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My curry recipes are some of the most popular dinner ideas here on Jessica in the Kitchen. You guys love my Coconut Chickpea Curry, Thai Green Curry, Red Lentil Curry and Coconut Curry Soup. And this aloo gobi is such an amazing, mouthwatering, and comforting curry that you’ll be making it over and over again. I can’t guarantee that this cauliflower and potato curry is as authentic as traditional aloo gobi, but I really did my best to honour it....

Citrus Vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for our favorite fruit salads like this apple salad, and on our Waldorf Salad and Kale Salad as well! I Love a Good Salad! There’s nothing I love more in the spring and summer than a big bowl of salad! I often order them at restaurants and enjoy them for lunch or dinner at least a couple of times a week. A new favorite salad is this bright apple salad, which makes a great side dish, or can be filling enough to enjoy on its own with a slice of French Bread!...

How to prepare Arisi Upma and Brinjal Gothsu Prep time – under 15 mins Cook time – under 15 mins Serves – 2 Ingredients needed Rice rava – 1 cup (I have given how to prepare rice rava in my upma kozhukattai recipe, kindly refer it) Water – 2 1/2 cups Salt as required Ghee – 1 tsp Tur dal – 1/4 cup Coconut (grated) – 1/3 cup For the seasoning Oil -3 tbsp Mustard – 1 tsp Urad dal (split) – 1 tsp Hing – a generous pinch Red chillies – 2 Ginger – 1/2 inch piece finely chopped (optional) Curry leaves – few Preparation Soak tur dal in hot water for 20 minutes....

Today I will show you how easy it is to make this creamy paneer curry at home with basic ingredients and under 20 minutes. Yes, you will be amazed how easy it is to make this paneer recipe at home without elaborate cooking or ingredient list. This is one of my back-pocket paneer recipes that I can make in a flash when I am pressed on time. Hope you like this short cut method which will give you same results as the tedious one....

Prep Time : 15 mins Brinjal – 12 small sized brinjals (purple variety) Oil -1/4 cup Onion -1 large Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp Tamarind – Marble sized ball Roast and Grind Peanuts – 2 1/4 tbsp Sesame seeds (white ) – 2 1/4 tbsp Coconut -3 tbsp ( matured ones) Spice powder Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli Powder – 1 tsp or as required Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp Cumin/Jeera powder – 2 tsp Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp Salt as required For the seasoning Mustard seeds -1 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek -1/4 tsp Asafoetida/Hing -a generous pinch Curry leaves – 2 sprigs...

Previously I shared my amazing eggless red velvet cake recipe that uses food color. I have nothing against artificial red dye. It is safe to use in small amounts. It is not like we eat a red velvet cake every single day! But many of you requested a recipe made without artificial color. So here it is. Beetroot- A great substitute for artificial food color. Beet is the secret to the amazing deep red hue....

More Collections: Sugar Cookie Recipes, Brownie Recipes, Easy Cookie Recipes What’s Not to Love? We love to make cookie bars, especially when we need to feed lots of people. They taste just like cookies, but are easier and quicker to make. Some of our favorites include: Pan Chewies (aka Cookie Bars), Sugar Cookie Bars, and 7 Layer Bars. Why we love them: Feed a crowd in no time. Similar to a cookie, but baked in a bar, these whip up even easier and feed a big group!...

Prep Time : 10 mins Brown Bread/White bread- 8 Butter as needed (salted or unsalted) Green chutney as needed Tomato -1 medium size Onion-1 medium size Cucumber -1 Boiled potato-1 medium size Chaat masala as required Black salt/kala namak as needed Method If you love sandwiches, check out more sandwich recipes Corn Capsicum Sandwich Vegetable Sandwich Potato Sandwich Green Chutney Sandwich Paneer Sandwich Tomato Chutney Sandwich Spinach Sandwich Read More

Prep Time : 10 mins Basmati Rice -1 cup Brinjals- 3-4 Ripe juicy tomatoes-3 (big ones) Green chilli -1 (slit it) Ginger (1 inch piece finely chopped ) Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp Salt as required To be roasted and ground Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Bengal Gram/chana dal – 1 tbsp Urad dal -2 tsp Red chillies – 3 Black peppercorns -1/4 tsp Coconut – 1 tbsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp Mustard -1/2 tsp Urad dal -1/2 tsp Asafoetida -1/4 tsp Curry leaves -few Method Note – You can use any rice for this recipe....

A cheese quesadilla pairs perfectly with some Homemade Salsa or a bowl of fresh Guacamole. Or use our Sweet Salsa Verde for some added sweetness. easy cheesy goodness TO Love! Lunchtime for the kids is always hard for some reason. We do sandwiches and finger foods, but sometimes it’s nice to cook up a quick and delicious meal that the kids will love. A cheese quesadilla is always a good choice and not only because they’re simple – but because they’re delicious and loved by EVERYONE!...

This non-alcoholic punch is perfect for any occasion. It’s a favorite along with our Peppermint Punch and Holiday Punch! Our Favorite Christmas Punch! A Christmas punch is the perfect final touch to a holiday meal or a sweet addition to your holiday festivities or Christmas party. Today’s recipe is a twist on our classic Pink Punch that we love so much. Why we love it: Quick. This punch has a quick prep time and is ready in minutes (3 minutes to be exact!...

It’s always fun to switch it up with unique pancake recipes. Some of my favorites are bacon pancakes, funfetti pancakes, and these rich cinnamon roll pancakes! Perfect for Special Occasions Tired of all the holiday baking? Take a break from pumpkin and turkey and make these divine cinnamon roll pancakes. They are perfect for special occasions, weekend breakfasts with company, or an early brunch with all the other breakfast sides!...

Prep Time : 20 mins Plain idiyappam (made from 1/2 cup idiyappam flour) Salt needed For the seasoning Oil – 3 tsp Mustard seeds- 1 tsp Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Red chillies – 2 Hing – a pinch Green chilli – 1 slit Curry leaves – a sprig Fresh coconut – 1/2 cup heaped grated For garnishing Fried Cashewnuts – 4-5 Made idiyappam as mentioned in the Idiyappam recipe....

Serve this dip with more of our favorite appetizers like Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins, Crock Pot Meatballs, and our festive Veggie Christmas Tree. A Festive Seasonal Dip! We love including dips in our appetizer spreads. They are perfect for grazing as you wait for the main event. This tart and tangy cranberry cream cheese dip has the perfect contrast of flavors and textures and is perfect for the holidays. Why we love it:...

Sometimes even when you’ve been vegan for a while, you still crave certain dishes based on tradition or time of year. For me, one of these cravings was fish on Good Friday, which is a tradition here in Jamaica. When I wanted to whip up a dish that would satisfy that itch for something traditional and nostalgic, I decided to use my vegan fish sticks recipe as a starting point for these vegan fish tacos....

Slow cooker dishes are great for busy days like holidays. If you agree, you’ll also like our Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, and Mashed Potatoes. Easy Crockpot Side dish Today’s recipe is another we’ve made for years – Crockpot Green Beans with Bacon. They’re a classic side dish to any meal and have become one of our favorite ways to serve the veggies (along with green bean bundles and green bean casserole)....

Crockpot Spanish Rice tastes like our best-loved stove top Spanish Rice, just made in a crockpot. It perfect for pairing with all of our Mexican dishes! Easier than ever! Spanish Rice is a delicious dish originating from northern Mexico. Other names for this dish include Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Rice) and Arroz a la Mexicana (Mexican style rice) and Arroz Rojo (Red Rice). There is also another Spanish Rice dish that has a more yellow tint and is made with saffron instead of cumin....

Pretzel rods are one of our go-to holiday treats that we love to gift to friends and neighbors along with Homemade Turtles, Christmas Crack, and Homemade Fudge! What’s not to love?! This delicious recipe for pretzel rods (a MUST-HAVE for Christmas) comes from my cousin’s wife, Karen. Yes, I have had them many times at events and boutiques, but hers are by far the best we’ve had!! Here’s why we love these chocolate covered pretzel rods:...

Easy and Quick Mexicali Soup Highlights There is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of homemade soup, so I decided to work on an Easy and Quick Mexicali Soup that would make all my avocado and Mexican cuisine lovers very happy. This Easy and Quick Mexicali Soup is everything you hoped for and more. It’s hearty, comforting, and chock full of goodness. It’s fabulous when served with cornbread or even corn chips if you prefer....

Bacon wrapped smokies are a must for any party we throw! We pair them with some other favorite appetizer recipes like Spinach Puffs, Dill Vegetable Dip, and Jalapeño Poppers. a family fav Appetizer Years ago my brother’s fiance made this appetizer recipe for an event. I remember thinking that it was beyond delicious and that she was going to fit right in! I may or may not have had about 10 of these babies....