This post is a part of the post Samosa Served 8 Ways & a sequel to Easiest Ever Samosa Stuffing (ready in just 30 minutes and tastes just like the store bought Samosas). If you haven’t read it yet, I would highly encourage you to read that post to learn more about the popular so called ‘Indian’ snack, Samosas. Little A loves his Samosa very much and is also a big fan of Muffins....

This Thai Salad with my Green Coconut dressing is a perfect feel-good summer salad. The salad is an amazingly delicious fusion of flavors. You are going to love this dressing because all the best Thai ingredients make this dressing very refreshing and flavorful. The entire salad, including the dressing is vegan and raw. Don’t you love it when you have a no-cook recipe. Well I love to stack up such recipes on the top....

If you have been following The Belly Rules The Mind for a while, you will know that we take our avocados seriously. Why? Avocados are packed with nutrients and are a super versatile fruit. Avocados are loaded with good fats and have multiple essential vitamins and minerals too. According to Dr. Axe Avocados make a filling addition to any meal or snack, while providing nutritious heart-healthy fats, about half your day’s fiber, folate, vitamin A, potassium and more....

Best Lemon Meringue Tart with Mascarpone I am totally hooked on mascarpone cheese.It makes everything super delicious. This tart is one where you make everything from scratch. Yes, I know I said I am a lazy cook. Let’s just say this tart is a “labour” of love. I didn’t really mind the extra work. Besides it wasn’t too labour intensive. It is an easy tart to make, except it has a few steps to it....

Dinner is also one of those quick and easy ones Creamy Garlic Mushroom Parmesan Chicken. My little one will be really excited when he gets home to see there’s a hot meal awaiting him. Yes, I know I am one of those crazy mums that always has food in her home, I mean literally a cooked meal. Sometimes my friends pop over and I will have a whole dinner prepared by 10 in the morning....

With little Max, our new puppy, in the house I am certainly not getting enough sleep. My hubby has his alarm set for every 3 hours to take him out and obviously I am going to be waking up too. It’s why it had to be a simple Creamy Vegetable Korma dinner tonight. Who would have thought we would have another baby in the house. I suffer from terrible fatigue due to my thryroid condition and lack of sleep makes me literally sick....

Diwali Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in Indian in autumn. It’s is the most popular Hindu festival and gets its name from the row(avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that people light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. The festivals symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is interpreted and celebrated differently in different parts of India....

The most traditional way to serve Dukkah is with some bread dipped in olive oil. The bread is dipped in olive oil and then into the dukkah, yum! You can sprinkle dukkah on salads, on yogurt, eggs, avocado. You can sprinkle some on roast potatoes, roast veggies, on hummus and dips. It so good on soups too, it has that crouton effect. The options are endless. And the great thing is that you can store the Dukkah in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks....

Easy Apple Cinnamon Cake As you all know my kitchen is my sanctuary. When I feel a little stressed it’s where I find peace. It’s the one place that restores my sanity. The last couple of weeks I didn’t get to spend much time in the kitchen. I must admit even after I felt better I just wasn’t motivated to cook or bake. This weekend I had to get going again because I had deadlines to meet....

Sometimes I never try things because just reading recipes with all the long instructions and all the do’s and don’ts is enough to put me off. I don’t think making a Choux pastry is all that difficult. My Choux pastry turned out light and airy, crisp on the outside with a hollow centre. Exactly how a Choux pastry should be. The ingredients used to make choux pastry is just milk, butter, flour and eggs....

You have to make enough to fill the boxes or it will seem as if you’re stingy…is there such a word..lol! Easy Eggless Mini Burfee Cake Some days my creativity even scares me. I have these light bulb moments and surprise myself. This year I thought instead of making loads of sweetmeats I will make a few just for decorative purposes. I baked this Eggless Mini Burfee Cake and then decorated them with Chana Magaj and Penda Truffles....

Anyway I have tried many recipes for Choc-Chip Cookies in my lifetime but nothing came close to the way I wanted it. Today I was on a mission to get it right and yes, mission is now accomplished. I don’t think I’m going to try and change anything for the next few years at least…..says indecisive me. The key to making great Choc-Chip Cookies is to not overcook them and definitely don’t overmix them....

Eggless Chocolate Banana Bread It is soft and moist and you won’t even miss the eggs. I was even surprised at just how good it turned out for an eggless banana bread. This may have chocolate but I still like to lather it with some butter when I’m eating it. Butter always makes everything taste better. It’s even more yummy with the extra chocolate chips sprinkled on top. I am not being a snob here but if you are using chocolate in your baking go for some good quality chocolate, it does make all the difference....

What is a Strawberry Pound Cake? A Strawberry Pound Cake is a moist, rich dessert filled with the sweet flavor of strawberries. It usually has a dense texture like traditional pound cakes but with added fruity goodness. Some recipes call for strawberries pureed and mixed into the batter, while others like ours have chunks of berries for little bursts of flavor. This cake often comes topped with a glaze, making it a delightful treat for any occasion....

What is the Gigi Hadid Pasta? Gigi Hadid pasta is the social media’s rebranding of pasta alla vodka or spicy vodka pasta. Gigi Hadid is a world-famous super model who posted about this already famous pasta dish, creating a renewed desire to make it at home or order it in restaurants. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES The original spicy vodka pasta recipe came from Italy. Like other pasta dishes, it is super easy to make and has an amazing flavor....

This Healthy Creamy Edamame Dip is perfect for parties, potlucks, or every day snacking. It is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and SO delicious! Serve with pita chips, crackers, or cut up vegetables. Everyone loves this easy and healthy dip! Hi everyone !! My name is Soniya, and I am a DIP addict :P, But you already know that, don’t you? We at The Belly Rules The Mind love our Dips/ Chutneys/ Hummus and this weekend, I just couldn’t help myself....

When making Enchiladas at home, homemade enchilada sauce is one of the first things we make. Forget the canned sauce as it’s tasteless, just icky and you dont know what it contains. Why chose the canned stuff when you can make better and tasty stuff in under 10 minutes? Before my dearest hubby R1 can go to the store and come back with a canned sauce, I can make my own at home – it’s SO easy ready in 10 minutes....

This recipe was originally published in Dec of 2018 and has been updated with step by step pictures and pro tips. Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is flavorful and moist This recipe has been a favorite of mine for a long time, especially during the holiday season! Cranberry-Orange is a classic pairing during the holiday/winter season. You just need a few basic ingredients to make this delicious moist cake. Flavorful cranberries and oranges go together perfectly....

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ARE YOU NEW TO INSTANT POT? With the Instant Pot Ultra cooking rice dishes like this Instant Pot mushroom rice pilaf is a snap. It cuts down the cooking time and makes this rice pilaf recipe easy to make in the mornings before school and work. Plus if you decide to make this delicious rice as a side dish on Thanksgiving, making it in the Instant Pot will save you time and stove-top space....