Methi khichdi is one of my most comforting foods ever. Combined with pickle, curd, papad, salad, and ghee, there are very few meals that can match up to the comfort this provides. Some days ago, like I do many times, I posted a picture of the dinner I was eating. A simple homecooked comforting khichdi, only it was methi khichdi. The response to that particular picture surprised me. So many people asking for the recipe, asking me how I made it. I promised them I will post it and then got busy in … [Read more...]
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Lauki Ka Raita Recipe – Bottlegourd Yoghurt Relish
Lauki ka raita is probably one of the best ways to use the humble lauki aka bottlegourd. My version has a secret tadka that makes it the best ever Lauki ki Raita. I love raita's of all kinds and I am often found putting all vegetables in them. Whether it is the greens, the bell peppers, bitter gourd or even some fruits. But this lauki ka raita is actually my mum's recipe that I make just as is. Most people think of lauki as a boring and un-inspiring vegetable, turning up their noses when … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Railway Mutton Curry
Railway Mutton Curry was a dish developed during the British Raj by the Indian Railways cooks. Marinated overnight and then Cooked in mustard oil, I simmer my version for 6 hours in a slow cooker making the flavours intense and delightful without being overly spicy. Old dishes with a bit of history always fascinate me, especially the ones connected with Railways in someway. Whether it is the station walle aloo or Ambur Biryani or this Railway Mutton Curry. There is a charm about these recipes … [Read more...]
Kerala Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk
Kerala Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk and whole spices is a perfect meal for summer (or any other season). It goes well with appams, dosa, rice or a nice toasted slice of sourdough bread. Sharing a kickass recipe today which I got from a friend's mother. This Kerala Chicken Stew is what summer dreams are made of. I hardly feel like eating meat, poultry or seafood in summer primarily because the heavy masalas and preparations don't sit right with the stomach. But this light and flavorful dish … [Read more...]
Spicy Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney
Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney pairs amazingly well with some dosas and idlis with the tangy-ness of the raw mango and the slight sweetness of the coconut coming together to create a unique taste! Some dishes are so common in the household that it doesn't even strike us that we can blog about them. But then, the more I think about it, the more I wonder why not? Because these are the recipes that we make the best and these are the recipes closest to our hearts. One such recipe is the Raw Mango … [Read more...]
Keto Friendly High Protein Vietnamese Chicken Salad
This Keto Friendly High Protein Vietnamese Chicken Salad is the best thing that could happen to you whether you are on a ketogenic diet or not! High in protein, it is delicious and oh so crunchy. One of the most common demands over the last month has been recipes for more keto friendly salads. A lot of the salads I have done are keto friendly or can easily be adapted to become keto friendly. But one of my favorite Keto salads is the Vietnamese Chicken Salad. In my brief stint with keto, I used … [Read more...]
Lentil and Tandoori Chicken Salad Recipe
A salad with familiar Indian flavors. Lentil and Tandoori Chicken Salad is comforting, delicious and just what you want when looking for a healthy meal. Replace paneer for a vegetarian version or tofu for vegan. The Lentil and Tandoori Chicken Salad was actually a quick fix to use the leftover from a party. I am that weird person who always overcooks while hosting. When I am planning my meal, I can actually see that the food might be more but the fear that I might run out of food, that remote … [Read more...]
Salad 101 – Components of a Good Salad
This post talks about the various components of a good salad. This is the post you need to kickstart your journey of making awesome salads. So bookmark it now. Whenever I think of learning something new or mastering something I have been doing for a while, I tend to break it down into smaller components. It really helps me understand and put together the larger picture and that is what this post attempts to do it for salads. After this post, you will not only understand the Components of a Good … [Read more...]
Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe
Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe. This is the only potato roast recipe you will ever need, take my word for it and bookmark this post NOW! Last week, I posted this on Instagram and the result was everyone craving a good Potato Roast. "Yesterday, I saw someone’s picture of potato roast on Twitter and god promise I have been dreaming of it since then. But since I am resting my back, no one is allowing me to get to the kitchen to cook. Proud to report that it didn’t let me stop from … [Read more...]
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