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An easy recipe to make these dainty and delicious, basic French macarons with vanilla buttercream filling at home! What is a macaron? A macaron is a French sweet meringue-based cookie. Macarons are made with egg whites, granulated sugar, confectioner’s sugar, and blanched almond meal. Buttercream, ganache or jam is normally sandwiched between two macaron cookies. There are so many flavor choices when it comes to macarons, like chocolate, coffee, pistachio, salted caramel, lavender are some which I’ve tried!...

This Instant pot chana masala | chickpea masala | chole masala recipe is a delicious, and lip-smacking, North Indian chickpea curry. Pairs well with rice, bhatura, naan, kulcha or plain chapathis. Learn how to make this delicious chana curry/chana masala with dried chickpeas, that is vegan and gluten-free. Stove-top pictorial instructions included too! It seems like the chill is going to last for a few more days, with really rough weather, especially in the Midwest....

T his Instant Pot Mongolian Beef is the perfect dish to satisfy all your quick fix Asian/Chinese food cravings! Tender, succulent pieces of beef are cooked in a sweet and savory sauce that is sure to make you go for seconds. Trust me this homemade pressure-cooker Mongolian beef is way better than any Chinese take-out that you have had before. Who can resist Chinese food? I’m not talking the real deal Chinese food, let’s face it, not many places serve authentic Chinese cuisine here in the US....

Step-by-step recipe with pictures to make Kadhi Chawal | Punjabi Kadhi Pakora | Kadi Pakoda | Karhi, an Indian yogurt curry with gram flour fritters! Kadhi chawal is a popular Punjabi dish, and also one that falls into the comfort food category for most Indians. Punjabi kadhi pakora consists of deep-fried besan (gram flour) fritters which are known as pakoras simmered in a tangy, sour and spiced yogurt besan curry ....

These Marzipan Easter Eggs are so delicious and easy to make. No cooking needed and they are completely egg-free 😀 It’s Easter time! and we all know what that means, bunnies and colorful eggs all around. Time to make some Easter treats of my own!! Back home in Mumbai, Mom, myself and my sister, Rochelle would get together every year to make some marzipan eggs ! Well, they are miles apart, so this time I’m making these delicious marzipan treats all by myself!...

Sitaphal Basundi is a delicious twist to the classic basundi recipe. Thickened and mildly sweetened milk is flavored with the sweet and luscious flavor of ripe custard apple. You need a few ingredients to make this basundi, perfect to be enjoyed during the upcoming festive seasons! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on the blog. I’ve been away due to some unforeseen issues, but now that I’m back, I hope I can continue sharing a lot of delicacies in the coming months....

Sweet corn soup recipe with step-by-step pictures. Sweet corn soup is a thick, creamy, delicious and comforting Indo-Chinese soup, enjoyed by adults and children alike. Skip take-out and make your own sweet corn soup at home. It is ridiculously easy and tastes just as good! Sweet corn soup is usually mild and hence mostly served with accompaniments like chilli vinegar (which is nothing but chopped spicy chillies marinated in vinegar), soy sauce and chilli sauce....

This blood orange salad dressed in creamy and zesty blood orange vinaigrette makes for a delicious side or a light and refreshing meal. If you need something different to perk up your salad then this blood orange vinaigrette will sure do the trick. It is fresh, bright and so easy to make! Make the most of these gorgeous blood oranges while the season lasts, and this salad is one of the many ways you can enjoy this exotic citrus fruit!...

This fruit custard with jelly | layered jelly and custard is a delicious dessert, that is so easy to whip up and requires no fancy ingredients! Treat your guests with this simple yet impressive dessert! I have such fond memories of Fruit custard with jelly ! This dessert was a regular affair at my place, my mom made this mostly on Sunday’s to treat us something sweet after a scrumptious meal 🙂 My sister was never fond of custard, so I always ended up having her share !...

This Instant Pot Spaghetti with meat sauce is one of the easiest Instant Pot recipes you will ever make. The meat, pasta, and sauce all cook together to create the ultimate one-pot meal that your entire family will devour! It’s no big secret around here that I love my Instant Pot. I really regret not getting it earlier, well it’s better late than never, right? So, if you don’t have one, seriously consider getting one!...

This Instant Pot Thai Yellow Curry is creamy, aromatic, and flavorful, packed with tender chicken and veggies. Pair it with some white rice for a delicious and wholesome meal that is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Have you ever tried to recreate your favorite Thai restaurant dishes at home? If you haven’t yet then this Instant Pot yellow curry would be a great place for you to start. It is not as spicy as the green and red counterparts, making it perfect for folks who avoid spicy foods....

This homemade lemon iced tea is refreshing and so easy to make. You only need some tea bags or tea leaves, water, sweetener of choice and of course some lemon to make this easy summer beverage! Iced tea is one of my favorite beverages to beat the summer heat along with lemonade. Lemon and peach iced tea are my go-to drinks! Nothing refreshes you like a cup of piping hot masala chai during the monsoons and winters....

Ukadiche modak is a traditional Maharashtrian steamed rice dumpling stuffed with a sweet mixture of grated coconut and jaggery. If you are on the lookout for the perfect modak recipe, then look no further! I’ve got you covered with all the tips and tricks along with a handy video tutorial to help you make the perfect, soft, and melt-in-the-mouth ukadiche modak! Ukadiche modak is a popular Maharashtrian delicacy and is believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet and hence he is also called modakpriya....

This coconut burfi is a delicious Indian dessert made with fresh or desiccated coconut, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and flavored with cardamom. It is coconutty, soft, moist, creamy, and really easy to make! I’ve shared two methods in this post to make coconut barfi, one with condensed milk and the other without condensed milk! The Indian festive season is right around the corner starting off with the beautiful festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters, Rakshabandhan!...

Goan mixed bhaji is a delicious combination of Patol/Patal bhaji (dried peas curry) and patal batat bhaji (potato curry). The word patal refers to a curry of thin or runny consistency. This is a popular dish served for breakfast along with some fresh pooris or pav bread (dinner rolls) . Goan mixed bhaji does make for one awesome, comforting and satisfying breakfast or a light meal! Mix bhaji is one of the most popular Goan breakfast dishes ....

Puri recipe for pani puri | suji ke gol gappe | puchka recipe with step-by-step pictures. Tips and tricks to make the perfect puri for pani puri. It’s been a while I’ve shared some chaat recipes aka Indian street food on the blog here. Ever since I’ve been in the US I’ve lost track of the last time I indulged in some chaat. It was a regular affair back home....

This red chutney for chaat is so easy to prepare, all you need are three ingredients to make this easy, no-cook red chutney at home that adds a spicy kick to all your chaat snacks! Wishing all my reader’s a very Happy and prosperous Diwali! I hope everyone is having a ‘blast’ 🙂 Red chutney, a hot & spicy chutney with a prominent garlic flavor is a must for all Indian chaat snacks....

Alle Belle or mannkio is a traditional Goan pancake stuffed with a moist coconut and palm jaggery filling. It is normally made by Catholic families on Pancake Tuesday. Alle belle (pronounced as aa-ley beh-ley) is a delicious Goan tea-time snack. It is popularly made on Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday which is the last day before the beginning of Lent. I still remember my Mom whipping up these pancakes for us....

Cauliflower biryani with step-by-step pictures. Enjoy this delicious, vegetarian, cauliflower biryani | gobi dum biryani with some boondi raita. It is packed with flavors and aromas from the coriander-mint paste, tomato-yogurt-spice mixture. Hello folks! Today’s post is a recipe challenge! I was challenged by my dear blogger friend, Lina @ Lin’s recipes to make this cauliflower biryani | gobi dum biryani . I gladly accepted the challenge, as I love to try out different cuisines, I was only too excited about preparing this cauliflower biryani....

This Instant Pot beef barley soup is rich, hearty, healthy and so tasty! This wholesome meal is packed with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and chewy pearl barley! Savor a bowl or two of this homemade beef barley soup during these cozy, chilly winter nights! A satisfied tummy and soul, guaranteed 🙂 If you are looking for an easy, healthy, and delicious one-pot meal, you have got to try this simple Instant Pot beef barley soup....