Happy Sunday, friends! I shared this video for Whipped Coffee on my Facebook page and since I’m getting so many questions about it – I made a blog post so I can answer all your questions! The recipe is below, along with all the ways you can make it! P.S. I’ve also made a whipped matcha! YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED What kind of sugar can you use to make whipped coffee?...
Glossary of Indian Spices in English, Tamil and Hindi These spice powders are commonly used in Indian cuisine Coriander Powder– Clean and dry coriander seeds in the sun. Then get it ground in the flour mill. Alternatively, you can dry roast coriander seeds in a pan on medium flame until you get a nice aroma of roasted coriander seeds. Cool and powder it. The seeds can be powdered either by roasting them or without roasting them....
As you see in the picture below Moth beans are tiny little brown beans. They look similar to mung beans. The difference between moth and mung bean is that latter is green in color plus the taste differs a bit. Moth bean is also know by matki bean, mat bean,Turkish gram or dew bean. Sprouted moth bean also known as sprouted matki bean is very nutritious too. I will soon share a tasty recipe on it....
Instant Pot has truly made my life easier. All the store-bought canned stuff like this Pumpkin purée, Applesauce, beans and lentil is slowly getting replaced by home cooked ones. I love making Chana Masala, Vegan Lentil chili and this Spinach Kidney bean curry from scratch in my Instant Pot. Homemade vs Canned Pumpkin Puree I have nothing against store-bought Pumpkin purée. I always have a can or two sitting in my pantry for quick recipes....
I love loads of vegetables on my plate everyday. Be it a salad like this easy greek salad with vegan cashew tzatziki or a simple subzi like healthy mix vegetable subzi with beetroot boost or hidden vegetable soup like this easy garden vegetable soup . Vegetables form an essential part of our everyday meal. Today’s recipe is very close to my heart. It is a classic and authentic mixed veg curry I grew up eating for years....
Italian Wedding Cookies These Italian wedding cookies are a family favorite cookie reminiscent of our Mexican Wedding Cookies. Italian cookies are traditionally flavored with anise, but we love vanilla and almond extracts more (common substitutes for a more Americanized version) and typically use that instead. There are so many reasons to love this easy cookie recipe (other than it being simple), but it also makes a ton and is perfect for special occasions and holidays ( be sure to check out our Italian Christmas Cookies too)!...
Prep Time : 10 mins For the seasoning Sesame seed Oil/gingelly oil – 1/2 cup Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Hing – 1/2 tsp Roasted Fenugreek powder -1/4 tsp Method Shelf life and Storage Note If you love pickles, then do check my collection of Pickle Recipes. Read More
Prep Time : 15 mins Yam/karunai kilangu -1/4 kg or 5 small ones Pearl Onion -15-20 Garlic – 15-20 Tomato – 1 chopped Sambar Powder – 2 tbsp Coriander Powder – 1 1/2 tsp (optional) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Sea salt – 1 tbsp flat or as needed Tamarind – small gooseberry sized ball (around 20 grams) For the Seasoning Sesame Seed Oil – 3 tbsp Mustard seeds/Kadugu – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds/vendhayam – 1/2 tsp Hing – a pinch Red Chilli – 1 Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Sesame seed oil – 1-2 tsp...
Citrus desserts are a must in the summertime, and this Key Lime Cake (inspired by Key Lime Pie), is a favorite. We also love Lemon Bundt Cake, and Lime Sheet Cake when we need a citrus fix! a cake version of your favorite pie We all know about Key Lime Pie, but this Key Lime Cake will give your favorite pie recipe some stiff competition. The cake itself is super moist and filled with fresh lime flavor....
Gentle morning kitchari is one of my favourite recipes for starting the day. Lentils and rice are mixed with authentic Indian spices and veggies. It has a texture similar to porridge, which makes it a comforting breakfast dish, and it will really kickstart your day. I first learned about kitchari from the cookbook “Power Plates,” which was written by my friend Gena. It’s an Indian dish that’s commonly used in Ayurvedic healing, and I can understand why....
FREE Kitchen Conversion Charts Print – available in 6 colors. Handy to have when you can’t remember those conversions!! A MUST-HAVE FOR THE KITCHEN Hey! Kendra here and I can’t even tell you how many times I have googled “How many cups are in a Pint?” … Like every time I go to the store with Heavy Whipping Cream on my grocery list! That’s why when Kristyn suggested we make you guys a Kitchen Conversion Chart Printable I was super excited!...
Prep Time : 10 mins Kodo millet (Varagu) – 1/2 cup (see notes) Onion – 1 big Ginger – 1 inch piece Green chilli – 2 slit Curry leaves – a sprig Salt needed Curd – 1 1/2 tbsp Water – 1 1/2 cup Vegetables Potato – 1/3 cup or 1 potato Carrot – 1/3 cup or 1 carrot Beans – 5-6 Peas – 1/3 cup Spice Powder Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Coriander Powder – 1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 2 Bay Leaf – 1 For Garnishing Coriander leaves Cashew nuts – 4-5 (optional) Method...
Prep Time : 10 mins Couscous – 1/2 cup Water – 1 cup Mint – 1 cup firmly packed Garlic – 2 cloves Green Chilli – 1 Ginger – 1/2 inch piece Onion – 2 medium size (finely chopped) For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 2 Bay leaf – 1 Method Enjoy making more Couscous 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 or Instagram today....
You can’t go wrong with this mint Oreo shake! Cake Batter Milkshake, Red Velvet Milkshake, and Pudding Milkshake are some more of our favorite cool treats. Who Doesn’t Love Milkshakes?! Since we’re HUGE mint fans at our home we love these mint milkshakes! Of course, this dessert were a huge hit with the family, and they’re already asking me to make them again. Why we love them: Quick and easy....
Fan of chocolate and peanut butter will go ga-ga over these chewy bars. Add in a bit of caramel and you have a slam dunk!! For more of this winning flavor combination try Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars with Chocolate Frosting. Remember “Oh Henry!” Bars? Do you remember Oh Henry bars?! They have been around for quite sometime, the 1920s really, but were rumored discontinued recently....
When I say Palak , what is the first curry that comes to your mind – I bet its Palak paneer. Have you imagined your palak paneer look this pretty ? Are you ready to have the best palak paneer of your life . Now is the time to make this gorgeous version and flaunt it in front of your family members, friends and guests. Palak paneer or aloo palak is regular affair at our place and I am sure it’s the same for you....
a family Favorite! Pork chops have become a dinner time staple over the years. Both of our parents have made them for as long as we can remember, and now we can’t get enough of them! Over the past decade, we have tried MANY ways to prepare our favorite pork dish, and we hit the JACKPOT with this juicy parmesan rendition 🙂 Coated in breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese, these perfect chops have quickly claimed the title of World’s Best Pork Chop Recipe....
Prep Time : 15 mins Moong dal-Pasi paruppu- 100 grams or 1/2 cup Jaggery – 200 grams (or more if you like it very sweet) Coconut – 1 big grated Cashew nuts -6-7 Coconut bits -2 tbsp Ghee -2 tsp Cardamom – 1/4 tsp Method Note – If you are using ready made coconut milk, take 1 cup of milk and keep it aside. For the thin coconut milk, dilute 1 cup of thick coconut milk with 1 cup of water....
Perfect Every time. Who doesn’t LOVE a baked potato? It’s one of our favorite side dishes and a recipe we often make for our main meal too! Fortunately, we figured out how to make the perfect baked potato EVERY time, and it never fails. Load it will all your favorite fixings like butter, cheese, salt, pepper, chives, sour cream, bacon or Pulled Pork – and you’ll agree it’s potato perfection. Baked potatoes are one of our go-to meals to feed our family or a crowd, because it’s so easy to cook, and it has a taste you can rely on....
Do you ever bite, sip or smell something and it immediately tastes like summer? That’s what these Pineapple Peach Smoothies do to you. Bite into that pineapple on the side, sip on the drink, and smell it with all that glorious mint garnish and you’re instantly transported to somewhere with a glorious beach and beautiful sandy shores. This smoothie not only tastes amazing, but it’s SO easy to make. 4 ingredients friends, just four!...
