Want to know more about breadfruit, the difference between jackfruit and breadfruit, and its benefits? Please read my post here. They say some food recipes remind you of one’s hometown or family, and this jeev kadgi podi is one of those, especially for people from Mangalore & Udupi region. Many people also have a tree of this fruit in their backyard. Breadfruit is popular during the end of summer and the beginning of monsoon season here in the coastal towns of Karnataka....

These potato fritters are vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Serve it as an evening snack or appetizer for your Diwali or Holiday parties. Jump to:Recipe cardIndian potato pakoraIngredientsHow to make crispy aloo pakora bites?Chef TipsVariationsMore pakora recipesUser Reviews Recipe card Indian potato pakora Pakora is an Indian street-style snack recipe served with a cup of coffee or tea. It is also called pakoda, bajiya, bajji, bajo, etc. Among the pakoras made, potato, chicken, plantains, paneer, bread, and onion are popular....

Okay, I know that goat meat can be off-putting and you may have some reservations about eating it but don’t be so quick to dismiss it yet. Goat is one of those meats that is a must have at parties, birth celebrations, weddings and huge gatherings in the Caribbean, Latin America and throughout Africa. In fact, did you know it is the most popular meat throughout the world and as an added bonus, it is great for your diet because it is lean and has less saturated fat, calories and cholesterol....

Who doesn’t love a chaat? I am sure if people abroad miss anything, it is Indian street food. During the lockdown, even with all delivery services available, if you asked anyone what they actually missed, the answer would be to eat chatpata chaat at your favorite street-side eateries. What is Chaat or Chat? Chaat is a popular Indian savory snack that makes you crave food with every taste element, that is, sweet, sour, spicy, tangy, and crispy in every single bite....

The Universal Love For Street Food Street food is ready to eat food sold by a vendor in a public place. Especially popular in some countries, such as Asia and Mexico, this popular style of food is making a huge comeback. As mentioned in vstreetfood.com the origins of street food can be traced back to Ancient Greece. In those ancient times, people didn’t always have a means to cook at home and as such resorted to purchasing street food....

Those days when you know you need something tasty, satisfying, hearty BUT quick? If you have chicken and a handful of store cupboard ingredients, it’s got to be time to whip up an Easy Chicken Curry, right?! This recipe is convenient, super easy, ready in about half an hour, all made in one pot AND it’s really healthy. A quick curry with about 300 calories for a midweek win? Yes please....

These are better than any restaurant-style paneer as they have fewer sauces, no MSG or fancy sauces, or any food color. Paneer chilli tastes the best with INDO CHINESE FRIED RICE, VEG HAKKA NOODLES, or GHEE RICE. If you have not planned your Diwali, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner party menu, then add this paneer chilli recipe for all your vegetarian friends. They will love these. We call paneer vegetarian chicken because you can replace chicken with paneer in all popular chicken dishes....

About Prawns Curry Shrimp in the USA is known as prawns or prawn in India, Sungata in Konkani, Yetti or Etti in Tulu, Chingri in Bengali, Eral in Tamil, Chemmeen in Malayalam, Chingudi in Oriya. This shrimp curry or prawn curry with coconut is an authentic spicy red curry from Mangalore.If you are in the Southern part of India, especially coastal regions like Mangalore, Kerala, and Goa, you will see a lot of seafood recipes with coconut or coconut milk as a base....

As the holidays get closer, we’re all thinking about family gatherings and what we will do. Are you starting to get nervous about getting your traditional Thanksgiving dinner together? After all, the turkey (or ham) is the centerpiece and main attraction. It would be wonderful to have a ready-made list of everything you need for your Thanksgiving turkey. If not the biggest, Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days of the year, and you want to do it right....

The crispy, crusty fish on top of creamy, cheesy grits is comforting, especially on cold days. It is also filling and nourishing because it is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, mainly iron, folate, and vitamin B complex. Oh yes! Let’s start with our fried fish. I generously season it with Blackened Seasoning to amp up the flavor. Then I fry it until it is golden with a beautiful crusty exterior....

Why We Love This Plum Cake Recipe Come late summer, I love to take advantage of all the stone fruit that is in season! It is juicy, sweet and perfect for making some delicious desserts. When you find yourself with fresh summer plums, butter, sugar, and flour, you have to make a homemade Fresh Plum Cake. It is simple, yet so delicious. This cake recipe is perfect for children and adults alike!...

I have confessed it many times before – I’d be happy to do it again – that I have a thing for fried snacks! Call it unhealthy, but I grew up making memories around them. In fact, this blog is filled with addicting fried snacks, from these popular Mexican Sopapillas here to my all-time favorite Puff Puff. There’s more for you to choose from! But of course, we have to consume them in moderation as we all should be when it comes to anything fried....

Roasted shrimp. Fresh produce. Garlic lime vinaigrette. These three things come together to make a marvelous summer salad. This chunky chilled sensation is a healthy and zesty first course for parties, or you can serve it as a light meal any night of the week. My family loves raw seafood salads like ceviche and poke. We eat them both all summer. However, when I’m feeding a crowd, I like to take into consideration that not everyone is comfortable eating raw seafood....

If a grocery store could be your bestie, VONS® would be mine. Honestly, I get so much inspiration from their recipe planning and meal ideas on their Summer Starts Here content hub. They’re constantly posting amazing seasonal recipe ideas, and they make shopping easy with ingredient lists you can add directly to your cart. I also love how their shoppable recipes feature the total price for all ingredients and how much it costs per serving....

Mohan thal is one of the most popular recipes prepared during Diwali in northern states like Gujarat and Rajasthan, and thus, it is also known as Diwali mithai. While you are here, check out 100 + Diwali sweets and desserts and classic Indian sweets. About the Recipe What is Mohanthal? Mohanthal is a traditional dessert prepared in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is an Indian no-bake fudge prepared mainly using chickpea flour and ghee (brown butter) and flavored with saffron or cardamom, or both....

About Homemade Butter In India, homemade butter is a weekly ritual in many households, including mine. For three generations, women in my family have been making butter at home using cream (malai) collected from milk. And I learned the entire butter-making process from them at an early age. The freshly churned butter is served as a condiment with piping hot stuffed paratha, naan, dal makhani, and many other Indian main course dishes....

Kadha, or Immunity booster drink, or Kashayam, is a traditional Indian drink loaded with herbs and spices. Kadha or Kashayam is rich in antioxidants, has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, and is considered one of the best ayurvedic homemade remedies against fever, flu, cold, cough, or throat infection. Common ingredients include ginger, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, turmeric, and herbs like basil, tulsi, or pudina (mint). You can follow the steps and make your favorite combo drink....

While game days may not be the same, I’d still want to keep a bottle of tartar sauce in my fridge. Trust me, snacking is my weakness and I always love some dips to go with it (See my favorite Puff Puff paired with African Pepper Sauce). Then I discovered, no offense, how homemade sauce tastes way far better than the bottled ones. From then on, this gal here never looked back and have been recreating my favorite snack sauces at home for years....

This is my first attempt to make tortillas at home and now I will make it more often, as its not only healthy and simple to make but tastes much better than store bought. It is difficult to even compare. Very basic ingredients and no preservatives. My family loved it so much that I had to prepare another batch of dough the same day. This can be served with your favorite curry or as burrito or soft tacos and is perfect for family dinner....

Why We Love This Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe I’m a sucker for the sweet and sharp flavor combination in honey mustard. It tastes so familiar yet exciting! And, like most things, nothing beats a homemade version. You can make this easy creamy Honey Mustard Salad Dressing recipe from scratch in only about 5 minutes, and keep it ready to use in the fridge for up to a week! It’s even great to personalize to your tastes… You might prefer to use all yellow mustard for color and a light tangy flavor or all Dijon mustard to pack a bit more punch....