Hyderabadi Dal or khatti dal is a deliciously tangy dal made with toor dal, dhuli moong and masoor dal. Tamarind water (imli) is added to give a unique sour flavour. I’m always looking out for different dal recipes to try with my Indian meals. I always serve Gujarati shaak with this Gujarati dal and other variations such as masoor dal , tarka dal or mixed dal are always on rotation....

Bottle the sweet taste of summer with the most amazing strawberry and rhubarb jam that is made in the instant pot pressure cooker with only 4 ingredients. It is made without pectin, without corn starch and takes under an hour and 3 steps to make. Learn how to make easy homemade jam in your pressure cooker that is perfectly set. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam in Instant Pot Strawberry and rhubarb are a match made in heaven and complement each other so well as one is tart and the other is delicate and sweet....

Kesar Pista Ice Cream is a popular eggless vanilla ice cream that is flavoured with expensive spice saffron and pistachio nuts. This recipe is prepared using an ice cream maker but I’ve included a no-churn version too. Kesar pista ice cream is an Indian classic and tastes heavenly! It really is no wonder that “Kesar Pista” is known as the “King of flavours” in Indian desserts like these kesar pista coconut ladoo ....

Kuttu ki Puri is a deep fried Indian bread made with buckwheat flour and can be eaten during Hindu fasts or vrat. Vegan & gluten-free. Kuttu ki poori are essentially the gluten-free version of regular poori . They have a nuttier taste and are slightly crisp in comparison. My Mum adds potato, peanut powder and green chillies for extra flavour. During fasts, flours such as rajgira, singhare and moraiyo flour are used to make all types of vrat recipes such as rajgira halwa , rajgira farali puri and moraiyo khichdi ....

Paneer Doodh Poha , another version of Doodh-Poha. It is a delightful and rich dessert to serve on Sharad Poornima or Poonam. This easy to prepare dessert is made with Paneer, rice flakes, milk and sugar and adorned with slivers of nuts and edible rose petals. On Sharad Poornima we prepare Doodh Poha , but I can’t help myself in tweaking an authentic recipe and prepared in the past coconut mango doodh poha , Doodh Poha with Nutella Panna Cotta and Caramel Coffee Jelly Frappuccino Doodh Poha....

This savoury seviyan is a vegan breakfast recipe without onion or garlic. Seviyan or vermicelli upma is quick to prepare and is a deliciously mild and filling meal. This upma is Gujarati-style and has really fresh sweet and sour flavours. What is Upma? Upma is an Indian dish commonly eaten at breakfast. It is commonly made with dry-roasted semolina and then cooked with various spices and sometimes vegetables. Murmura upma can also be made with puffed rice....

Tandoori Paneer Tarte au Soleil is a fun vegetarian French-Indian fusion appetizer made with store-bought puff pastry and a generous filling of grated paneer and vegetables in a finger-licking Tandoori marinade . It is then cooked in the air fryer for the perfect flaky texture all over. Update – Paneer Tarte Au Soleil. This savoury tart was a super easy and ridiculously tasty recipe. I’ve included the link to the original recipe from Jagruti’s Cooking Odyssey....

I love to use various kind of greens heavily in our cooking, and my sunny boy can’t get enough of it, he enjoys one portion of greens everyday, and it’s my job to find tasty and new recipes for him. Lol, we belong to Popeye family and gain our strength, It can be included in salads , daal , curries , pasta , paratha or rice dishes. Kale and Herby Tofu Curry , shall we call it a cousin of Indian Palak Paneer 🙂 because it is with twist....

They say that all the things you do on the first day of the new year will happen for the rest of the year. Well, this year I’m not complaining about that statement as I spent the first 5 days of 2018 in Austria and Hungary ! A few months pass and I start thinking about going on another holiday. With friends around you constantly jetting off, it’s not hard to catch the travel bug....

Wheat germ mocha cream cookies, so simple to make. There is no special ingredient or technique involved. Coffee and Chocolate a match made in heaven, awesome enough, delectable cookies for you guys if you like something sweet, or your sweet ones like something sweet ! Wheat Germ is an edible section of the wheat kernel, from the nutritional perspective, this food is a powerhouse. It contains 23 nutrients and has more of them per ounce than any other vegetable or grain....

Beat the heat with these 3 ingredient cashew, date and Greek yogurt popsicles on hot summer days. Easy to make with only 5 minutes prep time! These popsicles are deliciously creamy thanks to the thick Greek yogurt and cashews. I use only dates to sweeten so the popsicles have an irresistible caramel flavour. The recipe couldn’t be simpler – blend the yogurt, cashews and dates until smooth and freeze in popsicle moulds....

Looking for the best Indian Milk Desserts ? You cannot beat a bowl of a creamy Indian dessert with milk at the end of an Indian feast! In this post, you will come across some popular and well known Indian desserts made with milk but also some unconventional milk based Indian sweet recipes that just might surprise you! Indian mithai is enjoyed throughout the year, although they are a must at festive occasions and religious festivals....

These badam malai peda are flavoured with sticky sweet caramel. The perfect fusion dessert for special occasions and festivities. You’ll love these incredible Indian fusion dessert recipes . I love the flavour of caramel, the sweet, buttery richness is unmatched! It’s so good with cream based desserts such as Caramel Mousse and Caramel Pannacotta. It goes so well with Indian sweets too – I used caramel in this Caramel Lassi , Caramel Fada Lapsi , Caramel Phirni and Vanilla Caramel and Chocolate Barfi ....

Dahi Vada (Dahi Bhalla) is a popular Indian dish. Deep-fried lentil fritters are doused in a sweetened yogurt, topped with chutneys and finished with a sprinkle of masala. Throughout India, dahi vada is considered as a snack or chaat dish but in Gujarat dahi vada is often served as farsan as part of a Gujarati thali . In Gujarati dahi vada, the yogurt is sweetened and are often made smaller to fit in a thali....

This Black Daal or Dal Makhani is a copycat version of the popular Indian restaurant, Dishoom. The original recipe takes over 24 hours of simmering, but I’ve found techniques to reduce the time and still achieve that classic buttery finish. This creamy dal is prepared with whole black lentils which are simmered in a tomato garlic sauce and finished with cream. You can now make the famous Dishoom black dal recipe (their signature dish) in your own kitchen!...

Dudhi na Thepla are a Gujarati flatbread made with grated bottle gourd, whole wheat flour and basic spices. Plain thepla are a staple in Gujarati cuisine and are much loved due to their versatility. Thepla can be served with a cup of tea for breakfast, with a shaak for lunch or dinner and are even easy to transport as they keep well. There are many flavour variations too such as methi na thepla and oats jowar methi thepla....

Prepare the most addictive Falafel Pita Sandwich that’s loaded with crispy falafel, crunchy salad, hummus and extra sauce. Perfect for a filling vegetarian or vegan meal. Falafel sandwiches are one of the most popular Middle Eastern street foods, consisting of pita pockets, falafel, fresh vegetables and sauces. In my opinion, how you prepare a falafel sandwich is a deeply personal thing, as I’m sure we all have our own favourite fillings....

In Farali Dum Aloo, baby potatoes are simmered in a spiced tomato gravy. This dish is prepared without onion and garlic so can be eaten on Hindu fasting days. Farali Dum Aloo is the no onion garlic version of the traditional North Indian dum aloo. I have made Instant pot dum aloo using these incredible flavours. In this recipe, the gravy is infused with aromatic whole spices and finished with yogurt and cream to add creaminess....

You can make Dakor na Gota in an instant when you’ve got a big batch of dakor na gota pre-mix. Last minute guests or fried food cravings? I’ve got you! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in October 2016. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same. My Mum grew up in India where pre-mix packets were easy to purchase....

These Kesar Pista Coconut Ladoo are so easy to make at home with condensed milk. They have a divine melt in the mouth finish and are not dry. Perfect for Diwali, Navratri and other occasions. Coconut ladoo have to be one of my favourite Indian sweets! The delicate, fresh flavours are out of this world, making them perfect for Indian festivals and special occasion. In this version, I’ve added saffron threads and pistachio pieces to create the winning kesar pista combination....