching his pictures and loves to hear his own stories. One thing I wanted to share is – this boy was born with the travel bug. (Err does the travel that I did when I was pregnant counts? If so then let’s add India and Napa) Within the first 11 months we did two India trips, a Vegas trip (oh yeah) and of course Napa Valley and South Lake Tahoe which were the front yard and back yard of our Folsom home....

What is Paniyaram? Paniyaram (Tamil name) is known by different names depending on the region, so it can be called kulu/kuli paniyaram, gunta ponganalu, paddu etc. These have plain, spiced or sweet versions. Being fried in oil, they are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. My mom used to make these all the time during my childhood and it was one of my favourite alternatives to dosa/idli. It is definitely a kid as well as adult favourite!...

When my mom comes over for a holiday dinner, she usually brings a salad because she’s a master salad maker. She makes the best salads! Always with homemade dressing. For Easter she did a springy salad with romaine, peas, asparagus, radishes, fresh herbs and a lemon basil vinaigrette (I have a similar lemon basil vinaigrette on my site!). It was so good and the perfect fresh addition to what can sometimes become a heavy meal....

Peanut Butter S’mores Perfection These peanut butter s’mores bars combine all the flavors of your favorite fireside treat with a soft peanut butter cookie dough base. They are a less messy, more flavorful hybrid that is even more irresistible than its inspiration. My recipe makes plenty to share (24 servings!), so it’s perfect for summer cookouts and get togethers. As with my chocolate chip cookie bars and brookies, we will intentionally slightly under-bake these bars for soft and chewy results....

This is a sponsored post on behalf of United Dairy Industry of Michigan. How long it takes: about an hour but that includes 30 minutes chilling time Equipment you’ll need: mixer, baking sheet, parchment paper Servings: makes 40 cookies, more or less Today I’m bringing you more butter love with one of my favorite types of cookies — shortbread. It might have a little to do with how easy these cookies are to make (SO easy), but it also has a lot to do with the rich buttery taste and the melt-in-your-mouth texture....

Made using MTR Uttapam – Breakfast Mix and ready in 10 minutes, it surely is a treat for kids of all ages. Then quickly try this Pizza Uttapam (Savory Indian Pancakes Pizza) which definitely makes everyone happy and did I mention it’s 100% KIDS Approved 🙂 What is Pizza Uttapam: Pizza uttapam is a recipe made using savory Indian pancakes (using rice flour or readymade pack), seasonal veggies toppings and lots of cheese....

Why You’ll Love My Potato Leek Soup Cozy and satisfying but not all too heavy or rich. This was intentional! If you want an indulgent potato soup, try my creamy potato soup. Freezes well! Unlike many of my creamier soups, this one does well in the freezer since we aren’t adding too much cream. Naturally gluten-free. There’s no flour needed to thicken this soup; the potatoes do all the work. Can easily be made vegetarian with vegetable stock....

This Snake gourd curry is a staple in my kitchen. This post was published in 2009 and I have finally got around to update it in 2020. I used to buy frozen snake gourd at the time. But things have changed for the good in these years and we now get fresh snake gourd in Indian grocery stores. Pudalangai | Snake Gourd: Snake gourd aka Potlakaya aka Pudalangai belongs to the gourd family and is native to southeast Asia, some parts of Africa and Australia....

Disclosure: I was sent a free book to review and free brownies to try. However, all opinions expressed in this post are, as always, 100% my own. I was not compensated for this post other than the free book/brownies. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 20 minutes to bake, 10 minutes to cool Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowls, muffin tins Servings: makes 12 muffins What is the first thing you do when you pick up a new cookbook?...

I love making mini desserts that are served in individual glasses. These are mini versions of the more elaborate desserts like this individual banana pudding, cookie-butter cheesecakes or this chocolate cheesecakes. ‘Dessert in a glass’ is much nicer to present and perfect for portion control. Idea for this easy, no bake, eggless tiramisu in a glass came from a dessert that I had at PF Chang’s. It was a creamy, decadent dish served in a shot glass....

How long it takes: Prep time is 10 minutes but the tomatoes need to roast for over an hour. Equipment you’ll need: skillet, roasting pan, parchment paper Servings: 6 Seriously though, I had to tell them about three times that it wasn’t what they thought it was. I still don’t think they believed me. You know what else you might not believe? That the tomatoes in this quinoa bowl recipe are from a can....

Rava Idli is a quick and yummy dish prepared with semolina and curd. In my opinion, Rava Idli is the solution to prepare Idli in a jiffy. No rice, no lentils, no soaking, no grinding, no fermenting is required for rava Idli. Just mix and steam, and you are done. This is a great variation to the regular Idli, and also, it has lots of room for variations. The sky is the limit....

How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, roasting pan (sheet pan), oven Servings: 4 Cauliflower is no exception. It really is the best way to eat cauliflower. And it is unbelievably easy, which is always a bonus. PS: Can’t get enough of roasted cauliflower? Try whole roasted cauliflower or my favorite burrito bowl topping, roasted cauliflower with chili powder. Don’t forget the pickled onions! About Roasted Cauliflower It’s the most flavorful way to cook cauliflower....

A Cookie By Any Other Name… Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies, snowball cookies, pecan balls… these nutty, melt-in-your mouth cookies go by a number of different names and I’m sure you’ve tried them at one point under one moniker or another. They’re extraordinarily similar to my pecan sandies and even closer to my chocolate chip snowball cookies (only we’re swapping the chocolate out for nuts!). Russian tea cakes (or whatever you call them!...

Saffron Cardamom Spiced Plum Galette I’m so excited about the availability of fresh seasonal stone-fruits in the market and these Saffron Cardamom Spiced Plum Galette . We are a huge fan of rustic dessert and I’m always experimenting with different flavors. And you MUST try this deliciousness before the fresh plums season gets over as it’s worth every effort you take to make them. Perfect for Winter breakfast, brunch or even dessert (think topped with fresh creme’ or vanilla ice-cream), they are just yummmm!...

Apparently, this is my 30th sambar variety post. :-) I wanted to post this recipe for a long time. This is my all-time favorite sambar recipe. Very Special Sambar Vadai So what makes it so special? I have mentioned in my blog before that Revathy Shanmugam is one of my favorite chefs. I am always amazed by her way of presenting the recipes in a simple way and needless to say about the tips that she explains during the preparation....

These sugar cookies are just like Grandma used to make. With a crisp delicate texture, and buttery sweet flavor, sand tart cookies are really irresistible. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, plus chilling time Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, parchment or waxed paper, baking sheet Servings: makes 6 dozen cookies Sand tart cookies are perfect on a holiday cookie platter and go well with any beverage. Coffee, tea, or milk are classic choices or serve the cookies with homemade ginger spiced hot chocolate or an apple cider mule for a special treat....

There are days when I can’t make meals from scratch, and semi-homemade recipes like this Schezwan paneer pita pockets come in handy. I went with store-bought Schezwan chutney, paneer, or pita bread for this recipe, even though you can make all this from scratch at home. Sometimes convenience plays a significant role. :-) This paneer pita pocket is a very straightforward recipe. We prepare the flavorful paneer with Schezwan chutney loaded with cilantro and fill it in toasted pita bread....