The unique aroma of this dish comes from steaming patholis in turmeric leaves (haldi patra or arashina yele). You should definitely try this recipe during the monsoon festival season. I have already shared the traditional way of making patholi (patoli, patoleo, sihi kadubu). Patholi is considered one of the healthy Indian desserts or sweets as it is oil-free, gluten-free, and free from refined sugar. Patholis are steamed in turmeric leaves, also known as arashina yele or haldi patra....

What is ‘Kachumber’? In Hindi, the word Kachumber means to smash or mash a thing. The term is used to define a traditional Indian salad of finely chopped salad onion, tomato, cucumber, green chilli, and fresh coriander leaves when it comes to salad. The Kachumber Salad is among the most popular Indian salads nationwide in restaurants, takeaway joints, or small eateries. The best part is you do not need fancy dressing or imported ingredients for this salad recipe....

I highly encourage all of you to make this at home. It is a kind of laminated dough that is used to make puff pastry or croissants. Now, if you ask me what laminated dough is - in simple terms, it means folding layers of butter in the dough, rolling it, and then chilling it. It’s really a fun process. I have prepared this dish on numerous occasions, and I was excited every single time....

This recipe was kind of a happy accident. I was planning on making Yassa chicken, a garlicky, lemony chicken that you grill. 🤤 We are seriously spoiled here in Los Angeles. The gorgeous weather means you can pretty much grill out all year long, but a surprise thunderstorm ruined my plans. It was time to get creative, and the results were so amazing I had to share them. This recipe for lemon chicken has both French and Senegalese influences, and boy, is it good....

If you’ve been tasked with baking, or you want to make a homemade gift, OR you just fancy something sweet yourself, this Malteser Fudge is an absolute winner of a recipe! Without actually needing to ‘bake’, we can rustle this one up in minutes and the outcome is still impressive. Simple melt, mix and set, that’s it. The fudge portions make the perfect personal-touch teacher present at the end of term or a (very) easy bake sale – both kids and adults alike will love this one!...

Why We Love Mango Con Chile Some of these recipe concepts are so good, that they have no boundaries and are shared across cultures, borders, and even oceans. This little snack is something I’ve eaten on the streets of many countries with tropical climates. Whether in Central America or Southeast Asia, spicy fruit is a beloved treat. In Mexico, whole mangoes are commonly served on a stick with lime juice and chile powder....

Check out some of the best accompaniments for naan and roti. Recipe card Mutter mushroom curry Mutter mushroom curry can be prepared under 30 minutes and is one of the best option for a busy weeknight dinner. You can also pack this for your lunch boxes. For those who are new to Indian cooking, matar, also spelled as mutter, means green peas. This mushroom curry recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free....

My brain can’t quite compute much else, but any celebration (hello EASTER!) is a reason to brighten this year isn’t it? So, I give you, this 5 minute recipe for Mini Egg Rocky Road. Really simple and totally delicious, make it with the children and feel like you’ve done some superstar parenting and then, joy, eat the results. WIN! These are fine at room temperature unless it’s a very hot day in which case, store them in the fridge....

The Timeline I signed my cookbook contract in the first Quarter of 2021, i.e., last year. The discussion started sometime in January 2021, and the project was official by March. Hina Gujral Cookbook finally became a reality. First Month (April): It was dedicated to researching the topic, deciding on the cookbook timeline, developing recipes, and chalking out a rough draft of the table of contents – introduction, chapters, recipes, acknowledgment, etc....

Why We Love This Unique Tuna Salad Recipe We love light and flavorful cold salads for quick summer lunches. Chilled chicken salad, egg salad, macaroni salad, and – of course – tuna salad are classic recipes that we make all season long. These creamy, chunky, fresh, and flavorful salads are great to enjoy for lunch or bring to picnics and potlucks to share! Just as there are many different kinds of “salads” to make, there are nearly endless homemade varieties of each....

Is there any better quick chocolate treat to make than Rocky Road? No bake and easily made with store cupboard ingredients, even if you’ve never cooked before, you’ll nail Rocky Road every time and this Malteser Rocky Road is no exception. By the way, does any one else write Malteasers?! (Instead of MalTESERS). I’ve typed MalTEASERS approximately 57 times whilst writing this post. Please tell me it’s not just me who thought it was spelled like that?...

Cookies are not only easy to make but tastes delicious too. These are always on my menu for potlucks, parties, birthdays or any get together. These are also great option for your kids lunchbox. I can confidently say that these are the best cookies you will ever make. This is one of my old blog post. I am updating it with new pictures. The only difference between my old and new recipe is that I have substituted butter with brown butter and I like this version more than the earlier one....

Oats is high in fiber and therefore helps in lowering cholesterol levels. Wheat flour is a rich source of essential nutrients. For people who watch weight this is one such recipe that is a must try. I prepare flat breads often as they are simple, healthy and requires very minimal ingredients. You can cook this chapati dry or even use butter or oil as desired. If you want to make it even more tastier then add finely chopped onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander leaves / cilantro while preparing the dough....

After a long, hard day at work, there’s nothing like relaxing on the couch at home with a big generous serving of warm khichdi, pickle, and a tablespoon of ghee drizzled on top. That’s healthy comfort food at its best. There are different methods of making Khichdi in India (perhaps that’s why it’s been declared our national dish). Starting with the way it’s spelled – Khichdi, khichri, or khichuri, to the texture of the khichdi, there are many variations....

Who doesn’t love a good one-pot meal? Less prep, less cleaning, and it’s on your table in about an hour. Plus, the way the chicken juice seeps into the rice and flavors it is heavenly. 😇 I cook this jerk chicken and rice recipe in an oven-proof skillet because it can go from stovetop to oven without messing up an extra pan. That said, you could easily use a Dutch oven....

Not long ago, I shared a recipe for one-pot jerk chicken and rice. Since then, it has become my go-to rice recipe. And to put it mildly, the family, including me, is obsessed with it! As usual, I decided to switch things up and create something similar but with different flavors and ingredients. However, the same unfailing concept delivers goodness every time—the ratio of rice to liquid and searing the chicken with spices first....

Check out our list of recipes that you can serve with naan bread. Recipe card Why you’ll love this recipe Oven-baked naan bread is an alternative to making naan on a stovetop or classic tandoori oven. Based on the size of your baking sheet, you can cook 4 to 6 naan at a time instead of 1 naan in a skillet. So, your task becomes easier to serve for a large crowd....

Everyone loves a homemade pizza takeaway (you loved my French Bread Pizza and Naan Bread Pizza!) so here’s another that I often turn to for a quick lunch. These Pizza Bagels have the flavour of the real thing, without the cost or waiting time of a takeaway pizza – plus you can customise your toppings. Why you’ll love this Pizza Bagel recipe ⭐️ Easy cook in the oven, grill or air fryer ⭐️All the flavours of pizza with melted cheeeese ⭐️ Family friendly treat ready in minutes...

Recipe card About this recipe Plantain bread is very similar to banana bread, but instead of bananas, you use plantains with yogurt or sour cream. This keeps your bread soft and moist for a very long time. Plantains, also known as Nendran bananas, are popular in Kerala cuisine. Some of the best recipes made using plantains are appam, chips, plantains pakora (fritters), easy savory pan-fried plantains, and desserts like caramelized plantains with ice cream....

Pork Lo Mein (Cantonese Noodles) It’s easy to get into a rut at dinner time… We often fall into a routine of making either quick healthy dinners that cut calories, or comfort foods we know our kids won’t complain about like grilled chicken salad or spaghetti with marinara. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s good to have a few staple meals you can pull together without ever looking at a recipe....