Whenever my dad was not going to have lunch at home, my mom would whip this easy meal. My dad loves his phulkas, while my mom loves her rice. Perhaps, we would enjoy this hearty delicious meal, with a gleam in our eyes. I at least make this dal once every week. It is so simple, and my daughter Inaaya loves it too. What is Dal Fry? Dal fry is a delicious Indian lentil recipe that is most popularly made with tur dal (pigeon pea lentils), onions, tomatoes, aromatics, and spices....

What Makes This Indian Pilau So Good? If you’re a fan of Indian Pilau, prepare to make the easiest, and arguably most delicious pilau you’ve ever made! And if you’ve never had pilau before, you’re in for quite the treat! This is a deliciously authentic and easy Indian recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again. Now I know this recipe is certainly not low carb, but sometimes you just NEED to have some rice in your life....

Why You’re Going To Love This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Irish Colcannon) There are so many different ways to cook potatoes, it’s not even funny. But arguably the best way to enjoy them is homemade mashed potatoes. Instant Pot mashed potatoes are particularly easy for me because I don’t have the pot overflowing, leaving starchy water all over the stove. But what if I told you there is a way to make a mashed potato even better?...

Why Should You Make These Chocolate Chaffles? Low Carb. Only 6 net carbs per serving.Easy. Just mix the ingredients, pour and cook in your Dash Waffle Maker.Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes. These only take around 15 minutes to make.Delicious. Great for curing that chocolate craving while staying within your macros. Watch a Video on How to Make This Keto Chocolate Chaffles Recipe How To Make This Keto Chocolate Chaffle Recipe In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate for about 1 minute....

One of my favorite things about living a low carb lifestyle is how easy it is to make some amazingly tasty sweet treats with just a few modifications to make them keto-friendly. These Keto Maple Pecan Blondies are no exception. The addition of maple to this recipe may make you think “fall” but your tastebuds will make you want to reach for them all year long. Why These Keto Blondies Are The Best Low Carb Dessert Easy....

Having blogged Tamil Nadu/Kerala style parotta and chicken salna, its now time to bring to you an irresistible street food of Tamil Nadu that combines both of them in a mish mash of sorts. I am talking about Kothu Parotta. Kothu Parotta is prepared with mixed vegetables that include carrot, beans and green peas, egg kothu parotta calls for scrambling eggs while chicken kothu parotta has chicken pieces with salna gravy going into it....

A quick breakfast/evening tiffin prepared with left over idlis for one of those not-feeling-good days. Similar to Idli Upma with a slight variation. 1 Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add urad dal and let it turn red. Add curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric pwd. 2 Add chopped onions and saute till they turn transparent. Add coriander pwd and combine. Add the ground roasted dal pwd and combine....

Khichdi in all its versatile avatars is ‘food for the soul’, be it the simple khichdi, masala khichdi or the ghee-laden, rich dal khichdi. They’re numerous versions and variations to the humble khichdi based on each region of the Indian subcontinent. Each home has its own version in terms of the spices used, the proportion of rice and dal, the variety of lentils used and texture of the cooked khichdi....

1 In a pressure cooker, place a cup of masoor dal and turmeric pwd, 2 cups of water and pressure cook upto 2 whistles. If cooking over stove top, cook till the dal is soft. Mash dal, add half a cup of water and salt. You can add more water if you want a watery consistency. Keep aside. 2 Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add curry leaves, green chilli, grated ginger and coriander pwd, cumin pwd and red chilli pwd and over low flame let the oil be infused with these spice pwds for a few seconds....

Looking for a flavorful side dish to complement your favorite Mexican meals? Try this easy-to-make Mexican rice recipe featuring long-grain rice cooked in a tomato-based broth with onions, garlic, and spices. If you’re a fan of homemade Mexican food, a good Mexican rice recipe is a must. Often referred to as Spanish rice or “arroz rojo,” this classic dish features long-grain rice simmered in a tomato-infused broth, seasoned with onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder — lending it that iconic reddish-orange color....

I have for you a simple moong dal recipe that I like to make when I am not in a mood to spend much time in the kitchen or when I run out of vegetables. This protein rich dal is satvik food at its best. Simple soulful dal that makes you crave for more especially on a cold winter day. Jain recipes are simple, straightforward and nourishing with absolutely no onions and garlic going into their cooking....

What Can I Do With Chickpeas? While the obvious thing to make with chickpeas would be something like hummus or roasted chickpeas, you’l be delighted with how delicious this chickpea soup recipe is. What Makes This Chickpea Soup Recipe So Good? Fast- Use your Instant Pot to make it.Vegan- No meat or animal byproducts.Customizable- See some of my recommended substitutions below.Packed with Flavor- loaded with the most delicious spices. Moroccan food is known for its rich flavors and seasonings like paprika and cinnamon, and this Moroccan Chickpea Soup embodies all of those and more and it’s perfect for any time of year....

The vegetarian Refried Beans Enchiladas are one of our absolute favorites, especially when I am running low on groceries. I always have a few staples in my pantry and canned beans and a few sauces are one of the main things I always keep in stock. What are Enchiladas? Enchiladas are tortillas filled with protein filling rolled and covered in a savory sauce with some cheese. I like a lot of cheese so I go a little overboard with it....

I have been away from the blog and social media since early April. Last week, my family and I got home from a wonderful rejuvenating vacation only to be welcomed by the scorching summer heat. We are experiencing one of the worst summers with Vizag reeling under a heat wave with no sign of respite. Desperately praying to the the rain Gods to bring in some relief. All I do is drink copious amount of chilled drinks like lassi, buttermilk, fresh fruit juice, homemade sherbet and tender coconut water....

1 Recipe Source: Amma Prep & Cooking: 30 mts Cuisine: Andhra . Alternately, you can add store bought or pre-ground red chilli pwd (used for preparing pickles) 1 1/2 -2 tbsps and 1 tsp methi pwd to the ground ginger mixture instead of frying the dry red chillis and methi seeds. Coriander seeds and cumin are optional ingredients.

Aside from my wonderful husband, Mr Kipling might be my ideal man. Yes, I like to bake cakes at home, but I find it hard to walk past the cake aisle at the supermarket without drooling over the Viennese whirls, mini battenburgs and of course the bakewell tarts. I saw those family-sized bakewell tarts on offer at the shop a couple of weeks ago and despite only being in there to pick up a bottle of water, I came out with TWO of those icing-covered, jammy pastries-from-heaven....

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Paal poli is a rich, milk-based, delicious South Indian sweet. It is a special sweet item offered on many a Tamilian wedding menu. I have been fortunate to savor this classic sweet at a friend’s wedding eons ago. In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, it goes by different names like paal poori, milk poli, halu obbattu, poori payasa, and halu holige. Halu holige is prepared slightly differently from the Tamil Nadu version....

What Is Paneer? Paneer is a fresh cheese common in Indian cuisine. It is a non-melting cheese made by curdling milk with an acid, like lemon juice. You can even make homemade paneer. What Is The Difference Between Saag Paneer and Palak Paneer? Saag. It’s not some exotic, hard to find ingredient. Believe it or not, saag simply means a mixture of spinach and collard greens. However, for this saag recipe, I used only spinach....

Whether savored as a brunch coffee cake or an after-dinner treat, this streusel-topped peach cake is simply perfect. Every July, my friend Dana and I take a scenic day trip to Middleburg, VA. It’s our annual summertime ritual. We hop from one winery to the next, hunt for hidden treasures in antique shops, and leisurely wander the charming streets—activities our husbands don’t generally love to do. On one of these outings, we stumbled upon a quaint roadside stand, overflowing with bushels of luscious peaches in every imaginable variety....