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The key to the perfect chip (or fry or wedge.. we all call it something different) is that it’s crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside and I find this recipe to master that just perfectly so you can get the best damn chips with vegan curry sauce you’ll be able to make at home. I mean, we can’t always fly to England for chips right? What makes this Curry Chips recipe crispy, yet fluffy is the use of all-purpose flour that they’re coated in just before baking them....

Scallions, Green onions & Spring Onions There’s a lot of terminology in the world of onions, but these are the big three to know the difference between! Scallions: The name given to an immature onion that is harvested before the white bulb begins to swell. Green onions: Harvested later in the life cycle, green onions have a slightly swollen and oblong bulb. However, they are still immature compared to a fully grown onion....

Indian sweet recipes in TMF Milk-based recipes in TMF Soak javarrisi in hot water (around 1 + 1/2 cup) for 1 - 2 hours. There will be a white layer in the water, strain the javarrisi in a strainer/ colander and wash it with fresh water thrice Add ghee/ butter to the heavy-bottomed pan and once the pan gets hot add cashew; cook till the cashew turns golden brown In the same pan add sago and sauté for 30 seconds....

Why you’ll love this ham sandwich: Easy: Prep this in 5-minutes and have it on the table in 15Versatile: Swap out any of the veggies, add different sauces, you can even use other roasted veggies vs. eggplantGreat for Summer: This recipe is awesome for a summer lunch or picnic Ingredients: Eggplant: Eggplants are loaded with antioxidants like vitamins A and C that help protect your cells from damage. It’s also so damn tasty on sandwiches, roasted, on the BBQ, etc....

Kaaparisi is a traditional Tamil brahmin special sweet prepared during the naming ceremony of the newborn child. In our tradition, we do Punyavachanam (naming ceremony) for the baby on the 11th or 21st day after the baby is born. Traditionally Kaaparisi is given with other vettathallai pakku. Can I add peanuts for Kaapu arisi? Every meal has its own way of making this traditional sweet. This is the way my Amma makes it....

Kale and Spinach: What’s The Difference? Are spinach and kale different varieties of the same plant? Well, no not at all. They are actually from totally different families. At first glance, kale and spinach seem to be brother and sister, but actually they’re not even in the same family. Kale is a member of the Brassica family and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Spinach, on the other hand, is in the same family with beets and chard....

One Pot karamani rice Arisi karamani Sadam (rice and dal) rice is inspired by the famous Coimbatore special rice. protein-rich filling meal With minimal ingredients tastes great. One-pot rice can be prepared in a pressure cooker and Instant Pot. Soak karamani Soaking lobia overnight helps for perfect cooking. If you forget to soak overnight, soak in hot water for hours till they turn the soft press. If black-eyes peas are not soaked well, they might not cook properly....

Karuveppilai sadam | Curry leaves rice | Karuveppilai podi Saddam | how to make curry leaves rice | easy lunch recipe | variety rice recipe | healthy and tasty rice | lunch box recipe | 10 mins rice| no onion no garlic is flavorful healthy and tasty 10 minutes instant variety rice Curry leaves RICE Easy and tasty Karveppila Sadam is a popular variety rice dish from South Indian cuisine....

WHAT KIND OF DAL CAN I USE FOR north Indian style khichdi ? I have used moong dal instead you can use green gram dal, toor dal, or any dal of your choice. Can I skip soaking? soaking is optional but it helps for mushy and perfect cooking. If you are planning to skip soaking, cook for additional whistles. can I pressure cook onion, and tomato? yes, but for the best restaurant-style palak khichdi i would recommend cooking this way....

Kuzhambu thogayal Kootu - lunch combo Meal planning Chop and keep, carrot and chayote ready if you are using frozen coconut, thaw them Keep rice Soak dal for 20 minutes Lunch cooking Turn on IP sauté mode, do the tempering, and press cancel Add chopped carrot, chayote, soaked dal, Sambar powder, turmeric powder, and water; cook kootu do tempering for kuzhambu and prepare kuzhambu when Kuzhambu is boiling in a separate pan saute all the ingredients for coconut thogayal and let it cool After kootu pressure release naturally add salt, boil the kootu ground coconut thogayal Microwave appalam for 1 minute and serve lunch...

Looking for more Thanksgiving sides? Try this easy corn casserole recipe! An Easy, Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Do you love all things au gratin? I do, too. In fact, any creamy, cheese-filled casserole is fine with me! From good old broccoli and cheese casserole to Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and everything in between, cheesy bakes are one of my favorite ways to serve up a saucy main course or side dish....

You know you’ve reached a new level of excitement / angst when you have stress dreams about your freezer full of popsicles melting. Is this a normal reaction to your first cookbook? Because For the Love of Popsicles is released in ONE WEEK and I can’t wait! And one of the things about developing 75 popsicle recipes is you pick up some tricks along the way, like how to make popsicles without a mold!...

Fenugreek with lentils | how to make dal methi fry |Andhra Pappu | Menthi Kura pappu is a delicious protein-rich dal prepared with methi leaves, toor dal, moong dal, and masoor dal. With minimal ingredients, this dal is super easy and tastes yum. Dal variety to use Pressure cooker dal Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures Methi dal Video recipe What kind of dal can I use for Andhra Pappu? I have used a combination of toor dal, and masoor dal moong dal instead you can use any one variety....

Having a guest is always exciting, today we have Jayashree from Evergreendishes. Blogging has given me many good friends around, Jayashree is one among them. She is very encouraging. Couple of months back she shared my Sweet Kozhukattai in her Ganesh Chaturthi Special recipe:-) I enjoy visiting her space and like her recipes. I was delighted when Jayashree wanted to write a piece for me. She suggested few recipes as I have already posted it....

Murungai keerai paruppu kuzhambu | Murungai keerai Sambar is a delicious protein-rich dal prepared with drunstick leaves, toor dal. With minimal ingredients, this kuzhambu is super easy and tastes yum. What kind of dal can I use for paruppu? I have used toor dal instead you can use any one variety. Can I make murunga keerai masiyal in a instant pot cooker? Cook for 6 mins and repeat the rest of the process....

Pasta Primavera is made without pasta sauce. This pasta salad with goest cheese and saluted vegetables make a filling meal. Jump to Recipe Last Friday we shifted to a new place and since then, things have been crazy. I was expecting a huge setback while moving from my little champ, but to our surprise he was manageable 🙂 While unpacking after seeing the cardboard boxes sir got excited and was jumping from one to another....

Why you’ll love this pear salad: Quick: Make this pear salad recipe in only 10 minutes Flavorful: A unique (but delicious) combination of sweet and savory flavors Versatile: Eat it on its own, add it as a side dish, or use it as a topper to a delicious sandwich Ingredient Notes: Pear: Ripe pears work best but in a pinch use what you can find and let the pear sit in the dressing for 5 minutes before tossing with the rest of the ingredients as it will help to slightly soften them....

Try this chocolate ganache on top of my Chocolate Cake Recipe for the ultimate chocolate experience! Pourable Chocolate Ganache Creates Gorgeous Drip Cakes! I am by NO means a fantastic cake decorator. I just don’t have the patience. Trust, me I wish I did….and I even threw my hat in the ring many moons ago. But after a few delicious disasters, in terms of decorating, I decided I was more about how the cake TASTED, rather than how it looked....

Published 10/19/2020 • Updated 8/27/2022 New Favorite Overnight Oats It’s been a while since we posted a new overnight oats recipe and to be honest, I can’t believe we don’t have a pumpkin overnight oats recipe on FFF! Better late than never is my motto because these are new new favorite overnight oats! Pumpkin Overnight Oats Man, these pumpkin overnight oats really do taste like cheesecake. I mean, they’re slightly sweet, a little tangy, and SO CREAMY....

Crispy from the outside and soft, mushy within, these rice fritters, made with grated pumpkin, leftover cooked rice, gram flour (besan), and spices and flavored with dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) are so delicious. The perfect way to use up leftover rice and veggies of the season lying in the refrigerator. Feel free to add parmesan cheese to make cheesy rice fritters. I love my healthy version of them as I have added no cheese and these are not deep fried but rather made on flat iron tawa....