Monday’s are for stir-fry’s and this Ginger Cashew Tofu is a perfect mix of taste with health. Comes together in 15 minutes, this recipe is saucy, a bit of sweet-spicy and goes perfectly with noodles, rice, quinoa or any grain of choice. Ingredients for Ginger Cashew Tofu Stir Fry Fresh Ginger (dry would do too) Cashews Tofu Soy Sauce Spicy Sauce or fresh chilies Also, I wanted to keep the recipe light hence the sauce is thin or you can say almost invisible....

This Glazed Mini Pumpkin Pie Spice Bundt Cake is my official start to the festive season of fall. I’m a huge pumpkin pie/pumpkin spice flavor fan and wait the entire year to start my yearly quota of everything pumpkin!! This year, the fun started a little earlier than expected …Yes!! The feeling was literally like ‘a Kid in a candy store’ !!! We love International Delight® coffee creamers not only in our everyday coffee (/tea) but, I also use them in baking....

As you all know, I’m partnering with California Walnuts this year to bring you great recipes with walnuts like pumpkin spice candied walnuts, Brussels sprouts with candied walnuts, walnut brittle with cinnamon and cloves, and kale quinoa salad. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife Servings: 6 For this recipe, they challenged us to open our fridge and pantry for a “Fridge-A-Dare” challenge, creating something using only what we had on hand....

This Ancient grains flour blend is gluten free and can be used to make gluten free pancakes, breads etc. Also you can substitute some of the all purpose or bread flour with this in baking. Here’s some info on all the ancient grains used in this blend: Millet: Chief cereal grain for millions of people in India, Africa, China and Russia. it is gluten-free and low in phytic acid. It is high in silica making it good for our bones....

Homemade chocolate pudding is one of the most satisfying treats you can find. Smooth and rich, warm or cold, chocolate pudding just makes you feel happy. I don’t know what there is about it. It appeals to people of all ages. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan Servings: 4 Have you ever made pudding with a boxed mix? It’s pretty easy, right? Especially if you use a no-cook, instant kind....

Evidently we are expecting a snowstorm this weekend. A big snowstorm, too. I’m not positive, because I haven’t checked the weather forecast for myself yet, but judging by the lack of eggs, toilet paper, and milk on the grocery store shelves and the number of people who have asked me “Are you ready for the snow!?”, I’m expecting it will be big (or, conversely, just a few random snowflakes that melt before they can accumulate into anything significant, as often seems to be the case with the weather forecast)....

It’s pie week here at Sugar Spun Run, and today’s topic is blind baking! Yesterday I shared my easy recipe for homemade pie crust, and today I’m taking things one step further to show you how to blind bake pie crust. Some bakers are intimidated by this practice, but it’s actually very simple and a great skill to have in your repertoire. Blind baking simply means baking your pie crust without any filling....

Wouldn’t you agree that an attractive presentation is one of the most important elements of a cocktail? Otherwise, it’s just booze in a glass. That fancy lemon twist, frosty sprig of rosemary, fancy cocktail cherry, fragrant green mint leaf, or juicy orange wheel just ups the appeal, doesn’t it? It feels like a party! How long it takes: a couple of minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, straw or chopstick Servings: as many as you want That garnish isn’t just for show....

Simple Homemade Hummus Recipe A staple dish in the middle east, I was lucky enough to have first tasted hummus in Egypt where it is served absolutely everywhere. Here in the US, it’s not quite so omnipresent, but it does frequently pop up as an appetizer at parties or spread on sandwiches, and it’s almost always the premade kind. Hummus is so simple and quick to make though, so why not make it yourself?...

Do you crave biryani every now n then or simply visit an Indian restaurant just to devour one? Well, not anymore, as today I’m sharing one of my most cherished recipes: How To Make Quick Restaurant Style Vegetable Biryani All from the comfort of your home and absolutely fingerlicking ! Biryani is one such recipe that wins our vote every time, be it a restaurant, party and especially weddings, if there is biryani on the menu, you’ll see it on our plate....

Hurigalu is a Karnataka-special spicy snack prepared with lentils and legumes. In Kannada, huri means fry/roast, and galu means lentils and legumes. It’s a guilt-free snack prepared without any oil. Karnataka-style savory/spicy trail mix The recipe is simple but time-consuming for sure. But as we all know, no pain, no gain. With proper planning, you can easily make this snack at home and customize it as per your preference. The store-bought ones are typically hard to chew, but homemade ones are perfect as you can roast to your desired level of crunchiness....

You can actually call this is a ice cream bread cake because it has a soft, fluffy texture almost like a cake. Make it plain to serve with butter for breakfast or jazz it up add-ins and serve with tea. Also a great recipe to make with any of your favorite ice cream flavors. About the Recipe If you think, 2 ingredient bread and baking with ice cream is strange, then believe me, this is definitely a thing....

Why only idli with idli rava? Why not dosai? I have been trying different recipes with idli rava, and this exclusive dosa with idli rava is among them. This dosai is not an instant one, but there isn’t too much soaking time involved, and this is no-fermentation dosa, so even if you soak the dal and rice rava by 4 PM, you can very well make it by 7 PM for dinner....

Here comes my weekly meal planner with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options. PS – Substitute the rice/millet with grains of your choice. Are you new to meal planning and prepping or looking for new ideas? Check out all my previous meal planners. I have been sharing some meal planners for the past two years. I have shared over 30+ Indian vegetarian meal planners, and you can check them out all under the “meal planner” category....

This Instant Pot Gobi Masala is Vegan + Glutenfree. This Instant Pot Gobi Masala or as some of you might know them as Cauliflower in Indian Spices or Instant pot Indian Cauliflower is one of my goto Indian style recipes to make using Cauliflower. Ingredients for Gobi Masala: Cauliflower (Gobi) Indian Spices Oil Back in the days, we didn’t have the concept of ‘Instant Pot’ in India or I would say even now, it’s not that popular as most of the Indian homes use ‘Pressure Cooker’ (Stovetop version)....

If you’re looking to simplify dinner time preparations, this is the recipe for you. Transform a big pack of boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh or frozen, into a ready-to-use ingredient for all sorts of easy and healthy meals. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: Instant Pot pressure cooker Servings: 6 How often have you gotten home from work and realized that you don’t have anything planned for dinner?...

Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken This saucy, sweet, and sticky Instant Pot teriyaki chicken has me falling in love with my multi-cooker all over again. The flavors in the homemade sauce are garlicky and tangy, rounded out with the rich umami flavors of soy sauce and sweetened with brown sugar and honey. No mystery ingredients here! This one-pot teriyaki chicken recipe is quick to prepare, delicious, and great for meal prep....

As you all know, this year, I am sharing different dosa varieties in alphabetical order, and every month I have been sharing three recipes. This April, I will be sharing dosa starting with J, K, and L, and that’s the blogging marathon theme for this week. Let’s start with jini dosa. What is jini dosa | jini roll dosa Jini dosa is one of the popular fusion dosa recipes, and it’s a well-known street food recipe in Mumbai....

What a journey it was? The month April, just went in a flash. For me the month started off with a bang, err a fender-bender. Nothing major, but the stress of following up with insurance, auto body shop was huge. More than that, it kind of shook me and I felt it has sucked all my road skills. Things are normal now. Then came my travel, work, stalls and fairs for IMC, Vaandu’s Music program....

All you need is few simple pantry staples to make this easy Kerala dal curry. I use the instant pot, but you can easily make it on the stovetop. Instructions for both are in the recipe card. Serve it with rice and a vegetable curry for a delicious meal. About the recipe Lentils are an essential part of our daily meal. And being a vegetarian, they are one of my favorite protein source as well....