It was the best treat ever. It was placed in brown paper bags and by the time it got to us it wasn’t as crisp anymore but it was so delicious. It didn’t have loads of spice and it had a light batter, yet it was perfect. What is Aloo Pakora Aloo Pakora or Potato Bhajia is made with potatoes and a spicy batter. The potatoes are coated in the batter and deep-fried....

Vadas are usually made for a religious function or special occassion, which I think is a good thing because it is deep-fried and we don’t want to be eating it too often. Best Vada Recipe Ingredients Required This Yellow Split Pea Vada is a South Indian snack and I have watched my mum make it often. She kept it very simple with just a few ingredients. You need yellow split peas, lots of chilli (dry and green), cumin, onion, fresh coriander, spring onion, salt and oil for deep-frying....

Why you will love this Vegan Pasta Salad Imagine the colors of rainbow in a bowl, a symphony of textures, and a burst of flavors waiting to be devoured – that’s vegan pasta salad for you. It’s not just a dish, it’s a celebration of plant-based goodness, harmonizing health and taste in every forkful. This pasta salad is all about veggies, colors, crunch and a wealth of nutrition. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST!...

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Jump to:Why you love this Instant Pot Pumpkin SoupVegan Pumpkin Soup Ingredients How to make Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup?Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Soup Nothing like a nice warm welcome to Fall with a good bowl the seasonal Pumpkin Soup. An easy fall recipe that comes together so quickly and perfect for those cold nights. A lot of Pumpkin soups online call for the addition of potatoes, carrots, leeks, coconut milk, etc, but I like to keep it simple yet flavorful....

Honestly, I have no clue what took me so long to share this recipe with you all. I make these Moong Dal Chillas pretty often. Those of you who are wondering what are Moong Dal Chillas, well these are Indian style savory crepes made from Mung Lentils. A very common breakfast in India, especially North India. Also commonly knows as Pudas, Pudlas or Cheelas in India. They are similar to the South Indian Dosas except they are not made from fermented batter....

One Pot Peri Peri Chicken and Rice It hasn’t been a great festive season. I think December is never going to be the same for our family again. We lost our 22-year-old nephew in a tragic accident. It is one of the most devastating news we’ve had to deal with in a while. Still feels surreal. He was a kind, gentle caring soul who was taken away too soon. Once again this confirms that life is indeed short....

Roht Recipe I am not a religious person but I do believe in God and prayer. I prefer to be more spiritual rather than religious. However, in saying that my parents have instilled good values in us and ensured that we understood the power of prayer. As a mum I try to pass on the same values onto my kids. However, I do not want to make my kids believe that being religious makes you a good human being....

My family just loves this twist :D So if the kids are happy I am happy too!! Different take on waffles that will make you wonder why you haven’t been eating them every morning ;) This recipe is also a part of our 1 Batter 7 dishes post. Ingredients 1 cup semolina /rava 1/2 cup yogurt/dahi 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup green beans /chopped 1/4 cup purple cabbage / chopped 1/4 frozen organic corn kernels 1 green chili/chopped 1 organic carrot /grated salt to taste 1tsp cumin (optional) oil for cooking...

This recipe had been updated with new images and content on July 16th, 2019. It was high time, I updated this recipe. Especially now after relocating to Germany, where German’s take their tea as seriously as their coffee and beer. There is dedicated tea time in the day and there is a tea for literally everything. Pregnancy, feeling gloomy, under the weather, sip some tea! Back in the US, I had given up on my afternoon tea, but here I have picked it up back again....

I have my favorites.. Have you tried our Whole wheat & Oats digestive biscuits or The Cranberry cookies. The Whole Wheat Crunchy Coconut Cookies are egg free AND nut free! They taste just like fresh store bought :D But cheaper & healthier. They are so good that we make them once a month on request of my kids! R3 loves using the cookies press, so he enjoys pressing the cookies on the sheet ....

We do miss a few things from India and this is one of them.I tell you these Whole Wheat Tutti Frutti cookies are one of them :) The are very addictive. Me and the boys kept munching on it whenever we saw the cookie container and the cookies did not last too long, they were over the next day itself. All the R’s loved it and asked me to bake these cookies again....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! What is cacio e pepe? “Cacio” is the Italian word for cheese. “Pepe” is the Italian word for Pepper. Put ’em together and you’ve got a humble Pasta with cheese and black pepper . Cacio e pepe, pronounced ‘ka-tchee-oh eh peh-pay,’ is a favorite pasta of Rome, Italy. It is a simple pasta made traditionally with about 4 ingredients. Though it is short on ingredients, it is big on flavor with the salty, creaminess from the cheese and butter and a little bite from black pepper....

Aloo Paratha They are so good. Even Mr Fussy hubby said it was delicious, so that must mean something. To be honest I am not a huge fan or Roti or Paratha. I like eating it with certain dishes but it’s not a must have for me. However, this looked so good I couldn’t resist having a taste as soon as it was toasted. It was heavenly. Aloo paratha is a popular Indian breakfast flatbread....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Jump to:What is Butter Paneer?Butter Paneer Video RecipeIngredients to make the best Paneer MakhaniWhy you would love this butter paneer recipeHow to make Butter PaneerPro tips and tricks to make homemade Paneer makhaniHow to serve Butter PaneerCan I use an immersion blender to prepare the puree?Can I skip the cream?What is the difference between Paneer tikka masala and Butter PaneerCan I meal prep the Butter Paneer gravy?...

I love cumin so this is definitely my go to rice dish when I feel like something different. Cumin Rice I feel like I haven’t posted a recipe in a while. There are loads of recipes that I still have to post and I get requests for all sorts of recipes everyday. If I haven’t posted a recipe you’ve requested yet, please bare with me, I promise to get to them all soon....

My days have been super busy so I tried to prep this Oven Baked Chicken Biryani the night before and just popped it into the oven the next day. It was sublime. Delicious Oven Baked Chicken Biryani Biryanis can become a little complicated but this is a super easy way to cook any Biryani. I find that everything tastes better when cooked in the oven. Maybe it’s the slow cooking in the oven that does it....

Now that they’ve had a break they are happy to eat it again and this time it was super-delicious. I’ve created many versions of this recipe and I was never totally satisfied so I’m constantly tweaking my recipe until I know it’s perfect. I’m hoping this is my final tweak as this recipe couldn’t be more perfect. I must have tried making a hundred different versions, just kidding…well not exactly a hundred but enough to make me crazy....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Jump to:Why you will love this gulab jamun recipeGulab Jamun IngredientsHow to make Gulab Jamuns at homeHow to Air Fry Gulab JamunPro tips and tricksWhy does my Gulab Jamun break when frying?Why are my gulab jamun hard and not soft and spongyHow to make sure the gulab jamun is cooked entirely or why are my gulab jamuns not cooked from the insideHow long to soak gulab jamun in syrupFlavor VariationsWhy is my gulab jamun too softMy gulab jamuns did not soak up the syrupOther recipes you’ll loveLet us know what you thinkEasy Gulab Jamun RecipeEasy Gulab Jamun Recipe (Fryer and Air Fryer Recipe ) Gulab jamun is a traditional Indian sweet treat made with milk solids and smothered in a flavored syrup....

Kaju Katli Kaju katli, also known as kaju barfi, is a traditional Indian dessert. It is similar to barfi. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES In English, Kaju means “cashew.” To make this barfi or fudge, you typically need to thicken milk and sugar with other ingredients. In our kaju katli recipe, you will need to thicken water, ghee, sugar, and cashew flour. Why you will love this kaju katli recipe When you make this kaju katli recipe, you will understand why homemade kaju katli is the best....

Easy Kitchari Recipe This Kitchari is a dish made with rice and yellow split pea dal or mung dal. It is a comforting soup like dish. I use the yellow split pea because it’s what’s easily accessible to me, however if you have mung dal it can be used. It is an Ayurveda dish that helps detox the body and balance our doshas (according to Ayurveda it’s the three energies that define our makeup)....