A super flavorful and easy recipe to prepare South Indian Sambar at home, with vegetables from your grocery store or garden. This south Indian lentil recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie friendly. This recipe was filmed with Ajpa. It's also her take on Sambar, a dish she loved to prepare while she studied in Chennai, South India. South Indian food lovers … [Read more...]
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Indian Roti Flatbread Recipe
The Indian roti, which is also known as chapati, is a delicious but simple put-together soft flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour. 📕 What is a Roti? A roti is a round Indian flatbread, which can be compared to wheat tortillas. Every family household in the Indian subcontinent prepares a batch of fresh rotis every single day. The whole wheat flour … [Read more...]
Indian Fried Breadfruit Recipe
The Fried Breadfruit Recipe is a delicious healthier snack or side dish idea. You can serve this vegan and gluten-free fruit instead of Potato French Fries/ Chips with other meals. 📕 What is a breadfruit? Breadfruit is a starchy round fruit, which is about 1–2 pounds (1/2 - 1kg) heavy. The breadfruit tastes rather plain and can be compared to the flavor … [Read more...]
Indian Lentil Soup Recipe
Flavorful Indian Lentil Soup - comfort level is high because the soup will brighten up your dinner with the heartwarming colors and nutritious ingredients. Besides, the soup comes together rapid and easy; therefore the soup is a perfect meal idea after a long day at work as each bite revitalizes you. Plus point: the soup is vegan. 🆚 Indian Lentil soup … [Read more...]
Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe
This Lemon rice recipe is a delicious side dish to serve with any main dish. The South Indian inspired yellow rice can be served with Indian as well as Western fish, meat and vegetable meals. This is a quick and easy version prepared with a few ingredients. When you visit Goa, the first thing that you do is to take around to the beach and chill in one of the … [Read more...]
14 Indian Cauliflower Recipes
Indian cauliflower recipes can come handy in so many ways! If you like spiced curried food and the humble, delicious, filling and always affordable cauliflower, then you need to save this cauliflower collection. BTW, Gobi is the Hindi word for Cauliflower. Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable, and I have not met many people who don't like … [Read more...]
+17 Indian Lentil Recipes
This is a collection of + 17 Indian Lentil Recipes, which I have put together because we need healthier and nutritious food dishes in our life. And the best way to achieve that is with flavorful and spiced Indian Lentil dishes. So if you are looking for more inspiration, read on! 💡 Why you should try Indian Lentil Dishes! For a very long time I didn't have … [Read more...]
+18 Indian Chicken Curry Recipes
This is for you if you love chicken curries and Indian food. I have compiled a list with the best curries prepared with chicken. The other day, I was chatting with my school time friend about random daily things when the topic suddenly changed to curries and Indian food. She explained that she had discovered a liking for Indian food specialties, and when I heard … [Read more...]
Crispy Indian Bitter Melon Recipe
The crispy Bitter Melon Recipe will be your favorite vegetable dish if you like healthy and bitter vegetable stir fries! A few spices make this bitter melon recipe flavorful and not overpowering bitter. This plant-based Bitter Melon recipe is vegan, gluten-free, low-carb and ready in 20 minutes. See further below for more info, tips, and the full … [Read more...]
Dal Makhani Recipe - Indian Butter Lentil
Dal Makhani is a North Indian spiced and creamy lentil dish. This recipe is a budget-friendly, one-pot, vegetarian and gluten-free dish. 📕 What is Dal Makhani? Dal Makhani means butter lentils. Dal are the lentils, and butter is called Makhan in Hindi. It's a creamy north Indian dish, which originated in Punjab, a northern region known for its rich use of … [Read more...]
Goan Pork Sorpotel Recipe - Indian Pork Curry
Goan Pork Sorpotel is an essential Indian pork Curry from the former Portuguese colony and the west Indian state of Goa. Sorpotel is a spicy favorite during Christmastime, but recently, it has often while appeared at weddings and other festivities in Goa. During Christmastime, it is a tradition in each Goan house to cook the delicious Pork Sorpotel curry. I … [Read more...]
62 Indian Food Recipes you should try!
I believe, we can never have enough Indian Food Recipes! Indian food is so versatile, the topic is so broad and there are so many dishes, that it would be a pity to miss out on any of those wonderfully prepared dishes. Because, finally, Indian food has turned into a thing worldwide, and not just in the UK. I decided it was about time to bring you the most … [Read more...]
Indian Style Banana Plantain Chips Recipe
Crispy Banana chips are a common and a popular snack. These Banana Chips are made with Plantain "Bananas" and Turmeric spice to give them the gorgeous yellow color and flavor. Find the full recipe below for the banana chips. About this Recipe Banana Plantain Chips are common all over the world and variations exist, such as twice fried crispy … [Read more...]
Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
Butter Chicken is definitely the most known and popular North Indian dish in the world. Most probably you will have come across this dish abroad and if you are in India then of course you couldn't have missed it. I, personally, don't remember when I tasted my first easy Butter Chicken recipe but one thing is sure, it must have been in this marvelous big colorful … [Read more...]
Tulsi Syrup Recipe - Indian Holy Basil
During the rainy season, our garden turns into a real Jungle, sheltering some of the weirdest and prettiest creatures alike. A couple of times I came across some insects that looked like branches and some dangerous looking frogs with a red line on their back were sitting in the broad daylight undisturbed by our hovering presence. Then there are yellow, dotted, … [Read more...]
Rare Indian Berries
I am looking and searching and reading and going crazy with the thought that I won't find the name or any other information about some of the tastiest culinary berries out there. Those berries are nearly forgotten in between Goas hills, known only by the former generations and the poorer populations of the villages. It is frustrating to watch a fruit disappear in front … [Read more...]
Indian Spiced Stuffed Eggplant
Occasionally I just don't know what to do with my Vegetables at home. I like vegetables but not in masses and I mostly enjoy them in combination with any meat and some carbs such as bread. As a kid, I had a lot of Veggies and already back then I was never much a fan of them and neither my stomach, who gets very unsatisfied at the prospect of Vegetables. It's so … [Read more...]
Indian Masala Chai Recipe
The Indian Masala Chai Tea is prepared with spices, milk and tea leaves. I show you in my video how to make your own spiced milk tea with my real Indian chai recipe from scratch. Furthermore, you can choose to prepare your Indian tea with whole spices or with a spice blend. What warms you up when cold winds and weather threaten your comfort? A good cup of hot … [Read more...]
+24 Asian Shrimp Recipes
Authentic and Asian style shrimp recipes to get inspired in the kitchen. Learn new cooking techniques, experience new flavors, and immerse yourself into the world of shrimp recipes. Below you will find my favorite shrimp (and prawn for all Indian and British readers) recipes. I also asked my food friends to share their top Asian shrimp recipes, and this is how this … [Read more...]
+29 Asian Soup Recipes to get inspired!
You know, I LOVE, Asian soup recipes. They are flavorful, easy to prepare and good for you. Therefore, I have compiled a list of the best Asian soup dishes with the help of my recipe friends. Get inspired and collect some ideas. Most soups can be enjoyed all year round and are great as a main course meal or as a starter. The list below includes Asian inspired soup … [Read more...]
Star Fruit Juice (Carambola)
A special homemade star fruit juice can be so very refreshing! Star Fruit is also known as Carambola and below I show you how to make a juice from scratch. Most, probably, you know the star fruit as a cocktail decorator. It's a beautiful fruit, but the tropical exotic fruit can do more than just food deco. I have a thing for tropical fruits. If you feel the … [Read more...]
Halloween Dessert Pudding: Worms and Maggots
Worms and Maggots is the name of this realistic looking Halloween dessert. Vermicelli and rice are turned into a sweet pudding-like sweet treat. The recipe is great for kids but also very much adult-friendly. 📕 What is this Maggots and Worms dessert? We love creepy edible Halloween food and drink ideas that are realistic and also mind-boggling. So, after I … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
A quick 3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce to make for your favorite Asian homemade stir fries. This simple stir-fry sauce can be used just like any other stir-fry sauce and can replace those as well. 📕 What is this Stir Fry Sauce? Over the years, I came up with an easy stir-fry sauce recipe which only required 3 ingredients. This stir-fry sauce was inspired by … [Read more...]
Curry Mayonnaise Recipe
Curry Mayonnaise is for all those Mayo and curry powder loving folks out there. It's a simple way to spruce up your mayonnaise game and to add diversity to your dipping options for fries, roasted chicken and hot dogs. Are you looking for dipping sauces? I can recommend my spicy mayonnaise or the velvety yum yum sauce. 📕 What is it? Curry Mayonnaise, also … [Read more...]
Lemon Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Lemon yogurt sauce prepared from scratch with a few ingredients. This sauce has multiple uses and can be served with a variety of meals and cuisines. 📕 What is this Sauce? I created this sauce because I wanted a lemon flavored yogurt sauce. It's tart and enhanced with bright citrus notes, making it a great accompaniment as a dip with meat and seafood main … [Read more...]
+23 Jackfruit Recipes (Ripe and Unripe)
Jackfruit is such a versatile tropical fruit and to celebrate that, I have put together a selection of jackfruit recipes. Discover fresh ripe and young canned jackfruit recipes below. There is something for everyone with lunch ideas, sweet desserts, Asian and Indian recipes, as well as American and European classics prepared with jackfruit. Yet, here you will mainly … [Read more...]
How to cut Jackfruit
This guide on how to cut jackfruit will help you in the process of cutting a jackfruit. Learn our simple technique, and you will succeed cutting up your first jackfruit all alone, the right way, of course. I filmed the cutting of our jackfruit with my jackfruit expert, Gauri. She hails from the forests in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, in India. She was so kind to … [Read more...]
Gooseberry Jam Recipe
Wonderful gooseberry jam prepared the French way without artificial pectin. You will need just 2 ingredients to make this all natural, foolproof jam from scratch. 📕 What are Gooseberries? Gooseberries are marble-sized oval-round berries growing on irregular shrub branches native to Europe. Varieties exist across the board, with green and red ones being the … [Read more...]
+18 Flavored Rice Recipes
More than 18 flavored rice recipes to jazz up your rice cooking skills. Take your bland rice to the next level, and season your rice as per your choice with these inspiring recipe ideas. What's flavored rice? Flavored rice is also known as seasoned rice. It is rice infused with a set of flavors. You do that by adding spices, herbs, condiments such as soy … [Read more...]
Breadfruit VS Jackfruit: What's the difference?
I talk about the differences between Breadfruit VS Jackfruit and how these two delicious tropical fruits compare. You will be able to easily spot these two related fruits in the future! In this post, we will compare the two, breadfruit and jackfruit, in looks, taste, uses, growing habits, possible health perks and cultural importance. We have a massive … [Read more...]
Substitute For Paneer: Options with Pros and Cons
So, you are looking for a substitute for paneer in a recipe or meal? I have got you covered with a list of the best and worst options compared, with pros and cons. 📕 What is Indian Paneer Cheese, and how is it used? Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese. It's firm and white, a bit squeaky, and it doesn't melt. Paneer is prepared by adding vinegar or lemon … [Read more...]
Simple Buttered Peas Recipe
Buttered Peas is a lovely universal side dish. It is best prepared with fresh green peas to bring out all those good sweet natural flavors. Here you will learn how to make it and I share some flavor variations, tips to store it properly and a how-to video. 📕 What are Buttered Peas? Butter peas are green peas sautéed in butter. It's a popular side dish that … [Read more...]
Tibetan Tsampa Porridge Recipe
Tibetan Tsampa Porridge is a nutritious, budget-friendly and simple to prepare breakfast meal prepared with roasted barley. I show you how it's made in this recipe, which includes a video. 📕 What is Tsampa? Tsampa is whole barley cereal grains roasted over fire and then stone ground into a coarse flour. It is not raw barley flour that has been roasted. There … [Read more...]
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil has many fantastic uses in Asian cuisine, but it can be a confusing ingredient! Here you will learn about the different types, how to use them, the smoking point, substitutions and the best way to store your sesame oil. 📕 What is Sesame Oil? Sesame oil is extracted from Sesame seeds, which come in white or black varieties. The plant grows vastly … [Read more...]
Skillet French Savory Crêpe Recipe
A simple savory crêpe recipe, just the way French people make them at home. You will only need a regular skillet to make thin perfect crêpes. Those can be stuffed with a savory filling. 📕 What are Crêpes? Crêpes are french paper-thin large round pancakes. They resemble the German or Austrian Pfannkuchen or Palatschinken, just that they are thinner than … [Read more...]
+7 BEST Fried Rice Recipes
7 of the best fried rice recipes that you have to try if you love fried rice! AND since you are such a big rice fan, try different flavored rice side dishes. 🍤 Easy Shrimp Fried Rice ~~~ 🍳 15 Min Egg Fried Rice ~~~ 🍍 Sweet Pineapple Fried Rice ~~~ 🎌 Copycat Hibachi Fried Rice ~~~ 🍗 Simple Chicken Fried Rice ~~~ 🍚 … [Read more...]
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry Recipe
A creamy coconut chickpea curry prepared with wholesome spices. This is a healthy plant-based dinner meal. 📕 What is this Curry? A Chickpea curry is an Indian inspired, spiced curry prepared with whole cooked chickpeas, spices and coconut milk. This recipe is based on the Indian Chole Masala/Chana Masala or restaurant style chickpea tikka masala. It's not … [Read more...]
Rayu Japanese Chili Oil Recipe (Layu)
Deep red Rayu Chili Oil is a lovely Japanese multi use condiment that you can prepare at home now! It can be used a flavored cooking oil in Asian food or as a topping for a ramen soup, as a dipping sauce for gyoza or other Asian pot stickers. The rayu chili oil is part of the Japanese food series that I filmed together with Momoko, our Japanese food expert. A big … [Read more...]
Cumin Uses + Recipe Ideas
So, you want to learn more about cumin spice? This post will help you to understand better how to use cumin spice in your food, and you will collect some ideas too. 📕 What is Cumin? Cumin is a spice seed grown from the cumin herb, a plant with small white flowers. It's a warm, heating spice. Cumin tastes aromatic, pungent, and nutty. Due to the flavor … [Read more...]
Guava Fruit
The guava fruit is a beautiful tropical fruit. It has many delicious and useful uses. Here you will find everything you need to know to start enjoying guavas all the more. 📕 What is a Guava? Guava is a tropical fruit in every sense of the word. It grows in the tropics around the equator, smells like the tropics, and is the fruitiest of all the fruits out … [Read more...]