No summer BBQ celebration in an Indian household is complete without grilled paneer. I soaked the paneer in a simple yogurt marinade and then racked them up with some veggies and grilled away. Apologies that I don’t have great post-grill pics – those perfectly charred skewers were so much in demand that they didn’t last […]
these soft, fluffy buns are amazing!! They are a little intensive because of the “rest” time, but with a little planning in the morning, you can enjoy these for dinner. We eat them most often with pav bhaji, but they are so good just toasted with butter too. I haven’t tried making them vegan, but
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we grew up drinking this saffron milk as a warm treat in the evenings. My husband grew up drinking it in the mornings before his morning chai. My cousin likes dunking her jalebis in it as a dessert. No matter what time of day you drink this, though, the consensus is it’s sweet, fragrant, nourishing
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summertime in the US usually translates to the monsoon (rainy) season in India, so when those summer showers fall here in Chicago, my husband gets nostalgic for his favorite bataka na bhajiya. They are very simple to make but taste amazing with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a side of spicy cilantro chutney and
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no naan, no problem because this pizza is a fun spin on the classic. This fusion pizza came together fairly quickly because I used a premade crust and paneer tikka masala from our favorite Indian restaurant. First, I added some Indian spices to @raoshomemade pizza sauce and spread it over the crust. Then, I chopped
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Here’s an EARful for you, this breakfast/snack dish is as basic and desi as they come, but oh is it a-MAIZE-ing! I make this in the summer with fresh corn (sometimes fresh grilled corn), and I know friends who make it yearlong with frozen corn. INGREDIENTS 3 cup corn kernels 2 tsp salt (to taste) ¾ to 1 cup milk 1
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It’s a great staple dish – quick, hearty, and spicy. I also use very little oil as I let the natural oils from the peanuts bring the flavor. I like to make this dish when I’m short on time and also when I am craving bharela (filled) vegetables but don’t have the time to stuff
Not all that glitters is gold, but this milk certainly is worth its weight in milk! When the weather gets a little cool and my throat begins to get a little sore, this milk is a delicious lifesaver. It’s super simple and made with wholesome ingredients (1 cup milk, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp
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Diwali time means lots of sweets and snacks, so I really enjoy making this protein rich vegan halwa as an alternative to other sweets. You can certainly substitute the coconut oil for regular ghee. This halwa does take time to make, and I know some of my friends who cook it in the microwave, but
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This is one of my favorite dishes, but I feel heavy when eating it at a restaurant. I’ve lightened up the recipe and veganized it so it’s super healthy now. You can replace the corn with peas (that’s the more traditional recipe). INGREDIENTS 15-20 cashews 1 tbs oil 1 tsp cumin Pinch hing (asafetida) 4-5
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