I have a huge declaration to make: This Vegan Thai Green Curry equally rivals my Chickpea Curry for the best recipe on my website. I know, HUGE. So, needless to say, you need to add this curry to this week’s meal prep. See if you agree with me! Okay, with that revealed, let’s dive into the recipe. This Thai Green Curry could not have been easier to make, and it only takes 40 minutes from start to finish!...

1.Tur Dal (arhar dal) 2.Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 3.Split Green gram (split moong) 4.Split Black gram/black lentils (Split black urad dal) 5.Split Red Lentils (Masoor dal ) Prep Time : 15 mins Panchratna Dal – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Green chilli – 1-2 Ginger – 1 inch piece Tomatoes – 2 Salt needed Spice Powder Coriander powder – 1 tsp Cumin powder/jeera powder – 1 tsp Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder – 1/2 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Cloves – 2 Red Chillies – 2 Hing – a generous pinch Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Preparation...

Prep Time : 15 mins For the Paruppu Urundai Tur dal – 1/2 cup Red chillies – 3-4 Asafoetida/hing – a pinch Oil -3 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Onion – 1 medium size finely chopped Green chilli – 1 finely chopped Sombu/fennel seeds – 1/4 tsp (optional) Grated coconut – 3 tbsp Rice flour -1/2 tsp Salt needed for the balls For the Kuzhambu Tamarind – Small Lemon sized ball Sesame seed oil – 4 tbsp Mustard – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp Red chilli – 1 Tur dal – 1/2 tsp Channa dal – 1/2 tsp Hing/asafoetida -1/4 tsp Sambar Powder – 2 tbsp Curry leaves – little...

Prep Time : 10 mins Pasi Paruppu/Moong dal -1/4 cup Onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped Green chillies – 4 slit Potato -1/3 cup or 1 small potato Tomato – 3/4 cup chopped Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp Tamarind – small marble sized ball Salt to taste For the seasoning Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds -1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Red Chillies – 3 Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves finely chopped -2 tbsp...

Smoothies are the best quick and easy breakfast, and they hardly require any ingredients! I usually opt for a fruity smoothie like Strawberry Banana or Peach, but sometimes I like to have something a little more indulgent like this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie! healthy, sweet, and creamy! I am a banana girl. I eat one almost every single day. If not on toast with peanut butter and honey, then in a delicious smoothie, like this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie....

Hooray for fall salads! Spring and salads go great together, but fall salads are probably the best kind. You all seemed to really love my Apple Pecan and Feta Salad so I knew this salad had to be coming up pretty soon. I truly, truly loved this salad – easy, crunchy, sweet, tasty and good for you! Also, caramelised pecans – yes please. This pecan and gorgonzola salad definitely brings all the flavours of Autumn and Fall....

These little treats are filled with so much cinnamon-y goodness, they’re impossible to resist! I love to have quick snacks on hand like Hot Dog Nuggets and Pizza Roll Ups, but these cinnamon twists are a perfect-not-too-sweet snack for anytime of the day. kids love these Mine do!! I admit it gets a little annoying, but we finally set up some snack bins in the pantry that the kids know they are always allowed to have if they just ask....

Prep Time : 10 mins Pomegranates -1 big sized fruit Beetroot – peeled and chopped -1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice -2 tsp Honey -2 tsp Mint leaves – 2 for garnishing (optional) Find more Juice and smoothie recipes Read More

Prep Time : 5 mins Rava (sooji/semolina) -1 cup Curd – 1 cup Salt as required Coriander leaves – handful Cashew nuts – 6-7 (break it ) Carrot -1 (medium size) Baking soda – 1/4 tsp For the seasoning Oil -1 tbsp Mustard – 1 tsp Asafoetida/hing – a pinch Urad dal – 3/4 tsp Green chilli – 2 finely chopped Ginger – 1 inch piece finely chopped Curry leaves – few...

Prep Time : 10 mins Whole milk – 4 cups Cardamom -1 crushed (optional) Sugar -1/3 cup or as needed Fine Vermicelli/sevaiyon -1 cup Ghee/clarified butter -2 tbsp Nuts and dry fruits Pistachios – 2 tbsp Almonds – 2 tbsp Cashew nuts – 2 tbsp Raisins – 2-3 tbsp Dates – 4 Cardamom powder -1/4 tsp Saffron-5-6 strands Kewra essence or rose water -1/4 tsp Method Note -This dessert thickens as it cools....

Fried rice has been a favorite of mine since I was little. My parents used to order take-out from a nearby Chinese food restaurant at least twice a month. I have kept that “tradition” in my adult life. You know, after a busy week of cooking and testing recipes, take-out is perfect for a leisurely Sunday evening. We have tried many restaurants, and our favorite is P.F. Chang. But I haven’t felt good after eating there in the past couple of times....

Delicious Snickers Brownie Bites taste like snickers and brownies had a chocolatey baby dessert. They are SO yum!!! If you can’t get enough snickers try No Bake Snickers Cheesecake, Pretzel Snickers Bites, and Snickers and Caramel Apple Dip. Snickers in Brownie Form! We have another delicious and easy dessert to share with you!! This is basically a Snickers candy bar but in brownie form! It all starts with a brownie base (you can use a box mix from the store, or make your favorite Homemade Brownies), and has layers of nougat, caramel, and roasted peanuts....

BEST Eggless Coconut Cake Recipe I shared this eggless coconut cake years ago in my cookbook, but I figured it was time to re-share it in case some of you may have missed out. This egg-free cake is flavorful and elegant yet very traditional and simple to make. It’s perfect for celebrating special occasions since it’s not only incredibly delicious but also beautiful and crowd-pleasing. Eggless Coconut Cake Recipe Highlights It has a soft & fluffy crumb....

Cook time- under 10 min Ingredients needed Puffed rice – 4 cups heapedFried gram (pottu kadalai) – 1 tbspPeanuts – 50 grams Oil – 3-4 tspMor Milagai – 2 (buttermilk chilli)Turmeric powder -1/4 tspHing – a pinchCurry leaves – fewSalt and chilli powder to taste Method Heat oil in a pan, fry peanuts and fried gram separately. Keep it aside. Meet you all with more interesting recipe. Mix in peanuts, fried gram and store it in an air tight container....

Everyone loves a classic Lasagna, but sometimes it’s fun to switch it up. Whether you make these spinach lasagna rolls, Skillet Lasagna, or Lasagna Soup, they taste great with a side of Cheesy Garlic Bread! just like lasagna, but easier! When it comes to dinner recipes, I’m all about quick and easy. I love recipes that are easy, simple, and family-friendly. These cheesy spinach lasagna rolls fulfill all of those requirements, and they’re delicious to boot!...

Strawberry frosting is deliciously refreshing and perfect for those warm, sunny summer days. It is delicious on a Strawberry Cake and just as tasty as our best-loved Easy Strawberry Shortcake. Tastes So Fresh! Life is better with cake and frosting, am I right? We LOVE this fresh strawberry frosting on our Strawberry Cake. Served chilled, it makes a ridiculously refreshing treat. This screams SUMMER to me. It’s light, smooth, and so creamy....

Homemade chips are one of those things that seems like it should take a lot of work, but they’re really a whole lot easier than you expect. Like my air fryer veggie chips and beet chips, these sweet potato chips take just a few minutes of prep, a little bit of cooking, and the results are SO worth it. Let me tell you, you will eat these up so quickly, you will be making more very soon....

It’s absolutely frigid outside! The temperatures have dipped quite low for the past couple of days. But don’t panic!! I have the perfect soup to keep you nice and warm: Three Cheese Shrimp Beer Soup!! Nothing seems to warm me up when I’m cold, like a good bowl of hot soup. This Three Cheese Shrimp Beer Soup is just divine! I mean, it’s cheeses and booze in a slurp. Can you ask for something else?...

Prep Time : 5 mins Instant tomato chutney – 1 tsp Cheese slice -1 Brown bread -2 Butter as required Bread Toaster or Tawa Method Note – You can use electric toaster also. If you do not have toaster, you can use the tawa to toast the bread. There are many uses to leftover Instant Tomato chutney Use it as a spread for bread or prepare this sandwich toast. Add it to sambar while adding dal to make it more tasty....

Don’t Have What You Need? don’t fret! Many common baking ingredients have substitutions that work well. Be aware that even though these common substitutions are used quite successfully, they don’t always match what is originally called for in a recipe. Unlike cooking where you can easily adjust ingredients, baking is more of a science. When any ingredients in a baking recipe is replaced it changes the way the dish bakes. Sometimes I like the result even better than what is called for in a recipe....