Gujarati Khatta Dhokla by Hina Gujral

Gujarati Khatta Dhokla is steamed rice and lentil fudge seasoned with curry leaves, mustard seeds with splash yellowish red of turmeric and red chili powder. Gujarati Farsans (Snacks) have unique persona each with distinguished cooking method, peculiar taste profile, appetizing presentation and low on calorie count. One such…

easy avocado dip by Laurette Champagne-koerber

If you're not making it right when you get home then get avacados that are not quite ripe yet. If you are doing the recipe when you get home get ripe quality avocado. If not ripe, store in a brown paper bag where you can see them at room temp. Check in a couple days they will be ripe. There are many different variations you can do…

Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian by Hina Gujral

Gobi (Cauliflower) Manchurian another vegetarian variant of popular Indian-Chinese Chicken Manchurian, deep fried tender cauliflower florets stir fired in an array of oriental sauces to create an appetizing dish. Cauliflower is robbed off its monotony and clothed with a garment of thick batter, later graced with stir fry to assemble a…

Pineapple Slice by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

This is another one of my grandma’s recipes, and one of my favorites. Oh, fine, they are all my favorites. It’s a given. This is a light, airy, just sweet enough dessert that now has taken top place in my husbands heart over the old one, cherry cha-cha, another family classic. She used to put 2 raw eggs in the middle layer, not…

Eggless Choco Crumbly Cookies*Tried & Tested* by shruthisingh4

A few days back i happened to post my *Tried & Tested* version of 20 min Choco Almond - Cashew Secret Center Crumbly Cookies and a very old school friend popped me a question on how about an egg-less version and and i decided to give that a try well with slight variations of my own..;).This is an exceptionally easy one for baking…

Potato and Red Beans Chinese Stir Fry by Hina Gujral

Potato and Red Beans Chinese Stir Fry is an easy to make oriental inspired stir-fried appetizer, addition of red kidney beans provide a healthy dimension to this dish. During weekdays when house help takes a day off such easy to make appetizing dishes make my quick weeknight meal. This stir-fry is a one pot meal in itself, can be…

Whole Wheat Moong Dal Stuffed Khasta Kachori by Hina Gujral

Being a lazy cook I always love snacks which can be stored well for a week or so, it does not mean I do not like freshly made snacks but when you have boxes full of such snacks (Mini Samosas, Khasta Kachori) in your kitchen shelf, life becomes much more easier, especially during festivals when surprise visits by friends and family is…

Fuul Iskandariyya by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Strawberry Ice Cream by K. Garner

More like gelato because there is little cream in it. It really highlights the strawberries. You may reduce sugar if your strawberries are sweet already.

Thai Style Stir Fried Beans by Hina Gujral

Legumes and beans are the seeds of fresh beans dried, and are also one of the oldest crops cultivated by the human mankind. Even after so many years, when we have endless food options, beans are still considered one of the best sources of protein, dietary fiber, and complex carbohydrates for the vegetarians.

All American Veg Burger (Roasted Mushroom and Vegetable Burger) by Hina Gujral

All American Veg Burger is my attempt to make vegetarian burger tastes delicious and look glamorous, though most of the die hard burger lovers always criticize the vegetarian counterpart but I think vegetable burger can be made more appealing rather…

Maddur Vada by Hina Gujral

Maddur Vada is deep-fried savory fritters made with combination of different flours, semolina and lots of onion. Maddur Vada is one of the well liked dishes across South India, it's origin is claimed to be in the small town of Karnataka called Maddur in Mandya district, this town is located somewhere between Bangalore and Mysore the…

Dahi Vada Recipe by Hina Gujral

Dahi Vada is simply fried dumplings made of lentil swimming in the flavorful curd, embellished with sweet and spicy chutneys at last some spices sprinkled over it to complete the medley of flavors in a single bowl. If you travel in the Central India, there this particular dish is also known as Dahi Bhalla, do not get intimidated by…