These eggless mango semolina cupcakes are dense, moist and delicious. Don’t forget to make some this mango season! Okay, so I have one more mango recipe to share with you all! I know I know I’m a crazy mango maniac, I absolutely love this fruit and can have it in any form! Though honestly I best enjoy it as it is! Well, I don’t have the luxury of eating those heavenly Alphonso mangoes, so I make do with the pulp which is readily available in most Indian stores!...

This Instant Pot chili Mac is oh so yum and hearty, combining the best of both worlds making this the ultimate comfort food! Have you tried making chili mac in the Instant Pot? If your answer is no, you are seriously missing out on some deliciousness in life! Chili Mac is one of those comfort foods that would please just about anyone, from kids to adults alike. Meat, pasta, beans, cheese, in a tomato-ey base, what’s not to like really?...

Bring the flavors of New Orleans to your kitchen with this Instant pot red beans and rice recipe made from scratch. It does not require much of your active time, and yet you will have this really delicious, super flavorful bean gravy perfect to be mopped up with some cornbread and rice!! I really didn’t have much knowledge about Cajun or Creole cuisine until life brought me to Louisiana 5 years ago!...

This easy, hearty and delicious Instant Pot Tortellini soup is loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach. It is like a cozy bowl of comfort which is just perfect to warm you up during these cold winter nights! Happy New Year folks! Wishing you a year full of happiness, good health, and success in all your future endeavors. I hope you guys had a fantabulous Holiday season! I sure did, celebrating Christmas with my family after 5 years...

These Mexican wedding cookies are buttery, nutty, bursting with rich flavor, and have a crumbly and melt-in-the-mouth texture! They only need 7 ingredients and are so easy to make! These powdered sugar-dusted cookies are sure to make a festive addition to your Christmas cookie tray! Mexican wedding cookies are always a hit in my family and one that I love to include in my Christmas sweet platter! Though Mexican wedding cookies are a classic Holiday treat, I do not have any memories associated with them....

This no-bake mango cheesecake is smooth, creamy, tart, and sweet, bursting with the flavor and aroma of fresh seasonal Alphonso mangoes. It is also gelatin-free and egg-free. Summer is synonymous with mangoes in India! In fact, mangoes, are the only thing I love about the hot and humid Indian summers! It is so light, creamy, and almost mousse-like, packed with all that delicious mango goodness! The mango jelly topping adds a beautiful touch that takes the cheesecake over the top!...

Serradura | Portuguese Sawdust Pudding is a quick and easy, no-bake, layered dessert. Here’s an easy recipe to make this delightful dessert! Who doesn’t like quick fix recipes, I know I do !!!, and quick fix dessert recipes are the best kind. Today I’d like to share yet another simple dessert that is quick to put together, although you still need to wait to enjoy it as it requires some time to set....

These almond flour pancakes are fluffy, nutty, and delicious made with simple pantry ingredients. Enjoy these low-carb pancakes topped with some butter, syrup, and fresh fruits for a protein-packed breakfast that’s indulgent yet healthy and yummy! Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2021! I hope you guys had a fabulous time with your friends and family 🙂 I, for one, had a great time with my family during this holiday season....

These eggless coconut cookies are crispy, crunchy, crumbly and so addictive. If you love anything with coconut you ought to love these scrummy cookies! Coconut is a very basic ingredient used in Goan cuisine. Since Goa is blessed with an abundance of coconut trees, it is used in recipes ranging from breakfast to snacks to curries to cakes and bakes to desserts! Being a Goan, I love anything made with coconut!...

Forminhas, a kind of an hors d’oeuvre is mostly served as an appetizer at most Goan weddings and other parties. It’s nothing but a canapé stuffed with delicious vegetarian or non-vegetarian mixture. It makes for an impressive appetizer and is super simple to prepare too! I had almost forgotten about this until I came across Nandini’s post a few months ago as it’s been a while I last attended any wedding in Goa....

Matar Paneer | Paneer mutter masala recipe with step-by-step pictures. Learn how to make restaurant style matar paneer | mutter paneer, a creamy, delicious and a classic North Indian curry made with matar (green peas) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese)! WHAT IS MATAR PANEER? Matar paneer is a popular North Indian dish, loved by one and all. Paneer and peas are cooked in an onion tomato based gravy seasoned with aromatic spices....

Paneer tacos | Paneer & corn taco is a wonderful Indian Mexican fusion, combining paneer & sweet corn with Mexican spices and topped with some delicious fixins! Tacos, a Mexican classic is always a hit with adults and kids alike. Crunchy flour/corn tortilla, delicious filling and topped with a number of fixins! A riot of flavors and texture in every bite! I doubt anyone would not like it. We love Mexican cuisine!...

These stuffed shells are filled with a creamy and savory mixture made with three different types of cheese. They are smothered with marinara sauce, topped with more cheese, and baked until the cheese is ooey gooey and bubbly. An easy, delicious, and comforting pasta dish for busy weeknights! I fell in love with these stuffed shells the first time we ordered them at Olive Garden. Well what’s not to love about pasta filled with cheese, doused in a blanket of more deliciousness, right?...

Apam Balik (eggless) | Apong balik recipe with step-by-step pictures. Learn how to make these delightful, sweet Asian peanut pancake turnovers, that is stuffed with an interesting mixture. Natascha from Natascha’s palace is hosting a pancake party , and I’m delighted to bring along this apam balik, a type of pancake popular in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia. These are sweet crispy pancakes that are stuffed with an interesting mixture of peanuts, sugar & creamed corn along with loads of other add on’s like sesame seeds, chocolate & cheddar cheese....

Sharing a very easy and basic recipe today – Goan drumstick bhaji (sautéed drumsticks). In this dish, drumstick veggie is cooked in a base consisting of sautéed onions-tomatoes, seasoned with turmeric and green chilli for spice and some freshly grated coconut for the sweet nuttiness. Few ingredients are used in this drumstick bhaji, but there is absolutely no compromise on taste. The coconut adds a wonderful sweetness and texture to this simple dish....

Keema Matar | Keema Mutter is a delicious minced meat and green peas Indian/Pakistani curry. Learn how to make this delicious dish with a twist, using a fresh green spice paste to flavor it up! When I think of keema, the first thing that comes to my mind is keema pav (dinner roll stuffed or served with the seasoned minced meat mixture). To make this keema matar, I’ve used my homemade Goan cafreal masala, a very fragrant spice paste, consisting of coriander leaves and whole spices along with ginger, garlic, tamarind, and green chilies!...

This mango burfi is a melt-in-the-mouth Indian milk fudge flavored with mango. Learn how to make this addictive dessert at home, using mango pulp and khoya (milk solids). Burfi/ Peda’s are khoya/khoa (milk solids) based Indian fudge. Besides the plain ones, they come in varieties of flavors. It’s the season of the king of fruits in India, yes none other than the sweet and addictive mangoes, so fitting for that title!...

Paneer Paratha is a delicious North Indian, unleavened, whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced crumbled paneer filling. Paneer paratha bread is wholesome and makes for a filling breakfast or light brunch. Preparing a meal these days is a challenge for me with little K, all over the place. I mean I can’t keep her out of sight even for a second, coz I’d not know where she’d be! That mischievous twinkle in her eye and that notorious grin are super adorable though, makes me forget all her naughty antics 🙂...

Tabouli salad also spelled as tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad. It is delicious and refreshing, made with lots of parsley, bulgar, mint, finely chopped vegetables, tossed with fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil! Tabbouleh is packed with zesty and herby notes with a subtle, nutty flavor from the bulgar wheat. Whether it is hummus, falafel, baba ganoush , or pita bread, who doesn’t love Middle Eastern food?...

This recipe for calamari | squid, Goan style is packed with a punch and delicious flavors using fresh homemade recheado masala. Goa lies in the Konkan region of India, with the Arabian Sea to its west, there is an abundance of fresh seafood. I can’t think of any Goan who wouldn’t love their fish curry and rice. I absolutely love seafood, and can never get bored of eating it every day!...