Laddu is a spherical sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent. These sweets are often made of flour, milk, and sugar but can also be made with semolina or lentils for variety (chickpeas). Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom may also be added to create different flavors; these spices give laddus the distinctive flavor profile …
Mutton curry is a rich and delicious dish with mutton cooked in spices. It was originally created by cooking all the ingredients together on an earthen pot, but today it’s more convenient to cook using pressure cookers or slow cooks after briefly sautéing everything in a big wok. The result of this method turns out …
Idli Upma is a popular breakfast dish from the southern Indian cuisine that can be made with crumbled and leftover idlis, or perhaps semolina/sooji. This recipe post uses left-over Idris to make flavored upmas which are served without any side dishes but taste great when eaten as it is with coconut chutney!
Kuzhi Paniyaram is a South Indian dish made by steaming batter using a mould. It can be sweet or spicy depending on the ingredients used and how it’s cooked, so Paddu tastes different in each region of India (Kannada: ಪಡ್ಡು). Sometimes called “guliyappa” if served with jaggery syrup and sometimes referred to as “paniyaram,” these …
The traditional breakfast from the Indian subcontinent is incomplete without a mouth-watering paratha. Traditionally, it can be made with ghee but just about any type of cooking oil will do. Some people even bake them in ovens for health reasons and there are plenty of side dishes to go along – curd, fried egg, omelet, …
Citrus salads or fruit salads with citrus fruits are a great option for winter. When tomatoes and other vegetables can’t be found, the sweet taste of oranges is refreshing in any season! Citrus provides that fresh feeling you need on those cold nights where it’s just too easy to hunker down inside all night long …
Dosas are thin pancakes or crepes, originating from south India. These pancakes originated in South Indian and are made of fermented batter that has been soaked overnight before being mixed with water to get the desired consistency.
Coconut milk rice is a dish that can be served as either an appetizer or main course. The name of this dish comes from the white coconut water and brown rice which are soaked in it for hours, making for a light but incredibly flavorful meal perfect to serve on its own or with some …
Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished festivals in India, celebrated by married women who observe a day‑long fast for the well‑being and longevity of their husbands. The fast is unique — women refrain from food and water from sunrise until moonrise. While the ritual is demanding, tradition allows certain foods before and after …
One of the most versatile dishes in India, stuffed peppers are a hearty meal that can be cooked by both traditional methods and modern techniques. Beginning with bell peppers filled with potatoes, onions, meat, or vegetables like cauliflower. Chopped cilantro is added to provide flavor while salt adds additional seasoning before adding some lemon juice …
