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 …
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Bagara Baingan
I have to be honest – Eggplant, Baingan, Aubergine has never been my favorite! In fact years ago in boarding school I used to dislike it so much that I would fling it yards away into the garden – sorry sisters of the cross! Till today, I weary of this vegetable. Bagara Bhaingan is a …
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 …
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. …
Mexican Street Corn – Elotes
View my step-by-step video I’ve been to Mexico several times, granted most times in the walled comfort of an all inclusive. With every visit, we made a point to visit the sights and eat the local food as well, after all you don’t really know a country until you’ve tasted it’s local cusine. …
3 Summer Paneer BBQ Grill Recipes
View my step-by-step video This post is presented by Tre Stelle Cheese. The recipes and opinions are entirely my own. Paneer is very familiar to me. We use it a lot in Indian cooking so when I heard that Tre Stelle was launching a Paneer product I was …
Sabudhana Khichdi
View my step-by-step video Tapioca pearls are enjoyed in so many recipes both savory and sweet. My two favorite ways to eat this is Sabudhana Vada and as a stir fry simply called a Khichdi. This is made in parts of India and served as breakfast or as a snack. The pearls …
Vegetable Manchurian
View my step-by-step video Manchurian recipes are popular all over India and the world for good reason. I’ve made a Chicken, Cauliflower and a Mushroom version and today I’m going to make the very popular Vegetable Manchurian! Cabbage and other veggies are formed into small balls and deep fried before …
Spinach Chana Dhal – Dhal Palak
View my step-by-step video Chana dhal is high in fiber and is low in cholesterol and really good for you. There are lots of other health benefits, just google it and be amazed. It’s a great eaten with rice or roti, perfect paired with meat, fish, chicken or other veggies. It’s also deeeelicious! This dhal …
Mushroom Manchurian
View my step-by-step video Mushroom Manchurian is an insanely Indo Chinese dish popular in India and around the world. India is primarily vegetarian and although Mushrooms are fairly new to the subcontinent they are used in a wide variety of dishes. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Mushroom Manchurian Ingredients10 oz 283 gms button Mushrooms ¼ …