What kind of spinach should I use for kootu? Back in India, We make Keera kootu with ponnanganni keerai , arai keerai,pasala Keerai manathakkali Keerai,Siri keerai, etc. here in the US I buy fresh Keerai from Indian stores or box spinach from Costco. You can also use kale or other greens for preparing kootu. Kale Poriyal and kale chips are some of my favorites. Should I add sugar/jaggery to the keerai kootu?...
Why you’ll love this recipe for mango salsa: Quick: Make this mango salsa in only 5-minutes Flavorful: I love the flavors of mango combined with savory and fresh ingredients like cilantro and red onion Versatile: Eat this on its own, with tortilla chips, on top of seafood, or in tacos Ingredient Notes: Mango: A stone fruit that I love in both sweet and savory dishes. Mango is full of vitamins C & A, plus has fiber too!...
VADAI RECIPE Vadai is one of the popular traditional south Indian snacks. It’s also served as an appetizer. Vadai occupies a special place in breakfast combo and special occasion meals. It is also prepared during festivals for naivedyam What is Meda Vada? “Medu” is a Kannada word for “Soft” and “Vada” is “crispy fritters”. perfectly crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside - defines a perfect vadai What kind of rice flour should I use?...
Mint & chocolate is a flavor combo that I feel like you really like or really don’t. Luckily for you, I am fully on board. Completely. Totally. So today’s recipe is one of those that I made, sampled and had to promptly get it out of my house forevermore. Otherwise I would be staring at an empty 9×13 pan with a massive stomachache and a week’s worth of regret. These brownies are perfect for Christmas and St....
Published 7/14/2021 Easy Peach Smoothie A smoothie a day keeps the doctor away. We’re a little smoothie obsessed here at Fit Foodie Finds. My top favorites include our Strawberry Smoothie and our Protein Shakes. This peach smoothie recipe is a season smoothie variation that’s simple, yet tasty. I love how the ground cinnamon elevates the flavors of the peaches. 5 Whole Ingredients Frozen Peaches: you can either freeze your own peaches or buy already frozen peaches....
Make sure to try my Cheeseburger Sliders too! They are a HUGE reader favorite! The Best Philly Cheesesteak Recipe Today’s recipe is one of my favorite recipes to make for parties, or even as an easy dinner idea! From game day to potlucks, even family get-togethers. I struggle to find an occasion that doesn’t warrant these easy, cheesy Philly Cheesesteak sliders! I keep it easy using deli roast beef and add it to some tender-crisp peppers, sweet caramelized onions, and two types of cheese come together in this flavor packed sliders recipe....
Pumpkin is not just a fall fruit for desserts. I have curated so many savory recipes with pumpkin that are a hit in the family. This version of Pumpkin rice is a great way to introduce pumpkin to kids. While one may use pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin, I loved the way small pieces of fresh pumpkin added more depth and flavor to this rice. Top this fragrant pumpkin rice with fresh cilantro leaves and serve it with curd or a gravy dish on any lazy day!...
Nothing beats a refreshing and icy smoothie, especially when it sneaks in a serving of greens. It’s like a win-win: you get to enjoy a tasty drink, and your body gets to soak up all of those nice nutrients! This smoothie uses only four ingredients to achieve a fruity flavor: 1 apple, 1 cup of orange juice, 1 cup of kale, and a banana. It’s perfect for starting your day with some healthy vitamins, but it’s also a great mid-afternoon snack or post-outdoors cool down treat!...
Every recipe on the blog so far has been my own creation. But then Rudolph, one of our readers, emailed me one day. The subject line was, “It’s yours to use or publish as you wish”, and the email was simply this recipe – Rudy’s Sunshine Salad. So I made it. And it was delicious. And the combination of ingredients and flavors that I never would have thought of on my own inspired me to discover even more reader recipes....
I am a huge fan of turning pretty much every dessert into a S’mores version. I feel like I was born to do that actually, because my birthday is August 10th… What does that mean? Well, August 10th is NATIONAL S’MORES DAY! So yeah. I’ve made S’mores Brownies, S’mores Cheesecake, S’mores in a Jar, S’mores Strawberries, Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter S’mores Bars…I could keep going and going…OR you could check out my S’mores Recipe Round Up....
Love the idea if Salted Honey? Try My Salted Honey Pistachio Cookies too! Salted Honey Chewy Pumpkin Cookies Are Easily My New Favorite Fall Cookie Recipe! Today you’re in for a treat. Literally. These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are not only easy, but a total fall mood. You don’t need to use your stand or hand mixer, just a bowl or even the saucepan you brown the butter in! They are different from a typical pumpkin cookie because they are a truly CHEWY cookie....
Sambar poriyal - lunch combo Firstly, chop and keep vegetables ready Soak dal for sambar Keep rice if you are using frozen coconut thaw them 1- HOUR lunch preparation Pressure cook potatoes and let the pressure releases naturally In a separate cooker pressure cook dal for sambar Temper and saute onion and drumstick Add sambar powder, tamarind water, and other required ingredients for sambar; boil After the pressure release naturally, strain the potatoes in a colander and run cold water Peel the potato and roughly chop them Do tempering and saute potato in low flame After the pressure releases naturally mash the dal and prepare sambar Temper and cook Asparagus poriyal Serve the meal with a dollop of ghee...
Published 8/27/2023 There’s nothing quite like a big, cozy bowl of chili on a cool day. Of all of our chili recipes, this slow cooker turkey chili is by far the easiest. This ground turkey recipe is super high in protein and low in fat, just like our classic turkey chili and ground turkey shells. It’s what I make for dinner when I’m feeling lazy, on busy work days, or when I know we need a simple yet nutritious high protein meal....
Palak corn pulao Palak corn pulao, also known as spinach corn rice/ keerai sadham with sweet corn is a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. healthy lunchbox recipe Spinach is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. When combined with rice and spices, it creates a dish that’s both delicious and nutritious. Can I skip the curd?...
My husband bought an exercise vest. That he wears in public. Is this grounds for divorce? It looks like he has bombs attached to him like the bad guys in terrorist movies… Yes, that’s him…getting ready to go out where living humans can see him. This morning he put it on inside the house and did all sorts of weird calisthenics. Some of those images can’t be erased. I mean, I am all for keeping him healthy, yada yada… but at what cost?...
I would highly recommend this Squash + Avocado Salad if you are tight on time and want to throw something in the oven while you get on with your tasks or errands. Pine nuts are: high in healthy fat help suppress appetite (so you actually eat when you’re hungry) boost energy good for eye health high in antioxidants so great for anti-aging! So if you were opting to ditch out on them pine nuts, I hope you think again!...
Why you’ll love these stir fried noodles: Quick: You can make this meal in just under 30 minutes Healthy: Made with healthy veggies that are loaded with flavor, making it easy to get your serving of veggies Versatile: Add meat or plant-based protein, or whatever veggies you have on hand Ingredient Notes: Bok Choy: Bok choy contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that’s so good for you! In North American cooking it seems to go very underrated but its inexpensive, adds a nice crunch to a recipe, and lots of healthy benefits....
Easy Strawberry Cookies With White Chocolate Chips My strawberry white chocolate chip cookies are the best way to enjoy strawberries any time of the year, even when fresh strawberries aren’t in season. This recipe is a strawberries and cream twist on chocolate chip cookies, and it’s AMAZING. Dried strawberries are the secret to these homemade strawberry cookies. The tartness balances the sweetness and creaminess of the white chocolate chips, for an absolutely addictive treat....
If you love this tasty mash-up of Italian and Mexican classics, try my cheesy burrito lasagna, too! Why You’ll Love This Taco Pizza Recipe Tex-Mex, meet pizza! This easy Mexican taco pizza combines savory seasoned taco meat, beans, and cheese on top of a chewy homemade pizza crust and a white pizza base of creamy chipotle sauce. Here are more reasons to love it: Why You’ll Love This Taco Pizza RecipeIngredients You’ll NeedHow to Make Mexican Taco PizzaTips for SuccessWhy Is My Homemade Pizza Crust Not Crispy?...
22 Best Recipes to Make With Blueberries The one time of the year I look forward to more than the holiday season? Berry season! Summertime is when many of my favorite ingredients come out to play. After sharing my favorite Strawberry Recipes, I figured it was blueberries’ turn in the spotlight. You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ Ah, fresh blueberries. You can bake them into delicious desserts, turn them into sauces, freeze them for later, or devour them by the handful....
