I got married into a family which has different customs and rituals so I couldn’t do so, but after pag phere ki rasam, when I returned to my mom’s place, she made sure that Dal Poori and Kheer were there to welcome me. Dal Paratha/Poori is part of our culture, and our heritage, and on top of that, it is a part of our happiness. What is Dal Paratha? These are stuffed Bengal gram lentil /Chana Dal paratha....
Everyone loves potatoes. They are used in Indian curries so much that you won’t believe they came to India only in the 17th century with the Portuguese. I remember growing up, my favorite vegetable was potato, and the dish that made me finish my bowl was Dum Aloo (yes, I was a picky eater in my childhood). There are several variations of Dum Aloo, and almost every state, or to be very precise, the home has its version....
Middle eastern salad bowls combined with crispy falafel and pita chips are quite popular among my family members. They like to frequent local or chain restaurants to enjoy this crispy goodness. However, I always miss something in my falafel. Sometimes it’s too bland for my Indian tastebuds or, many times, quite dry. For that reason, I like to cook them at home. I always feel homemade ones are more delicious....
Luscious, creamy, and most comforting. This Kerala veg stew is the easiest home-style curry. It doesn’t need tons of spices and Comes under 20 minutes. Typically, it pairs with appam or idiyappam. Vegan and veggie-packed, this coconut milk-based stew is so much fun to eat. Hearty, filling, and delicious. This vegan stew is aromatic, mildly spiced, and easy to cook. There is no hard and fast rule for using a specific type of vegetable; however, there is undoubtedly a guideline....
This Korean vegetable pancake is a beautiful breakfast loaded with colorful, crunchy vegetables and packed with flavor. Serve this super easy and savory pancake for a leisurely Sunday brunch or rushed snack, and you will love it. Kid-approved and vegan, it is a delight to have. Holidays call for family time, and we cook more when everyone is around. This recipe is for you if you are looking for savory breakfast ideas....
Kung Pao sauce is one of Szechuan cuisine’s most popular home-style stir-fry sauces. It has a depth of flavor and balances savory, sweet, and spicy with an extra kick. Kung Pao Chicken is the most popular dish with this sauce; the vegetarian option is almost always tofu. Why should non-vegetarians have all the fun? Although tofu is the most common vegetarian option, we Indians always look for something that feels really familiar to us....
This dal is easy to prepare and is often served as a community langar dish and can be paired with rice or dal. This dal can be made vegan, making it the perfect one-pot meal. Why Is It Called Langar Wali Dal? Maa/Maah means split black gram or kali urad dal, and chole means Bengal gram lentil or chana dal. This dal is made by combining these two and a few Indian spices....
Red kidney beans are cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a few Indian spices. This kidney bean curry is a perfect example of North Indian home cooking. The spices are not overpowering, but they provide an excellent base for this super-flavorful curry. In North India, Sunday special veg lunches always consist of rajma or chole. After all, they are the most popular curries. Rajma chawal is the most popular comfort food or maa ke hath ka khana (mother’s cooked food)....
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This teriyaki tofu is a quick and easy dish to have on busy weekdays and lazy weekends. Golden and crispy from the outside and perfectly soft and melt in the mouth from the inside, tofu bites are simmered in delicious sweet and spicy sauce. It tastes best with rice and a side of vegetables. Why We Love This Teriyaki Tofu Recipe? It’s quick, simple, and comes together in under 30 minutes....
Since we usually have homemade fresh thai red curry /green curry paste at home, we often try to infuse the flavours into different things. The aroma of freshly made paste is just beyond any descriptions. It’s just mind blowing. While cooking I was salivating, and for the first time, I was not able to control myself for plating and pictures. Now I knew the pain of my family and why they complain so often....
A long time ago, my husband and I had these fantastic veg balls in hot garlic sauce at a restaurant in India. Since then, we have conducted so many experiments to achieve that flavourful sauce and now, I can say that we have successfully developed a wonderful-tasting hot garlic sauce. Here I am going to share the recipes for both- Air Fried Veg Balls and Deep Fried Veg Balls You can check these other air fryer Recipes, Air Fried Cauliflower Manchurian Orange Cauliflower Paneer in Hot Garlic Sauce...
This Cauliflower, Peas and Potato Boat serves as an appetizer as well as an entree. I have air-fried these cute looking boiled cauliflower boats and made a simple filling of leftover scooped boiled potato, cauliflower and green peas. It’s a normal North Indian curry, and you can easily use your imagination to change the filling. I served it two ways, one as an appetizer, and another as a main course dish/entree....
A flavourful Asian dressing makes this salad finger licking. Fresh, clean and full of green goodness, this salad makes a perfect side to go with or a meal in itself. Vegan and super healthy. Are you among those people who are inclined to eat clean food since the beginning of this new year? Are you finding it more difficult to eat some types of salad with the not so great dressing every time?...
Mongolian Tofu Stir Fry. Crispy tofu cubes are tossed with sweet and spicy sauce to create a most delicious alternative to the Mongolian beef recipe. It’s easy and fun to make finger-licking.Vegan, plant-based, and gluten-free. I always have these phases of making things. Sometimes I love experimenting with a few ingredients so much that I keep doing that for days. My family is always my guinea pig when it comes to these experiments....
Making of Paneer Lababdar Ingredients; Paneer-2 cups, cubed. Grated Paneer -1 cup Onion -1 cup diced Tomato -1 cup diced Cashews.½ cup soaked in hot water for 10 minutes. Ginger -Garlic paste -1 tablespoon. Cream -1 cup. Canola oil-2 tablespoons. Butter -2 tablespoons Kasoori methi -1 tablespoon. Cumin seeds-1 tsp Cinnamon stick-1 Green cardamom-2 Cloves-2 Salt -according to taste. Coriander powder-2 tsp Green chilis-2 slit lengthwise. Turmeric powder-1 tablespoon Red chili powder-1 teaspoon....
Traditional Indian fried pastry dough filled with Mawa, Coconut, and lots of dry fruits. Later these fried dumplings are soaked in luscious saffron syrup. Saffron Mawa Gujiya is crispy little fun pockets, which are delicious. Great for festivals and get-togethers. Gujiya is quite popular in north India, especially during Holi celebrations. In many parts, it is called Karanji or Ghughara. Mostly these pastry pockets are filled with Mawa, Suji(semolina), Coconut flakes, and lots of dry fruits....
It’s one of the most droolsome potato appetizer recipes. This Achari aloo tikka is packed with many flavors and is easy to make. Crowd pleaser, kid approved, and you can serve them in many forms.Ideal for a party, picnic, and meal plan. This Air Fryer Achari Aloo Tikka is made in an air fryer; however, you can bake it in the oven, tandoor, or even prepare it in the skillet....
Air Fryer Aloo Parwal/Parwal ki Sabji. Easy 20-minute Aloo Parwal. Sliced potato and Parwal are mixed with a few spices and a little oil and cooked in an air fryer till they look crispy, crunchy, and delicious. This dish is vegan and plant-based side. What is Parwal? Parwal, or pointed gourd, is a green vegetable popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is delicious and has an earthy taste to it....
