This Pudina / Mint Chutney with coconut was one of our favorite chutneys that I made quite often during summer. We grow a lot of mint at home and this Green chutney (like my younger son calls it) was a regular with Idli and Dosai . I almost wanted to pick a few pudina plants to grow indoors when the growing season was coming to an end. But we already have so many tropical plants that come indoors during the winter months....
Mildly sweet Fruit focaccia, loaded with dried cherries and raisins that give it the perfect balance of flavors can be a good recipe for dinner. These sweet focaccia are fairly easy to make and can be done in an hour. Focaccia happens to be one of our favorite flatbreads and I make them quite often for dinner. Our favorite happens to be the Focaccia with herbed oil and Caramelized onions ....
Pudina Rice or Mint Pulao is a very aromatic and easy recipe to make with the mint/pudina that is growing wild in your backyard. Love this one-pot meal and ever since started making it in the Instant pot, it has become even easier to enjoy it. Me and my husband are both very passionate backyard gardeners. We started out pretty small back in NY at our first home and have been doing it year after year for almost 15 years now....
Mercimek Koftesi is a vegan Turkish kofte that is made with red lentils and bulgur and the best part is, these are not deep fried. Stuff it inside some crisp lettuce to enjoy as an appetizer or lunch . This recipe for the Bulgur Koftesi took me by surprise as it was so simple to make and delicious. When the name of the recipe says kofte, you would assume that it is a deep-fried recipe....
Puli Inji also known as Inji Puli or Inji Curry is a popular sweet and sour Ginger pickle made in Kerala as well as in Tamil Nadu. The sourness from the tamarind and the sweetness from the jaggery / brown sugar is the perfect blend with spicy ginger and green chili pickle . Puli inji was a common condiment that amma always made. It is the perfect combination with idli and dosai and tastes amazing with Ven Pongal and Curd rice ....
Taking the traditional Lasagna to the next level and making it fancier and easier to serve. These Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups are perfect for weekend brunch or Holiday meals. Lasagna is one of our favorite Italian dishes that we almost never get to eat outside. In every restaurant, the lasagna is pre-made and has some kind of meat in it. Hence, the only lasagna our family has tasted is my traditional lasagna ....
A most delicious and easy-to-make vegan stir fry with loads of vegetables and tofu makes these Sweet and sour vegetables one of my favorites. Serve it with some brown or jasmine rice; you will never need the take-out again. My husband is a big fan of Sweet and Sour Vegetables. This is one thing he always orders when we do take-out from a Chinese restaurant. Many restaurants do not have the vegetarian version or the flavors are not up to what he likes in most places....
For those who are familiar with sweet appam, Thinai Sweet Paniyaram or Foxtail Millet Sweet Paniyaram is not too different from traditional ones. My mother always soaked raw rice and made an appam. I always took the shortcut and used rice flour and wheat flour to make the sweet appam. This is not different from that, except we use soaked and ground thinai / foxtail millet along with rice flour and wheat flour....
Vegetable Jaipuri also known by the name Veg Jaipuri or Sabz Jaipuri is a culinary masterpiece from the heart of Rajasthan . The mix-veg Jaipuri has an intricate combination of vegetables and spices and is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables, along with a unique blend of fresh masala/spices creates a symphony of flavors. I serve the veg Jaipuri with fragrant basmati jeera rice or warm pulka rotis (Indian bread) , and it offers a taste of tradition and a glimpse into the royal heritage of Jaipur....
Vegetarian Chimichangas are deep-fried burritos that are stuffed with cheese, beans, rice, and meat. The fillings vary depending on individual preference. They are then folded into a rectangle and then deep fried. For the second day of tortilla dishes, I decided on the chimichangas. This is one of the dishes that we as vegetarians never got a chance yet to eat outside. Chimichanga is a popular Mexican dish that is believed to have originated in the Sonoran state of Mexico....
Yemarina Yewotet Dabo simply known as the Ethiopian spiced honey bread will leave your kitchen smelling wonderful. This honey bread is loaded with freshly ground spices and it is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! This was one of the breads that was chosen for the alphabet Y long before the Mega marathon started. The recipe for Yemarina Yewote Dabo, the Ethiopian spiced honey bread was pretty straightforward forward and I kept postponing the bake....
Beetroot Paratha is a variation of traditional parathas and includes all of the flavors in it by itself. So, they can be eaten with just raita or yogurt on the side. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I have made these really delicious and healthy Beetroot parathas. This is such a lovely lunch box paratha that is very attractive and also very healthy. I always liked beets and the only thing I have ever eaten growing up is beetroot curry/poriyal....
Chakkara Pongal or Sakkarai Pongal is the most important recipe made on Sankrathi / Pongal day. This sweet pongal recipe is not just made on that day but also for many festivals and special occasions throughout the year. Sakkarai Pongal or sweet pongal is a very fulfilling and hearty dessert. This is made on the most important day in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, which is the Thai Pongal / Makara Sankranthi festival....
Just as the name suggests, this recipe for Easy M&M Chocolate Fudge is very simple to make with just 4 ingredients . It is the perfect choice for holiday gift-giving. If you know me or follow my posts, you will know that I am not much of a chocolate person. My husband and kids love chocolate though and I am sometimes that mean mother who does not make enough chocolate for them....
Godhumai Rava Pidi Kozhukattai or Lapsi Kozhukattai is a variation of traditional South Indian Puzhungal Arisi Pidi Kozhukattai. This Broken Wheat Savory kozhukattai is generally accompanied by Chutney to make a full meal. Godhumai rava or broken wheat or lapsi is a grain that I personally feel is highly underused in my family. My dad to begin with would eat anything made with rice rava, but would hesitate if I say that is made with godhumai rava....
The Hara Cholia Paneer Subzi has a very different flavor than traditional channa subzi. The fresh beans tastes much different from the dried beans that I use often and what makes this fresh garbanzo beans paneer subzi unique. Blogging marathon gives an amazing opportunity to cook with ingredients that I have never used before. The recipe I made today is something very new to me and I have never tasted it before....
I love condensed milk, not only in desserts but just to lick from the can. Most of the time, I make sure that I choose recipes that do not need the whole can of condensed milk so that I will have some to lick from the can. My husband is my biggest competition when it comes to this, so today, when I tried to make my own, I made it when he was out of the house....
Pickles are my weakness and whenever I crave it, this Instant Green Apple Pickle is what I make. Takes just about 10 minutes to make this crunchy and spicy Apple Pickle. Making this instant apple pickle is as easy as chopping, adding, seasoning, and mixing. The green apple or the Granny Smith apple makes this pickle so crunchy and the heat from the pickle works great with the sour and tart flavor of the apple....
Lemon pickle or Elumichampazha Urugai is a very simple pickle that is consumed a lot in Tamil Nadu. Also called Nimbu Ka Achaar in northern India, it is served in most of weddings in Tamil Nadu. The ease of making this pickle makes is a prime candidate when doing in bulk for big occasions or weddings. Making pickles have always been in my mind. One day, I want to be experienced enough to make jars and jars of a homemade pickles....
A quick and easy Maida Cake / Burfi recipe to try for this Diwali. A perfect beginner recipe that does not need any special skills and can easily be made in under 20 minutes. Burfi making is quite daunting for many and beginners try to keep away from making them. It was not easy for me in the beginning as well and it took me a long time to get to some recipe like Mysore Pak ....
