Coconut Recipes I am from the coastal region of Karnataka, where coconut is a key ingredient used on a daily basis for cooking. Most of the traditional family recipes use fresh coconut from rice to curry like chane gashi (chickpea curry), spicy potato and mixed vegetable curry (batate vagu), coconut rice, etc. Have you heard of the popular South Indian idli chutney combo or dosa chutney combo? This chutney is made using coconut as the star ingredient....

Who knew that Slow Cooker Salmon was even a thing?! Not me. It’s so packed with flavour but so, so simple. Simply pop the salmon on top of some baking paper inside your slow cooker, add in a little water, lemon and season well, and within 1-2 hours you’ve got delicious, moist salmon to tuck into. You can cook a whole side of salmon this way (depending on the size of your slow cooker), so it’s great for a party buffet or dinner party main course, or even as a fish dish at a barbecue....

We’re cooking this shoulder of lamb nice and slowly to get that unbelievable aromatic, tender meat that is so full of flavour because of it. The herb crust that infuses into the lamb beforehand gives us that delicate but mouthwatering edge for a truly special dish that is so simple to create. After the crust is rubbed onto the joint, the rest is taken care of by the oven until it’s time to serve....

These Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to become a new favorite – So soft and delicious, they’re impossible to resist! You and your kids are going to fight over these. I have not made any chocolate chip cookies recently, things are about to change – its summer vacation and am home with 5 kids. As usual I have to them busy entertained and baking is one of those things we are doing, as part of our summer routine....

All stuffed breads are a special treat, but this one is pure decadence! Great with a cup of tea for breakfast it’s also a delicious tea time snack for many. Basically a dessert paratha, it’s also something often fed to fussy kids who won’t eat anything else. A Special Wheat Flour While that may seem surprising, the paratha, even with the added sugar and oil, isn’t totally unhealthy.The flour used for all Pakistani and Indian flatbreads is known as Atta and is made from a durum wheat....

Why We Love Sweet Potato Cake Sweet Potato Pound Cake is the perfect baked dessert for fall! If you’re not a big pumpkin fan, you can still experience decadent seasonal treats made with hearty sweet potatoes. And if you do love pumpkin, the pound cake will taste familiar yet new and exciting! We love to make this classic pound cake recipe with your choice of fresh cooked sweet potatoes, or canned sweet potato purée....

Rich and creamy sweet potato souffle is the perfect holiday side or dessert. It reminds me of a combination of a casserole and a custard. The first time I heard of a souffle, I thought, “Wow, that sounds fancy!“ So deliciously light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth, I thought this would be incredibly good with mashed sweet potatoes. What surprised me the most is that you can make this a few hours ahead without worrying it will deflate....

In recent years, Thai Cuisine has become quite popular among food lovers. Thai food ain’t about simplicity. It’s about the juggling of disparate flavours to create umami. It is a deadly combination of delicious aroma, brilliant colours, fresh herbs, local spices and a lot of coconut milk, especially – spicy, slurpy Thai Curries. Red Curry Paste – Homemade vs Readymade I always stick to Homemade Red Curry Paste to make an authentic Thai curry....

I finally did it! My very own cookbook is here. How did it all happen? If you are curious about the back story, you should not miss out on all the juicy details. Enough about me; let’s talk about the cookbook. The title of my cookbook is – The 100 BEST Curries for your Instant Pot. Why only curry? As an Indian food lover, I always felt curry is one dish highly misrepresented on the World food map....

The best latte machines are from popular brands like Mr. Coffee, Nespresso, and Keurig. One of my personal favorites is the Mr. Coffee Prima Latte Luxe, but I also love that you can use any one of these appliances to make a delicious espresso martini or affogato al caffe. It’s a huge win for coffee lovers! Ahead, check out the best latte machines for making the perfect espresso drink morning, noon, or night!...

Look, I’m not going to tell you that a cookie is healthy. BUT, if you’re going to make a cookie, and it’s going to have oats in, that’s MORE healthy right?! Here’s why I think you’ll love them: ✅ No time to bake? These are done in half an hour. ✅ A little healthier than your standard cookie. ✅ Fail safe, no spreading, they work every time. These Oat Cookies are a favourite after school snack here (or mid morning, or lunch, or any time in fact....

Modern Art outside of Volterra by Mario Staccioli an Italian sculptor. Ok, yes, you caught me. Sienna IS a Tuscan hill town. It’s kind of THE Tuscan hill town. In fact it’s so much bigger than the rest, that we’re sharing our time in Sienna in next week’s post. This week it’s all about the itty bitty walled fortress towns that speckle the tuscan country side. We loved Florence. Yet after several days in the city we were ready to get out into some wide open spaces....

Shahi Urad Dal Recipe finds its origins in Mughlai cuisine, characterized by the usage of rich dry fruits, aromatics, and fat to create some exquisitely sinful but tantalizingly delicious gravies. If you are fond of these rich Mughlai dishes and want to try something vegetarian and wholesome, then bookmark this urad dal recipe! It is a kind of dal recipe that is befitting for the royal dinner parties or the special occasion in the family....

About Indian Cutlet The word cutlet has been derived from the French term côtelette or kotlet. A cutlet can be a thin slice of meat, fish, ribs, chicken breast, mashed vegetables, breaded, and then deep-fried. You will often find mention of cutlet recipes in French and British Cookbooks. With the Europeans, the kotlet came to India and became our favourite teatime snack cutlet. Today we have a variety of cutlet recipes in Indian Cuisine....

Check here for some of the easy and healthy breakfast recipes and Indian roti recipes that can be served for dinner. Simple Indian Vegetarian Dinner I have 100 + traditional and authentic Indian recipes both from North Indian and South India. But in this post, I am sharing the best of the best dinner recipes that are quick and healthy to make, some popular restaurant-style recipes, and some pressure cooker and instant pot recipes that you can use as a guide to plan your weekly menu....

These cookies are perfect accompaniments for any tea party, and can also be given as a personalized gift to your family and friends during Diwali as mithai box or Christmas holidays or any time of the year 🙂 After 9 days for Navratri, the next festival I am super excited about is Diwali 🙂 I love the last 3 months of the year as different festivals and occasions are celebrated everywhere, and the weather starts getting pleasant, and the Fall color mesmerizes me every single year....

Love braided bread? Try the best and most loved Vienna bread, Jewish challah bread. About Zopf bread Zopf is a traditional Swiss, Austrian, and Bavarian braided or plaited bread that is visually appealing, quick, and easy to make. Even if you are a beginner, you can easily bake this bread. This is traditionally served in Switzerland for Sunday morning breakfast, brunch, and special occasions. Zopf in German means braid or plait....

Why you’ll love this recipe Also, check out my easy chocolate zucchini bread recipe and clear soup with vegetables, and pumpkin semolina pancakes. Ingredients Zucchini: Medium-sized zucchini works the best as the skin is tender, and you also don’t have to peel them. Just wash and grate it as it is. Semolina (Sooji or Suji): Also called durum wheat flour. Just add enough to hold the pancake batter together. Green chilies and Ginger: For the flavors....

Smoked meat is not only absolutely delish, but it’s also better for you. A smoker grill cooks meat at a lower temperature, therefore, preserving the nutrition and enhancing the flavors like no other. Super-tender flavorful meat will give you an unforgettable experience. I’m a huge fan of any smoked meat, and I guarantee you that these super-easy recipes will tantalize your taste buds and please your tummy, making you feel full and satisfied....

Beer Cheese Dip Who doesn’t love a big pot of molten cheese? (There is a wrong answer to this question, just so you know.) A good queso recipe is something every cook should have in their arsenal. Today’s beer cheese dip is incredible, not only because it requires just three ingredients, but because it tastes so darn good. Beer, Cheese, and Cream Cheese A homemade queso recipe is a thing of beauty....