What is Green Coconut Chutney? also known as Coconut Cilantro Chutney, Nariyal Dhaniya Chutney and Green Indian Chutney. The combination of coconut + cilantro gives it such a refreshing, light taste and makes it a perfect side with Indian snacks like samosa, pakora, tikkas, sandwiches, and ofcourse ALL South Indian food like dosa, vada, idli, uttapam (yummmmmmm). Chutneys are an integral part of Indian Cuisine and we cannot imagine snacks without one or even main dishes 🙂...

My life is all about soup, slow cookers, and easy dinners lately. Ben’s job is busier than ever and he’s home for dinner two nights a week, if we’re lucky. Soup is the perfect solution because it can easily be kept warm or reheated when he gets home. Not only that, but it’s typically also a healthy option. This soup comes together in about 30 minutes thanks to frozen chicken meatballs....

This recipe yields two 8 inch round waffles. (Err my that’s my waffle maker dimension) You can add any mashed fruits to this recipe and instead of sugar you can also add maple syrup. This eggless waffle took 6 minutes to cook. Please check them constantly after 4 minutes. If you want a crispier waffle cook for couple more minutes. But the timing depends upon the make and the temperature setting of you waffle maker....

My theme for this week’s blogging marathon is trying 3 dishes from either European, African or Oceanian cuisines. I wanted to try some dishes from African cuisine, but after reading through the list of regions and dishes on wiki, I decided to stick to Ethiopian Cuisine. Ethiopia is a country that is located in Horn of Africa, the eastern most projection of African continent. It was interesting to know that Ethiopia is one of the oldest location for human life known to scientists....

Your New Favorite Summertime Recipe It’s surprising and a little sad to me how under-represented the Eton mess dessert is in America. Up until about a year ago I had no idea this fresh, heavenly mish-mash of some of my all-time favorite ingredients and desserts even existed. With its fresh flavors, light, texture, and juicy berries, Eton mess is a perfect spring/summertime recipe, though I enjoy it all year round and included a technique for getting the most flavor out of less-than-ripe winter berries....

How long it takes: only 30 minutes but allow a couple of hours for chilling Equipment you’ll need: pie plate, saucepan Servings: 8 My family picked blueberries every summer. We would pack a picnic lunch and lots of snacks, and pretty much spend the day in the blueberry patch. I’ll admit, my sister and I weren’t always enthusiastic pickers but mom rules, right? We would whine, “Don’t we have enough yet?...

Origin Of MoMos Momos are native to the Tibetan and Nepalese regions and were brought to India in the 20th Century. They are Nepalese or Tibetan versions of dim sums but can also be classified as a dumpling. People fill MoMos with either meat or vegetables. Due to their popularity, these flavourful dumplings now have a place in almost every Indian’s heart and are here to stay. And I hope this recipe makes its way to your heart as well....

Pretty much all kids love jellies and vaandu is no exception either. But every time I need to check for the ingredients and make sure I get the non-gelatin ones. When I got china grass for my jigarthanda recipe, I tried this jelly the very next day just with rose syrup and china grass. The gel strength of china grass was amazing and the jelly was ready in no time....

For the final day of this week’s marathon I made Turkish national dish, Baklava. I don’t remember the first time I tasted baklava, but it was love at first taste. Baklava is a very rich, sweet pastry made of layers of Phyllo (fillo) dough filled with nuts and sweetened with honey and syrup. Nuts used in the filling are customizable. Traditionally pistachios, walnuts and sometimes hazelnuts are used, but a combination of nuts can also be used....

How long it takes: 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, stove Servings: makes 1 ½ cups I bet you’ll be inspired to create your own variations and I’d love to hear about them! If you like the idea of homemade frozen goodies, be sure to check out my list of 14 delicious frozen desserts! Fantastic Homemade Hot Fudge Only 6 ingredients. You probably have everything you need to make this yummy hot fudge....

Roasting raw garlic transforms it, mellowing the pungent flavor into a sweet caramelized delight. Even if you (or your stomach) aren’t a big garlic fan, roasted garlic may change your mind. How long it takes: a couple of minutes to prep and 50 to 55 minutes to roast Equipment you’ll need: oven, small baking sheet Servings: as many heads as you like Think of the difference between raw onions and caramelized onions....

A typical meal in my household is incomplete without a veggie side. Our family loves all greeny vegetables, and these Indian broad beans are our favorite. Indian Broad Beans: These broad beans are quite popular in India and are known by different names like field beans, flat beans, lablab beans, etc. Broad beans are a type of hyacinth bean and are members of the Fabaceae family. They contain a decent amount of minerals and are a good source of dietary fiber, as well....

PS – Substitute the rice with grains of your choice. For all my new readers, I have been sharing some meal planners for the past two years. I have shared over 20 meal planners, and you can check them out all under the “meal planner” category. All meal planners and unique, and you can draw some inspiration. I know I am repeating this, but I have to repeat it one more time....

Nothing elevates the soul like comfortfood especially on Monday’s and this Indian Tofu Curry is a sure shot example. What’s even more blissful is its ready in 15 minutes and donot need any special spices or techniques. Extremely easy to make and loved by one and all. Ingredients for the Indian Tofu Curry: Tofu – I’m using extra firm tofu as it goes very well in curries. Tomato – Onion Paste along with ginger and garlic Indian Spices: basic Indian spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chili, and garam masala....

Are you looking for a perfect side for idli, dosai, upma, roti other than sambar, chutney or kurma? Then look no further. Here comes the delicious Kumbakonam Kadappa / Potato and Moong Dal Gravy or Stew. Check out the Instant Pot version of popular kadappa with a detailed video and also the pressure cooker version below. Kumbakonam Kadappa Kadappa is very popular in Kumbakonam (A famous temple town in the Tanjore District of Tamil Nadu State in India) and surrounding areas....

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans is one of the widely used beans in all the cuisines. Yes, not only in Indian and Mediterranean cuisine but you can find them in most of the dishes these days. They are not just great for curries and hummus, but also soups, salads, and snacks too. The chickpea liquid popularly known as aquafaba (recipe coming soon) is a great egg replacer too. Chickpeas or garbanzo beans is one of the essential ingredients in modern cooking....

I use store bought sambar masala and an Instant pot to make this recipe quick and easy. But using ground tomato-coconut paste gives the sambar the same thick consistency as the traditional version. Serve with rice or with idli/ dosa. About the recipe Sambar is a quintessential South Indian side dish. It is often part of an everyday meal. Serve with plain rice for lunch and also as an accompaniment to idli or dosa for breakfast....

Being a South Indian, I love rice based dishes for any time of the day. They could be Indian like this spicy coconut rice or this curd rice. This African tomato rice is right up my alley. It is spicy with the addition of curry powder, thyme and has an intense tomato flavor making it absolutely delicious. Jollof rice is originally from Senegal. But it is widely made in other west African countries like Nigeria, Ghana and so on....

Khaman Dhokla Khaman Dhokla or Besan Dhokla is one of the popular Gujarati snack or tiffin or appetizer – yet another simple recipe that can be prepared in a jiffy. As the name suggest, it is prepared with besan or chick pea flour. These steamed snacks (yayyy non-fried) are spiced up with ginger and green chillies and also tempered with sesame seeds, coconut and green chillies. The batter needs to be fermented for the Dhokla to rise and to get the spongy texture....

All the Flavors of Spring in One Slice So many of you have requested this lemon blueberry cake, and I am excited to finally share it with you today! With lemon notes in both the icing and the cake and a bounty of blueberries throughout each layer, this cake is so fruity and light. It’s absolutely perfect for spring and would be a very welcome addition to your Easter dessert table this year....