This post contains helpful notes and tips to help you make the perfect dish. However, if you are in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” link above or the “Jump to” links below to get to the section you want. On certain days, I feel like eating sattvic food i.e., food that is simple, easy to digest, and gives me a good feeling of being full. I reserve this Bengali moong dal recipe, this zucchini kootu and sauteed bottle gourd for those days....

Do you know what is better than waking up to a breakfast that is already made? NOTHING. Nothing is better than that. Maybe it’s because I’m still nursing N, but I wake up STARVING (and usually nauseous too, as if 9 months of that weren’t enough). Having breakfast already made starts my day right away and puts a smile on my face. Even better — a healthy and filling breakfast that isn’t going to have me hungry again at 6AM....

So what’s chowder? Chowder belongs to the soup or stew family which is mainly prepared with milk or cream. There different varieties of chowder and today I am posting the vegetarian version of the corn chowder. I adapted the base recipe from here. The original recipe calls for chicken stock and garlic powder. But I kept it very simple. I slow cooked the veggies in vegetable broth(obviously) and just went with onion powder and dried thyme and oregano....

There’s plenty of Asian flavor going on with these chicken wings. Soy sauce adds salty/sour umami and toasted sesame oil brings an earthy nutty flour, with plenty of garlic, lime, and yes, red hot Sriracha for heat. Add a lot or add a little, it’s up to you. How hot do you like it? How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: large bowl, baking rack and pan, oven, saucepan, stove Servings: 4 (3 wings each) Whether you’re serving these wings for dinner or as an appetizer, you’ll find that they disappear quickly....

Whether you watch the big game or not, these Super Bowl appetizers are sure to make your Sunday night (or any day of the week!) quite a bit more delicious. You’ll have something to munch on all evening long. You’ll see a wide variety on this list. Many of the recipes are hearty and more filling but there are a few healthy bites as well. There’s something for everyone! We have dips, sandwiches, tacos and nachos, appetizers, crockpot recipes, and a few sweet treats, too....

Ingredients: Sweet corn: 1 cobCarrots : 3Milk – 1cup Salt – 1 tsp (adjust as required)Black pepper powder – 1 ½ tsp (adjust as required)Onion – ½ finely chopped (optional)Butter – 1 small cube sized Water – 1 cup Steps: • Remove the husk from the corn and cut them into two halves • Peel the carrot skin and chop them into big chunks • Pressure cook / Boil the corn and the carrot with milk and water....

Sweet Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Cranberries: is a juicy, flavorful recipe perfect for your holiday feasts. They can be made in advance. Serve them as an appetizer or an entree as they are multi-purpose. Hey Everyone, Hope you’ll are doing good! I really hope you must have read my previous post about starting a ‘Holiday Series Food Recipes‘ feature from this week to Christmas. (that goes true with any recipe that’s posted on my site – It’s definitely passed some real stringy-fussy-over-the-moon kinda taste test!...

What is Tamarind Chutney? Random @beextravegant fact: Did you know that Tamarind originated in Madagascar but was discovered by the Arabs? The Arab traders called it Tamar-al-Hindi which roughly translates to the dates of India? I had no idea too until I started to research more about where my ingredients are coming from. This chutney is nothing but a dip made with soaked tamarind, brown sugar, salt, and spices. It can go with all kinds of dishes!...

Recipe includes a video tutorial at the bottom of the post! Here’s something different for you today, an ultra thin & crispy cookie! I’ve had the idea in my head for these Cinnamon Maple Leaf Cookies for a while. Fall seems to have mostly evaded us (we had snow here last week already), but enough of my walks with the dogs have been accompanied by the soundtrack of dried maple leaves crunching underfoot that I got the idea for a crispy maple leaf-inspired cookie....

Sambar & Kuzhambu Sambar and kuzhambu are the quintessential dishes of Tamil Nadu. Both sambar and kuzhambu are perfect rice accompaniments, and I have quite a few recipes on my blog. Today I will share one more sambar recipe with fresh greens – fenugreek. In Tamil, we call fenugreek leaves vendhaya keerai; in Hindi, we call it methi. I mentioned this in my raw mango sambar post; in our household, we call arachuvitta sambar varieties sambar, and the rest are kuzhambu, even if it has toor dal....

Chicken Chili Recipe White chicken chili is the chicken-based cousin to my classic chili recipe. It’s made with pre-cooked chicken (grab a rotisserie chicken or use up your holiday leftovers!) and white beans, and it’s packed full of flavor! The best part? The creamy texture is made WITHOUT any heavy cream! Here’s how I do it. The technique is similar to the pureeing that I do in both my corn chowder and my potato soup, but rather than pureeing a large portion of the finished soup, we’ll start by pureeing two of our base ingredients....

Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes Adapted from my buttermilk pancakes, these whole wheat pancakes are both nutritious and tasty. They’re made with 100% whole wheat flour, plenty of vanilla extract, and just a bit more sugar than I typically use in my pancakes (to add moisture and flavor). Buttermilk is optional, but highly recommended for thick and fluffy results! This recipe is perfect for a quick, fairly healthy breakfast and can easily be adapted to suit your taste preferences....

Can you imagine Valentine’s without a dessert recipe? Absolutely not – Right 🙂 Hence, I had to share this 3 Ingredients Strawberry Mousse – Vegan Glutenfree Recipe that’s super quick and easy. I’ve made over n over n over again ……gosh, I’ve even lost count of how many times I’ve made it now. It seriously is my go-to dessert because it tastes yummy, looks gorgeous and has been the star recipe every time I’vet I’ve served it....

Glazed with your favorite barbecue sauce, these chicken wings are finger-licking good. They’re easy to make in your air fryer and you’ll love how they turn out. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 18 minutes per batch to cook Equipment you’ll need: large bowl, air fryer, tongs, basting brush Servings: 4 Use your favorite BBQ sauce to coat these wings. There are so many to choose from: spicy, sweet, smoky, salty....

How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: air fryer Servings: 4 These air fryer hash browns are absolute perfection, although it’s not really a surprise considering how fantastic the air fryer is for cooking potatoes (see these air fryer potato wedges and air fryer French fries for proof). Whether you like classic shredded hash browns or the ones that are cut into cubes, this recipe for air fryer hash browns will cook them up delightfully crispy, with far less oil than you’d use on the stovetop to get similar results....

This blog needs no intro for my love for black-eyed peas. It is one of my favorite beans and unlike other legumes you don’t need to soak it for a longer time. Some of the black-eyed peas recipes that you can find on my blog are, Kongu Naadu special black-eyed peas brinjal Kuzhambu Gujarati Lobia Curry Olan Black-eyed peas sundal Pitlai As I mentioned above, this is a super simple recipe....

The crust is crumbly, flavorful and easy to make. This veggie tartlet is an great fusion recipe that is perfect to serve as an appetizer or as a snack at any Indian themed party. About the Recipe I love all kinds of chaat like this mango chaat or this delicious ragda pattice. I am also a big fan of Great British baking show and binge watch it on Netflix. There are quite a few contestants that I really like....

Apple Pie in Cookie Form These apple pie cookies are gourmet cookies inspired by classic apple pie! They are fun to make (a process, but a worthwhile one!) and would be a truly unique and welcomed addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table. These apple pie cookies have: Flavorful cookie base (very similar to what I use for my coffee cake cookies) that is carefully designed to not be too sweet or rich....

This Mushroom Butternut Squash sandwich is hearty, vegan, and perfect for cooler days when you don’t have tomatoes or kukes anymore at the market. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a cozy weekend lunch, this recipe brings rich, earthy flavors to every bite. Ingredients and Substitutes for this Mushroom Butternut Squash Sandwich This Mushroom Butternut Squash Sandwich recipe is packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients and includes several versatile components....

Learn how to make this badam halwa with detailed step-wise pictures and make a delicious Diwali dessert jar with chhena poda, apple basundi, and this badam halwa. I know I am posting back to back sweet recipes in this Diwali recipe series. And today’s recipe is a classic Indian dessert – badam halwa. Badam means almonds, and halwa means thick pudding. My instant badam halwa Traditionally we prepare the badam halwa by soaking almonds for a few hours, and we peel the skin....