Many people don’t like okra because it can be slimy. Honestly, though, okra’s slime level depends on how it’s prepared! Since pickling okra involves absolutely no cutting of the pod, pickled okra is slime-free and super crunchy. 😅 Besides having a delightful texture, it just tastes darn good. Pickled okra boasts all the rich flavors of okra itself, plus garlicky notes, fresh dill, and some spicy pepper. It’s unbelievably tasty....

Check out our popular chicken biryani recipe and some of the best Indian breads that you can serve with butter chicken. What is Butter Chicken? Traditional and authentic butter chicken is a classic Indian dish where the marinated and roasted or grilled chicken is simmered in an aromatic creamy onion-tomato-based gravy or curry sauce. Butter chicken is a popular North Indian curry also known as chicken makhani, murgh makhani, butter chicken masala, butter chicken curry, etc....

Have you ever had to eat dry turkey for Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner? You bake the turkey breast for hours, but no matter how many lemon wedges you stuff in, it still comes out dry. Now, you can say goodbye to dry turkey, thanks to your Instapot! The first time I served this dish, my whole family was shocked. Is this turkey breast? But it only took 35 minutes. How is this possible?...

Why We Love This Irish Cabbage and Bacon Recipe Disclaimer: Today’s Irish Cabbage and Bacon is based on a classic Irish dish usually made with large slabs of pork (pork belly) boiled down into a rich fatty broth that the cabbage is later stewed in. As I’m not Irish, I have a hard time swallowing the idea of boiling pork in water. Instead, I decided to make a quickie version, an Americanized alternative, using the same ingredients, but a different cooking method....

These dumplings have to be one of my favorite go-to dishes! They make for a quick breakfast or snack option or a fun, not-your-run-of-the-mill appetizer or side dish. I love to serve them with spicy codfish and creamy mango coleslaw (as is traditional in Jamaica); the result is a festival of flavors for your taste buds! And it’s a dish you can get the whole family involved in! My son loves to help me mix the dough to just the right consistency and then carefully form the dumplings for frying....

Check out the best Indian sweets and desserts and traditional diwali sweets recipes. What is Kaju Katli? Kaju Katli, meaning cashew slices or fudge, is one of the best and most popular Indian desserts made using cashews as the main ingredient along with sugar, water, and some fat (ghee, butter, or coconut oil). Kaju katli is also called Kaju burfi, barfi, katri in Hindi, and No-Bake cashew fudge in English....

Kitchen Makeover in an Old House It has been a process. Through the weeks of running down to the basement to get to the fridge, eating out way too many times, and living in what looked like a warzone, I was reminded that 10 years ago we remodeled a kitchen in a different house and afterward I had said “Never Again.” Well, there are some things in life that are worth eating your words....

For the country where summers are scorching, clammy and extended till late August, refreshing homemade drinks are a necessity to resist the soaring high heat. There is an eternal comfort in enjoying a glass of homemade sherbet during the summer evening with family. The sound of clinking glasses filled with aam panna with lots of ice cubes and a cooling breeze from the garden is how I remember summer from childhood....

Raise your hand if you have ever waited in line for a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Now, raise two hands if you’ve passed Krispy Kreme and had to make a U-Turn when you see the green neon sign say “HOT NOW”! I have to admit I’ve done both. Don’t feel guilty about it and I even got in trouble for it. Yes, I was late for work that day, but guess what?...

Kulcha tastes similar to naan, with only a few differences. Generally, Kulchas are round in shape, compared to an oval or oblong-shaped naan. Also, baking powder is used as the leavening agent instead of yeast. You will find a wide variety of kulcha recipes, especially stuffed kulchas, on the menu of most Indian restaurants. But a simple plain kulcha with light toppings is my all-time favorite. Kulchas are generally served along with curries or gravies....

As a chocolate lover, I rarely stray from my cocoa-filled comfort zone. However, when my husband and I had the opportunity to test a lemon cake, I was completely shocked by how much I loved it! Lemon bundt cake has become one of my favorite cakes because of its delicate crumb, zesty aroma, and decadently sweet flavor. So if you’re like me, a chocolate enthusiast, step out of your comfort zone and discover the remarkable flavors of lemon bundt cake....

Why We Love Lobster Ravioli Sauce This decadent restaurant-quality meal is so easy to make you won’t believe it! Our lobster sauce for ravioli recipe is exactly what it sounds like… Sauce with lobster (or crab!) in it, made to serve over your choice of tender, plump, pillowy pasta. That’s right, you can serve it over refrigerated lobster (or seafood) ravioli that you can get easily at grocery stores like Trader Joe’s or Costco!...

Pepperoni Cups The worst part of any diet is the snacks. Am I right?! I can deal with light low carb breakfasts. I can deal with salad and protein for lunch. I can even deal with (and often enjoy the challenge of) lean healthy dinners. However, when it comes to quick snacks, carrot sticks, and raw almonds get old really fast. Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Cups, AKA Mini Pizzas If your new year’s resolution was to cut carbs this year, I’ve got a party snack that will help you stay on the straight and narrow, right on through Super Bowl!...

This lunch box series includes FREE printable menu plans for every week, including my meal prep tips for the Indian kitchen. You can download and print the Week 2 lunch box menu plan. In this weekly lunch box menu plan, you will get: practical lunch box ideas for adults easy to follow menu plan with recipes Indian Cuisine inspired lunch box menu helpful meal prep tips for Indian kitchen If you want to see the previous week’s lunch box menu plan type ‘LUNCH BOX’ in the search bar of my website....

As summer approaches and we started warming up to summer grilling. Skirt steak is one that always gets me super excited about firing up the grill. Part of this marinated grill skirt steak appeal for me, aside from its beefy flavor, which is very appealing for beef lovers, is its chewiness. Occasionally, I like my meat with a bit of a bite to it. Just a culturally thing. You would not really put this in the category tender steak....

Recipe card Small chocolate cakes These mini chocolate cakes are beautiful and look very pretty on your dessert table for small and special occasions like romantic date nights, Valentine’s Day, birthday celebrations, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc. You do not have to deal with the mess of cutting large cakes and distributing them. The cake is topped with buttercream frosting and chocolate ganache. Serve it after a few hours so that it develops flavor very well....

If you’re on a quest to find easy and healthy, homemade lunchbox fillers, this Mini Crustless Quiche recipe is the answer! Make a batch of them at the start of the week to satisfy fridge raiders and fill packed lunches, or take them as part of a picnic. They are packed with protein to keep little (and larger) tummies full for the rest of the day. Why you’ll love this Mini Crustless Quiche recipe ⭐️ Prepare in just 5 minutes ⭐️ Loads of hidden veggies ⭐️ Perfect for batch cooking for the days ahead ✅ Customise the quiches in as many ways as you like with different fillings....

Mirchi Bajji is a popular, quick & easy to make, and addictive Indian snack recipe that is crispy and crunchy on the outside. Mirchi means green chilies, and bajji means deep-fried fritters. These are some of the best and most popular Indian recipes served with coffee/tea or as a side with your meal. These chilies that are used to make pakoras are available in plenty during monsoon months. At many homes in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh/Telangana region, these mirchi pakoras are served with hot tea/coffee, especially when it is raining outside and the weather is cold....

My love affair with Nutella is a long running one, from eating a spoonful from the jar during a relationship breakup (don’t judge), to teaching my children the joy of it on toast on a rainy afternoon. As I get older, I eat less sugar day to day (or try to) but there’s still a place for it, and that for me, is in delicious baked treats! This recipe for Nutella Brownies is extra special as it is SO SIMPLE....

Comforting Side Dish During the fall and winter months, when the days are shorter and colder, nothing makes the family happier than a warm, comforting dinner. Savory and indulgent casseroles, creamy soups and stews, and slow-roasted dishes are always seasonal favorites. But don’t forget the veggies! Bring some healthy goodness to the table (with little effort) by making these Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Herbs. It is a simple, gluten-free side dish that is packed with big flavors, and goes perfectly with nearly any protein or vegetarian main....