It’s no secret that I love roasted potatoes. The crispy, seasoned exteriors and soft, buttery insides are what potato dreams are made of. Well, that and curly fries. Let’s be honest, I’ll never pass up a good french fry. On Rachel Cooks, you’ll find lots of options for roasted potatoes. First we start with the basics of how to make crispy roasted potatoes. A lot of the basics covered in that post apply to roasting fingerlings too, but I’ll review them again here....

Like kachori, samosa has multiple names like samoosa, samsa, somsa and this list goes on. According to wiki, samosa is claimed to have originated in the Middle East (where it is known as sambosa)prior to the 10th century. Samosas were introduced to the Indian subcontinent in the 13th or 14th century by traders from Central Asia . Interesting huh? In my native mini onion samosa are very popular, especially in theaters....

Slow Cooker Pork Chops With Gravy Who else grew up eating and loving pork chops? This easy recipe for slow cooker pork chops has all the flavor of smothered pork chops, with a fraction of the effort. Slow cooking works some serious magic on the taste and texture of our humble pork chop. How long it takes: 30 minutes of prep and then you can set it and forget it in the slow cooker or crock pot Equipment you’ll need: skillet, slow cooker Servings: 4 servings And the best part?...

Recipe adapted from here. Spicy Home Fries: [wpurp-searchable-recipe]Spicy Mexican Home FriesPotatoes - medium, boiled and chopped, Onion -medium, chopped, Garlic - minced, Jalapeno pepper - small, chopped, Ancho chile powder - (adjust as per spice preference), Lime zest, Salt & Pepper, Heat 1tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet or a heavy bottom nonstick pan on medium flame. Add onions and jalapeno, cook till the onions are translucent.; Add garlic and chili powder and salt....

A Sweet & Simple Frosting I’ve received a record number of requests for this whipped cream frosting recipe, and here it is! While I love my existing whipped cream recipe and have bragged often about how stable it is, I’ve also advised that that one is not ideal for icing cakes or cupcakes. Sure, it’s great, fluffy, un-fussy and so tasty, but if you want a whipped cream frosting, one that is guaranteed to hold its shape, not melt, and last for several days, you really need to stabilize it first....

I’m always on a quest to find quick, easy, and healthy recipes for us to enjoy that won’t keep me slaving away in the kitchen for hours. You guys know this about me, and the chances are good that’s why you’re here, too. Making a stir fry is always sure to be a win because it’s one of those meals where you can do a fridge clean-out. Chicken? Perfect. Steak?...

These Sweet Potato Lentil Kebabs are one of my favorite vegetarian kebabs that are not only so easy to make but absolutely yum! What are Sweet Potato Lentil Kebabs: They are kebabs/kababs made using 2 different lentils, sweet potatoes, Indian spices, and few other ingredients. This post was originally published in May 2015 and I’m just adding some new pictures today. We made them for dinner a few days back and this time, I served them in a platter style along with chutney, yogurt dip, banana peppers, and some chopped onions....

I have included instructions to make this rice pudding in Instant Pot as well as on the stove top. Instant Pot makes this very easy to make, hands free and convenient. Do try this amazing rice based dessert and I am sure you will love it. About the Recipe I am a big fan of rice pudding and love exploring different variations from around the world. My absolute favorites are Swedish rice pudding and this Thai sticky rice and mango pudding....

It’s almost a little embarrassing to write about a Rachel sandwich. I didn’t name these sliders in honor of myself, guys. Even though these Rachel sandwich sliders are super delicious, it seems a little weird to have a sandwich named after you. Popcorn, maybe…. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: baking dish, small bowl, serrated knife, foil Servings: 12 sliders But, here’s the facts: a Reuben sandwich made with turkey and coleslaw instead of corned beef and sauerkraut is called a Rachel sandwich....

As much as lassi (yogurt smoothie) is famous, this buttermilk drink popularly known as chaas in Hindi or neer mor in Tamil is equally popular as well. Buttermilk is a natural coolant, and it is way better than any aerated drinks. Guess what? It is easy to prepare as well. But before getting into the recipe, let’s talk about buttermilk and turmeric. You can call this drink haldi chaas (haldi means turmeric in Hindi and chaas means buttermilk), golden buttermilk, or turmeric buttermilk; this recipe will soothe your tummy for sure....

Ulli means shallots in Malayalam, and theeyal means “burnt dish.” (source – Wikipedia) We roast the coconut and spices until its dark and brown hence the name burnt dish. In some parts of Kerala, this theeyal features on the sadya/feast menu also. When I make my elaborate sadya thali, I always include this theeyal. I love to make theeyal and avial for the sadya. :-) It’s one of our family’s favorites, and I make it regularly for our everyday meal....

The masala and marinade are crucial components in making veg biryani. The masala, made from a blend of whole and ground spices, adds flavour and aroma to the dish. The marinade, made with plant-based yoghurt and spices, helps to tenderize and infuse flavour into the vegetables and protein used in the biryani. Together, the masala and marinade create the complex and rich flavours that are characteristic of a typical biryani....

Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, this stuffed naan is sure to impress with its delectable taste and inviting aroma. The vegan-friendly ingredients make it a guilt-free indulgence, perfect for anyone looking for a yummy treat. The term “naan” itself refers to a type of flatbread, so saying “naan bread” is a bit redundant. “Naan” is sufficient to describe the bread. Using “naan bread” is a common occurrence, especially in regions where the word “naan” might not be as familiar, to specify that it is a type of bread....

Before getting into the recipe let me just talk about the primary colors. We all know Red, Green and Blue are the primary colors. The secondary colors are formed by combining the primary colors and they are Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. Red and Green when combined forms the yellow curry. :-) But if you look into the ingredients, there is a lot of green ingredients except for red chillies. So turmeric plays a major role in the color for this recipe....

For the 23rd day and the 23rd alphabet W, I am sharing the Watermelon (Darboosani) Rasam recipe. We all know about pineapple rasam, and this rasam is pretty much similar to the pineapple rasam, and I am replacing it with watermelon. The critical thing in this rasam is to adjust the quantity of rasam powder based on the watermelon’s sweetness. I struggled with the recipe starting with D. I have already posted about dosa, so I wanted to try something different....

How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: food processor Servings: 10 Serve this as part of your next cheese plate or charcuterie board and it’s going to be the one thing people keep inquiring about. What’s this spread? What’s in this? This is SO good! If you’ve tried my herbed feta dip, this recipe is similar but it’s more of a blank canvas, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings....

Simple & healthy recipes using pantry ingredients is always good to have in one’s repertoire. When there is limited access to fresh ingredients, these come in very handy. Here’s a handy list from Good Housekeeping on what staples to stock up. This round up includes 16 easy to make vegetarian recipes with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, rice, lentils, beans etc. If there is any fresh ingredient in the recipe that you don’t have on hand, then simply omit it or find a closest pantry substitute....

They are perfect for a small tea for two or just an intimate family gathering and can be fried, baked or air-fried. Please enjoy them this New Years with your loved ones 🙂 12 Quick Indian Dessert Recipes | Easy Indian Sweets for Dinner Parties It’s also known as Samosa Chutney or Dosa chutney. Pairs amazingly with ALL Savory Indian snacks, salads, savory entree or just about anything. Instant Bread Gulab Jamun (Instant Gulab Jamun) Video ————————————- Tried Our Recipe – AWESOME!...

Hello Everyone, can you just believe that we are going to step into a new year in just 2 days? How has the year been for you? It surely did seem that 2015 just passed so quickly and a lot happened for us. But the thing that stood out the most for us in 2015 is the way our Blog evolved. I would say evolved cause we are still in the process of fine-tuning some parts of it....

This tikki can be served along with chole or just with green and sweet chutneys and that’s how I am presenting today. Nothing exotic and keeping it simple for today, but stay tuned for another interesting recipe with this aloo tikki tomorrow. I love these tikkis as they follow my favorite principle “Prep Once Serve Twice” concept. :-) In fact I will be posting few recipes, which follow “Prep Once Serve Twice” concept in the coming weeks....