What is Black Pepper ? This is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family. Black pepper, the ‘king of spice’ is one of the most widely used spice in cuisines globally since ancient times. A pinch (either …
Vegan & Healthy Apple Cupcake
Today is again a Monday. As you all know, I have been associated with a foodie group as Foodie Monday Blog Hop where each Monday we, the group members fix a theme and as per theme we make a fresh post. This time, …
Tindora Raita | Tempered Ivy gourd in Curd
Ivy gourd is a popular vegetable in Asian and African countries. This vegetable is also known as Kovakkai in Tamil, Tendli in Marathi, Tindora in Hindi, Kundri in Odia, Dondakaaya in Telugu etc. Ivy gourd plant is an aggressive climber which …
Kakharu Danka Rai | Pumpkin Stem in Mustard paste
Well rainy season is going on in India. And there is greenery all around. So to match that the Healthy Wellthy Cuisines group this time has come up with the 74th theme as “Green Mela at HW” which is suggested by Poonam. She …
Pasta Salad with Italian dressing
‘Salad‘ describes any type of mixed-ingredient dish which can be served cold or at room temperature. There are varieties of salads served around the world. And the large varieties exist only because the salad can be based on vegetables, legumes, grains, fruits, …
Tingmo / Ting Momos (Steamed bun)
Sikkim, the northeastern state of India is the smallest state of the country located in the eastern Himalayas. Sikkim traditional food is a blend of cultures and traditions of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and local Sikkim flavors. The delicious cuisines in Sikkim …
Beetroot Idli Waffle (steamed in Microwave)
Beetroot is one of the healthiest vegetables and is the taproot part of the beet plant. Beetroot has the highest sugar content of all vegetables still is very low on calories and have negligible quantities of cholesterol. Beets are packed with …
MLLA (My Legume Love Affair) Round up #131
MLLA here means My Legume Love Affair. This is a monthly event which is based on legumes started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook and Lisa of Lisa’s Kitchen has been hosting this series for a while now. It has reached now on 131st turn so far and I am …
Achari Aloo Raita with Tempering | Pickle flavored Potatoes in curd
Raita is made with yogurt which is often known as dahi / curd. This is a very classic and traditional Indian, Pakistani and even Bangladeshi accompaniment. The main ingredient in the raita is Curd, then any raw / cooked vegetables and …
Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte without Coffee
Pumpkin, a certain variety of squash family is although technically a fruit, still is usually considered as a vegetable. Pumpkins seeds are nutrient powerhouses. But the pumpkin flesh is also rich in nutrients. It is packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals and …