Kheer – The Indian Pudding Kheer is a creamy, luscious, purely vegetarian, gluten-free Indian milk pudding. The rice kheer is one of the most common types of dessert made on every auspicious occasion. Also, known as chawal ki kheer. ‘Chawal’ is the Hindi term for rice. In India, we love our desserts, puddings dressed up in vivacious colours, and luring perfumes embellished with edible adornment. But opposite to this, rice kheer has an elegant appearance....
Cauliflower and Good Intentions: Bear with me while I philosophize for a sec… I’ve been thinking lately about the concept of perception. Perception is reality. Or at least a person’s perception is their view of reality. If I see a situation in a certain way, that is the truth as far as I know it. It remains the truth, unless at some point my eyes are opened to another possibility....
Millet dosa with sago Sabudana and millet dosa (vrat dosa, upvas dosa, or farali dosa) is a light, balanced, and filling meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A unique dosa recipe that will be your family’s new favorite. If you’re looking for something different to try, this Navratri fasting or Vrat Days, this crispy instant dosa recipe without rice and fermentation is for you. You can also check our sabudana thalipeeth....
Recipe card Upvas sabudana thalipeeth (dosa) Because this is traditionally prepared during vrat and fasting days, it is also called upvasache thalipeeth in Marathi. It is similar to making akki roti and ragi roti and is also called sabudana roti. Sometimes, store-bought tapioca pearls (sago) do not work well for making sabudana khichdi, as they become mushy and difficult to handle. Instead of throwing them away, I prepare these sabudana dosas....
Why We Love This Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe We have a pretty epic Ahi Tuna Wonton Nachos Recipe on the site. They can be made with seared Ahi (like what we use in this dish) or with fully raw Poke. However, if you are trying to up your veggie intake and lessen your fried food intake, this Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Salad recipe offers a similar flavor profile, but with way fewer calories and fat....
These Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes are just that. An UNBELIEVABLY convenient way to make baked spuds with delicious results! Don’t you just love the slow cooker? Honestly, there are times when I marvel at its simplicity but wonder what I would do without it in my life. It can even make a baked potato more convenient to make! So I thought I’d share this revelation, in case you didn’t already know....
Why We Love This Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe We love using our electric Traeger smoker for recipes other than just main dish proteins. This Smoked Cream Cheese recipe makes a fabulous and unique dip or spread for parties and snacks! Here we coat a block of rich and tangy cream cheese with a combination of brown sugar and earthy and bold spices. The flavor is irresistibly deep and savory, with just the right hint of sweetness and a creamy texture....
Pound cake is a Southern classic with lots of variations. You can top it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream. And, depending on the flavor, homemade chocolate syrup. However, this lemon sour cream pound cake doesn’t need anything. Trust me! It’s sooo moist and melt-in-your-mouth that every time I make it, I always take a minute or two to moan in delight. You’ll get some oohs and aahs for sure!...
And the texture? They are chewy with slightly crisp edges, soft and fluffy, and a melt-in-your-mouth kind of baked treat. They are simply irresistible and downright addictive. Yum! 😋 As with any Southern recipe, the ingredient list is pretty controversial. Purists would like to keep the ingredients short and straightforward. Simple means no nutmeg, vanilla, or lemon zest. But the truth is, you can bump up the flavor of this classic treat without losing that authentic taste....
You can also check our soybean bread and easy and crispy soya snack. Recipe card Soya chilli manchurian My family loves Chinese food, and I prepare it at home atleast once in 15 days. Manchurian and chilli are among our Indo-Chinese favorites. This appetizer or starter is also a good accompaniment for cocktail and mocktail parties, game nights, or any get-together. Manchurian prepared with soya chunks is simpler and easier to make than other chillis or Manchurian....
Lettuce Salad with Romaine Hearts My brother and I have lovingly called my husband “Lieutenant Dan” for over 20 years. Yes, his name is Dan. No, he is not now, nor has he ever been associated with the military. It just so happens we met right after the movie Forrest Gump hit the box office, and the nickname stuck. My Lt. Dan has some rather Gumpy kitchen habits. Historically, he happens to be a very versatile cook....
Back with another squeaky cheese recipe to add to my halloumi recipes because you know I cannot get enough! Plus, turning our kebabs vegetarian and keeping costs low, these Sticky Halloumi Kebabs are so delicious and easy to make. They are made even better now I have perfected the Air Fryer method – crispy halloumi every time!. With just a few ingredients and a simple sticky sauce marinade, they’re fantastic for a sharing platter too, and they’re great for summer barbecues when you’ve had enough meat....
Check out some popular and traditional Holi recipes, including sweets and desserts, drinks, and snacks. I wish you all a very happy Holi!!! Recipe card What is Thandai? Thandai, also known as Shardai, is a traditional summer drink prepared using almonds (badam), cashews, peppercorns, cardamom seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, watermelon seeds, along with saffron and rose petals, which have a refreshing and cooling effect on the body, and hence the name....
What is Bourbon Chicken? Bourbon Chicken is a confusing dish in name, ingredients, and flavor. Although bourbon is in the title it does not technically have to have bourbon in the ingredients list… Fun fact: It’s actually called Bourbon Chicken because it was first created by a Chinese chef at a food court on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. This sticky-sweet chicken is a true Chinese-American creation using ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic then mixed with ketchup, apple juice, and brown sugar to create the sauce....
This Indian breakfast dish is vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. I am re-posting one of my first and favorite posts, as I wanted to share a simpler version of this recipe. Also, I wanted to take better photos of this dish, as the previous ones were clicked on my camera phone. What is undi or pundi? Undi (oondi or pundi), also called steamed rice balls or rice-coconut dumplings, is prepared using rice, grated coconut, and tempering....
Why you’ll love this recipe? This is a complete meal packed with protein, carbs, and vitamins. You can serve this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. The batter uses only two main ingredients with which you can make any variety of uttappa. Ingredients Uttapam batter is made with fermented rice and urad dal batter, popularly known as idli dosa batter, and topped with different vegetables like onion, carrot, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, capsicum, and beetroot....
What is a Vegetable Stock? Vegetable stock is a flavoursome, aromatic liquid prepared by simmering various vegetables, herbs, spices and seasoning in water over low heat. It is commonly used to make soups, pasta, risotto, sauces, and gravy dishes. It is a wholesome, nourishing ingredient that enhances the flavour of the dishes. A stock adds an excellent depth of flavour that cannot be achieved with plain water. Homemade vs Readymade Why make vegetable stock at home when it is readily available in supermarkets?...
Why We Love This Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe Let’s talk about this Broccoli Cheese Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe. We all have our favorite comfort foods… The broccoli-cheese-rice combo always leaves me satisfied and cozy, like I’m wrapped in a big fuzzy blanket. Although this beloved American dish is tantalizing, broccoli rice casserole is not normally the most healthy meal to serve your family and is often overlooked. Today I’m sharing my version of broccoli rice casserole, but in the form of leaner vegetarian stuffed peppers....
Why We Love This Vegan Recipe If you’re looking for a healthy plant-based make-ahead meal, this is it! Our Veggie Hummus Wraps recipe is a favorite among vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike… I mean, these babies are loaded with creamy hummus and avocado, crunchy bell peppers and cucumbers, tangy black olives, and more. Who could say no? It’s easy to prep all of the fresh ingredients as part of a weekly meal plan; then have everything ready to grab, wrap, and go!...
The goal of every picnic is to bring foods that are easy to pack and with only a few utensils to use. And since bringing a cooking set to a picnic is much of a hassle, it’s better to bring food that can be enjoyed even when cold. Nobody likes cold soup and solidified grease in their food anyway. Easy Pasta Salad2. Watermelon Salad3. Red Potato Salad4. Ambrosia Salad5. Tropical Fruit Salad Dessert Recipes Apple Pie7....
