This Honey Chili Potatoes Recipe is a semi-homemade appetizer to make. Its a great starter to make when you are short on time. Simply air fry or bake store bought fries and toss them in a delicious Indochinese sauce. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds & you have a delicious appetizer ready in a flash. This easy recipe is a perfect year round appetizer or side dish option for any occasion. This appetizer is super addictive. Store bought fries are air fried and generously dressed in a tasty spicy honey chili sauce. When it comes to side dish, these…
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Continue ReadingOrange Chocolate Modak is an easy, simple, quick and no cook modak recipe. These modaks are super delicious and have a hint of orange zest and cocoa powder. It is a perfect prasad or dessert recipe to make during the festive season. Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven. I love the flavors of these two ingredients anytime. If you are someone who loves this combo then this recipe is for you. This is one of my favorite no-cook modak recipes to make during Ganpati festival. These modaks are delicious, fudgy, not overtly sweet and a perfect blend…
Continue ReadingCoconut Rose Modak as the name suggests is basically coconut modak flavored with rose water, you can even use rose syrup or Rooh-Afza. These coconut rose modaks are subtly sweet and have just 7 ingredients. They can be made in less than 20 minutes, plus are entirely no cook. What’s not to love about them….. right?! I love to celebrate festivals big or small. Making fresh prasad during 10 days of Ganesh festival sounds fun but its certainly challenging when you are a busy mom. Which is why this no-cook modak recipe is a life saver. This recipe is quick,…
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 ReadingGrilled cheese sandwich is a comfort food. It is quick, easy and fuss free to make and tastes delicious. My recipe is not your ordinary grilled cheese recipe its fiery, sweet and spicy. It has a generous layer of homemade spicy Schezwan chutney, scallions and of course cheese. My sandwich recipe isn’t loaded with cheese but you can feel free to add more as per your liking. Even if it isn’t gourmet it tastes absolutely delicious, got flavor and a kick. What’s not to love about melty cheese and Schezwan chutney sandwiched between two buttery toast bread, right? Serve this…
Continue ReadingKale Sabzi is an easy, delicious and healthy everyday side dish. Curly kale is stir fried with onions and garlic, spiced with basic Indian spices. This sabzi pairs well with roti or bhakri. This Indian style Kale stir fry or sabzi is a great, quick & nutritious mid week meal option. You can even prep the kale leaves in advance and store it in the refrigerator upto a week. It takes less than 20 minutes to put up this meal. I have added loads of garlic and onion to make it flavorful. I have also added tomato to balance the…
Continue ReadingThis easy cream of chicken soup recipe is a heathier alternative to the canned condensed chicken soup. This soup is light, creamy, has subtle flavors which brings comfort on a cold wintery days. I like to cook from scratch as it gives me the liberty to adapt the ingredients to my liking. There is no doubt about canned stuff being convenient and I use it occasionally too but they contain a lot of sodium and calories especially the soups and spice mix . This healthier substitute for cream of chicken soup is super quick to make comes together in under…
Continue ReadingGreen Peas Curry – Light, lush, healthy, vegan and comforting curry that comes together in about 30 minutes. Made with green peas and minimal spices. Makes a perfect weeknight meal when served with steamed rice or bread. Matar Chi Usal aka Green peas Curry is a very popular winter recipe made in Maharashtrian, Indian household. This lush plant based curry has the most incredible blend of fresh coriander, coconut, garlic and chilies. It’s quick and easy. You don’t have to slave away in the kitchen. Serve this curry with bread and rice, I bet your entire family will love it.…
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…