Prep Time : 15 mins For the Pav Pav/pav buns – as required (as shown in the picture) Butter to toast pav – as needed For the Bhaji Onion – 2 Tomato – 3 (large and ripe) Potato – 3 Carrot and beans together -1 cup heaped (chopped) Peas – 1/3 cup Capsicum – 1 medium size Salt as required To Grind Ginger – 1 inch piece Garlic – 4-5 cloves Green Chilli – 2 Spice Powder Chilli powder – 1 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala – 2 tsp (available in all stores) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp For the seasoning Butter – 2 tbsp Oil – 1 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp (optional) For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped For Serving Onion – 2-3 tbsp finely chopped Lemon wedges – 2-3 Butter -2 tsp...

Peanut Chaat Recipe Prep time – under 15 mins Cook time – under 15 mins Serves -2 Ingredients needed Raw peanuts – 1 cup Onion -1 medium size Tomatoes – 1 de-seeded Raw mango – 1/3 cup Carrot – 1/4 cup grated finely Green chillies -1 finely chopped Spice powder Red chilli powder -1/4 Roasted cumin/jeera powder -1/2 tsp (dry roast cumin seed and powder it finely) Chaat masala –1/4 -1/2 tsp Salt as needed Fresh lemon juice to taste For garnishing Coriander leaves – 3 tbsp finely chopped Carrots grated finely – 1 tbsp Preparation Soak peanuts overnight and pressure cook with little water and salt until soft....

Peerkangai Chutney Prep time -under 10 mins Cook time -under 15 mins Serves – 4 Ingredients needed Ridge gourd -250 grams Mustard -1/2 tsp Hing – a generous pinch Urad dal – 2 tbsp Red chillies – 3-4 Grated coconut – 2 tbps (optional) Tamarind – small marble sized ball (very less) or 1/4 tsp of tamarind paste. Oil – 1 tbsp Preparation Wash and scrap the skin of ridge gourd ( you do not have to peel the skin completely ) and chop it into medium sized pieces....

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® Bread. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Pizza + Grilled Cheese Grilled cheese sandwiches are a staple at our house, especially during winter and spring. They are so quick and easy to make! We’re always making them to go along with soup, or serving them with baked beans and fresh fruit. Since April is National Grilled Cheese Month (April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day) I thought it would be fun to share a tasty twist on a classic....

Love Disney’s Beignets?! So do we! This fall version is delish, but if you’re looking for more Disney treats check out our Apple Pie Caramel Apples, Pumpkin Pie Milkshake and Churro Funnel Cake. Our Favorite Fall Beignets We sure do love Disney treats, and over the years we’ve tried to come up with as many copycat versions. More than anything, we love going to the parks and enjoying all the goodies, but since we can’t always be there, we like to bring some of the magic home....

These tasty pumpkin quesadillas will go perfectly with some tasty Halloween Snacks, Witches Brew, and a Chocolate Spider Trifle treat. The kids will love this festive spread! Jack o lantern quesadillas I think it’s pretty apparent by now that I LOVE the holidays, and especially Halloween. There are so many fun traditions and activities associated with the holiday, and my entire family loves all that comes with it!! From pumpkin carving to creepy recipes, we try to get in as much fun as possible and are sure to have at least a few Halloween parties to attend....

The Ingredient List Roasted veggies – I have roasted cauliflower and beets with basic Indian spices. Its so delicious you can just eat a bowlful on its own. Chickpea – Upgrades this light salad to a meal adding in more protein and making it wholesome. Cucumber – A low calorie veggie that packs a refreshing crunch. Peanuts – Adds good protein and crunch to the salad. Cilantro – Use any fresh herb, mint is great too....

Prep Time : 10 mins Elephant foot yam/senai -1 cup heaped or 1/4 kg Tur dal – 3 tbsp Tamarind – small gooseberry sized ball or fresh lemon -1 Salt needed For the seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds Asafoetida/hing – a pinch Green chilli Ginger – 1 inch piece Curry leaves Method Mash senai also. You do not have to mash it to a fine paste. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add hing, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves....

Ingredients needed Snake gourd -1/4 kgTur dal /split yellow moong dal -1/4 cupTurmeric powder -1/4 tspSambar Powder -3/4 tspOil -2 tsp For the grinding Urad dal -1 tspCoriander seeds – 1 1/2 tspRed chillies – 2Whole black pepper – 1/4 tspGrated Coconut -1/4 cup Heat a tsp of oil and fry the above ingredients, adding coconut at the end. Grind it to a smooth paste adding little water. For the seasoning Mustard – 1 tspUrad dal -1/2 tspHing/asafoetida – a pinchCurry leaves -few leaves Preparation First cut snake gourd vertically and scoop out the seeds....

A Sweet Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl Last week I was asked what my favourite meal to make was. It didn’t take me long to realise, well, breakfast. Yes we all know it’s the “most important meal of the day.” BUT, it’s also one of the few meals that can be sweet AND/OR savoury (hello brunch), so you can pretty much make whatever you feel like for breakfast. Personally, I love a sweet breakfast, and this strawberry smoothie bowl definitely falls in my top 10 favourite types of breakfasts....

I am a big advocate of one-pot meals. In today’s unprecedented times when everyone is at home, Instant Pot recipes like this Curried Quinoa Spinach Sweet Potato and this pot in pot Dal Rice recipes are a big savior. My kids have started to love quinoa after I made this Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Soup and then there was no looking back. We are leaning towards more whole foods to keep our immune system high....

Making your own cream cheese probably sounds pretty labor-intensive, but it’s not, I promise! Basically all you need to do is blend the ingredients together, and then patiently wait for the mixture to settle. But, more on this later. For now, let’s talk about the amazing qualities/versatility of cream cheese! I love being vegan, but, before this recipe, I’ll admit that I missed being able to enjoy cream cheese! Now, I don’t have to because this Vegan Cream Cheese is just as smooth and delicious as regular cream cheese is....

Prep Time : 10 mins Ingredients needed Tomato – 1 kg ripe ones Garlic – 7-8 cloves Tamarind – small gooseberry sized ball Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1 1/2 tbsp Salt – 1 tbsp or as needed Roasted fenugreek powder – 1/2 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1/3 + 1 tbsp cup Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Hing/asafoetida – 1 tsp Preparations Method Read More

So many fast-casual restaurant chains seem to forget that vegans exist, but Chipotle is one of those glorious places that provides plenty of plant-based options. If you can’t get enough of their vegan sofritas, you’ll be happy to know that it’s easy to make at home. And, not to toot my own horn, but this homemade sofritas recipe is even better than the original! To develop this recipe, I investigated the ingredients listed on Chipotle’s website, figured out how to translate them to a smaller batch, and experimented with the sauce that brings it all together: sofrito....

Prep Time : 15 mins Chinese noodles – 1 packet (100 grams) Finely chopped garlic -1 1/2 – 2 tbsp Onion -1 Cabbage – 1/2 cup thinly sliced Carrot – 1 medium size (julienned) Capsicum – 1 medium size Oil -2 1/2 tbsp Soya sauce – 2 tsp Chilli sauce – 1/2 tsp or as required Pepper powder to taste Salt to taste For Garnishing Spring onion greens -1/4 cup finely chopped...

Prep Time : 15 mins Milk – 5 cups Vermicelli/Semiya – 75 grams or 1/2 cup +2 tbsp Sugar -1/2 cup (or as required) Cashew nuts – 8 – 10 Cardamom – 3-4 ( powder it) Raisins -10 -15 Ghee ( clarified butter) – 1 tbsp Preparation Method Tips – To make the kheer more tastier, I powdered a little roasted cashew nuts coarsely and added to the kheer while adding the other cashew nuts....

All-time favorite! Our white chicken chili is an award-winning favorite! No joke – we’ve brought this to our annual Trunk or Treat a dozen or so times and always win for best white chili recipe. Along with our classic chili recipe, this is our go-to for chili cook-offs and potlucks and ALWAYS gets rave reviews. We know everyone loves it because we never have leftovers! That’s one reason we have it on repeat all soup season long....

White chocolate lovers will fall head over heals for these White Chocolate Crackles. If you need more cookie recipes to satisfy that white chocolate craving, you’ll also want to try White Chocolate Snickerdoodles and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies! BAked up in under 15 minutes! It’s no secret I LOVE white chocolate and am always looking for ways to whip up a white chocolate treat. Well these White Chocolate Crackles are on my “fav” list, and are one yummy cookie....

A Hearty Bowl-Full! Soups and chilis are hearty, filling, and perfectly cozy – especially when served with a side of Sweet Cornbread. Whether you have beans, no beans, or make it meatless, there is a perfect homemade chili recipe (or two) for you!! Chili can often be made with strictly canned ingredients making it a pantry staple dish that you can whip up any night! For more chili tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!...

We Love a Good Side! While there is definitely a centerpiece for Christmas dinner, we ALWAYS include plenty of side dishes because they’re our favorite! Once you’ve chosen the main entree, we have plenty of favorite sides to complete the spread. Whether you’re looking for simple or just an unbelievably delicious, we’ve got you covered! Many of these dishes can be made ahead of time, or come together in a snap....