Most Indian Food recipes/blends have been handed down through generations (from great-grandmom to grandmom to mom to daughter)and most curries/dishes have always lent themselves to improvisation.Each home has its own formula or its own distinctive flavor and aroma for a particular dish depending on the spices used( spices which are freshly prepared each day for each dish).Each region of the country has its own spice blend in cooking a particular dish with each having its own distinctive flavor with variations in the spices and ingredients used in preparing that dish....

On a side note, this recipe demonstrates how pH changes occur during cooking using turmeric. Watch how the color will switch from yellow to red and then back to yellow during cooking. Curcumin, the pigment in turmeric, is sensitive to changes in pH and turns red in alkaline environments, which the baking soda provides. Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

Highly requested and majorly convenient if you (1) don’t have yeast and (2) crave bread, this no yeast bread comes at the perfect time! I adapted this recipe from my Irish Soda Bread, a recipe straight from my late grandmother’s kitchen. I made 3 loaves just this past week and am thrilled to share the simple process with you today. This No Yeast Bread Is: Ready in 1 hour Made with 6 ingredients Convenient if you don’t have or don’t want to use yeast Dense, satisfying, and crusty Delicious toasted or warm with honey butter Made with buttermilk for extra flavor and richness Wonderful plain or with optional flavors...

If you are looking for an easy holiday drink for your next party or just to enjoy with your family, try this Non-alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe. It is easy, festive, suitable for all age groups and so delicious!! The best part, it just takes 5 mins to make. All you need to do is mix everything and there you have the best Christmas punch ready!! Check out some more Christmas recipes that you can whip up for the holiday season....

1 Heat oil in a vessel, add chopped onions and green chillis, saute till onions turn transparent. Add turmeric pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd, red chilli pwd and kasuri methi and combine. Add the chopped tomato and cook till they turn soft, approx 3-4 mts. 2 Add grated paneer and stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 mts. Add the low fat milk and toss the contents on medium high flame and see that the paneer does not stick to the vessel....

For the first time ever, I spotted saganaki cheese in the supermarket! Yay! One of my very early memories from when Chris and I were first going out, was our trip to Rhodes in Greece. We hired a little suzuki jimny and drove around the island, taking in the sights. I remember seeing an old lady tending to her tomato plants, then plucking a few of the large juicy tomatoes out of her bucket and squeezing the juice into her mouth for a bit of refreshment on a sweltering day....

Do you have some leftover rice and wondering what can you do with it? Try Phodnicha Bhaat. This Indian-style fried rice is one of the easy and tasty ways to use leftover rice. It gives the rice from last night a completely different flavor, taste, and beautiful yellow color. It is a simple yet delicious meal that you can make in less than 20 mins and one of our favorite lunch box recipes too....

Spiced rum is usually the drink of the summer for me. Wine and beer are good, but rum cocktails are so much better! Ideal for summer barbecues, or simply to relax at the end of a hard week, this cocktail totally hits the spot. I wanted to add a bit of a twist to the classic mojito, so going with spiced rum (instead of white rum) was a good start....

The holiday season is upon us. Diwali is around the corner, November 4th to be precise, and I wanted to share something that I make every year for dinner to celebrate. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, and when I lived in India, this was one of the year’s biggest holidays. Houses get lit bright with diyas (there’s even an emoji for it now 🪔), little clay lanterns that contain ghee, oil, or wax, and the house glows with brilliance and warmth....

The half-term holidays are over and what a week it’s been! Blazing sunshine every day. And you know what that means… BBQs, paddling pools, slightly sun burnt shoulders, listening to people complain that it’s too hot (psk!!), a truckful of ice cream for the kids, and these prosecco ice lollies for the grown-ups. Oh yeah, I had three of these on Sunday – amongst a couple of other boozy type recipes I was making for the blog (how much do I love my job!...

If you want to eat cake for breakfast, a perfectly moist yet crumbly coffee cake is your solution. And today’s raspberry almond crumb cake should absolutely be on your cake-for-breakfast radar. Each bite is soft and juicy and crunchy and sweet and buttery, with a little cinnamon, almonds, and raspberries. All of these textures and flavors together are a home run. Serve it as part of your Mother’s Day recipes or any day where a special homemade breakfast is craved....

It’s one of those things that you have to celebrate by yourself though. Personally I think my family should be exclaiming in delight that I made luscious, creamy, healthy soup from the unused ends of my ratatouille veg and the tiny bit of leftovers from the meal itself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that everyone polished off their soup, and even demanded seconds. But wouldn’t it be nice to get a ‘WHAT?...

The summer heat with high humidity is unbearable and spending time in the kitchen is not an enjoyable task anymore. News of an early monsoon is like music to the ears. 🙂 Last week, we went for a pot luck dinner for which I made a vegetarian dish using raw banana (plantain). Though I cook raw banana recipes often, I realised that only few of them have made to the blog....

Broccoli florets are tossed in a sweet, spicy and smoky chipotle honey butter before roasting. It’s as delicious as it sounds! High heat roasting is my favorite way to cook broccoli. It’s quick, easy and the broccoli emerges from the oven caramelized and full of flavor. In this recipe, the florets are tossed in a sweet, spicy and smoky chipotle honey butter before roasting. It’s as delicious as it sounds — addictive, even — and the broccoli has enough flavor to carry an entire meal....

There’s just something about s’mores that is so nostalgic of summertime. Chances are you’ve enjoyed this sweet, gooey treat around a campfire at some point. But if hunkering down in the air-conditioning is more your summer vibe than sweating next to a blazing fire, this s’mores brownie pie is for you. I originally shared this dessert recipe in 2013 and it’s been a summer favorite since. I no longer pre-bake the crust and swapped 2 Tablespoons of butter in the filling for oil, which keeps the brownie soft and moist....

I learnt that to achieve the full potency of soya, its best to combine it with other foods and vegetables and it also ensures a complete balanced diet. While preparing the dough for rotis, I add a few tbsps of soya flour to the wheat flour and use soya chunks to prepare manchurian like chicken or vegetable manchurian. Another way, I incorporate soya in the diet, is by preparing vegetable pulao using soya chunks, mixed vegetables and fried bread cubes....

This dish is so simple that I was skeptical if my hubby would like it. But to my surprise he not only loved it but by far this is his favorite pasta dish. You can always add some mushrooms or veggies of your choice to this pasta dish. I sometimes like to top it with some Roasted Tomatoes. Cook the pasta and garlic with oil simultaneously and your dish will be ready within 10-15 mins....

Today I’m going to walk you through step-by-step photos and careful explanations so you feel ready to tackle this unique beauty. Intimidated by cake rolls or does sponge cake freak you out? This is your time to be fearless, empowered, and assured. I got you covered today! What is Sponge Cake? It’s similar to angel food cake in that it relies mostly on egg whites for volume. The texture is relative as well—light, airy, and moist....

What Makes This Taco Soup So Fantastic? Quick. Much like other Instant Pot Recipes, this Taco Soup is crazy easy to make! Just 30 minutes from start to finish and you’ve got yourself a deliciously creamy and easy soup that’s sure to make the whole family happy!Healthy. This Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe is keto-friendly and high in protein. You can feel good knowing that you’re serving your family something that is both delicious and good for them....

I make pasta meals at least a couple of times a week. Good old spag bol appears on the menu most weeks, and then there’s usually some kind of variation with salmon or chicken. I like to throw in whatever I’ve got lying around at the time – maybe some chorizo, or crispy bacon. Sometimes cream or chillies. I’m slightly constrained at the moment since I’m trying to lose a few pounds, so I’ve been looking at other ways of getting in a flavour punch without going over-the-top on the naughty additions....