Wash mangoes well and wipe it dry. Peel the skin and grate the mangoes using a grater. Dry roast fenugreek seeds in a pan (do not brown it) and powder it. Keep it aside. Heat oil in a kadai , add mustard seeds and hing, when mustard splutters, add the grated mango and turmeric powder and saute nicely for a few minutes. (keep the flames low) Then only you should add chilli powder and salt....

Am I the only one already in full Valentine’s Day swing? I don’t mean just the sweet side – I mean everything “for two”. My wedding is in about 150 days (whoa!). I’m going to fit the dress next month (double whoa!). For some reason, my brain seems to be in a “for two” mode. For February I’m trying to focus on the less sweet side of Valentine’s Day. So, things like breakfasts, dinners and maybe one sweet treat since we gotta eat food too!...

Prep Time : 10 mins Millet Rava -1 cup (any millet rava) Tur Dal -2 tbsp Grated coconut -1/4 cup Water – 2 1/2 cup Salt to taste For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad Dal – 1 tsp Red Chillies – 2 Green Chillies – 2 Curry Leaves – a sprig Method More Typical Tamil Brahmin Breakfast/Tiffin Recipes Upma Kozhukattai and Brinjal Gothsu Arisi Upma Adai Coconut Sevai Lemon Sevai Mor Kali Mani Kozhukattai Vella Dosai (whole wheat jaggery dosa) Pacharisi Idli Read More

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rumba Meats. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s cold around here, my friends! And this Mushroom Soup with Roasted Garlic and Marrow Bones is perfect for taking the chill off and warming the body and soul. To me, there is nothing better than a big bowl of hearty soup! And if I’m being quite honest, I really love the thick, rich, full-of-cream soups the best!...

Makes an excellent appetizer and even if you make it ahead of time , it still remains yum until serving . Please go through the entire post for tips , tricks and the recipe. So yesterday I got this big pack of baby Portobello mushrooms . And I had this idea on my mind forever about making mushroom Manchurian . But as you know I can never think straight. I have successfully reduced deep frying , everything I make which needs frying is baked or made in my favorite appe pan now....

Preparation Wheat flour for dusting Whole wheat flour-1 cup Onion- 3-4 medium size Red chilli powder-1 tsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Garam masala powder-3/4 tsp Coriander leaves finely chopped -2 tbsp Salt needed Oil -1 tbsp for dough Oil for making parathas Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander leaves to the onions and mix well. Make lemon sized balls out of it....

Watch the video of making Indian Style Beaten Rice (Aval) Granola How to make Aval Vilayichathu Serves – 8-10 (when mixed with fruits) Ingredients needed Jaggery – 1 cup (200 gms) Brown poha – 3 cups or 1/4 kg Ghee 2 tsp Roasted gram dal (pottukadalai) -1/4 cup Black Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp Raisins – 1/4 cup black or brown Fresh Matured coconut – 1 cup heaped Cardamom Powder Dry Ginger Powder -1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder -1/2 tsp Preparations Heat 1/4 cup of water, add 1 cup of jaggery....

Prep Time : 10 mins Pomegranate – 2 (deep red ones) Milk – 3/4- 1 cup Honey – 2 tsp or sweetener of your choice Chia seeds – 2 tsp (optional) Note Check out the health benefits of pomegranates in my pomegranate juice recipe and the health benefits of chia seeds. Read More

Homemade Potato Salad is a popular side dish during summer—it’s party perfect. Macaroni Salad and Pistachio Salad are also BBQ and potluck favorites! a famous family recipe Sometimes, there’s just nothing better than delicious meat (like Pulled pork or Steak) with sides like Baked Beans and Coleslaw for a family BBQ! Another BBQ Side Dish we LOVE is Potato Salad, and the recipe we love best is one my mom came up with years ago....

The Perfect Holiday Dessert Our pumpkin crunch cake recipe is one of those pumpkin desserts that we crave ALL FALL long! It’s so full of flavor and spice that it’s hard not to crave once the weather cools down. This recipe is a twist on our famous Pumpkin Dump Cake and has a buttery pecan crunch that is to die for. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this dessert is sure to impress and add variety....

Prep Time : 15 mins Sour curd – 1 3/4 cup Gram flour/besan – 3 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt as needed Water – 3 1/2 cup cups For the Pakoras Onion – 1/2 cup sliced Gram flour – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – as needed Carom seeds/ajwain – 1/4 tsp Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp chopped Salt needed Oil for frying For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp Dry red chillies – 3-4 Hing/asafoetida – 1/4 tsp Onion – 1 medium size chopped Garlic – 3-4 (grated/minced) Ginger – 1 1/2 inch piece (grated/minced) Curry leaves – a sprig Top up Seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Cumin seeds Red Chilli Powder For Garnishing Coriander leaves...

Of course, we serve it with our homemade Tortilla Chips or Baked Tortilla chips! We Love Queso! We love dip in our family and always have at least one or two kinds at every party. A favorite dip recipe of ours is queso blanco (white cheese dip)! Why we love it: Utterly addicting. This is one of the most addicting dip recipes you’ll ever try and we love that it’s a staple at many Mexican restaurants....

Prep Time : 10 mins Brown bread – 6 Onion – 1 Ginger – 1/2 inch piece finely chopped Green chilli – 1 finely chopped or chilli powder -1/2 tsp Rajma /kidney beans – 1/2 cup cooked Pepper powder to taste Salt needed Butter for toasting the bread For the seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Cumin seeds – 3/4 tsp Method – Filling for the sandwich How to prepare sandwich toast More Sandwich Recipes Vegetable sandwich Potato sandwich Green chutney sandwich Paneer sandwich Tomato Chutney Cheese sandwich...

This blog post is sponsored by Pasta Lensi! Thanks for supporting the brands that support Jessica in the Kitchen! All thoughts and opinions are my own! This is definitely on my top ten pantry dinners list. This Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a mouthful to say, but thankfully the process isn’t. It comes together surprisingly easily, has a rich flavour and such a fun colour. Another surprise? It’s gluten free!...

Did I say Paneer??? I grew up eating this Indian cheese. It is a fantastic protein option for vegetarians. If you are into the low carb or keto diet, then this is your jam! Furthermore, Paneer, the most amazing cheese in the world that doesn’t melt while cooking. Steam it, grill it or sautee it. This stuff is freaking good! I love how I can add cubes of paneer to about anything and everything, and indulge in it every day!...

Prep Time : 5 mins White Sesame seeds/ ellu -100 grams Whole Urad dal -1/4 cup Cumin seeds/jeera seeds -1 tbsp Whole black pepper- 1/2 tbsp Red chillies -8-9 Salt as needed For the sesame seed rice Cooked rice – as needed Sesame seed Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – a sprig Ghee – 1 tsp For Sesame Seed Rice Meet you all with more interesting recipes and tips, until then it is adieu from Padhu....

When you need to feed a large number, recipes like these sheet pan pancakes come in handy! Top it with our favorite Buttermilk Syrup or Whipped Cream. We Love to Feed a Crowd Sheet pan pancakes produce the same flavorful bite of Easy Pancakes we all know and love, just in one large section. If you haven’t had them before – they’re easier than you think. Simply cut the large pancake into squares and serve for a great breakfast....

Easy Chipotle Carnitas Recipe Highlights Oh my goodness…These Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas are to die for! Perfectly seasoned pork that is slow-cooked until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender, then pulled apart with forks and finally crisped up in the oven to golden perfection. This Chipotle Carnitas recipe is extremely easy to make and perfect for many purposes, such as family-style Taco-Bar, freezer meal, or meal prep. This chipotle carnitas recipe is a spin-off of traditional carnitas....

Snickers dip the perfect treat for showers, get togethers, or movie nights. Whip up some Artichoke Dip, Crock Pot Buffalo Dip, and French Onion Dip to complete the spread!! Caramel Apple Snickers Dip I share too many sweets, I know. I just LOVE finding good treats to make for parties, BBQs, church get togethers and holidays. I’ve realized over the years that we have our favorite “go-to” dessert recipes that we’ve made PLENTY of times, and it’s nice to have new treats on hand....

Prep Time : 10 mins Omapodi ( Sev) – crush it – 2 cups Kara boondi -2 cups Beaten rice (Aval/poha) – 1 cup Fried gram (pottu kadalai) – 1/2 cup Peanuts – handful Cashew nuts – handful Curry leaves- fistful Oil for deep frying Salt and chilli powder for taste Do not forget to check out my lovely collection of Diwali Snacks and Sweet Recipes. If you found this post useful, I would really love it, if you pin it or share it with your Facebook fans or Twitter followers or Google+ circles today....