Victoria Sponge Cake is a two layer easy-to-make cake. It is airy in texture and filled with a layer of jam and whipped cream. This traditional English cake is served at tea time. This recipe uses very few and basic baking ingredients. If you are a baking amateur then this cake recipe is best place to start. The traditional recipe uses raspberry jam but I have used strawberry jam for filling. For the convenience I have baked the cake in one tin as opposed to baking in two separate tins. I tasted this British classic Victoria Sponge cake at a…
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…
Continue ReadingCrispy spicy baked potato wedges are soft inside and crunchy outside with a good kick of freshly ground dabeli masala. Garnished with parmesan cheese , sev for the extra crunch and coriander leaves makes this a perfect holiday side or appetizer. Tender from inside and crisped baked skin on outside makes a lovely combination. These potato wedges will be polished off within no time and will become a new go to side dish for any occasion. These potato wedges are so easy to make and have such irresistible flavor . These wedges are baked, instead of fried and they are…
Continue ReadingBadam Katli aka almond burfi is an Indian dessert made of almonds and sugar. I have given this traditional katli a twist by adding cocoa powder to it. Who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate in their dessert right!? Sharing this fuss-free, chocolaty, smooth textured chocolate katli recipe to make this festive season. Making chocolate katli at home is super easy & quick as this recipe uses store bought almond flour (if you want to use homemade almond flour, read the instruction below). This is my favorite go to sweet as it takes less than 30 minutes to make. You…
Continue ReadingSheet pan meals are my absolute favorite. This roasted aloo gobi recipe is quick, simple and easy recipe that turns neutral tasting cauliflower into a star. On most days this delicious side dish doesn’t make it to dinner table as my family eats it on the go…that’s how much they love it! The recipes uses basic spices easily available in any Indian pantry. This aloo gobi recipe is vegan, gluten-free, whole 30 compliant, incredibly low carb and takes only 30 minutes to make. This is one of our weekly staple side dish which I serve with rice or roti. There…
Continue ReadingMasale Bhaat a spicy and full of veggies Maharashtrian rice dish. Rice is cooked with vegetables, homemade goda masala and garnished with fresh coconut and coriander leaves. What is Masale Bhat Masale Bhaat literally means ‘Spicy Rice’ is a very popular Maharashtrian rice preparation. A typical Maharashtrian festive meal or wedding menu is incomplete without this spicy rice packed with goodness of veggies & flavors of aromatic freshly homemade masala. This rice preparation tastes best when paired with some Tomato Saar (soup) .To enhance the flavors serve this masala rice with dollops of ghee & garnish with freshly shredded coconut…
Continue ReadingTomato soup is our weekly staple as it packs tons of flavors in each spoonful. I like to have it on its own but my family loves it with some grilled cheese or pulao. This tomato soup recipe is a keeper because it comes together in no time and only uses a handful ingredients readily available in any pantry. Good quality whole tomatoes and bit of beetroot & potato adds a deep rich creamy flavor base to this soup. I have made this tomato soup recipe in the pressure cooker. Alternatively you can use Instant Pot which gives this soup…
Continue ReadingChristmas is incomplete without visiting Xmas markets & grabbing a massive mug of mulled wine. Certainly all this didn’t happen this year thanks to COVID. To lift up our spirits we stirred up some non-alcoholic mulled wine to bring in the Christmas eve. Traditionally mulled wine also known as Gluehwein is made by mixing red wine and orange juice but since I am breastfeeding we made a non-alcoholic version using organic grape & cranberry juices, spiced with cinnamon, cloves & star anise, sweetened up with a drizzle of honey. While this was warming up on a low flame my home…