I know mathanga/pumpkin eriserry is quite popular but I personally like this one. I learned this recipe from my mom and we are not sure if it’s prepared the same way as they prepare in Kerala. But I like the way my mom prepares and so here it is for you. We can usually make this dish either with Plantain(Raw banana) or Yam. But usually, I add both the veggies....

If you are looking for a filling snack or a party/potluck appetizer or snack, then you are in the right place. These semi-homemade polenta bites with store-bought instant polenta tubes are easy to make and can be customized easily. Semi-homemade polenta bites! While I have used my homemade guacamole and roasted tomatoes as the toppings, I went with store-bought instant polenta tubes for the base. As much as I love making dishes from scratch, I equally love quick and easy semi-homemade recipes also....

What is Puttu- Puttu is a popular breakfast dish from God’s own country Kerala. Puttu is nothing but steamed rice flour cakes or logs layered with coconut in between. Traditionally puttu is prepared with rice flour or red rice flour, but you can also make it with other flours like wheat or millet or quinoa as well. Today I am sharing the ragi /finger millet flour puttu recipe. Puttu Podi/Flour- You can easily find puttu flour in Indian groceries and online as well....

I love to switch grains and incorporate different grains in our daily diet. Quinoa, millets, barley, amaranth are part and parcel of my kitchen pantry now. While switching grains can be easy for some, that’s not the case for all. Combined goodness of ragi and wheat I used to combine quinoa and rice before getting acquired to the earthy flavor of quinoa. When you start a new grain, try to combine it with your everyday ingredient and slowly make the switch....

Today, I will share a very simple raw banana curry or vazhakkai podimas with a small twist. Usually, for podimas, we spice it up with green chilies or with red chili powder. Instead, I went with paruppu podi or the spiced toor dal powder that we use for rice. Also, I did not add any coconut. During the initial shelter-in-place, we were going only to Costco, and along with milk and yogurt, we were buying vegetables also....

I would like to thank all my blogger friends for sharing these soup recipes. I was amazed to see these varieties of soups. To name a few, you can find Instant pot soups, vegan soups, Mexican soup, noodles soup, the traditional coriander lemon soup, bean soups in the below listicle. Without any further ado, here is the round-up. Please click the image or the link below the image to get the recipe....

Today, I’m excited to tell you about another friend’s book — The New Southwest. The book is written by Meagan Micozzi of Scarletta Bakes. I had a hard time choosing what recipe I would make from this beautiful book. It’s full of great southwestern recipes — in Meagan’s words, “classic flavors with a modern twist.” I’m glad I chose these corn cakes as my first recipe to try from Meagan’s book....

How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, up to 10 hours in the slow cooker Equipment you’ll need: crockpot, baking sheet, broiler Servings: 6 A broiled finish. While a slow cooker is great for cooking perfectly tender ribs, it’s not so good at achieving the nice caramelized glaze we all love on ribs. This problem is easily solved by broiling the ribs in the oven for a few minutes, with a second coat of barbecue sauce....

Sorakaya Kobbari Karam: Today I have a simple side dish to serve with any South Indian meal. It is made with bottle gourd/ lauki/ sorakaya. This is one vegetable that is found all year long in all Indian & Asian supermarkets. I always end up buying a lauki on all of trips to the Indian store. I have included some recipe ideas with it at the end of the post. This recipe is from a Telugu cooking show....

The Best Sourdough Bread Recipe This homemade sourdough bread is the only bread we eat in my household anymore. In fact, I make 2-3 loaves a week and keep a stockpile in my freezer at all times! And once you try it… well, I think you will, too. That’s because there’s a lot to love about sourdough bread. First and foremost, it has a high nutritional value and none of the additives (no added sugar, either) you’ll find in most store-bought breads....

The Best Flank Steak Fajitas Recipe Steak fajitas are the perfect family meal even on the busiest weeknights. They never fall short on flavor! We already love our sheet pan fajitas, and this beefy variation cooked on the stovetop is just as quick and easy. Thinly sliced flank steak is soaked in the best fajitas marinade and then sizzled in a pan with tender bell peppers and onions. Enjoy restaurant-worthy fajitas served hot at your dinner table!...

Last week, I shared how this remodeling project started. And this week, it is about all the things to consider before remodeling. The three main things that are important to any renovation project are- Scope Budget Schedule How to scope your project? The first and foremost step in any project is to understand the scope of the project. This is an iterative process. We start from the high-level work items like the rooms that will be part of the renovation and then detail further to the individual tasks....

For this recipe, I went with store bought vaangi baath powder as I ran out of my homemade one. Its summer and perfect time to sundry the ingredients and I need to prepare the powder soon. This powder comes in handy for many recipes. I add it to my dal, Bisi Bele Baath, for vegetables and what not? I always add capsicum (any color) and peanuts to this recipe for additional crunchiness and of course for the flavor too....

The Banana Plant The banana plant – what an excellent and a beneficial plant it is. Right from stem to flower to fruit to leaves, we use it all, and every part of the banana plant is loaded with nutrients. So what’s Vazhai thandu? It is the stem, the vertical part that bears and holds the entire banana plant. The stem is layered, and we discard the outer portion and consume the tender white part inside....

If you are looking for a flavorful, comforting, and filling soup that’s easy to make, then you are in the right place. This cajun chickpeas pasta soup is all about that. With minimal ingredients and pantry staples, you can make this soup in no time. Let’s get straight into the recipe details. Ingredients required for the vegan chickpeas pasta soup Oil, cumin seeds, and bay leaf: Ok, I know the classic noodle soup recipe doesn’t call for cumin seeds....

I think the world is divided into two halves: those who love okra and those who don’t! I belong to the former half—I love it for its texture and versatility (yes, you can make a lot of interesting dishes with okra!). No doubt that it is difficult to handle because of its sliminess, however, if you learn to manage it (more on this later), it is a great vegetable to have in your refrigerator....

While you don’t have to make all 12 yourself, I do recommend trying out one or two that you haven’t made before, you might just find yourself a new favorite! This is it! This is the list of all of the cookies I’ll be making for my Christmas cookie tray this year. I know, 12 is a lot (Some batches I’ll cut in half and I already have some of the dough frozen), but I love being able to share a variety of Christmas cookies with my favorite people during the holiday season....

Sweet potatoes are full of orange goodness and are so unbelievably versatile. Don’t let sweet potatoes be held captive to Thanksgiving Day, blanketed under a layer of gooey white marshmallows. There are so many ways to enjoy them! Sweet potatoes can be the star of any day. Enjoy them for breakfast, dinner, snacks and more. They can be baked, roasted, pressure cooked, air fried, or steamed. Enjoy sweet potatoes whole, mashed, sliced, cut into fries, or cubed....

Summer – the season of delicious salads. For me, salad season is year round. I love salads. I love that they can complete a meal or BE a meal. I love the flexibility and endless possibilities they offer. This asparagus ribbon salad is the crown jewel of all salads. She’s a classy gal. She’s not only beautiful but she has depth and character. She is certainly is a head-turner. A long list of ingredients isn’t needed when that list includes asparagus, beets and burrata....

I don’t think it is any secret that I love quinoa. I almost always cook up an entire bag and throw some in the freezer for quick and easy meals. If you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, cooking quinoa is super easy. I love to make a triple batch of quinoa pancakes and freeze them for an easy nutritious breakfast. They’re so good topped with cinnamon apple compote or applesauce....