The beauty of this vendakka stew, or pretty much any Kerala-style stew recipe is that is the list of ingredients are very small and the dish is almost exclusively with coconut milk and the main vegetable – in this case, Okra. So let’s check out how to make this easy Okra or Vendakka stew. Also check out: Fish moilee (Kerala fish stew) Bhindi masala Okra avial Okra Stew Recipe-How to Make Vendakka Stew Recipe...

You need to marinate the paneer pieces just like you do for Paneer Tikka recipe, to let the flavours incorporate into the otherwise bland paneer. Since we used fresh homemade paneer, it was more crumbly and soft than frozen paneer but you can use whatever you have in hand. The capsicum and onions add a lovely flavour too. So here’s a step by step on how to make Paneer Shashlik at home using this easy recipe from Chef Naushad....

I think I might make a new category on the side bar over there to the right. In addition to “savory” and “sweet”, I could soon fill an entire category called “things with eggs.” I eat them almost every morning in the form of a scramble, omelette or a breakfast taco… but I especially love runny, yolky eggs for dinner. A poached egg instantly turns something incredibly simple into a fancy meal....

You need to keep a few things in mind while making Poori at home. The dough uses the same ingredients as chapati dough but needs to be thicker and less moist. Too much moisture in the dough will absorb too much oil while frying the Poori. Another thing is the temperature of the oil. The oil needs to be smoking hot while you start making the poori. As you add more and more and keep frying, the temperature of the oil will keep getting lower so adjust accordingly....

If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and sweet-but-not-too-sweet treat to make for Halloween, this easy pumpkin bars recipe is just the thing for you! It’s based on the pumpkin bread recipe that I make every fall. Like the bread, these bars are moist, tender, and filled with pumpkin spice flavor. UNlike the bread, they’re topped in a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, which really highlights the warm spices inside them....

Traditional croissant dough is fun but time-consuming. Everyone should try it at some point, but it certainly does not fit into our definition of an easy recipe. That’s why we adore these puff pastry croissants. My family loves these easier chocolate croissants made with puff pastry. They take around 30 minutes to make. Key Ingredients Puff pastry: I use store-bought puff pastry sheets to make these croissants easy. Look in the freezer aisle for options....

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of rava or semolina 1/2 cup of rice flour 1/4 cup of onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp of coriander leaves (cilantro), finely chopped 1 tsp of grated ginger 1/2 tsp of whole black pepper 3-4 tsp of ghee or oil, for cooking 1 green chilli, chopped fine INSTRUCTIONS: Mix all the ingredients except ghee/oil and add water to make a thin batter. Set aside for about 15 mins to 1 hour....

Pin When I was pregnant, I mostly craved my mom’s food which is apparently true for most pregnant women. So on top of my list were things like idli, dosa podi, aviyal, and Kerala fish fry. Well, if you gave me some today at 5 months postpartum, I would still have a go at them but I really really craved these back then. In addition to what was a normal list, I also craved dips....

I almost posted these last week as an “alternative Thanksgiving” vegetarian option, but then I decided that the “T-day Taco” was a bit of a stretch. Personally, I’d love to eat tacos for any holiday feast, but would you? Raise your hand if so – I’m taking notes for next year… Delicata squash is one of my favorite squashes for a few reasons: 1. you can cut it without worrying about cutting your arm off, and 2....

We dip soft, buttery caramels into creamy chocolate for this recipe and top them with sea salt. They are almost irresistible! I’m using my recipe for homemade caramels, which hundreds of home cooks have used and loved. These chocolate covered caramels are soft, chewy, and perfectly melt in your mouth. For another caramel recipe, see my homemade caramel sauce. Or, for another giftable treat, these chocolate truffles. Key Ingredients and Equipment Chocolate: I recommend using good quality chocolate for the best results, whether you choose milk, dark, or white....

I’m a new believer to the raw kale salad movement. I know, I’m late to this party (especially given my love for kale). But better late than never. It was this salad from Snap Kitchen that convinced me a few weeks ago. Bright, tangy, citrusy… exactly what I’m craving during this part of the winter. I made an asian-inspired version by whisking together a dressing of miso paste, a few squeezes of orange juice and some sesame oil… and added in avocado, and toasted almonds, and pickled red onions....

Here’s another fast, simple, “non-recipe” recipe that I make pretty darn often. What I love about a frittata is that the effort required is similar to making scrambled eggs, but somehow the end result is fancier. (And yes, I make my scrambled eggs with piles of greens and things). Frittatas are also my go-to dish for brunch entertaining. Because, let’s face it, who wants to get up on a Saturday morning and really cook....

I recently bought a new tofu press, and I LOVE it. I’d been using my cast-iron skillet as a DIY tofu press for years, but I often hear from readers about how much they love their tofu presses, and I thought it would be fun to try one out. I decided to experiment with some of the best tofu presses on the market to see how I liked them. …and I’m a tofu press convert!...

When it comes to kitchen appliance deals, President’s Day is like the Black Friday of February. You can find some of the best prices of the year on stand mixers, air fryers, blenders, and more! I often recommend my favorite small appliances, cookware, and other kitchen products to readers, so today, I thought I would highlight some of the President’s Day kitchen sales that are currently running for these items....

Vazhakkai Roast Masala / Raw Banana Roasted in Masala Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 of vazhakkai / raw banana 1/4 tsp of salt Grind Coarsely Together: 2 of dry red chillies 1 tsp of jeera / cumin 1 tsp of coriander powder / malli podi 1/2 cup of grated coconut 4 shallots / ulli / chinna vengaayam A pinch of turmeric powder For Tempering: 1 tbsp of oil 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds 1/4 tsp of urad dal 1 strand of curry leaves How I Made It:...

It’s just about Labor Day weekend, and my thoughts are: oh noooooo(!!), how did we get here already! Warm nights grilling out on our back deck… sunny farmers market strolls… available fresh produce… I’m not quite ready for this season to end but I will try my best to embrace fall as it comes. Until then, here’s a wrap-up of ALL of my favorite recipes that I made this summer....

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Some last-minute gift ideas for the veggie lover in your life! (links below): Mr. Wilkinson’s Vegetables Vegetarian Everyday (by David & Luise of Green Kitchen Stories) Vegetable Literacy my favorite book of the year Bountiful (by Todd & Diane of White on Rice Couple) Ripe Superfood Kitchen Vedge Moosewood Restaurant Favorites Pure Vegan True Food Plenty The Sprouted Kitchen (by Sara & Hugh of Sprouted Kitchen) Super Natural Everyday (by Heidi of 101 Cookbooks) Giada’s Feel Good Food

My sister and I used to beg my mom for things like Fruity Pebbles and Frosted Flakes. She didn’t cave often, but I remember the few times she did… she’d sigh and say, “If I buy this, are you really going to eat it this time?” We’d smile and nod, excited to be taking home the same colorful boxes our friends had. We’d each eat maybe one bowl full. Then up in the pantry it would go… to collect dust and then ultimately get tossed in the next pantry clean-out....

I started making this egg salad recipe as a way to use up hard boiled eggs left over from Easter one spring. I thought it would be a one-and-done lunch—just an easy way to use up my leftovers—but to my surprise, I got hooked. Before long, I was boiling more eggs to make more egg salad. This stuff is seriously good! This egg salad recipe is brighter and fresher than most....