This Basil Pesto Recipe is super easy to make and uses basic ingredients. Make this no cook sauce in a blender or food processor & have a jarful handy to slather on your toast or toss it with some pasta. What is Pesto Pesto is a no cook Italian sauce recipe. Fresh basil leaves, garlic, nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil are blend together to make an aromatic pesto. Traditionally, Italians use a mortar and pestle to break down these ingredients into a chunky sauce. However, I have used a blender to make this quick no cook basil pesto recipe.…
Summer Recipes
Continue ReadingRaw Mango Relish aka Kairicha Takku is a popular Maharashtrian relish recipe. This relish recipe is sweet, tangy, spicy and absolutely delicious. Its one of my favorite seasonal condiments that I have grown up eating. Serve it with hot rotis, ghee rice, slather it on a toast or add a spoonful to your salads. This condiment is very versatile. There are many versions of this takku recipe. I am sharing my family recipe which is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour flavors. This raw mango relish recipe is pretty easy. Basically, all you have to do is grate raw…
Continue ReadingThis creamy coconut cooler recipe is prefect for the summer. It makes you think of tropical paradise. It is creamy, refreshing, delicious and ridiculously easy to put together. This refreshing drink is a sweet combination of coconut milk, coconut water, sweetener, ice and and a hint of nutmeg. This refreshing cooler can easily become your go to summer drink. I am a big fan of PF Chang’s coconut cooler but didn’t want to break the bank so I made this copy cat version at home. Who doesn’t want to save time and cash on restaurant meals, I certainly do. My…
Continue ReadingShrikhand a easy delicious no cook dessert recipe made with hung yogurt and sugar. It’s perfect for enjoying with hot pooris or just as is. It’s creamy, dense and rich in texture. Shrikhand, a popular Maharashtrian no cook dessert recipe. Made of hung curd, which is strained yogurt with the whey removed. The hung yogurt is flavored with cardamom powder, nutmeg powder & saffron strands. Chilled and garnished with nuts. This kesar elaichi shrikhand is my go to dessert for on festive occasions as it can be made ahead of time and is super easy. Ingredients to make Shrikhand: This…
Continue ReadingApple Walnut Salad with creamy yogurt dressing is a perfect fall salad recipe. It is sweet, crunchy and fresh side dish. Makes a perfect holiday recipe which comes together in 10 minutes including the dressing. I know the word salad puts off many of us, but trust me, this salad is a crowd pleaser. This apple walnut salad is fresh, fruity and fun. Its dressed with a simple creamy greek yogurt, honey & vinegar dressing. The combination of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, deliciously tart vinegar, creaminess from yogurt and sweetness from honey brings out beautiful flavors. Salads are easy to…
Continue ReadingCold Noodles in Sesame Sauce Cold Noodles smothered in delicious Asian sesame sauce can be served at room temperature or warm. These noodles make a great side dish for summer parties. You can completely turn it into a meal by adding veggies like carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, onions and edamame. Feel free to add some shredded chicken or tofu for proteins. This recipe is so easy to make and its perfect for lunch box because its best to eat it cold or at room temperature. Ingredients: To make this easy cold noodles you will need: Noodles: I make this recipe…
Continue ReadingThis easy waffle recipe is quick to make from scratch and perfect for a spring or summer brunch. Since these are made from almond flour they are gluten free & grain free in nature. Made from mangoes & coconut these waffles make a great tropical breakfast. My daughter is in a phase where she loves to eat everything in a form of waffle. So I have been making variations like savory whole-wheat waffles, almond flour waffles & uttapam waffle . If you are looking for a quick, gluten-free, high protein, fluffy waffle recipe, this recipe is exactly what you need!…