If you are looking for easy savory Janmashtami, then you are in the right place. Like vella aval or sweet poha, this savory poha is easy to make, and you can prepare it in less than 15 minutes flat! Gopalkala | Dahi Handi Sri Krishna Jayanthi or Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a famous Hindu festival where we celebrate the birth of Lord Sri Krishna. It’s celebrated all over India in different ways....

How long it takes: just over an hour Equipment you’ll need: bowl Servings: makes enough marinade for up to 4 pounds of chicken That said, this is actually a versatile recipe. You can lean into the Greek-ness (is that a word?) of it all and serve it alongside Greek orzo salad or garnish it with kalamata olives or crumbled feta. You can also pair it with a simple side like sautéed zucchini, or even incorporate it into an Italian dish like chicken Alfredo....

Gujarati Thali As I mentioned in my earlier post, I learnt a lot about this cuisine in Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan show. Gud or Jaggery is widely used in this cuisine, but there is a reason behind that. We all know the fact that Gujarat has a dry climate. To stay hydrated people add small amount jaggery in their food. Coming to the salt and sugar combo, when the little ones are suffering from stomach ailments, the first thing we give them in our household is water with sugar and salt as it helps in hydration....

On my quest to eat healthy and smart, I’m not only cooking lighter meals but I’m always looking for a healthier snack (packaged goods). that is made using clean ingredients and that’s when I came across Healthy Garden Lites Muffins. They are made using veggies or I can say the first ingredients in all their products are vegetables and going by the variety they offer in both sweet and savory products, I was completely impressed....

The Ultimate Snack for the Chocolate Lover Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day snack (all three, anyone? 🙋🏼‍♀️), these chocolate pop tarts are guaranteed to satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings. Surprisingly, all that chocolate flavor comes from just a handful of ingredients, which means making these homemade pop tarts is almost as easy as ripping open a foil package from the store. As with my homemade strawberry pop tarts and so many of my other pastry recipes, I knew I wanted to start with my foolproof pie crust as the base....

How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake. Equipment you’ll need: small baking dish, oven Servings: 8 I’m the first to admit my shortcomings and my weaknesses. It’s a good characteristic to have, you know. Admit your weaknesses so that you can be proactive and avoid them. Well, one of my weaknesses just so happens to be hot, melty, cheese. I know, rare and unusual, right?...

Why Should I Cook Bacon in the Oven? Because once you do you’ll never go back. Bacon made in the oven is less messy, less painful (if you’re prone to burning yourself with splattering bacon grease) and just less hassle all-around than bacon made on the stovetop. Here’s why I like to make my bacon in the oven: No splatter, no mess! The bacon won’t splatter all over your countertop, clothes, or you!...

Podi Idli fry is one of the easiest recipes to make and it comes together in minutes if you have prepped the Podi and idlis or fluffy India rice cakes in advance. You can also use large idlis to make the same recipe but I am using mini idlis here – because why not? This recipe is entirely vegan and so light on the stomach. It is the perfect dish to pack for lunches....

Indian Lamb Curry Ingredients: This is the easiest recipe to make this curry and the following ingredients can be found easily in most Indian/local stores: Lamb Meat Yogurt Onion Ginger + Garlic Paste Whole Spices: cinnamon, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, etc Powdered Spices: turmeric, red chili, garam masala, coriander, etc Fresh Cilantro How to Make Indian Lamb Curry: The process can be divided into two main categories: Marination: Marination time depends on you, the minimum I take to marinate any red meat is 2hrs as that helps the meat absorb juices and tenderize....

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies By this point, I think all of you know how I feel about chocolate chip cookies (I think they’re the worst 😉). I made them all the time when I was a kid and make them even more now that I have this sweet little baking blog as the best excuse for cookie baking ever. But when I was younger, my mom would occasionally buy a bag of white chocolate chips and my sister and I would follow the recipe on the back of the bag for inside out chocolate chip cookies....

I’m in India for a few days of vacation which is a combination of a friend’s wedding, family + friends meet-ups, shopping, eating out and copious amounts of food made by mom. Homecooked meals by mom, even a simple buttered toast or a plain flatbread (paratha) made by her is filled with soooooo much love and care that it’s just beyond any meal served anywhere in the world. Hence we always say there’s ‘Magic in their Hands‘!...

Kashmiri Masala: I picked two legume-based recipes for Kashmir; one was with horse gram, and this rajma gogji was the other one. As I had one more recipe with horse gram, I decided to go with this rajma gogji, but I kept postponing the preparation, as this recipe calls for one magical ingredient – VAER. It is also called veri masala. It is a spice cake prepared by roasting and grinding different spices and then it is sun-dried for longer shelf life....

My Favorite Key Lime Pie Today I’m resharing a classic family favorite: key lime pie! Possibly one of the most extensively tested recipes on my website (beside my macarons), this recipe is a no frills version; just a simple and easy pie with a crumbly graham cracker crust, a creamy filling with a tart lime bite, and a fluffy, sweet homemade whipped cream topping. Why Try My Recipe: Definitively tart, without making your mouth totally pucker — you need to be able to eat the whole slice and some pies are so tart I can’t make it past one or two bites!...

South India is known for its “variety rice” recipes, and this tangy and flavorful lemon rice is a pretty popular one among the lot. Some of the other popular ones are coconut rice, tamarind rice, sesame rice, tomato rice, cilantro rice and the list goes on. The easiest variety-rice recipe Lemon rice is popularly known as elumichai sadam in Tamil, nimmakaya pulihora in Telugu, and nimbehannu chitranna in Kannada. Today, I will share the simple version of lemon rice as we do in our household without any onion....

Little Millet Ammini Kozhukattai Last week I posted the sweet nei appam, so this week it got to be a savory one. With Vinayakar Chaturthi coming up in two days, what’s better than this savory ammini kozhukattai? This ammini kozhukattai can be prepared any time for a healthy munch. These spicy balls are perfect for hunger pangs too. I also posted Kuthiraivali Aval upma with the kuthiraivali flakes that I received from the Native food store last month....

Full-Sized Flavor in a Bite-Sized Treat While most of us love a classic, full-sized cheesecake recipe, making one does have some drawbacks. They take a long time to bake (over an hour), sometimes require require a messy water bath (although mine does not!) and take a long time to cool (at least 6 hours!). You have to worry about cracks AND your springform pan leaking, and while I’d never say that it isn’t worth the effort, sometimes you just want something easier…like these mini cheesecakes....

When you combine almonds, cashews, and pistachios how can it not be creamy? I did not use any diary here also no almond or cashew milk. Thanks to all the nuts that make this kheer oh-so-delicious. I learned this recipe from my MIL, and I made this for a few festivals as well. We enjoyed and relished, and I was waiting for the right time to share here on my blog, and here I am sharing right on time for Navratri and Diwali....

This Mushroom Pulao recipe is an absolute winning recipe among our family and friends, and the best part, it can be made using Stovetop, Instant Pot & Pressure Cooker. It’s also one of those recipes that have turned many of our friends into complete mushroom lovers … yup, I’m talking people who would not touch mushrooms or would make excuses not to eat it! What is Mushroom Pulao? Also, many times termed as ‘Mushroom Pilaf’, it’s a dish where mushrooms, veggies (whatever you like), rice and spices are sauteed together to make a fragrant-flavorful pulao....

These Okonomiyaki Pancakes or Japanese Cabbage Pancakes are a PERFECT way to jump-start your Monday breakfast. Savory pancakes is one of our favorite breakfast and we have been literally hooked on to this savory cabbage – bacon pancakes!!! Its not only easy to make (literally 25minutes) but also very different from regular pancakes variety available out there + a GREAT way to use extra cabbage 😉 What is Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes?...

How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, a couple of hours to bake Equipment you’ll need: 9 x 13 inch baking dish Servings: 4 Budget Friendly: We chose ingredients that are easy on your budget, something we all need these days! Easy: Simply put all the ingredients (no need to cook the chicken first!) in a casserole dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake. It will take a couple of hours but it’s all hands off time, except for one stir in the middle of the baking time....