Idli-Dosa batter is one of the key dishes in my fridge. I usually stock them up regularly. Having that idli-dosa batter in my fridge gives me peace of mind. On busy days, either idli and milahai podi or dosai and milahai podi is my go-to-option. I alternate between regular dosa and this one. For the regular dosa and idli, I add only idli rice. But for this dosa, I add both raw rice and idli rice in the ratio of 1:1 and of course urad dal and more fenugreek seeds....
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 32+ Indian vegetarian meal planners, and you can check them out all under the “meal planner” category. This week’s Navratri-special meal planner and prep work! Even though Navratri starts on Oct 7th Thursday, I opted for no-onion, no-garlic recipes on the other days....
Snuggle up with a blanket, a warm fire, and a creamy White Russian. This easy cocktail is rich, sweet, and satisfying, and makes a great dessert or after dinner drink. I think you’re going to love this rather decadent cocktail! How long it takes: 3 minutes Equipment you’ll need: electric mixer, if desired Servings: 2 About this White Russian recipe A White Russian is simple: vodka, coffee flavored liqueur, and cream....
How long it takes: 1 hour Equipment you’ll need: large pan with cover, baking dish Servings: 8 Summer always leads to plentiful zucchini and this casserole recipe is a great way to use it, as is homemade zucchini bread, air fryer zucchini fries or zucchini chips. We also just love this grilled vegetable salad with lots of zucchini and summer squash, topped with tangy goat cheese. Vegetable fritters with grated zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers are a popular option, too....
Theme: 1 Vegetable - 3 Dishes Dish: Dry Curry – Zucchini Pesarapappu Iguru My theme for this week of blogging marathon is to ‘Pick 1 veggie and make 3 dishes with it’. I had to think really hard on what vegetable to choose and after a lot of internal deliberations, I zeroed on Zucchini. Zucchini, courgette, green squash a staple along with potatoes and tomatoes in my kitchen and I thought this is a good opportunity to post some recipes that I frequently make at home....
This hearty soup, with sausage, kale, bacon, potatoes, and a broth bolstered with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, is wonderfully delicious! It’s one of my family’s favorite soups and I often make it for guests, too. How long it takes: 55 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pan, stove, sharp knife, measuring utensils Servings: 8 Zuppa Toscana is a meat and potatoes soup, a “stick-to-your-ribs” kind of meal (according to Idioms Online, that phrase was first recorded in 1603!...
When it comes to dinner time, I often feel so tired and worn out. Is that just me? I remember the “witching hour” when my kids were toddlers and I swear it applies to adults too. You’ve adulted all day long and now you have to make dinner? And you have to do it every day??? C’mon, can’t a girl catch a break? Enter, the slow cooker. Capitalize on your morning energy and get that dinner in your crockpot....
Why Eggless Mango Mousse? Indulgence in the heavenly goodness of mangoes with this incredibly easy, healthy, and irresistibly delicious eggless mango mousse recipe that you cannot stop at one !!! With just three simple ingredients – ripe mangoes, creamy paneer, and a touch of sweetness – you can whip up a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Perfect for any occasion, this eggless mousse is a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends alike...
I was so amazed by the other participants who posted buffet for each and every day. Just imagine, its minimum three to four dishes in a buffet and that multiplied by 23 days? Kudos to them and I really appreciate their effort and I need to learn a lot from them too. When I look at their effort mine seems to be simple. I think I took the easy route....
I want to thank all my blogger friends for sharing these fantastic recipes. So many cookies, brownies, and savory dishes as well. Also, I am glad to post this before Christmas. Don’t wait. Get your oven ready and start baking. Without any further ado, here is the round-up. Please click the image or the link below the image to get the recipe. PS: As we are remodeling our kitchen, I couldn’t participate in my event....
How long it takes: less than 30 minutes! Equipment you’ll need: air fryer, salad spinner, bowls Servings: 8 And buffalo cauliflower bites are delicious! My mom was a little skeptical about trying these, not being a huge fan of buffalo hot wings, but she couldn’t stop eating them. So crispy and with just the right amount of spiciness, buffalo cauliflower bites are really surprisingly delicious, especially dipped in blue cheese dressing or homemade ranch dressing....
Masala Peanuts is literally one of the MOST Popular Indian snack recipes! Be it a tea-coffee break, drinks party, weddings or just friends hanging in together, this snack is always in demand. So, here’s my Air Fryer Masala Peanuts – Spicy Peanuts recipe to make it even more often and in an easier/quick way. I’m also detailing the Fried + Baked Peanuts version too. If you are a constant visitor or reader of my blog, you know our love for snacks and I’m constantly looking at ways to make them even more healthier and quick....
Baking cookies is one of my favorite thing to do during the holiday season. I saw the recipe for these Cacao nib biscuits and added them to my holiday baking list. These Almond cacao nib cookies are easy to put together and they turn out crispy and delightful. Almond flavor comes in the form of almond meal/ flour in these cookies. You can choose to ground your almonds or you can use store bought almond meal or flour, like I did....
A flavorful curry with the addition of spices and protein rich with the paneer. This is a great side dish to serve with rice or roti. Also perfect to make ahead and pack in the lunchbox. About the Recipe Potato and paneer are 2 of my family’s favorite ingredients. Being a vegetarian, paneer is also happens to be my protein of choice. So, here’s a tasty dish with both these ingredients together....
Appam is usually served with black channa dhal(kadalai curry) or with coconut milk. This is one of my favorite dish. And I got this recipe from our family friend P. It seems this is how they make in their native (kollam). They use cooked rice to this batter and it helps to ferment as they don’t use urad dhal. So here goes the measurement. Ingredients: Makes 8-10 appams Raw rice – 1 cup Cooked rice (You can use leftover rice too) – 1 cup Coconut – ½ cup Salt – 1 tsp Baking soda – ¼ tsp Sugar – 2 tsp...
Apple Turnovers From Scratch I’m re-sharing my homemade apple turnovers recipe just in time for the fall baking season. My version is made completely from scratch with my flaky (super easy) pie crust recipe and a homemade apple pie filling inside. These are very similar to my hand pies and a great way to use up leftover apples from apple picking. With their buttery, flaky crust and sweet caramelized apple filling in every bite, what’s not to love?...
Jicama: So what is Jicama(pronounced as hee-cama)? It is an edible root grown in the warm climates of Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes Mountain regions, and Southern Asia, where it’s an essential as well as an extremely versatile food source. It is popularly known as Mexican Yam Bean or Mexican Turnip. I need to talk about Jicama’s health benefits before the recipe, and without that, the post will be incomplete....
Your New Favorite Breakfast Cake This beautiful banana coffee cake is a delightful cross between my banana bread, banana muffins, and best coffee cake recipe. It has a perfectly balanced, distinctly banana crumb that’s moist, but not too moist. It’s richly flavored with a nice touch of cinnamon, and the crumbly, buttery streusel has pecans mixed in for depth of flavor (and a subtle crunch). Mini chocolate chips are the cherry on top, and they pair beautifully with the bananas....
How long it takes: 10 minutes, plus 4 hours to freeze the popsicles Equipment you’ll need: blender or food processor Servings: makes four 3 oz. popsicles However, it can be a little tricky shopping for those frozen delights. Many commercial popsicles are nothing more than colored sugar water which I’m reluctant to feed my kids. The “good” popsicles made with real fruit are sort of pricey. Plus, my family has food allergies which makes it even more challenging....
Why Barnyard Millet Neer Dosa? Weekdays I always opt for idli or oats porridge or some kanchi for breakfast. But weekends I always prepare a full breakfast combo. This neer dosa is one such weekend delicacy at our household. The batter for this dose/dosa should be very watery and hence the name neer dosa. Neer means water in the Tulu language. I usually prepare this with raw rice, but this time decided to try it with millet, precisely barnyard millet....
