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Sweet Poha recipe is a simple, easy to make, quick and tasty dish among Indian festival foods. There are very few simple sweet dishes recipes that do not require elaborate preparation and today’s Sweet Poha falls in that category. It is popular in most parts of the country under different names – teppi atukulu, meetha poha, godaso pou, goda phovu, vella aval and sihi avalakki. Beaten rice and jaggery are the essential ingredients while dried coconut powder and cardamom are the flavor enhancers and roasted nuts provide a divine nutty touch....

The authentic version of Tabbouleh recipe calls for the use of Bulgur, which is basically partially steamed wheat kernels/wheat berries that are dried, coarsely ground and sifted to various sizes ranging from very fine to very coarse. Bulgur is high in fiber with a light, sweet and nutty flavor and chewy texture. Since its precooked, Bulgur is done by pouring boiling water over it and letting it to sit for a few minutes with a lid....

Also known as pad krapow gai, Thai Basil Chicken is such a tasty dinner that packs a HUGE flavour punch! The incorporation of the Thai basil makes this dish so incredibly vibrant and fragrant. If you’ve never tried Thai basil before, look out for it in larger supermarkets. It’s quite different to Italian basil, being a little mellower and with a bit of an aniseed taste to it. I like to serve mine with boiled rice, chopped cherry tomatoes (for sweetness), and a sunny-side-up egg (with a runny yolk of course!...

Reprinted from The Flavor Equation by Nik Sharma with permission by Chronicle Books, 2020 Fine sea salt 2 medium russet potatoes (total weight 15 1/2 oz [445 g]), peeled and diced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium white or yellow onion (9 1/4 oz [260 g]), diced 1 in [2.5 cm] piece fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks 1 tsp garam masala, homemade or store-bought 1 tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp red chilli powder 5 oz [140 g] fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped Two 15 1/2 oz [445 g] cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tsp amchur 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 fresh chilli, minced For the phyllo crust: 1/4 cup [55 g] unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup [60 ml] extra-virgin olive oil 10 sheets phyllo, thawed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp nigella seeds

As a rule, it usually follows that if something is beloved, it tends to get a lot of diehard opinions – no mayo, always mayo, always cheddar, no cheddar, etc. You get my drift. I decided to take a deeper look and see The Choice of Bread Hear me out. Sandwich bread is the best option. I like white or whole wheat. You can use country-style sourdough but don’t go for the ones with big holes, or whatever cheese is present in the sandwich will eventually leak out and burn....

I originally published this recipe in 2017 and have since added new photos and a few more success tips. Why This Is My Best White Cake Recipe This white cake recipe is adapted from my perfect vanilla cupcakes, a longtime reader favorite. The cake is my definition of cake perfection and has become one of the most popular cake recipes on my website. I’m even publishing it in my 2025 cookbook....

If you’ve ever tried my chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe, you know how good they are—chewy, soft-baked, and studded with chocolate chips. They’re a reader favorite and pure cookie gold. These toasted s’more chocolate chip cookies begin with that same recipe—to which we add extra chocolate, graham cracker pieces, and marshmallows. Today’s cookies are similar to my s’mores chocolate chip cookies. The differences are that recipe uses my soft chocolate chip cookies as the base, and they’re topped with a full marshmallow and chocolate that sets....

A good curry and movie (or game night) at the weekend is one of our favourite ways to spend time together as a family. I love to make curry night that little bit more special, by serving it up with poppadoms or chapatis, and a simple side dish or two – like this tomato, onion and coriander salad and some creamy raita. It takes 5 minutes to throw together, and you can even make it an hour or two ahead, so you can grab it out of the fridge when you’re ready to serve everything up....

From my famous Keto Butter Chicken, to my Shrimp & Sausage Boil, there were some clear winners of what you all loved most in 2017. I’ve put the Top 15 Two Sleevers Recipes of 2017 together, all in one place, so you can access them easily for even faster cooking in 2018! Did your favorite make the list? Top 15 Two Sleevers Recipes of 2017 1. Instant Pot Keto Indian Butter Chicken I hate when people praise their own cooking and recipes–but I’m going to break my own rule because this Instant Pot Keto Indian Butter Chicken recipe is the bomb....

I made these Veg Pizza sliders along with my Cheesy Garlic Masala Pav Sliders for one of the potluck parties since some kids don’t eat spicy and wanted them to have something which they can enjoy!! As I had thought, these were a hit!! Kids love pizza and this is an easy homemade version of it. A soft pillow filled with cheese YUMMY!! What is a Pizza Slider It’s the goodness of pizza sandwiched in dinner rolls!...

The full recipe for this dish is available in my cookbook, Veg-Table

1 To parboil vegetables, boil a liter of water with 1/2 tsp salt. Add broccoli, carrot, cabbage and beans to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 mts. Remove from heat, strain and pour cold water over the vegetables and strain again. Keep aside. 2 Heat oil in a large wok and once the oil is hot, add the cashew nuts or walnuts and fry to a golden shade and remove and keep aside....

You don’t need meat to make hearty, filling soups! In this list of Vegetarian Soup Recipes there are flavors from all over the world, and some traditional recipes you grew up loving. Pick your favorite and get cooking! What Makes Veggie Soup So Good? Healthy- Veggie soup is packed with vitamins and fiber. Hearty- Add vegetables and lentils for a filling meal.Easy- Most of these are pour and cook recipes....

These blondies are like no other. One of the many reasons why I love them is because of their unparalleled texture. They’re sort of like a cake and sort of like a blondie. Smack dab in the middle of those two heavenly dessert categories. The edges are chewy and the centers are soft. The white chocolate chips are aplenty and the sticky cinnamon-sugar swirl will make you weak at the knees....

Have you ever made a big giant cookie before? And not a chocolate chip cookie pizza or a chocolate chip cookie cake. I’m talking about one REALLY ENORMOUS cookie meant for one person. Two people if you’re willing to share. 😉 This cookie is giant. Completely ridiculous. Over the top. The recipe is reduced down from my peanut butter cookies recipe—only 2 Tablespoons of this, 2 Tablespoons of that. This recipe can easily be divided into 4 smaller peanut butter cookies, but reduce the baking time to about 9-10 minutes....

Gotta love the versatility of pasta. Quick, easy and the one thing I can pretty much guarantee the kids will devour! I’ve got to admit, good old spag bol is still a family favourite that we have at least every couple of weeks. I sometimes feel like I’m cheating – a food blogger who should be experimenting and trying new things – always going back to a simple spag bol....

BBQ Cookout Dessert Recipe Ideas I love a summery spread of spicy turkey burgers or caprese chicken burgers, corn on the cob, zucchini casserole, cold veggie pizza, and a big scoop of baked beans or strawberry feta pasta salad. Nothing says summer like these classic cookout favorites, especially when in the company of family and friends. Have you tried this honey chipotle salmon on the grill yet? But beyond the delicious savory eats and good times, aren’t we all most excited about the BBQ cookout desserts?...

1 Heat half a tbsp of oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add onions and saute till transparent. Add ginger-garlic-chilli paste and saute for 3 mts. Add methi leaves and saute for 4 mts. Add turmeric pwd, red chilli pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd and combine. 2 Add chopped tomatoes and saute further for another 4 mts. Add a little less than a cup of water and salt and bring to boil....

1 Preheat oven 200 degrees C and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. 2 In a large bowl combine the flour, baking pwd and cinnamon pwd. Use a whisk to combine. Set aside. 3 Mix in the brown sugar and lightly beaten eggs. 4 Add melted butter and mix until well combined. 5 Add 3-4 additions of flour alternating with milk and ending with flour. Just mix till the flour is combined in the batter....

Why You’ll Love This Delicious Dessert Comforting Fall Flavors. Made with juicy, sweet apples and a perfectly spiced cinnamon sugar blend. Simple & Easy. Minimal prep time with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Crowd-Pleasing. Serve this at your next dinner party or holiday gathering, and watch it disappear quickly! Versatile. Perfect on its own, or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce....