Eggs are a staple in most households, you can make so many dishes out of these either as a whole or use egg as an ingredient in other dishes. It satisfies, binds and fluffs up recipes. Although you can use these recipes for any meal, I was looking for interesting ideas to make for my …
Breakfast
Khaman Dhokla – Steamed savoury Lentil Cake
Khaman Dhokla is made with a batter of Lentils and spices, steamed to cook till fluffy and then enhanced with a tempering of Mustard & Sesame seeds, Chillies, Curry leaves and Coconut. To make this Gluten free omit the SemolinaTo make this Vegan, omit the Yogurt The origins of the Dhokla come from Gujarat in …
Samar or Sambhar – Pumpkin, Vegetables & Lentil stew
It’s hard to categorize a Sambhar – is it breakfast, lunch, dinner? Maybe a snack? A staple in many parts of India, a Sambhar can be literally served at any meal. You can eat it with rice or dunk fluffy idlis or crispy vadas in it. It’s typically served as part of a Vegetarian meal …
Blackcurrant Jam
My jam making history is an old one! In 2011 I appeared on the show Come Dine With Me Canada that actually taped in 2010 – my new friend Graham gave us each a jar of Blackcurrant jam to take home. I couldn’t help but notice that I had the same berry bush that he …
Chilli Cheese Dhokla
I love to make a Semolina Dhokla. It’s so easy and I’ve had great results every time. Some other recipes I’ve posted are Red Velvet Dhokla, Tiranga Dhokla and Spinach Dhokla. This time though, I’m using my Instant pot to make this very easily. If you’ve never had a Dhokla, it’s a steamed Vegetarian, savoury …
Beef Sandwiches – Potted Beef Spread
View my step-by-step video My friend Viola Gardonis is famous for her Beef Sandwiches. Wherever she goes, there is a tray of neatly cut triangles with a delicious creamy filling. She told me they were super simple to make and sent me the recipe, you know the kind with no weights or …
Tiranga Dhokla
View my step-by-step video This recipe post really tugs at my patriotic heart strings. As much as I love my new adopted country Canada, I love my roots, my culture and my home India. Back home, Independence Day usually involved a flag hoisting and a celebration. …
Meal Prep – 3 Make Ahead Breakfasts
Mondays are always manic. I like to stay ahead of the game by prepping breakfasts the night before so you can grab, heat and go in the morning. These are life saver ideas right here! Here are 3 ideas to get you going in the morning! View my step-by-step video [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Meal …
Red Velvet Dhokla
View my step-by-step video A Dhokla to put it simply if you’re never had it before is a savory cake. This is a typical Indian snack and is also eaten as a quick breakfast or with other meals and originated in Gujarat in India. The most common type …
Rava Dosa – Crispy Semolina Savory Crepe
View my step-by-step video Who doesn’t love a dosa. It’s India’s super crepe – typically made from lentils, this is fermented overnight, ground and cooked till crispy sorta like a crepe. A Rava Dosa or a Semolina dosa is India’s version to a dosa quick fix without the soaking …