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In the longstanding family tradition of being fashionably late to anything and everything, we celebrated Easter at my grandmother’s house this past weekend. I arrived even later than everyone else, not because of my commitment to said family traditions, but because I was held up photographing these chocolate filled cookie cups. While the ham had already been passed around by the time I got there, it was worth arriving late to be able to share these fun cookie cups with my extended family, and, less selflessly, to just get them out of my house so that I didn’t eat every....

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Once you’ve experienced the joy of freshly baked, homemade pretzel bites rolled in cozy cinnamon sugar, you’ll never look at a mall food court pretzel again. Not only are these cinnamon sugar pretzel bites perfect in terms of taste and texture, but they’re surprisingly easy to make. You can use this versatile dough for all sorts of homemade pretzel recipes, from homemade soft pretzels to pretzel knots, but especially for these deliciously sugary pretzel bites....

You can make the dish wholesome by adding your favorite veggies or protein. Check out the ‘Expert Tips’ section for more idea. Post includes video of the rice noodle stir fry making. About the Recipe We Indians love our noodles. Be it, the Indo Chinese Hakka noodles or the wheat noodles used in this sheer qurma. In South India, noodles aka sevai are traditionally made from scratch. Usually rice flour is used but these days other flours like ragi or millets are also being used....

Who’s ready for the holidays? I know I’m….just waiting for the Christmas weekend to start and having an amazing time with friends, family and lots n lots of food. Everyone loves them for their smokey, sweet, spicy and bit tart flavor. I know quite a mouthful for a petite lil snack but you got to try them to believe it and I love them cause they are so easy to make – 20 minutes and I made 20 of them !...

Cream cheese frosting. Do I need to say more? I think a moment of silent reflection is all we need here. Just … yum! How long it takes: 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: electric mixer Servings: makes 3 cups Some of you have been making my Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting and lemon cream cheese frosting for ages. I had sort of an aha! moment when I realized I didn’t have a plain cream cheese frosting recipe on my site....

We all love home cooked food, and I love kitchen appliances that can make the home cooking process quicker. My blog needs no introduction over my love for kitchen gadgets/appliances. After Instant Pot, Rotimatic, Wondermill, and Artiste, here comes the next gadget – Magic Chef® 3.7 Quart Digital Air Fryer. Electric pressure cooker and air fryers are more popular these days. Disclosure: I received this product for review from New Air, but the opinions and thoughts expressed here are my own....

Deseeded dates – 10 to 12 Tamarind paste – 2 tbsp (If you are using tamarind, take gooseberry sized tamarind) Black salt – ¼ tsp Red chilly powder – ¼ tsp Cumin powder – ½ tsp Steps: If using tamarind, Soak the dates and tamarind for minimum 30 minutes Cook them for up 15-20 minutes by adding 1 cup of water. Let it cool and grind them with the other dry ingredients....

Origin and Meaning Chana masala (as popularly known as in western cultures), also called chole masala. In Indian cuisine it is known as chole masala due to the various kinds of spices used. “Masala” meaning blend of spices, “chana” meaning chickpeas. This dish is quite popular in North Indian Punjabi cuisine, but other Indian regions also make chole in different styles.The color and taste of the dish depends upon the recipe used....

This is one of my older recipes on the blog (originally published April, 2015), and also one of my favorites. My old pictures didn’t do justice to these amazing easy cinnamon rolls, so I’m updating the pictures and re-publishing today. Originally I was going to re-write the whole post, but instead I’m leaving about 90% of the original writing, because it just didn’t feel right to change it. I left the old photos at the very bottom of the post, too, in case you wanted to have a laugh....

Easy Halloween Monster Eye Cake Halloween is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a fun, spooky, and delicious treat to add to your party, an easy Halloween monster eye cake is just what you need! This cake is not only fun to make but also incredibly easy, making it perfect for beginner bakers or anyone short on time. You can follow my recipe from scratch or can use a box-cake to make the same....

How to Make Risotto in Under 30 Minutes Risotto has a reputation for being fussy and time-consuming, which I think is a little bit unfair. If you’ve ever felt that maybe you don’t have the time (or worse, that you don’t have the skill!) to make such an elegantly simple side dish, I’d like to clear things up for you right now. Yes, risotto requires attention. Yes, it requires frequent stirring....

What is Kulfi? Kulfi is commonly referred to as the Indian ice-cream. It is a traditional frozen dessert served in the south Asian region especially in India as a summer dish. You can often find these in many street shops or Indian restaurants with a variety of flavours to choose from, like Kesar (saffron), Pistachio, Mango, and the classic flavour Malai (cream) Kulfi. History of Kulfi or Qulfi The Kulfi, or ‘Qulfi’ in Persian, was a 16th-century recipe gifted from the Mughal Empire to the rest of the sub-continent and is now famously known as Kulfi....

If it was a sheet cake yesterday, then it has to be cupcake today. :-) But instead of a cupcake, I am going to present you this upside down pineapple cake. I followed my sponge cake recipe and went with the half the measure and this correctly yields four individual sized cakes. My Love to Tropical Fruits I love tropical fruits such as pineapples and mangoes. And this upside down pineapple cake is among the few recipes that I wrote down on my to-do list....

This Green Tea Cold Pasta Salad is my ‘all in one’ recipe and I’ve been eating copious amounts of this for lunch these days. I call it ‘all-in-one’ cause it’s the perfect combination of easy, healthy, and super yum. I’ve been loving this ‘green tea-ginger-orange’ combination and have made a huge batch of it. So, all I’m doing these days, is just make some pasta (if it’s not already in the fridge) and then mix everything, add some greens, some crunch, and here you go – Green Tea Cold Pasta Salad....

How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pasta pan, stove, colander, grill pan or grill basket, large mixing bowl, sharp knife, measuring utensils Servings: 6 What Is Ratatouille? Ratatouille is a cooked vegetable stew originating in Nice, France. While there are many recipes and cooking methods, common ingredients are tomato, eggplant (aubergine), zucchini (courgette), bell pepper, onion, garlic, and herbs. Often, instead of a stew, ratatouille is decoratively layered and baked....

An Impressive Italian Appetizer Many Americans (including myself!) associate bruschetta with a chopped tomato mixture served on top of crusty bread; however, the term bruschetta actually refers to the bread itself! More specifically, toasted bread that’s been drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with garlic. Sounds delicious enough on its own, right? While you can top your bruschetta with pretty much anything, today we’re sticking with the classic topping us Americans can’t get enough of: fresh tomatoes marinated with olive oil, garlic, onions, and basil....

We’ve all had our share of regular salsa, which I really do love, but this “green sauce” has such an exciting flavor, I kind of want to put it on everything! How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: oven, food processor, baking sheet Servings: makes 3 cups Salsa verde is Mexico’s version of Italian basil pesto or Argentina’s parsley chimichurri; all three are bright green herb filled sauces....

As many of you know, my little man (N) has a sesame seed allergy. How long it takes: 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: food processor Servings: 10 (2 tablespoons each) Many people don’t even know that there is sesame in hummus. Let’s take a minute to chat about that. One of the main ingredients in hummus is tahini. In fact, I think tahini is what makes it hummus and not a “bean dip,” but we’re calling this recipe hummus anyways....

Finally, here I am sharing my way of making the idli-dosa batter recipe that is used in preparing idli, dosai, idli batter pakoras, paniyaram, uthappam, and more – the staple tiffins of South India. Ok, this post is going to be a long one with a ton of tips, and I kindly request you to read it thoroughly. A humble request from me. :-) Before getting into the post, let me explain what idli and dosa are....

This creamy Indian mashed potatoes recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes, and when you add Indian spices, and fresh herbs to the mix, you get a dish that’s not only comforting but also bursting with delicious flavors. it’s the perfect side dish to complement your Thanksgiving/festive meals, or Indian meals or serve as a standalone comfort food....