on Apr 04, 2019, Updated Aug 23, 2020 There are two different ways you can make coconut rice at home. A common way this is done outside India is to cook rice in coconut milk. But we do this differently. I always feel like with rice, I prefer a dish that has every single grain fluffy, separate and full of flavor. The nutty flavor of this coconut rice recipe along with the crunch from spices and cashew nuts is what makes this so special and different from everything you’ll see on the internet....

on May 25, 2020, Updated May 02, 2024 Love Mangoes? Check out Creamy Mango Lassi Recipe, No Bake Mini Mango Cheesecake Recipe and Easy Mango Sorbet Recipe! This eggless mango cake is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE mango recipe to make. I’ve made it four times in the last two weeks and distributed it to a bunch of friends too. And every single time, I got messages that said – what is in this cake?...

We had a lovely, cool evening in the Washington area on Thursday, on the heels of what seemed like one endless, sweltering, humid ordeal. Opie walked longer than he has in weeks now – his walks are more like “sits” – and Jay was only half-drenched in sweat when he joined me after playing with his friend next door. We even ran into a neighbor who was out for a walk in her winter coat....

on Jul 18, 2022, Updated May 24, 2023 This high-protein dosa or chilla is one of my favourite breakfast foods! They are soft, crispy, and more importantly – they are instant! Well, not fully instant, the dals have to be soaked overnight. But that’s it, no fermentation time is required after that. Amazing, right? This nutritious dosa is made of six different dals and rice that make it a very high-protein breakfast solution....

This is my go-to high protein whole wheat sandwich bread, a recipe I’ve been making for years now, and it’s lived on this blog for a decade. I have recently made some tweaks to it, including reducing the proofing intervals from three to two and reducing the amount of vital wheat gluten it uses, which would sometimes result in a chewy crust. For that reason I wanted to reshare it with those of you who believe unreservedly in the joy that an act as simple as baking bread can bring....

I’ve been nurturing my sourdough starter, George, for almost a decade now. I use it to bake delicious breads, pancakes, waffles, cookies and so many other goodies. Today, I’m sharing my best tips on how to make and maintain a foolproof sourdough starter. This is an extraordinarily simple process that requires just two ingredients, flour and water. It is something anyone can do. That said, this is not a process that can be rushed....

on Mar 17, 2020, Updated Aug 15, 2020 It’s getting real now. With Covid-19, it’s important that we relook at how we do things, and practice hygiene and safety more than ever now. While there is lots of information out there about things to stock, how to wash your hands etc, I felt that its also important to point out how you should be handling your food. Because food is something we all need....

on Oct 12, 2017, Updated Oct 21, 2024 I have a confession to make – I can’t resist samosas! If I see them, I have to eat them. But now that Diwali is coming up, I don’t really need an excuse because no Diwali is ever complete without samosas. But instead of going the regular route, I wanted to try something different with my samosas this year. Enter: These crazy good Three Cheese Jalapeno Samosas....

You might also like these recipes for high-protein whole wheat sandwich bread, the best sourdough sandwich bread, and whole-wheat sourdough sandwich bread. Why you’ll love this recipe The bread is so soft and tender and it has a slightly chewy crust. You will love the fluffy texture! The bread slices beautifully and it’s great for sandwiches. It’s way healthier than storebought low-carb breads. Those lack flavor and more important, they lack healthful ingredients....

on Jun 25, 2021, Updated Nov 12, 2021 Mango season is officially coming to an end, but I object! This mango curry DESERVES more time in a calendar year! If you’re someone who’s into mixing sweet and savoury flavours together, you’re gonna love this south Indian recipe. And if you’re not that someone, just one bowl of this will change your mind! This is a simple meal – some fried chicken, steamed rice and bowls of this mango curry....

on Feb 26, 2024 I didn’t grow up eating millets. But in the last few years, I have seen my parents incorporating them into their diet. They are also a popular staple in Karnataka where I now live. So here is me trying to learn more about them and hoping to break them down for you so that you aren’t as confused as I was. What are millets? Millets are small-seeded grass belonging to the Poaceae botanical family....

My Dad’s Not-Mutton Mushroom Curry has lived on this blog since its infancy. I am resharing it today, and the rest of this post much as I had written it so many years ago, in memory of my father who passed away last week. Dad stood apart from men of his generation in many ways (you can read more about him on my Facebook post), one of those being his willingness to help my mother around the kitchen–something men in India rarely did at the time....

The beauty of this recipe is it teaches the benefit of longer fermentation. This no-knead bread takes about 24 hours to make. Time is a wonderful thing when making bread. Complexity happens. Depth of flavour results. The NY times recipe, as written, is a bit vague. And a bit dangerous. The video has you throwing raw dough into a blazing hot dutch oven. There are holes in the recipe as well....

on Dec 16, 2016, Updated Jul 04, 2024 We’ve recently started seeing Norwegian Salmon at Foodhall in Bangalore and I had to go get some. Eating salmon hasn’t always been a great experience in India, even at the really expensive places. You drop a bomb on a salmon dish, and then you get overcooked, rubbery fish which is doused in sauce and served with a meagre portion of veggies on the side....

Love potatoes? You will love these recipes for Greek lemon potatoes, air-fryer potatoes and garlicky roasted asparagus and potatoes. When potatoes are your favorite veggie, you can’t find enough ways to enjoy them. And it doesn’t get much better than these gorgeous oven roasted fingerling potatoes with the deliciousness of rosemary and garlic infused in every bite. This is an utterly simple recipe but it gives you so much bang for the little work you put into it....

It’s the kind of stuff that everyone who grew up Indian knows. What they remember. What I remember. Comfort food. Family food. It’s not complicated. Pretty straight forward in fact. And it’s a great intro into the techniques you need to get good at cooking Indian. This is about cooking Indian like people do in their homes. Straightforward food. Tasty food. Food for every day. This is my baseline simple chicken curry The internet is packed with simple Indian chicken curries....

These pillow-soft sourdough rolls are sure to become a dinnertime favorite. I’ve loved baking with sourdough for as long as I can remember, but in past years I found it challenging to keep my sourdough starter alive and as a result I’d end up discarding batches after long periods of neglect. All that changed the more I learned about sourdough and how it is not easy to actually kill the starter....

on Feb 25, 2022 If you love Indo-Chinese food, then schezwan chicken or sichaun chicken must be one of your go-to takeaway orders. But once you realise how easy it is to make restaurant-style schezwan chicken at home, there’s no turning back! Super quick and bursting with a flavour in each bite, you are going to want to make this one again and again. Delicious pieces of chicken that are crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside....

I’m not saying store bought pastes are a bad thing. I use them sometimes. But if you want deep, vibrant flavours then you have to go the distance. Thai green curry paste from scratch. It’s not that hard. It will take a trip to an Asian grocer. At least where I live. But after that it’s a few simple steps and dinner is on the table. Thai green curry ingredients There are some ingredients you may not already know about here....

on Apr 21, 2022, Updated Apr 04, 2024 This Thai Prawn Mango Salad has to be one of my favourite mango dishes ever. Inspired by Thai flavours, this one’s a true tropical delight. Made without mayo or other usual heavy dressings, this one’s light, refreshing and super healthy. If you’re a salad lover, you’ll be licking the bowl clean. And if you aren’t too big on salads, one bite and you’ll be transformed!...