This Chinese-style smashed cucumber salad tossed in a sweet and spicy garlicky sauce is one of my favourite Asian side dishes. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes After watching a few trending reels on Instagram , I got fascinated by this smashed cucumber salad. It is one of the tastiest and easiest cucumber salad recipes. This Chinese salad is also known as liang ban huang gua or the cool tossed cucumber salad....

This summer pasta salad is packed with the sweetness of pineapple and a creamy dressing. It is a perfect meal prep-friendly summer meal for picnics, potlucks, or BBQs. Be sure to watch the video! A light, creamy and tasty pasta salad recipe is what we all need to sail through the summer season. And when combined with fresh pineapple cubes? Well, it cannot get any better than that. It is so comforting to have a light pasta salad for lunch along with a glass of chilled iced tea or mint lemonade during the hot summer afternoon....

This Christmas Fruit Cake is a rich, intense British-style plum cake flavoured with rum-soaked dried fruits, nuts, candied bits of orange peel, ginger, and garam masala. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes About Classic Christmas Fruit Cake In India, the tradition of baking a fruit cake on Christmas packed with alcohol-soaked dried fruits started in the British colonial era . Christmas Fruit Cake is known as rum cake or plum cake in many parts of India....

Bharwa Lal Mirch Ka Achar is a spicy, masala-stuffed red chilli pickle. I am sharing all the secret tips to make classic mirch ka achar from North India. About Red Chilli Pickle For a country obsessed with food, pickles are an integral part of our cuisine. We have pickle recipes for every season, mood, and produce. The bright and big red chillies are known as ‘lal mirch’ in Hindi. Hence, the name of the pickle – lal mirch ka achar....

C urd Rice is full of probiotic goodness and cooling properties – just the meal you need to deal with summer. Be sure to watch the video! Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What is curd rice? Health Benefits Of Curd Rice Ingredients You’ll Need Watch Curd Rice Video Serving Suggestion FAQs Related To Curd Rice Curd Rice Recipe (Thayir Sadam) What is curd rice? Curd Rice is a traditional South Indian dish....

This is an egg-free, one-bowl chocolate chip scones recipe with perfectly crumbly, bakery-style taste and texture. About Scones The Magical One-Bowl Scone Recipe Ingredients Required How To Make Scones From Scratch My Two Foolproof Tips Eggless Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe About Scones Scones are a delicious baked treat originating from Scotland. In my opinion, scones are something between a cookie and a muffin. The crumbly outer texture reminds me of a perfect cookie and the softer interior is more like a muffin....

Date Nut Bread is a is an old-fashioned quick bread recipe without yeast. It is totally worth bookmarking. Be sure to watch the video! Date Nut Bread The Dates for Bread Prep Work For Date Nut Bread The Coffee Glaze for Bread Watch Date Nut Bread Video Storage Suggestion More Eggless Baking Recipes Eggless Date Nut Bread Recipe You will always find one or the other kind of teatime bake on my coffee table as they are the perfect company for my evening cup of coffee or tea....

Eggless Rava Cake is a moist, egg-free semolina cake infused with saffron, lemon, and cardamom. Another perfect teatime cake to add to my collection of eggless baking recipes. Be sure to watch the video! About Semolina Cake This rava cake is inspired by the Mediterranean or Middle Eastern semolina cake recipe, also known as Basbousa. Here is another version of basbousa that you might like. It is a delicate cake infused with saffron, pistachio, lemon, orange, honey, or rose syrup....

I make this quick and easy masoor dal at least twice a week for family meals. Here is a delicious masoor dal recipe – an ultimate comfort food that gets ready in less than 30 minutes in a pressure cooker. Everyday Comfort Food Masoor Dal – The Pink Lentil How To Cook Masoor Dal Serving Suggestion More Indian Dal Recipes Everyday Masoor Dal Recipe Everyday Comfort Food Hina says – Everyday Indian food in my home is simple, tasty, easy to cook, and comforting to the core....

A vibrant and wholesome salad can be a game changer, and this colourful pearl barley salad with a herb vinaigrette is a perfect example. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Barley Salad Serving Suggestions More Salad Recipes Green Barley Salad Recipe Packed with fresh vegetables, pearl barley, and a refreshing green dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning but also nutritious and delicious. The beauty of this barley salad lies in its variety of colourful ingredients....

Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet made on the festival of colours – Holi. I am sharing my family’s tried and tested North Indian Gujiya Recipe. What is Gujiya? Gujiya is a famous North Indian sweet made with suji or maida , stuffed with a sweet mixture of khoya (mawa) and dried fruits. It’s traditionally deep-fried and has a crisp and flaky texture. It is also known as Ghughra in Gujarat, Karanji in Maharashtra, Somas in Tamil Nadu, Garijalu in Telangana, and, Kajjikaya in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, with each region having its gujiya recipe....

There can be different permutation and combinations of spices to make curry powder so do not get confused. This curry powder recipe was shared with me by one of the faculties when I was doinga baking course, this recipe has easily available spices and no complicated procedure. I use it to season Kofta curries, Dals or chicken dishes and just a small teaspoon of it is enough. While making Curry Powder or any other spice mix is very specific about the measurement, for that purpose I would suggest either use measuring cups and spoons or weighing machine....

Indian Peanut Chaat (often called Moongphali Chaat ) is the ultimate “crunch factor” snack. It’s a spicy, savoury, and tangy street food. What exactly is Peanut Chaat? Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Peanut Chaat Hina’s Tried and True Tips Watch Masala Peanut Chaat Video Peanut Chaat Recipe What exactly is Peanut Chaat? In India, some traditional bar snacks have become a legend. Peanut Chaat is one such widely popular Indian bar snack....

Looking for a quick and easy vegan meal? This vegetable lentil stew is ready in just 20 minutes! It’s perfect for family dinner . Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Lentil Stew Serving Suggestion FAQs Related To Lentil Stew Instant Pot Lentil Stew Recipe Lentil Stew is a delicious, fulfilling vegetarian casserole made with brown lentils (whole masoor dal), vegetables (carrot, peas, onion, potato), herbs, and seasoning....

This Jain style paneer butter masala recipe is a tasty, creamy curry without onion, garlic, and ginger – a restaurant-style paneer makhani. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Jain Style Paneer Butter Masala Watch Paneer Butter Masala Video Serving Suggestion My Tried and True Tips Jain Paneer Butter Masala Recipe Jain Style Paneer Butter Masala According to Google, there are millions of results when you search for a paneer butter masala recipe....

I am sharing an easy and tasty jeera aloo recipe for beginners. With this jeera aloo recipe and a bit of practice, you can make one of the most comforting Indian dishes, bursting with flavours. About Jeera Aloo Picking Right Potato How To Make Jeera Aloo Serving Suggestion My Tried and True Tips More Potato Recipes Jeera Aloo Recipe About Jeera Aloo Jeera = Cumin. Aloo = Potato Jeera Aloo is one of the most popular Indian dishes....

Moradabadi Dal is a delicious moong dal chaat recipe. This dal recipe originated in the city of Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh). It is a healthy and delicious appetizer. Be sure to watch the video! The Origin Of Moradabadi Dal As the recipe name suggests, this dal originates in Moradabad , Uttar Pradesh. Moradabad is well known for its brass handicraft industry. Apart from the royal cuisine of Nawabs and Nizams, Moradabad is famous for its Dal Moradabadi....

Here is a restaurant style sweet and savoury pineapple raita recipe. Be sure to watch the video! Recipe Highlights Picking Pineapple For Raita Tempering (Tadka) for Raita My Tried and True Tips Watch Pineapple Raita Video Pineapple Raita Recipe For those who don’t know what ‘raita’ is – it is an Indian side dish made with curd. Raita is usually served with the main course to balance the spiciness of curries....

Pineapple Rava Kesari is a delicious suji ka halwa flavored with pineapple. In South India, it is known as pineapple kesari. Truly one of the best fruity Indian desserts I have ever tried. Be sure to watch the video! What is Rava Kesari? Rava Kesari is a popular South Indian sweet dish having its original roots in Karnataka, where it is also known as Kesari Baath . ‘Rava’ is the local term for semolina, whereas the term ‘kesari’ refers to the yellow color of the halwa and the aroma of kesar i....

Rice Kheer Recipe is an age-old traditional Indian pudding. Here is a tried and tested chawal ki kheer recipe of my family. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Kheer – The Indian Pudding My Mom’s Rice Kheer Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Kheer My Tried and True Tips Rice Kheer Recipe Looking for more Diwali recipes? Try my 50+ Traditional Diwali Recipe Ideas , or if you are a paneer lover, 15 Best Paneer Recipes for Diwali ....