Why Pressure Cooker Soya Chunks Veg Pulao? The pressure cooker is one of my most handy tools in our kitchen (apart from my newfound love Air -Fryers). Making pulao has become an easy breeze cutting the cooking time in half, and resulting in an even more flavorful recipe as the cooker locks in all the flavors while cooking. I love this dish as it’s packed with flavors and nutrients from all the colorful vegetables, rice, and protein from soya chunks....
I’m writing this post after learning terrible news of a loss of a friend, Joan of the blog Chocolate, Chocolate and More. Joan and I were just talking on Facebook about how we were finally going to meet at a food blogging conference in a couple of weeks. I know it seems weird to call someone a friend that you’ve never met, and truthfully, if I wasn’t immersed in the blogging world, I probably wouldn’t understand it myself....
How long it takes: just 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: skillet, rimmed baking sheet Servings: 6 Pumpkin spice candied walnuts are pure and simple fall perfection. You’re going to LOVE these flavorful toasted walnuts coated in melted sugar and cozy pumpkin pie spice. Easy Candied Walnuts Fall flavor. These walnuts are flavored with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, lots of sugar, and a generous touch of salt....
This method makes soft, fluffy Ethiopian style flatbread in no time. Serve with mesir wat and tikel gomen for a wholesome and filling meal. Video of the making is included below. About the Recipe Today I have a recipe to make quick Ethiopian Injera style flatbread. Authentic Injera batter takes about 4~5 days to ferment. Whereas this quick version needs just about an hour to rise. Ethiopian food is one of my favorites....
I love making pulikaichal or the tamarind rice mix with freshly ground spices. Sometimes I make it a part of weekend meal prep. But there are times when I cannot make it. And that’s when I opt for this instant puliodarai or the pulikaichal recipe. I learned this recipe from my mom, and she often makes this version for our lunchbox. (Do check out my other lunchbox recipes as well) There isn’t any roast nor grinding involved....
WHAT IS SHAHI MATAR PANEER Anytime we host an Indian party at home or for any festive occasions (Holi, Diwali, etc), there is one recipe that TOPS our menu and that is Shahi Matar Paneer or Restaurant Style Shahi Paneer It’s this paste of ‘Yogurt + Cashews’ along with the Sweet Scented Spices that give it a royal/shahi taste. Infact you’d be surprised how easy it is to make this dish and literally if I donot protest 😉 we would be having this almost every week as everyone loves it so much....
As a fan of pakodas or fritters, I just need a reason to turn any vegetable into pakodas. And I was definitely not about to leave these purple veggies alone. When I inquired about preparation methods for kohlrabi at my local farmers market, they suggested slicing the kohlrabi, salting it lightly, and savoring it as is. However, I wanted to explore a more adventurous option, so I decided to grate the kohlrabi using my food processor and transform it into fritters....
We are in the gadgets and internet era but even then phone especially land lines are the best and easy way to communicate. Most of our grandparents are very comfortable with landlines as it is easy to use. They still struggle with the swipe action, logins, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Still Wi-Fi hasn’t penetrated to all the nooks and corners of India. That makes land line connection significant. I being a foodie and a fan of traditional cuisines always rely on my mom, MIL and my grandma for the recipes....
The Coziest Fall Recipe It’s not pumpkin or apple flavored, but I can’t think of a better, cozier, more comforting treat for a chilly Fall morning than an ooey, gooey, soft and gloriously sticky sticky bun! These sticky buns are the best. It took me a long time to get the recipe just right and I’m so excited for you to try it! The first thing you’re going to love is the rich, buttery, egg-enriched dough....
Strawberry juice concentrate is great to have on hand to make smoothies, cocktails, and mocktails. The best part is there are no artificial flavors or colors. And it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. About the Recipe I love preserving fruit so that I can enjoy them longer. Jams, juice concentrates are perfect for that purpose. Like this mango juice concentrate or this peach mango jam....
Super Quick Chili Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry: easy and delicious Asian style shrimp stir-fry recipe with veggies and served with LING LING FRIED RICE. This Super Quick Chili Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is my absolute favorite Asian style entree recipe to make at home. It’s also perfect for Keto Diet or Glutenfree Meals. It’s a perfect combination of comfort food and flavor but I always used to worry about what to serve along with it until I came across these LING LING FRIED RICE....
Serving Suggestion: Serve Cold with OR without Drinks Tools: 1 Small Bowl – To mix Chutney Electric Grinder / Hand Blender with cup attachment 1 Large Non-Stick Pan – For Toasting Bread Slices Sweet Mint Chutney Avocado Sandwich Ingredients: 2 Large Avocado – Peeled and Cut into long thick strips 1 Large Tomato – Cut into thin circles Salt – As per taste Black Pepper – As per taste 4 Slices of Brown Bread – (You can use bread of your choice) 1 Tsp of Oil – Use any flavorless oil...
Today’s post is all about one pot pasta. In general, my life is all about making one pan dirty per meal. Perhaps that’s a fantasy or maybe a necessity. (It’s certainly an exaggeration. My life is about more than dishes.) How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pan or Dutch oven Servings: 6 You’ll find several one pot pasta recipes (more than 20!) on my site but I thought it was time to combine two of my favorites: tacos and pasta....
How long it takes: less than 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: a shallow bowl, griddle or flat skillet Servings: 8 slices, but it’s easy to make more (or less!) Do you crave perfectly made French toast? Like the kind you get in the best restaurants? I’m going to show you how it’s done. I have lots of great tips for how to make French toast perfectly and deliciously every time....
If there is one combo that I keep repeating at home, it is the coconut milk pulao (popularly known as thengai paal sadam in Tamil) and the turnip kurma. No words to express how delicious this combo is. I request you all to give this a try yourself and thank me later. (PS – it is one of the popular recipes on my IG as well. ) As part of today’s thali post, I shared the biryani chammanthi or the chutney earlier....
Check out how to make this recipe in detail with step-wise pictures. Thiruvathirai- Thiruvathira or Thiruvathirai or Arudra Darisanam is a popular event that is celebrated in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It usually falls in the full moon day of the month of December-January / the Tamil month margazhi. It’s a significant event/festival in all the Shiva temples, and a lot of abishekams and rituals will take place....
: Serves: 6 : Serving Suggestion : Serve as an appetizer OR can be served as the main course with bread as the soup is very filling. : Tools : 1 Large non-stick wok OR any Large Pot & Lid 1 Hand Blender OR Food Processor 1 Sieve : Ingredients : 5 Raw Tomatoes – Peeled & Cut into 4 ½ Large Red Bell Pepper – Chopped ½ Large Onion – Finely Chopped 1½ Stick Celery – Finely Chopped 2 Cloves of Garlic – Peeled & Chopped 2 Tbsp Oil – (U can use any flavorless oil) 1 Cup Stock – (You can use any between Chicken OR Vegetable or just Water) 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste – Store Bought OR Homemade 4-5 Whole Black Pepper 5-6 Large Basil Leaves – Chopped into halves Salt – As per your taste 2 Tsp of Tabasco Sauce – Optional to add a slight spice ¼ Cup Milk – (You can use any from whole to 1% fat) – Optional Few Leaves of Fresh Coriander for Garnish – Optional...
This is one of those classic recipes that should be a basic in everyone’s kitchen. Sometimes called Bruschetta Pomodoro or Bruschetta al Pomodoro, it’s often served in Italian restaurants (even Olive Garden probably has bruschetta on its menu!), but tomato bruschetta are so incredibly easy to make. Don’t wait until you go out for dinner to enjoy this classic appetizer when you can easily make it at home. Forget the little toasted bread slices–I could slurp this stuff up with a spoon....
Inspired by the chocolate, caramel, and pecan candies, these Turtle Cookies combine some of my favorite ingredients for melt-in-your mouth cookies filled with gooey caramel and milk chocolate . Recipe includes a how-to video! The Perfect Cookie (Anytime) I’m not sure about you, but by the time November rolls around I’m already in full Christmas cookie swing. I’ve been working on my Christmas cookies for months already (which you know if you’ve been following my Instagram stories) and while I’m going to try to wait until December for many of them, this Turtle cookie recipe just couldn’t wait....
I finally get it. I finally understand why stores set up their Christmas displays immediately after Halloween and why Valentine hearts begin popping up immediately after ringing in the New Year. Holiday seasons are short and they pass by quickly, and if you don’t start early you could miss out entirely. I used to hold off on sharing my holiday-related recipes — who wants to see Christmas cookies before Thanksgiving, right?...
