I love chaats big time. Growing up, we had one odd store selling Samosas in our locality at the maximum forget chaats. I got introduced to proper North Indian chaats after moving to Bangalore. You cannot think about any chaat or snack without thinking about Green Chutney. It is spicy, slightly tangy and packs a punch in contrast to the sweet dates chutney which is also served along. Check out my dhokla and dabeli recipes too!...

When I’m looking for something a little unique to serve on a summer night, I turn to grilled lobster tails, grilled sweet potatoes and these juicy and flavorful grilled lamb chops. Grilled Lamb Chops Ingredients To make this grilled lamb chop recipe you will need bone in lamb chops and marinade ingredients. For the marinade make sure you have extra-virgin olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, salt and black pepper....

When I’m looking for a one pot meal that I know will be a crowd pleaser, I turn to chili mac, chicken cacciatore or this simple yet satisfying hamburger soup. Hamburger Soup Ingredients To make hamburger soup, make sure you have olive oil, an onion, carrots, celery, ground beef, garlic, a can of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth, a potato, frozen corn, green beans, parsley, salt and black pepper....

I love easy chicken recipes like grilled chicken tenders, pineapple chicken, baked chicken wings and these delicious kabobs. Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs Ingredients To make these Hawaiian chicken kabobs you will need to make a marinade with ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced ginger, sesame oil, salt and black pepper. For the kabobs make sure to have olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pineapple chunks, a red bell pepper, a green bell pepper and a red onion....

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Every year around this time I’m reminded that people need appetizers and finger foods in their lives…in addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. All I ever want to share are complete meals (i.e family dinners). Not just simply an appetizer or side dish. I’ve slowly gotten better about sharing a few more appetizers, but honestly, more times than not, the only time I share appetizers and sides is leading up to the holidays (Thanksgiving is approaching!...

Not going to lie, I often use store-bought biryani masala for convenience and even recommend it in my recipes. But every time I sprinkle a few spoonfuls of my homemade version, I can’t help but wonder why I don’t make it more often. Homemade spice blends are a true game changer! The freshness, aroma, and texture are simply unmatched. India is home to an incredible variety of biryanis, each with its own unique flavor, ingredients, and method of preparation....

Well, actually my mom really loves homemade bread and I love to making her happy! I think I will always love making my mom happy, whether I am nineteen or fifty (oh my gosh, I cannot even imagine). It’s just something that makes me happy, so I guess it’s a win win! Plus, I mean homemade Naan? Yeah, there is not much better. It’s stinkin amazing! It’s so easy that I thought you guys would like seeing the process a little bit....

So whats the best thing about making Pizzas at home? You get to choose how thick or thin your crust has to be. You can have as many or as less toppings as you want. And finally, cheese! Different types of cheese and how much more or less as you want. You don’t have to wait for your pizza to be delivered, smelling of the card board with not so melting cheese but instead can make your own homemade pan pizza very easily....

I think by now it’s clear that I adore homemade Oreo’s. I have not one, not two, but three versions on this site and this will be the fourth. Homemade Oreo addiction? Yeah, but can you blame me? Also, I just want to point out that only one of the now four recipes does not include peanut butter. To me, peanut butter and Oreo’s are like fries and ketchup or bread and butter, they just go together....

Whenever I make up sukhi sabjis(dry curries), a comforting aroma fills up my kitchen as earthy indian spices and fresh vegetables come together. It’s like a culinary time machine, whisking me back to my grandmother’s home where, growing up, dal(lentils), sukhi sabji, homemade roti, and chawal were for our everyday meals. In the daily parade of Indian home-cooked meals, these dry curries almost always feature the humble aloo (potato), because, let’s face it, potatoes are the rockstars of the veggie world....

And on a Friday. And there is no chocolate. Like none at all. This is so unlike me. I know, but hear me out. It’s mid August (how is this even possible) and things like corn and tomatoes are everywhere. The stores, the farmers markets and even your own backyards (lucky) are churning out the most fresh and gorgeous produce right now and my gosh I am using them like crazy!...

This morning the power went out at 5:00am and did not come back on till close to 10:00. Blame the foot plus of snow that came down over night. Yeah, I know. At first I totally freaked. I mean no power means no internet. No internet means no connecting with all my bloggy friends, no submitting posts to Foodgawker and Tastespotting and NO promotion of my post (which was this amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge Brownie Ice Cream just incase ya missed it)....

My family loves spicy food. Coming from Andhra, it is not much of a surprise I guess. But then, over the years, my mom has started reducing the amount of chillies or spice levels in her cooking – owing to health reasons. Right from the time I had my own kitchen, I have been cooking less spicy food and thankfully, the husband loves it. I cannot imagine having to make two versions of everything I prepare 🙂 We do make exceptions sometimes and since our meals are never complete without spicy pickles, I can’t say we don’t love spicy food....

It is really hard to choose one favorite Paneer gravy as everything tastes delicious with Paneer! In line with the standard Paneer Butter Masala and Paneer Tikka Masala, often times Kadai Paneer finds it space in every restaurant menu. What really is the difference? Well, there is a lot. Kadai Paneer is creamy, mildly spicy and is super flavorful – thanks to the special Kadai masala powder that goes in....

I made this simple but extremely delicious & creamy Kaju Masala as part of the birthday lunch for my husband a few days ago. After putting together an elaborate celebration birthday cake – Eggless Gulab Jamun cake and making Gulab Jamuns from scratch, I wanted to make a simple platter but the one that is slightly different from the usual. As luck would have it, I was out of paneer or mushrooms or even eggs!...

You can never go wrong with a hearty salad, some of my favorite crowd pleasers include taco salad, Greek salmon salad and this colorful kale salad. Kale Salad Ingredients To make kale salad make sure you have Tuscan kale leaves, apple, feta cheese, pecans, pomegranate and bacon. For the dressing you will want a shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and black pepper. When I think of fall, I want a healthy salad recipe with all the flavors of autumn....

So I made Laccha Cheese Naan the other day to go with my Restaurant style Mixed Veg Gravy recipe. For anyone who knows me well, they would know about my love for Indian flat bread like roti, chapati, naan, paratha and kulcha. I don’t make Naan or Kulcha as regular as roti or paratha as it is slightly time consuming and seen as a labor of love. So, when I do plan to make it at home, I want my efforts to really pay off 🙂 That’s how we ended up making Laccha Cheese Naan....

As spring starts approaching, I start dreaming of mango season. I know we still have to wait a few months for mangoes to show up but the excitement is real you guys. Classic shrikhand is an indian sweet made using hung (strained) yogurt and is traditionally flavored with green cardamom.The combination of tangy and sweet flavors make shrikhand irrestible. Mango shrikhand or amrakhand is a hugely popular mango indian dessert which is made by simply adding mango pulp to traditional shrikhand....

I think everyone can relate to this, but the second Memorial Day passes, it’s full-on summer. I know the season doesn’t officially begin until summer solstice, June-21st, but once school’s out, in my mind, it’s summer. For me, summer signifies a time for delicious cooking…but not a lot of it. I don’t want to be tied to the kitchen on busy summer days. Or stuck at the stove on a warm, peaceful night....