Prove and steam perfect Bao Buns in the Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker. The result is steamed bao that are light and fluffy. I am presenting you my 3 top favourite vegetarian and vegan bao bun fillings! INSTANT POT BAO BUNS Bao Buns Ingredients Vegan Bao Buns How to make the dough for Bao Buns and Prove dough in Instant Pot Tips on kneading the dough How to fold Bao Buns without any sticking How to steam Bao Buns in Instant Pot?...

Makhani sauce is a creamy Indian base sauce prepared with onion, garlic, tomatoes, aromatic spices and lots of butter. It’s the perfect base sauce for makhani and butter masala curries. Bring the flavours of Indian restaurants to your home with this best makhani sauce recipe! Whether it’s a classic paneer makhani (paneer butter masala), a modern makhani gravy pasta, or a comforting bowl of creamy buttery lentils. This buttery tomato sauce is perfect for anyone craving the magic of Indian food....

These days, fasts consist of eating pretty much everything apart from grains and vegetables! I will be fasting too…but I will be eating mainly farali food (root vegetables, fruit and milk products). For this years Mahashivratri I made Matoki ( Kacha kela ) no chevdo. Check out our other Must Try Vrat Ka Khana recipes if you are keeping a fast. You will need:- 2 raw banana 1/2 cup peanuts 2 tbsp salt oil to fry 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 tbsp caster sugar pinch of citric acid in powder form ( limbu na phool ) 1/2 tsp black pepper powder Method:- First in a bog bowl take cold water , add 2 tbsp salt....

Nankhatai are Indian style spiced shortbread flavoured with cardamom. Orange almond nankhatai take it one step further with nutty almond meal and generously thick strips of orange zest. It’s an incredible flavour combination you didn’t know you needed! Around comes the festive season and I’m thinking up exciting new twists on Indian desserts . Whilst the original nankhatai has a place in my heart, I wanted to try out new flavours that add a little surprise – this chocolate nankhatai is one of them....

Could this post be any more millennial? This Ruby Chocolate Latte made with ruby pink chocolate ticks every millennials’ box. It contains coffee AND it’s pink! Similar to a white hot chocolate or white chocolate latte, this drink is smooth and sweet but with subtle berry notes. WHAT IS RUBY CHOCOLATE? Now, have you heard of Ruby Chocolate? Hailed as the biggest innovation in chocolate history in 80 years and after 13 years of research, the Ruby Chocolate was released by Callebaut ....

UK Takeaway style Chinese Salt and Pepper Chips have a cheesy makeover with these incredible Salt and Pepper Halloumi Fries! Ingredients Halloumi Fries Ingredients For the Chinese Salt & Pepper seasoning Vegetables How to make Salt & Pepper Halloumi Fries Tips Serving Suggestion Other Fries/Chips Recipes Deliciously crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Fries and crunchy vegetables are tossed in a five spice salt & pepper seasoning! This recipe makes the party food favourite halloumi fries even more exciting – I didn’t think it could even be possible until now....

Who doesn’t love a plate of hot and steamy parathas, smeared with oil or ghee straight from the skillet. Either with a side of Indian Masala Chai ( tea ) or creamy yogurt and a favourite pickle. I’ve been incorporating them in so many delicious sabzi or curry and daals like Methi Baingan ( Fenugreek leaves and aubergine sabzi ) , Saag-Aloo (Spinach with Potatoes ), Sarson ka saag , Creamy Palak with Mixed Vegetables , Paneer and Palak Kofta Curry , Mixed daal with Turnip leaves , Puy lentils and Swiss Chard Daal , Adraki palak masoor daal ( Gingery Spinach and Red Lentils Daal ) or just blending in Glorious green smoothies like smoothie, Spinach, Tomato and Olive Tagliatella , Palak Puri ( Deep fried Spinach Indian bread ) Stuffed Whole Wheat Buns with Spinach and Chickpeas , Spinach roti and snacks like Oats, Quinoa and Fenugreek Muthia ( steamed cake ) , Fenugreek Muthia and many more dishes which are awaiting to appear on this blog....

These delicate Barfi Biscuits make a fantastic Indian fusion dessert ! They have a melt in mouth, crumbly texture, a little bit like shortbread. Why you will love this recipe Ingredients How to make Barfi Biscuits Serving suggestions Storage Other eggless Indian baking recipes Barfi Biscuits are surprisingly easy to put together and actually do not need too many ingredients. I guarantee your kitchen will smell wonderful, thanks to the buttery rich flavours!...

Churma Ladoo without frying are a great quick alternative to traditional Churma Ladoo. Churma Ladoo is a delicious Indian sweet seen in Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine. These easy and healthy microwave ladoos are great for last-minute sweets. Churma Ladoo Without Frying These Churma Na Ladwa are a firm favourite in our house. Churma Ladoo is usually made during Ganesh Chathurthi, Holi, or served in an authentic Gujarati Thali. For festivities, we like to use the traditional recipe for Churma Ladu....

My grandma used to prepare Doodh Na Paratha (Milky Paratha) with normal dairy milk. This recipe is easy to prepare, you won’t need tons of ingredients. She used to add Ajwain (carom seeds), you will be amazed at how the addition of carom seeds simply transforms the taste of it. Various Paratha Recipes -> Bedmi Paratha | Ajwain Paratha | Amaranth and Mango Paratha | Multigrain Dudhi Thepla | Broccoli and Tofu Paratha | Aloo aur Pyaz Paratha...

Dhilo Mohanthal, also known as Lachko Mohanthal, is an incredible sweet from Gujarat and Rajasthan that is commonly served on Diwali. It follows an almost identical recipe to Mohanthal except it is served loose in bowls rather than set into squares. Ingredients for Dhilo Mohanthal Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage Other Diwali Sweets Recipes There are few mithai as satisfying as warm halwa oozing with molten ghee and this Dhilo Mohanthal fits the bill perfectly....

DUDHI BASUNDI | TRADITIONAL AND INSTANT POT BASUNDI Dudhi or Lauki is full of vitamin C and potassium and many other vitamins and minerals which are necessary for part of our balanced diet. I know many of us cringe at the sight of dudhi dishes, but let me tell you this Dudhi Basundi will jazz up your dudhi experience like never before. My Mum first made Dudhi Basundi a few years back when we had some dudhi leftover and I just had to recreate it here!...

Farali Mogo Vada – Deep fried cassava fritters, is an enticing dish to try out during fasting seasons such as Navratri, Month of Shravan, Maha Shivaratri or Janamasthmi. These delish and moreish cassava fritters are easy to prepare, vegan and gluten-free. A dish that is conjured up with spiced mashed cassava and potato rolled into small balls then coated with farali flours such as Rajgira and Shingada batter and deep fried....

It couldn’t be easier to make this fresh Gujarati style turmeric pickle with both turmeric root and amba haldi. It’s also made with no oil. Turmeric pickle is known in Gujarati as Lili Haldi nu Athanu and Haldi ka Achar in Hindi. It is simply prepared with fresh turmeric root and a yellow turmeric known as amba haldi or haldar. This particular haldi pickle recipe has been passed down the generations....

Did you know that you can make a delicious Indian sweet with puffed rice and jaggery? These crunchy (and yes, they stay crunchy too!) mamra ladoo are easy to make and take less than 10 minutes. I often make them during the winter and on Makarsankranti. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published 13 January 2014. I’ve added new images and content. Growing up, winter in our household meant rustic Indian sweets....

Fulwadi is something which is usually served as farsan in traditional Gujarati thali along with Churma na Ladwa , Gujarati Daal , Gujarati Jamanvar Bateta Nu Saak ( Gujarati style potato curry ), Vaal nu Saak ( Lima Beans Curry ) and plain rice, absolutely delicious meal to die for. An irresistible menu which is rare to see nowadays , unless you visit rural areas of Gujarat, where more importance is given to so many rituals and customs....

Ringan methi nu Shaak is an easy Gujarati dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves and aubergine. It’s flavoured simply with garlic, dried red chillies and basic spices. Whilst the classic winter sabji, aloo methi , is popular in North India, methi baingan is more commonly prepared in Gujarati households. It’s a simple dish that can be made any day of the week and served as part of Gujarati thali ....

This mouth-watering eggless mango mousse recipe is so refreshing! Made with just 2 ingredients , mango pulp and cream, this creamy mousse is sure to impress. You need just 5 minutes to prep this easy recipe . Eggless, gelatine-free and gluten-free. Follow step by step photos and video recipe for the perfect summer dessert. Mangoes are pureed to create a smooth and creamy base, while the cream provides the light airy consistency....

If you love chikki but prefer one that’s soft, fudgy, and melts in the mouth, this crushed peanut version is for you. Made with just three ingredients – roasted peanuts, jaggery, and a touch of ghee, it’s ready in 15 minutes and has the most irresistible, fudge-like texture. It keeps well for up to 2 weeks – the question is, will it even last that long? Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published December 2010....

Make the best tikka at home with this homemade tandoori marinade or tandoori sauce recipe. Use this paste for paneer, veggies, tofu, chicken, burgers and even pizza! Ingredients How to use tandoori sauce Other Indian sauce recipes Tandoori refers to a style of cooking that originates from India, particularly from the Punjab region. It involves cooking food in a tandoor (tandoor oven), which is a cylindrical clay oven. The cooked food has a distinct smoky and charred finish....