Recipe Collections
95 Traditional Heirloom Homemade Sweet Recipes for Diwali – A Celebration of India’s Culinary Heritage
Diwali, the festival of lights, is not only about illuminating homes and hearts but also about indulging in the most delightful traditional sweets. Across India, families come together to prepare an array of homemade sweet treats that hold significant cultural and festive importance. These heirloom recipes, passed down through generations, capture the essence of regional flavors and festive joy.
40 Traditional Homemade Diwali Snack Recipes from Across India - Perfect for Festive Celebrations
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most cherished celebrations across India. It’s a time for family gatherings, prayers, and of course, indulging in delicious homemade snacks. Traditionally, families come together to prepare an array of sweet and savory snacks that reflect regional flavors and heritage. Whether it’s the savory crunch of murukku or the sweetness of shakkar para, these traditional snacks have stood the test of time and continue to be a central part of Diwali celebrations across India.
30+ Authentic South Indian Navratri Recipes for Golu/Gombe Habba: Celebrate the Festival with Traditional Dishes
As you prepare for the Golu celebrations this year, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Gombe Habba with these authentic South Indian recipes. Each dish reflects the cultural significance and diversity of the regions where Golu is celebrated. Cooking and sharing these meals not only honors the goddess but also brings families together, strengthening bonds and fostering community spirit. Let the flavors of tradition fill your home, creating a festive atmosphere that celebrates the divine feminine energy during this beautiful festival.
35+ Best Quinoa Recipes: From Indian Salads to Healthy Bowls, Patties, and Desserts
Quinoa: The Protein-Packed Superfood for Every Meal: Quinoa, often hailed as a superfood, has become increasingly popular for its high protein content, fiber, and essential amino acids. This gluten-free grain is versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, ranging from Indian-style curries to salads, bowls, and even desserts. Whether you're looking for a nutritious lunch, a hearty dinner, or a healthy snack, quinoa fits the bill. Here’s a round-up of some of the best quinoa recipes that combine health benefits with delicious flavors.
Traditional South Indian Meal Idea for Ganesh Chaturthi: Celebrate with Authentic Festival Flavors
Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special place in my heart. Every year, the arrival of Lord Ganesha brings with it a sense of joy, devotion, and an opportunity to indulge in traditional delicacies that have been passed down through generations. One of my favorite ways to celebrate this auspicious festival is by preparing a traditional South Indian banana leaf meal. This meal plan is not just about food; it's about honoring the rich culinary heritage of South India and the deep significance of the festival.
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Traditional Modaks, Kozhukattai and Ladoos: A Sweet Journey Across India
As the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, my kitchen fills with the delightful aroma of freshly steamed modaks and rich, nutty ladoos. For me, this festival is more than just a religious observance—it's a cherished tradition where I pour love and devotion into every dish I prepare. Modaks and ladoos are not only Ganesh ji's favorite treats but also mine. I never miss making them, as they bring back fond memories of family gatherings and the warmth of shared festivities.
The Ultimate Middle Eastern Party Menu: Homemade Pita, Falafel, Hummus, and More for Your Next Party
Join me in exploring a collection of my favorite Mediterranean recipes, perfect for your next gathering! These dishes, including Homemade Pita Bread, Falafel, Tabouleh, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, Mujaddara, and Aish el Saraya, are tried, tested, and party-approved.
80 Scrumptious Vegetarian Indian Street Food Recipes: Ideal for Everyday Dinners or Party Menus
Experience the vibrant flavors and aromas of India's streets with our selection of vegetarian delights, ideal for both casual dinners and lively party spreads. Indian street food isn't just about sustenance; it's a cultural journey, a symphony of spices, textures, and colors that tantalize the senses and bring people together in joyous celebration.
Street Foods of India Special: 70 Irresistible Vegetarian Tikki, Kebab, Cutlet & Patty Recipes for Evening Snack And Parties
Get ready to turn your evenings into epic snacking parties with our mouthwatering collection of 70 street-style tikki, kebab, cutlet, and patty recipes! Whether you're hosting a casual get-together with friends or planning a lively party that's bursting with flavor, these recipes are guaranteed to steal the show.
125 One-Dish Vegetarian Dinner Recipe Ideas: A Global Gastronomic Journey for Effortless Everyday Cooking & Entertaining
Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen preparing dinner for your family or guests? Look no further! Our collection of 125 one-dish vegetarian dinner recipes will revolutionize your mealtime routine, offering a diverse array of flavors from Italian, Mexican, Asian, Continental, and beyond. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or hosting a lively gathering, these recipes are sure to impress with their simplicity, freshness, and vibrant taste.
6 White Gravy Meal Combinations To Make This Weekend
Come weekends, get togethers, kitty parties, dinner parties for occasions, our hunt for recipes begin. With the thought that our menu should be something innovative, something new, preferably with no repetitions from recent gatherings.
Keeping in mind that the dish should be such that all should enjoy, not to forget that people have different pallets, while some like their meal robust and spicy, some like to keep the spice levels in check, not too hot and spicy yet flavourful. That brings us to segment we have chosen today, subtle gravy dishes with a base that's white in colour. White indicating colour it lends to the dish, the use of some simple ingredients and spices that we shall speak about.
58 Soulful Kuzhambu Recipes To Try For Your Everyday Meals
Each region in India, brings forward their cuisines and specialty dishes with varying cooking techniques, using fresh local produce available in their areas, difference in preferences and their pallets. Besides, there's something to appreciate about all cuisines. Today, we travel down south of India to Tamilnadu, and explore their most popular dish. Kuzhambu.
Tangy Lemon Bakes and Desserts To Try This Summer | Refreshing Lemon Recipes
No prizes for guessing this tangy and zesty fruit, that's often mistaken for a vegetable. Used both in sweet and savory cooking and baking, and when held in the hand leaves a refreshing fragrance in your hands. Yes, I'm talking about the humble lemon ! So refreshing and so versatile, lemons are so popular not just in Indian cuisine but at large in world cuisine, and not to forget in desserts too. The tang from the lemon pairs beautiful with sugar and other flavor profiles to make some interesting bakes and desserts.
12 Street Style Tikki Recipes You Can Make For Evening Snacks
If it's not meals through the day, its snacks that we love munching on between meals. The gap between lunch and dinner seems longer and hence tea time sacks or 'chai nashta' like we call it in our country. Something satiating, something crispy crunchy, chatpata that goes well with evening tea is well enjoyed by the family. Snacks that go well with tea for adults and the same could be served to kids as an after school snack. One needs to think of how nutritious it could also be, apart from of being yummy of course.
9 Mind Blowing Chicken Biryani Recipes To Try This Weekend
A dish that you will definitely find listed on the menu of almost all Indian restaurants, irrespective of which part of the country you are in. Different regions use different ingredients, yet the dish we are talking about is the glorious 'Biryani' Varying in cooking styles and techniques, spices and cuts of the meat, the variety of rice grain used and not to forget the condiments that are served along with, Chicken Biryani is that ultimate comfort food all non vegetarians reach out for be a celebration or dealing with a not so good day.
Serve These 8 Lip Smacking Savoury Pancakes For Sunday Brunch
Almost all of us are familiar with pancakes, and enjoy eating the ones served at cafes and coffee shops. Often pancakes are synonymous with being just sweet, served with chocolate sauce, honey, maple syrup or even fruits sometimes. These soft, fluffy batter discs or pancakes as we know them, that are cooked in a pan or a griddle need not necessarily be just sweet, the ones that are seasoned with herbs and spices served alongside some roasted veggies or cheese are equally good if not better.
Delicious Andhra Gongura Recipes Packed With Taste, Flavour & Nutrition
Gongura is a super nutritious leaf popularly used in the Andhra Cuisine and is known as the Roselle leaf. These leaves impart a tart flavour and when combined with freshly ground spices can make delectable dishes, Gongura comes in two varieties, green stemmed leaf and red stemmed. The red stemmed variety is more sour than the green stemmed variety.
114 Easy Pasta Recipes - Desi Pasta, Italian Pasta, Fusion Pasta With White Sauce & Red Sauce
Pasta is one of those Italian dishes which is loved by one and all, whether you are an adult or a kid. Everyone just loves to eat pasta, either sauteed in olive oil, vegetables and some Italian seasoning or they are cooked in different sauces that are delicious. From Red sauce pasta, White sauce pasta, Basil Pesto sauce pasta, there are many types of Pasta recipes that you can make at home.
9 Delicious Ways to Eat Hummus | Vegetarian Recipes Using Hummus
Hummus has now definitely become popular high protein snack across India and the world. This classic mediterranean dish is absolutely tasty, packed with protein and makes a great side dish that goes along with a variety of dishes, from open toasts, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more. You will simply love these 9 delectable recipes with hummus.
90 Variety Rice Recipes That Make Perfect One Dish Meals
Rice is a staple food across India and many countries. One of the most innovative ways we can use rice apart from having it plain is to flavour it up with vegetables and spices giving it not just taste but nutrition as well.
35 Cabbage Recipes For Meal Times | North & South Indian Cabbage Recipes
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable popular across the globe. Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked. It is made into salads, pickles, curries, snacks and side dishes. In India we have many recipes of cabbage which transforms the humble cabbage into appetizing dishes. Here are some exciting Indian cabbage recipes for you to make at home which will surely keep you satisfied.
25 Horse Gram Recipes For Good Health, Diabetic, Weight Loss
Horse gram also known as Madras Gram, Kollu (tamil) Or Hurali (kannada) or Ulavalu (andhra) in South India and Kulthi or Kulith (north india) is a super food in itself. Horse gram is by far the most protein rich grams/ lentils known.
102 Traditional Holi Recipes You Must Try - Gujiya | Kulfi | Thandai | Chaats & More
Holi is the festival of love or colors that signifies the victory of superior over immoral. There are many stories that go behind the festival of holi, however the most fun and exciting part the celebration of love and happiness with colors and delicious foods celebrated with friends, family and neighboring communities.
51 North Indian Diabetic Dal Recipes For Lunch Or Dinner
Dal Roti or Dal Chawal are the ultimate comfort food and you can have dals as much as you want without spiking your blood sugar levels. Dals can be spiced up with different Indian spices and combined with ingredients to make them delicious. The best part about Dals, is that you can pair a dal with rice or roti or millets to make a complete and healthy meal. Dals and Legumes are excellent source of complex carbs, protein and they have a low Glycemic Index. Including dals in your diet, if your a diabetic as it helps to keep your sugar levels in check. Here, we have a collection of 51 North Indian Diabetic Dal Recipes that you can have for lunch or dinner.