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Continuing the culinary journey on the Indian Food Trail, we have with us the vivacious and ever cheerful Alka Keswani of Sindhi Rasoi fame take us through the Sindh food route. A prolific food blogger, Alka is very passionate about her culture and cuisine and is working hard to showcase Sindhi food culture to the world. She runs a wonderful blog which primarily features Sindhi cuisine with traditional recipes. In today’s article, Alka shares with us her food culture as well as a traditional Sindhi thali (meal) that includes the classic Sindhi Kadhi recipe....

What is Instant Mango Pickle? Pickling mangoes has been a tradition throughout India for many many years. Traditionally, pickling mangoes can take up to a week. Instant mango pickle gets ready as suggested by its name. This mango pickle is made with a few spices and topped with hot oil. And, the best part is that you can have it right away. What are the best Mangoes to use to make this Pickle?...

I am sharing how to make kala chana chaat (street style) at home using black chickpeas cooked in the Instant Pot or stovetop. Kala Chana Chaat is a popular Indian street food and a snack made from black chickpeas (kala chana). It is one of my favorite snacks since my college days. Although known as chaat it’s a nutritious and healthy salad made with black chickpeas, loaded with flavors, and provides a good dose of protein and dietary fiber....

First, a disclaimer. I am not a medical, or health care professional so you definitely want to consult what my sons call “a real doctor, not a Ph.D. like my Mom”. Keto Diet Plan Week 3 This is a short series on how to start keto. Some of us want to jump into Keto cold turkey. Others might want to ease in. For those of you who are wondering how to start keto: Congratulations....

Why You’ll Love These Low Carb Cookies Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly. With only a few simple ingredients, these cookies fit perfectly into your keto diet, helping you maintain your low-carb lifestyle. Easy and Quick to Make. No need for fancy kitchen gadgets or hours in the kitchen. These cookies can be whipped up and ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Incredibly Delicious. The rich, creamy taste of peanut butter combined with the subtle sweetness of keto-approved sweeteners makes these cookies a treat you’ll crave....

I originally published this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and a few more success tips. Here’s Why You’ll Love These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars All the texture of traditional lemon cheesecake, but easier and quicker Extra creamy, extra thick Tangy-sweet flavor with loads of blueberries The cheesecake version of popular lemon blueberry cake Grab & go⁠—no fork needed! Grab These Ingredients for the Filling The filling we use for lemon blueberry cheesecake bars is a lot like this cheesecake pie....

What Makes These Low Carb Appetizers So Great? Fast. Many of these appetizers can be made in under 30 minutes. Easy. Spent more time with your guests this holiday season than tending to the food.Delicious. You’ll love all of the keto comfort food options you’ll have to choose from. Low Carb. All of the recipes I’ve included are perfect for a low carb lifestyle. What Appetizers Can I Eat On A Low Carb Diet?...

Why You Should Try My Keto Queso Recipe Fast. Done in 30 minutes.Easy. Mix all of the ingredients and air fry. Low Carb. 10 net carbs per serving, less if you use fewer onions and cherry tomatoes.Delicious. An amazingly rich appetizer you and your guests will love. I’m not going to lie, I’ll eat Queso Fundido as a snack sometimes too since limiting it to just an appetizer seems so wrong....

In the South we call kheer as payasam and this creamy fruity dessert is prepared on the same lines we follow to prepare payasam/kheer and is pretty simple. I have been wanting to try it ever since I tasted it and today I finally got down to preparing and also present it for JFI – Mango Event (Jihva For Ingredients) started and hosted by the lovely Indira of Mahanandi. I followed my friends’s recipe except for making some changes to make it a low fat mango dessert , by reducing the sugar quantity and substituting the whole milk and condensed milk with low fat milk....

A quick and easy masala sevai recipe that makes for a tasty breakfast or evening snack. An example of a fuss-free meal to make when you have little time on hand is today’s masala idiyappam or masala sevai. The basic tomato green peas based masala mishmash is distinctively salty with a heady masala flavor, but after the instant noodles are mixed in it, the sevai absorbs the outstanding flavors yielding a pleasant yet addictive taste....

Why You Should Trust My Mealthy CrispLid Review Air Fryer Cookbooks: I have two best-selling air fryer cookbooks, Every Day Easy Air Fryer and Air Fryer Revolution, so you can feel confident in knowing that I use air fryers on a regular basis, I’m quite familiar with how they work and I know what makes a good air fryer.Experienced Reviewer: I’ve done various air fryer reviews in the past, so I have a wealth of knowledge about air fryers and what makes one better than another....

I’m sharing how to make restaurant-style methi matar malai recipe at home with fresh methi. Methi Matar Malai is a popular dish served at Indian restaurants, as well as a popular choice for festive occasions such as parties or weddings. It’s a rich and flavorful curry known for its creamy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Check out these other delicious methi recipes - Methi Thepla and Aloo Methi....

1 Lightly grease a square baking pan and line with butter paper. 2 Break the biscuits into small pieces. (do not powder the biscuits, lightly crush) 3 Melt the butter over a double boiler. Add chopped chocolate and let it melt. Keep stirring and see that the chocolate does not burn. 4 Remove the bowl from the double boiler and add golden syrup and mix. Add vanilla essence and mix....

In this post sharing how to make Nutella milkshake using just 3 ingredients! Is there anything better than sipping a chilled Nutella Milkshake on a hot summery day?? It’s a decadent treat that we like to indulge in once in a while and especially during summers!! Here is another favorite milkshake recipe - Oreo Milkshake This Nutella shake is made with just 3 ingredients super easy to make creamy, rich, and decadent irresistible loved by kids and adults...

I’m trying to cut back on the carbs and OMG I NEED this cake right now. Prawns, cheese, eggs, bacon, almond milk lattes – they sound so good at the time you decide to ‘be good’ but after literally half a day, I want cake, or a crumpet or just a bloomin banana! The whole low carb, high fat thing is one I do when I need a quick fix (way better than the 3 day diet – have you heard of that one?...

What Makes This Ground Pork Stir Fry So Great? Fast. A Keto dinner is done in less than 30 minutes.Easy. A simple one-skillet meal done on your stovetop. Low Carb. Only 3 net carbs per serving. Gluten Free. Unlike some other stir fry recipes, this one doesn’t use rice or noodles (just make sure you use gluten-free soy sauce). High Protein. Packs 20 grams of protein per serving. Delicious. Flavored with incredible aromatics....

Why You’ll Want To Make These At Home Fast. A quick appetizer that is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Easy. Mix the filling, fold the dumplings, toss in a pan, and cook on the stovetop until tender and caramelized. Customizable. Fill these tasty Asian bites with your favorite flavor combinations for a side dish that pairs perfectly with your main course. Delicious. Absolutely packed with deliciously sweet, salty, earthy, and umami flavors....

Pressure Cooker Enchilada Casserole The difference between the Chicken Enchilada Casserole and this Pressure Cooker Enchilada Casserole recipe is that this one uses a homemade sauce, and it’s a green sauce. I also added a little cream cheese, which may not be authentic Mexican but it’s keto-friendly, adds a nice creaminess without adding flour, making this recipe gluten-free, and it cuts the aggressiveness of spice a little without making the dish bland....

You know when you wake up and think, “I wish I could have homemade cinnamon rolls right now,” and then you remember you have to wait a million hours for dough to rise and you cry into your boring bowl of cereal? …No? Just me? I’ve been on a quest to develop a recipe for quick cinnamon rolls that maintain all the flavor and fluff without the patience and work that yeast requires....

With its concoction of spices, tamarind and tur dal, rasam is a cold weather favorite, tastes heavenly as well as warms the body and the taste buds. I always look forward to drinking rasam even though I prepare it almost every other day, well, at least 4 days a week. To me, its the best part of the meal. Yes, you read right. My meal would be incomplete without rasam....