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My kids love Pav Bhaji, which is among their favorite foods (along with Bhature and pindi chole). I also make fresh homemade eggless ladi pav, Burger Buns, and dinner rolls to accompany it. The most crucial difference between street-style and homemade pav bhaji is that quite a few vegetables are added at home, and the latter has a less spicy flavor. However, both are just awesome in taste. If your kids are picky eaters, this is the best opportunity to feed them vegetables without them knowing....

If you are looking for new ideas for your meal preparation, this hearty salad is for you. Filling and kid-approved, this salad can be a great packed lunch for everyone in the home. What Ingredients are needed for this pasta salad? Orzo- Do not get confused between rice and orzo. Orzo is a pasta that is shaped like rice. Cooked orzo has a lovely soft texture and takes less then five minutes to cook....

My husband and I have this habit of making large batches of Thai curry pastes and we keep them in different one-serving size containers in the freezer. It always comes in handy in making dinners or lunches when we don’t have much time or we simply want to relax and enjoy a good homemade dinner while binge-watching Netflix. Thai Red Curry and Thai Green Curry are two of the staples in my freezer and it would not be an exaggeration to say that till date, we have not used any store bought curry paste....

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This Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad is a perfect side to go with any main meal or to have alone with a glass of wine. What Are the Ingredients? I have used orzo, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers, red onion, fresh basil leaves, fresh chili peppers, a bunch of spring mix, and vegan (or any other) mozzarella cheese. I made a delicious dressing by whisking dijon mustard, olive oil, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and a little maple syrup....

Easy and delicious side of Italian Green Beans with Tomato and parmesan. Crispy, crunchy with the most juicy bite of tomatoes and creaminess of parmesan makes this a beautiful showstopper side. Easy and can be prepared in twenty minutes. This lovely side needs only a few ingredients. Green beans are our family favorite, and I always try to make recipes that are delicious and quicker at the same time. They are suitable for every season, fresh and tasty....

I have always felt that Indian food is not represented in full depth by its commercial outlets abroad. In the US, if you check any restaurant menu, you will see the same names again and again. It makes it appear as though Indian food does not go beyond Paneer Butter Masala, Instant Pot Veg Dhansak, Chicken Butter Masala, or Chana Masala/Chickpea Curry. India has a rich heritage of regional cuisines, however, it looks like commercial establishments have shown no interest in showcasing the depth and richness of these....

Trust me this easy pita bread recipe is just, and I don’t know why I took this much time to document them on my blog! It’s crazy. Isn’t it? When I first made them around 5-6 years ago, I was really impressed. The only problem is that whenever I baked them (which was not very frequently, I admit), I was not able to take pictures. Hence, no blog post. This time, I made sure I had a few minutes left for a quick photoshoot....

This Easy Spicy Garlicky Ramen is my go-to recipe for a lazy comforting dinner. These dry ramen noodles are often considered cheap and unhealthy. But trust me, after you try this recipe, you will understand the flavor which you will be dealing with. Trust me, it is anything but cheap or unhealthy. Whenever I am under the weather, I crave noodles, and since ramen noodles are the easiest, I make them quite often....

This new normal is not helping anybody, particularly people who love to go out. Food and family time is the only thing which is maintaining our sanity. So, with the start of this work from home age (read covid era), my husband is on a major diet change and not preferring carbs. So far, his journey has been amazing. I am trying to create a delicious dishes which not only taste good, but are good for the stomach too....

Crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, these spicy, tangy Thai Paneer Satay Pops are a treat for the taste buds. What is Satay? Satay in Malay and Indonesian is a Southeast Asian dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a sauce. It is quite popular in most Asian countries. Chicken Satay is the most common and famous of all types of satay. Since my family loves paneer, I thought about making a vegetarian version of Chicken Satay by using paneer as the main protein....

Diwali is over, and we are ready to eat something light after devouring so many sweets and rich food. But folks, a light meal doesn’t mean we need to starve. Light meals can be filling and nutritious, too. This soup is so good in taste and hearty that having it for dinner or lunch makes our day or night brighter. What is Farro? Farro is a nutty whole grain that is quite fibrous....

Why do we love these Easy Kathal Kebabs? They are just delicious. Do we need some additional reason for making them? Okay, in that case, they are easy; they take just a few ingredients and can be made in 45 minutes (a big batch). They are Awadhi-style Kathal ke Kebab, a vegetarian version of shami kebab. Famous Awadh kebabs are a delight; no one can escape their charm. They can be eaten as a snack, appetizer, or meal with roomali roti or Tikona paratha....

These potato pancakes are called Gamja-Jeon. Gamja means potatoes in Korean, and jeon means pancake. There are different ways of cooking them, and this is my way. It’s easy and requires only a handful of ingredients. They are super hearty breakfast meals that can be served as an appetizer for any dinner or get-together. Make them small, and these crispy potato pancakes will wow your guests. What to add to it?...

Don’t you all love simple and nourishing meals? Come winter and I try to find ways to make one pot comfort foods for everyone at home. My favourites are definitely curries, stews, and soups. I love how our soul feels nourished after a bowl of this goodness. I love lentils and beans, and it often surprises me how easy it is to feed an army with these cans. A few days ago, we cleaned and sorted our pantry....

We can make this Tandoori Aloo in an oven, air fryer or traditional clay oven. You can get all the spices mentioned in any Indian store or ethnic food store. Important tips for making perfect crispy Tandoori Aloo. 1-Make marinade with the proper recipe. The use of colour is optional. Since I don’t prefer artificial colours I have not used them. That’s why my Aloos are not bright orange colour and it’s perfectly fine....

Thai Yellow Curry is very close to Indian curries in taste because it uses lots of Indian spices in it. I find this to be a very warm and comforting meal at any time of the day. Does Thai Yellow Curry Look Yellow in Colour? No, it’s absolutely not necessary, though it may look yellow. If it looks yellow, then that’s wonderful, but if not, don’t use more than the required amount of turmeric in the curry....

Yes, I am talking about a bowl of Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup. Let’s take your tastebuds on a fragrant trip to Thailand which is full of the goodness of vegetables, herbs, and coconut milk. It’s amazing how can we get nutrition without losing any flavor. This recipe is quite forgiving and I have provided the alternatives for many ingredients keeping recent times in mind. New Recipes

Aloo Kathal ki Biryani /Jackfruit biryani is a delicious alternative for vegans and vegetarians. Simple and easy to make, this biryani is made of spicy, tasty potatoes and jackfruit chunks cooked with fluffy, aromatic rice. Nostalgia is always in the air when discussing kathal/ jackfruit biryani. I always feel like I’m back where my masi used to prepare this Kathal biryani for all of us during summer vacation. My Masi was our favorite among all the masis/aunts, and she still is....