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Doi begun recipe with step-by-step pictures. Doi begun is a delicious Bengali eggplant dish, fried eggplant slices are simmered in a spiced yogurt gravy. In this recipe, the eggplants are baked instead, making this a much lighter version. Hi guys!! Hope everyone has been doing great! Apologies for disappearing off the blogging radar! As I had mentioned earlier I was in India, enjoying my vacations and of course being pampered with all the homemade food 😀 So cooking was off the list!...

This eggless pumpkin bread is moist and delicious and a cinch to make. Here’s a step by step recipe for an eggless, easy pumpkin bread recipe from scratch. We are in the last week of August, I just can’t believe how time has flown by! Fall is not far off and if that’s not obvious then the stores here will certainly remind you. And before you know it, it will be time for Christmas!...

This New York Style Instant Pot cheesecake in jars is a fun and cute dessert idea, perfect for small parties, gatherings and makes a lovely portable dessert for picnics! This easy Instant Pot cheesecake in a jar topped with cherry pie filling is a gorgeous and cute Instant Pot dessert idea. After trying all sorts of savory dishes in the Instant Pot, I had the urge to try making something sweet, after all, we all do have a big sweet tooth which is no secret here!...

This homemade mango kulfi is rich, creamy, and luscious. It is made with simple ingredients like milk, sugar, powdered milk, fresh seasonal mangoes, saffron, and cardamom. Also be sure to check out a quick, no-cook version in variations below to make this mango kulfi! It is super hot these days and all we want to do is indulge in frozen treats and cool beverages. Since it’s mango season, I’m making the most of it by incorporating them in every possible way, from savory to sweet recipes....

Paneer kofta | paneer malai kofta in white gravy recipe with step-by-step pictures. This paneer kofta is creamy, rich, and luxurious-paneer koftas dunked in a heavenly, white based gravy! A perfect indulgent dish for special occasions! I first had paneer malai kofta curry as a kid at a restaurant in my neighborhood and it was probably the best vegetarian dish I have ever savored. I still remember biting into that cottage cheese dumpling, with the nuts and raisins and finally that smooth creamy white gravy to finish that delicious bite....

These spicy Schezwan noodles are quick and delicious and make for a scrumptious meal, ready under 15 minutes! I really don’t need a reason to indulge in Indo-Chinese cuisine!! What’s not to love about it? It’s all done in a matter of minutes, just the ideal quick-fix meal we all desire sometimes. Needless to say, it’s delicious, the layers of umami flavor are surely what makes you drool at the thought of Indo-Chinese....

Til laddu is a traditional Indian dessert prepared during Makar Sankranti. This sweet and nutty, sphere-shaped sweet is made with roasted sesame seeds and jaggery. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great fervor and devotion across various states in India. Til ladoo is traditionally made to celebrate the occasion and shared with friends and family. My office colleagues would often share these laddus with us while saying the words ‘ tilgul ghyaa ani god god bola ‘ (which means take the til gul laddu and speak sweetly)....

This eggless atta cake (whole wheat cake) is a nutty, soft and moist, delicious, tea time cake. You will love this healthy cake made without any refined flour, refined sugar, or even eggs. Check out the quick, step-by-step video to make this easy wheat flour and jaggery cake at home! I’m super excited to share a healthier cake recipe with you guys! This eggless atta cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with jaggery....

Date rolls are a classic East Indian sweet prepared popularly during Christmas. These dainty and delicious date roll cookies are made by wrapping dates stuffed with walnuts in a buttery pastry and baked to golden perfection! These date rolls are yet another classic Indian Christmas sweet, that is not only made by the East Indian community, but is quite popular amongst most Goan and Mangalorean households as well. Date roll cookies often make an appearance on ‘ kuswar ‘ (traditional Goan Christmas platter) to be shared with friends, family, and distributed amongst neighbors....

This easy no-knead dutch oven bread has a crispy crust and a tender, moist and chewy crumb. Proofing the dough in the InstantPot is a genius hack and a game-changer. It is ridiculously simple and time-efficient! Read on to learn how you can make this really easy no-knead artisan bread! I know many people find dealing with yeast a nightmare in itself, but honestly, it is not intimidating. And if you are a beginner in bread baking, then this is an easy recipe to start with....

Moist, light and delicious red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting is an evergreen classic, that’s the right fit for any special occasion! Here’s a step-by-step recipe for the best eggless red velvet cake from scratch! It was my DH’s birthday couple of weeks ago and I had made this eggless red velvet cake with tangy cream cheese frosting. We absolutely love that combination for cake and frosting, they just compliment each other so well, don’t you guys agree too?...

This Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese is refreshing, summery and so good! One of the simplest salads, be sure to use fresh ingredients to get the most flavor from this easy Caprese salad! Caprese simply means food prepared in the Capri style. The Isle of Capri is located in the Campania region of Italy. Sometimes it is really easy to mess up the simplest of things and Caprese salad happens to be one of them....

I absolutely love kebabs/ croquettes as an appetizer. Also it is a great finger food for kids and adults alike. My original plan was to make only corn kebabs like I do usually. But I happened to have some paneer , so thought of incorporating it too. These corn and paneer kebabs turned out extremely delicious , even better than the normal corn kebabs. This mixture actually mimics a non vegetarian kebab mixture, Seriously you wouldn’t know that these are vegetarian....

This Goan green lamb chop curry is so flavorful and delish, perfect with some turmeric spiced pilaf and a salad! I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! This green lamb chop curry served with green peas pilaf was our Easter lunch! It’s no secret here that I’m a big fan of coriander leaves or cilantro as it’s known in the US. Dishes like chicken cafreal , green masala shrimp biryani and hariyali sabudana khichdi that I’ve shared earlier are proof of that....

This mango falooda is a delicious Indian mango summer dessert bursting with delicious mango flavor and loads of texture from the sweet basil seeds and falooda sev. Hello folks! Today’s post is a special one as it marks my first blog anniversary, which was on the 17th of March. I’m a couple of days late in posting this, but nevertheless, here it is 🙂 Wooooaahhh! Honestly, I didn’t think I would last this long, I’ve really surprised myself with this amazing blogging journey so far!...

This mango parfait is a delicious and fuss-free dessert that is sure to make an impression. It can be easily customized with whatever you have in your pantry, so go ahead and make some this summer. I had some leftover canned mango pulp that was sitting in the refrigerator, which I could have easily enjoyed as it is! But the blogger in me was itching to do something with it. Browsed through my refrigerator, I had a sponge cake, cool whip and I had recently bought mangoes from the grocery store!...

Sorpotel or Sarapatel, a Portuguese influenced Goan dish is popular and loved all over the world. Learn how to make this Goan delicacy with these step by step pictures. Hello folks! I hope everyone had a fabulous Holiday season:) Here’s wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New year 2016! So today’s post is kind of a guest post, none other than the hubby himself! And why this post? Coz he is a big sorpotel fan, and it was only fitting that I ask him to write today’s post....

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TasteIt2BelieveIt #MorningStarFarms #Collectivebias Vegan wraps with MorningStar Farms® BBQ Chik’n Nuggets make for a quick, easy, and delicious weekday meal, apt for lunch or dinner. An inexpensive yet tasty option to have around for your Meatless Monday menu! If you are looking for some easy vegan wraps or vegetarian wrap ideas , then look no further!...

This chocolate buttercream frosting is smooth, fluffy, chocolat-y, and delicious, perfect to frost cupcakes or cakes! Buttercream!!! Who doesn’t like this creamy, sugary goodness?? From kids to adults alike, one can never tire of enjoying a slice of cake or a cupcake frosted with buttercream. There are so many varieties of buttercream from an American style buttercream to Swiss/French/Italian meringue buttercream!!! Buttercream is just an icing made by combining fat and sugar, whipped to the desired consistency and thickness, sometimes flavored with various additives like chocolate, fruit preserves/purees etc for variations....

This refreshing Greek salad, loaded with vegetables, kalamata olives, and feta cheese is a delicious summer treat. Greek vegetable salad, traditionally known as horiatiki or xoriatiki salata is a meal in itself, super simple to put together and so good for you! Visiting Greece has been on my bucket list like forever. I hope that comes true someday. What’s not to love about this beautiful Mediterranean country? The rich history, culture, breathtaking views and for a foodie like me, obviously the food....