If you are an Indian, RasGulla needs no introduction. ( soft, spongy balls of Indian Cottage Cheese ( paneer ) soaked in chilled sugar syrup, no doubt a favourite amongst all of us. They melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more. The Bengalis ( from eastern India ) sure know their sweet making! Rasgulla ( Ras translate as Syrup and Gulla as round cheese balls ) are considered as a traditional Bengali sweet, however many argue that this dish is originally from Orissa not west Bengal....

Jaggery ShakkarPara ! You will need :- 200 g plain flour 50 g fine semolina 50 g ghee or oil + oil for deep fry 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water for sugar syrup These oven baked sweet potato chips are flavoured with fresh thyme and orange . They’re perfectly crisp and full on flavor! Great as a snack with this Sour Cream and Chive dip or as a side dish!...

This sundried tomato bread recipe is made with chopped sundried tomatoes and herbs is bursting with sunny flavours. It is easy to make, doesn’t require kneading and made with minimal ingredients. Perfect with this Bread Dipping Oil . I distinctly remember the first time I tried a sundried tomato bread sandwich. It was at a stall at the Louvre museum in Paris. The bread was filled with simple mozzarella cheese and extra sun dried tomatoes – double yum!...

Tomato Raita is an authentic Indian-style yogurt dip with sweet roasted tomato to celebrate tomatoes in true desi style. Serve as a starter with deep fried poppadum or part of mezze with crusty sourdough or focaccia. Tomato raita is simply perfect served as a side dish to any spicy Indian curry. British tomatoes are back in peak season and this dish is the perfect way to celebrate British tomatoes. Hot and juicy roasted tomatoes, chilled yogurt and a dash of chaat masala strike a perfect balance together to give an enriched palate....

Relive the magic with these Harry Potter inspired vegan pumpkin pasties. Perfect for your next Harry Potter movie marathon or Halloween parties! The books and movies may have ended years ago, but Harry Potter magic very much still lives on in our hearts. In a way, it feels like it never truly ended with tonnes of Harry Potter related goodness continually being released. Back in 2016, I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London....

Prepare perfectly crispy air fryer spring rolls from frozen in just 12 minutes! Air fryer frozen spring rolls use less oil, are minimal effort and healthier than deep-fried. Serve this easy and quick appetizer for get-togethers or as a snack. Chinese spring rolls are a crispy appetizer prepared with a crisp outer pastry and a delicious filling of vegetables or meat. Vegetable spring roll fillings typically consist of green onions, bell peppers, bean sprouts and cabbage....

This homemade Badam Milk Powder recipe is made with an aromatic blend of nuts, cardamom and saffron (kesar & elaichi). Use it to make instant Badam Milk ! Ready in just 5 minutes! Badam Milk Masala Ingredients Equipment How to make Instant Badam Milk Powder Pro Tips Badam Powder Serving suggestions Storage Other Badam Recipes Badam Mix Powder or Almond Milk Powder is an instant pre-made mix of ground almonds, cardamom powder and saffron....

Bedmi Paratha ? Yes don’t be surprised, you can make and enjoy Bedmi Paratha as much as you like to enjoy Bedmi Poori. Bedmi Paratha are just as tasty as the Bedmi Poori with out the extra calories, and these paratha can be enjoyed with rasadar aloo ki Sabji. If you are of Indian origin, you must know what I am talking about, one of the best breakfasts of the region of North India – Bedmi Poori aur Aloo ki Sabji or Dubki wale aloo....

This is the ultimate Brussels Sprouts and Potato curry to get you through winter. This vegan dry sabji consists of shavings of Brussels sprouts and chunks of potato cooked in basic spices. Who knew Indian style Brussels sprouts could taste so good? Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First time published in February 25th, 2012....

So next day I made daal batti and churma 🙂 You will need:-Panchmel Daal ( five sorts of mix daal ) 1 cup of mix daal ( Split bengal gram daal, Toover daal, green moong daal, urad daal and masoor daal) I did not use green moong daal instead I used yellow moong daal 2-3 tbsp green chillies, ginger and garlic crushed 3-4 tbsp Oil 1 tbsp ghee salt to taste 2 medium tomatoes chopped 1/2 tsp amchoor powder ( dry mango powder ) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 2 tsp dhana jeera powder ( dry cumin and coriander powder ) 1-2 baylaeves 2-4 dry red chillies 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 tsp kasoori methi pinch of hing ( asafoetida ) water Method:- Wash all the daal....

Lapsi is a traditional Gujarati sweet dish prepared with broken/cracked wheat, ghee and jaggery or sugar. Make my version of this festive fada lapsi in the Instant Pot or regular pressure cooker. This classic sweet dish is one of mine and my baby brother’s favourite dish! He called it Hu-lapsi when he was a baby! I have so many memories of eating this after pujas! Lapsi is also known as Fada Lapsi (if made with cracked wheat) in Gujarat....

This raw onion chutney recipe is the same as the red cold onion chutney served in British Indian restaurants with poppadoms . It is a super easy chutney recipe as no cooking is required and can be ready within minutes. Recreate takeaway style Indian onion relish that is served with poppadums as a starter in BIR or curry houses! There are many different names for this chutney but they all refer to the same recipe: Indian onion chutney, Indian red Onion chutney, raw onion chutney, cold onion chutney, spiced onions, Indian onion relish for poppadoms, to name a few....

The batter is made in a high-speed blender and fermented in the Instant Pot . HANDVO-ONDOVO BATTER In Gujarati, it is known as Handva Nu or Dhokla Nu Kheeru! Handvo batter is made of rice and various lentils. Either by making Handvo flour or first soaking rice and lentils and then grinding in a blender. Before making handvo, the batter needs fermentation for soft and spongy results. The batter needs a lot of warm weather and needs to keep at least 6-8 hours to allow the batter to double in size....

These Kesar Mawa na Penda are made purely with mawa for a wonderful melt in the mouth feel. The perfect sweet treats for special occasions and Indian festivals. Btw, treating yourself counts as a special occasion too! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in August 2016. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe method has minor improvements. Read my other barfi peda recipe posts and you’ll hear me go on about how most peda recipes are smooth and all barfi recipes are flaky....

Upgrade your lassi with this Mango, Passion Fruit Coconut Lassi, a tropical fruit blend prepared with coconut yogurt, fresh mango and passion fruit. Bursting with exotic flavours, it is the perfect way to cool down on hot summer days and the best refreshing drink to enjoy alongside a curry. Easy Mango Lassi with Passionfruit and Coconut A refreshing fruity lassi is perfect to gulp down first thing in the morning for a filling breakfast, as an afternoon pick-me-up or devoured with a spoon as a light dessert....

Matar/Vatana Dhokli (Indian style savoury pasta cooked in Green Peas Curry) is very easy to make using an Instant Pot in only 15 minutes! This delicious, vegan, no onion-garlic dhokli is perfect for lunch on its own or pair it with rice and salad for a wholesome dinner. We love to have matar dhokli throughout the year, but especially in cooler months, we simply crave for more so traditional Gujarati Daal Dhokli and Guvar Dhokli appears on our dining table very often....

Mustard greens have broad, frilled leaves. Mustard greens have a distinct, crunchy yet tender texture. The flavour is peppery and gives off a spicy smell during cooking. You will need:- 3 bunch mustard greens 1 bunch palak ( spinach ) 2 tbsp kasoori methi ( dry fenugreek leaves ) 2″ ginger piece 4-5 big fat garlic cloves 4-5 fresh green chillies Salt to taste 1 tsp red chilli flakes...

Coconut Ladoos are an Indian sweet made with fresh or dried coconut. My recipe makes the softest, creamiest ladoo and are full of real coconut flavour. Unlike the shortcut versions, I cook desiccated coconut in milk and avoid that dry, chalky texture. Just three ingredients and a perfect melt in the mouth finish. I’m passionate about this one! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in September 2019....

These Spiced Rosemary Almonds are totally addictive, with the hint of spices and woody rosemary. These are ridiculously easy, quick and healthy nibbles to serve with any kind of drinks. It comes together in just 15 minutes! Treat your guests or host with this incredibly tasty and aromatic pan-toasted Spicy Rosemary Almonds this festive season. Just pop them into a pretty jar with a pretty ribbon and it’s such a thoughtful homemade gift....

Thai style Squash and Sweet Potato Noodle Soup , easy and truly soul-warming and satisfying one that is good for the body and soul!!! This soup has a depth of flavour, warm and punchy with fragrant spices, and mellowed down with rich coconut milk. This soup is superb on its own but also great with crusty bread or rolls too. Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of warm soup in your hands once the weather starts getting cooler day by day, and the other most comforting thing is when your soup is made from scratch and every spoonful soup becomes blissful for you, soup gives you almost immediate gratification !...