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Raw Mango Dal | Mamidikaya Pappu - My Food Story
Spicy, sour, and beautifully fragrant is the best way to describe this raw mango dal. Raw mangoes cooked with toor dal and finished off with a tempering, this lentil recipe is a great way to alleviate your everyday dal using seasonal ingredients. Andhra-style raw mango dal, also known as, Mamidikaya Pappu is one dish you definitely need to try this mango season. It is made with raw mangoes, toor dal, and then tempered with aromatics and spices. I add two secret ingredients - cloves and cinnamon - which take the dish to a whole new level! The result is a
Chicken Rezala | Bengali Style Chicken Curry - My Food Story
This Bengali style Chicken Rezala can be best described as delicate and fragrant. Originating from West Bengal in India, this recipe uses unique ingredients like poppy seeds and kewra water for a dish that not only tastes but also smells incredible! Looking for more chicken curry recipes inspiration? Try my Assamese Black Sesame Chicken Curry, Bihari Chicken Curry, Mangalorean Chicken Curry, and Dhaba Style Chicken Curry recipes! Say hello to yet another recipe from my Chicken curries from India series - Chicken Rezala! Originating from the state of West Bengal, this Bengali chicken curry recipe features tender chicken pieces coated
Air Fryer Mushroom Chilli - My Food Story
This quick and easy Air Fryer Mushroom Chilli is THE stir fry for all vegetarians and mushroom lovers! It’s sweet and spicy with a hint of sourness that makes for an insanely good pairing with some steamed rice. Looking for more Air Fryer recipes? Try my Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi, Air Fryer Papdi, Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries that are super crispy! If I could only eat one stir-fry for the rest of my life, it would be this air fryer Mushroom Chilli. Chewy mushrooms and crunchy veggies tossed in spicy, tangy goodness –
Assamese black sesame chicken (til diya murghi mangxo) - My Food Story
Assamese black sesame chicken is a recipe from Assam and something similar is made in Meghalaya as well. The chicken pieces are coated in a black sesame seed paste which lends the whole dish a beautiful nutty smokiness. While exploring chicken curry recipes from India, this was one recipe that I couldn’t stop eating! Homestyle chicken curries from East India feature such unique ingredients. And this Assamese black sesame chicken curry, also known as til diya murghi mangxo, is the perfect example of that. As the name suggests, the star ingredient of this dish is til or black sesame seeds.
Instant Jowar Dhokla - My Food Story
These jowar dhokla take healthy snacking to a new level! Introducing yet another simple and delicious millet recipe, these dhoklas are just as delicious as the regular khaman dhokla. Plus a whole lot quicker too! Say hello to the latest millet recipe in town - jowar dhoklas! I have been on a mission to include more millet recipes in our diet, and these jowar dhoklas are a result of yet another successful experiment. This might not sound like the most exciting dish, but one bite into these soft, spongy sorghum dhoklas will change your mind. And if you’ve read my
Instant Ragi Dosa - My Food Story
Crispy, nutritious and such an easy breakfast - Instant Ragi Dosa is best enjoyed with coconut chutney and podi. One of my favourite millet recipes and a really easy way to incorporate them in your diet. We've spoken about how I'm trying to incorporate more millets in my diet and this by far is my favourite recipe. In fact now that I think about it, Ragi or Finger Millet has by far been my most used millet. Because its so easy to incorporate - I use it to make ragi crepes, pancakes, cake and even ragi soup. And today I
45+ Delicious Easter Recipes - My Food Story
Here are 45+ delicious Easter Recipes that are a combination of Indian and International cuisine so that you have the best of both worlds. Like most festivals, Easter too is incomplete without friends, family and of course, good food! The simple joy of sitting around a table with all your loved ones, talking, laughing, and passing around plates of delicious food is what Easter means to me. But planning an elaborate Easter lunch is definitely not easy. Don't worry though, because I am here to make this a whole lot easier for you! Scroll down for a list of over
Crispy Namak Para made with atta - My Food Story
There’s no better festive (and let me add, everyday!) Indian snack than the perfectly flaky and crispy Namak Para (Nimki). These savoury spiced diamond-shaped crackers are super ADDICTIVE to munch on between meals or with some chai – you’ve always got to keep a batch at home! Namak Para is one of those things that I make a big batch of before Holi and Diwali to send to friends and family. There’s something about crispy, flaky Indian snacks that feels so comforting to me, having grown up eating and loving them. Whether it’s the classic Punjabi Samosa or the nostalgic
Instant Malpua - My Food Story
There’s nothing like enjoying piping hot malpuas dipped in sweet chashni, am I right? You need to add these almost instant mawa malpua to your list of Holi recipes to try this season! If you haven’t tried Malpua before, let me have the pleasure of introducing them to you. This Indian sweet is essentially fried pancakes soaked in sugar syrup – served piping hot. It’s got crisp edges and a soft centre that just melts in your mouth. Yes please! If you have tried Malpua before, then you’d know what I mean when I say this dessert is just something
5 Places to buy 100% safe Natural Gulaal or Holi Colours - My Food Story
I don’t know about you, but I love Holi! This Indian festival feels like one big party, and a chance for my inner child to come out and make a complete mess (minus the shame haha). I feel like Holi is incomplete without 3 things - friends and family, thandai, and gulaal obviously! Speaking of colors, ever since my daughter became old enough to join our Holi celebrations, I have been very careful about the kind of colors I pick. I read so much about holi colors containing toxins like lead, asbestos, sulphite, etc. which can be really harmful to
50+ Fun Holi Recipes - My Food Story
Make the festival of colours a lot more fun and vibrant with these vegetarian Holi recipes. Not only are these recipes quick and easy, but they are totally delicious and will make post-holi snacking feel like an extended party. Whether you are looking for ideas for crispy starters, easy appetizers, or yummy desserts and drinks, there’s definitely something in here for you! Starter/SnackDessertDrinks
Bihari Chicken Curry - My Food Story
A unique chicken preparation from yet another state in India, this Bihari chicken curry is one of those gems that you absolutely must try at least once! Made with caramelised onions and whole garlic pods, this one’s delicious and heartwarming at the same time. If you have never heard of Bihari Chicken Curry, you are missing out! Also known as garlic chicken, this curry is cooked with whole garlic pods that gives the dish a strong garlick-y flavor. Plus it has everything that you’d want in a chicken curry - juicy, succulent pieces of chicken, a lip smacking spicy gravy,
Chocolate Ragi Cake | Millets Cake - My Food Story
Chocolate Ragi Cake is a great way to use millets. It is rich, soft, moist, chocolatey, and a healthier cake recipe. And don’t worry, you can hardly taste the ragi; just lots of chocolatey goodness. Buckle up, your chocolate cake game is about to change forever! Today we’re going to bake a delicious homemade chocolate cake using the most unexpected ingredient - finger millet! More commonly known as ragi, it’s a powerhouse of the good stuff like protein, fiber, vitamins and nutrients, and is the perfect healthy alternative to all your sweet cravings. This ragi cake is a great way
Millets 101: A Guide To The Different Types And How To Cook Them - My Food Story
Millets might not be the most popular foods out there, but they most definitely should be. Millets are super nutritious, healthy, and 100% gluten-free. Scroll down for a complete guide on everything you need to know about millets - including types, benefits, and lots of tips to include more millets in your diet. I didn’t grow up eating millets. But in the last few years, I have seen my parents incorporating them into their diet. They are also a popular staple in Karnataka where I now live. So here is me trying to learn more about them and hoping to
Realistic Tips To Cut Down On Processed Foods - My Food Story
We all know the health hazards of eating processed foods, yet somehow usually end up eating more than we’d like. Over the years, I have really cut down on my processed food intake and picked up some healthy alternatives along the way - so come along as I walk you through some easy and realistic tips to cut down on processed foods. For the longest time, every time I would be hungry or feel like a snack, I would reach straight for a pack of chips. It is delicious, would give me the crunch I needed, and also moderately fill
How to Store Cheese the Right Way - My Food Story
If you have ever removed a pack of cheese from the fridge only to realise it’s become hard and/or changed colour, then chances are that you haven’t stored it properly. In this article, I am going to walk you through the different ways you can store cheese so that it remains looking and tasting fresh for a long time! Cheese is one of those ingredients you’ll find in most homes. It is the secret to instantly alleviate a boring dish and make everything insanely better. Right from cheese pav bhaji to a cheesy, garlicky kulcha or even momos and soups,
How to Make the Most Out of Kitchen Scraps - My Food Story
Did you know that kitchen scraps don’t necessarily have to be thrown away, and that they can be used in so many different ways? Let’s find out how to reduce food wastage by maximising kitchen scraps creatively! When talking about reducing and recycling food waste, the first thing that comes to mind is composting. While composting is an excellent way to recycle waste, it’s not always the most accessible for city folks like us. But here’s the good news - composting is not the only way to reduce food waste. In this article, I am going to share with you
Korean Omelette Rolls - My Food Story
Korean Omelette Rolls is one of my favourite recipes from my lunch box series. They might look complicated but are actually incredibly easy. They are usually made in a square pan, but I am going to share a technique so you can easily make these rolls in your regular round pan. Made with just a few pantry staples like eggs and veggies, these egg rolls are healthy, delicious, and kid-friendly. Looking for more Kid-friendly Snacks? Try my Sprouts Cutlets, Pumpkin Waffles or Beetroot Appe | Paddu | Paniyaram We first had Korean Omelette rolls or Gyeran Mari at our local
Sprouts Cutlet - My Food Story
Sprouts cutlet, another delicious and healthy recipe from my lunch box recipe series, is a power-packed snack that’s perfect for fussy eaters. Made with sprouts, veggies and a few other pantry staples, this one’s easy and so delicious! Make it for your kid’s lunch box or an evening snack for the family, either way, you’ve got yourself a delicious and healthy snack right here! Looking for more Kid-friendly Snacks? Try my Chocolate Ragi Pancakes, Pumpkin Waffles or Beetroot Appe | Paddu | Paniyaram My kids get bored of eating the same thing very often (please tell me I am not
Millet Bisi Bele Bath - My Food Story
You wouldn’t be able to guess that this Millet Bise Bele Bath is made completely using millets! It's the best form of comfort food that’s also wholesome. Usually eaten for breakfast, but I can have this anytime of the day. Looking for more Healthy Recipes? Try my Ragi Soup, Millet Mysore Masala Dosa, Carrot Pasta Sauce (Kid Friendly Pasta Sauce) or Green Banana Muffins | Hulk Muffins! I’ve been living in Bangalore for 10 years and one of the things that this city has given me is my love for Bise Bele Bath. This is a traditional dish prepared here
Chilli Garlic Naan | Thecha Naan - My Food Story
This chilli garlic naan is here to change your flatbread game for good! Inspired by flavours of the Maharashtrian condiment, thecha this is definitely one for the keeps and will make even the most boring sabzi taste so much better. Scroll down to find out how to make the softest, yummiest naan you’ve ever had! Love Indian Bread? Try my Easy Butter Garlic Naan, Garlic Cheese Kulcha, Perfect Pooris - Fluffy and Light as air! or Lachha Paratha | Flaky Layered Flatbread! If you know me, you know how much I love my naan, and how seriously I take this
Pumpkin Waffles - My Food Story
These pumpkin waffles are the most delicious way to welcome in the pumpkin season! They’ve got a whole lot of pumpkin puree and that wholesome pumpkin-spice flavour for the coziest breakfast ever. Top these with some whipped cream and descend into brekkie heaven! You’ve heard of Pumpkin Pie. You’ve heard of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Now, meet Pumpkin Waffles! If you’re looking for pumpkin recipes to make the most of the holidays – I’ve got you covered. Want to cook more with pumpkin this season? Check out my Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, and Creamy Pumpkin Sausage Mac
Rainbow Rice | Confetti Rice - My Food Story
This Rainbow Rice is a fresh and springy mixed vegetable rice dish that Mahi (and all of us, really) just can’t get enough of! Also called Confetti Rice, it’s got everything from zucchini to olives to paneer, which makes this a really fulfilling lunch box meal. Love Simple Kid-Friendly Recipes? Try my Vegetable Pancakes (Kid Friendly Recipe), Chocolate Ragi Pancakes or Broccoli Corn Quesadilla I asked and you answered! There’s no better name for this recipe other than Rainbow Rice because that’s really what it is! A colourful rice dish that’s got allll the veggies you could think of. From
Corn Spinach Puffs - My Food Story
These Corn Spinach Puffs are everything you’d want a snack to be, and they make the best addition to your kiddo’s lunch tiffins! If you’re looking for the most delicious savoury puff pastry recipe, you’ve found it here. These Corn Spinach Puffs are part of my Tiffin Series but really they’re perfect for everything! With a cup of chai for an evening snack, or as breakfast to start your day off on the best note – there’s always an excuse to make these. My kids LOVE puffs, and especially this one because they’re big fans of corn (like most kids
Broccoli Corn Quesadilla - My Food Story
These super cheesy broccoli corn quesadillas (part of my Tiffin Series) are the best thing you can make with leftover roti. It’s texture heaven – crispy on the outside, and cheesy on the inside with a little crunch that goes a long way! So kid-friendly, and so so good. Love Quesadillas? Try my Quesadilla | Bell Pepper, Corn and Cheese Quesadilla or Chicken Fajita Quesadillas - Fast and Easy! Packing roti-sabzi for your kiddo’s tiffin takes a whole new meaning with these Broccoli Corn Quesadillas made using leftover rotis! I am not a fan of reheating leftover rotis and eating
Tahari | Tehri (UP style vegetable pulao or yellow rice) - My Food Story
Tahari is a very popular rice dish among the vegetarians in Uttar Pradesh. It’s a one-pot recipe made with rice and winter veggies like potatoes, green peas and cauliflower. Simple, heartwarming and absolutely delicious, Tahari is perfect for the days when you want something simple yet filling. Growing up, my mom would often make tahari for dinner on weekends, when after a heavy lunch, all any of us craved was something light and comforting. Originally from the Uttar Pradesh state in India, Tehri is a yellow rice dish made with spices and veggies. It’s a one-pot recipe that’s not just
Beetroot Appe | Paddu | Paniyaram - My Food Story
What first attracts kids about these beetroot appe is the bright pink colour. Also known as paddu or paniyaram, appe's are a really filling breakfast, snack or lunch box dish that make everyone happy! We make dosa batter from scratch weekly (psst it's way easier than you think) so after our weekly idli dosa rotation, we always have some leftover batter. Enter beetroot paddu! Incredibly easy and super delish. To make the beetroot puree, I steam or boil some beetroot and blend it till smooth. Looking for more kid friendly recipes? Check out carrot pasta, ragi pancakes, veggie pancakes and
Carrot Pasta Sauce (Kid Friendly Pasta Sauce) - My Food Story
Here's a carrot pasta sauce that'll fool you into thinking you are having mac n cheese! Silky smooth, creamy and luscious but without any cheese. Such a delicious way to add veggies to kid friendly meals. Hey luscious, creamy, awesomeness! I've been making a carrot pasta sauce for years. Not because its a way to sneak vegetables into the kids' food (which it is!) but also because it's delicious. Like truly tasty! Looking for more Kids Recipes? Please try out Millet Pancakes, Veggie Pancakes, Ragi Crepes, Green Muffins and homemade Tomato Ketchup That's why it's a lunch box favourite and
Vegetable Pancakes (Kid Friendly Recipe) - My Food Story
These Vegetable Pancakes have a total of 4 cup of veggies. They are super crunchy outside and their dippable power is high, which makes it a true kid friendly recipe in my books! It's a lunch box winner! These Veggie Pancakes are inspired by the Korean Vegetable pancake or Yachaejeon which my kids love when we hit the Korean restaurants. But they are made with healthier flours - rice flour and gram flour (besan) and a ton of veggies! This also makes these gluten free vegetable pancakes in case your kids or you have a gluten allergy. Why it's Kid
Chocolate Ragi Pancakes - My Food Story
Chocolate Ragi Pancakes are the perfect kid friendly breakfast or snack that make a regular appearance in my daughters tiffin box! I'm starting a new series today called the 'Tiffin Series' and I have TEN AMAZING RECIPES that I'll share here over the next few weeks. These are incredibly simple, nutritious kid friendly recipes that are tried and tested on my kids and neighbours kids and their friends and have received a thumbs up all around! The first in the series had to be these Chocolate Ragi Pancakes because I make them every single week and my four year old
11 recipes for hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner with an Indian twist - My Food Story
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, this Thanksgiving Dinner with an Indian Twist will get you calling friends and family and setting a dinner date-and-time right away. This is my desi take on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner – bread rolls meet ladi pav, baked turkey meets a whole masala roast chicken… you get the delicious picture. Add these to your menu and you’ll find your gratitude list to be extraaa long this year. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’re looking to spice things up with an Indian touch to your dinner table this year, or if you’re
Paneer Kali Mirch | Black Pepper Paneer - My Food Story
Paneer kali mirch may not be your go-to restaurant order, but it is still one of the tastiest paneer curries out there. Featuring a luxurious, creamy gravy, the flavours of this dish are mild yet delicious. This is one recipe that’s going to appeal to adults and kids alike! Paneer kalimirch is perfect for the days when strong paneer cravings strike, but the usual suspects like paneer butter masala, shahi paneer or lababdar can sometimes feel a bit monotonous. This paneer curry features a luxurious white gravy that’s silky smooth and creamy, but doesn’t use a bucketful of cream. Instead
Air Fryer Roasted Makhana and Nuts - My Food Story
These air fryer roasted makhana and nuts are the perfect way to welcome healthy snacking into your life. Crispy, crunchy, delicious, and insanely easy to make. Roasting in the air fryer means there’s no need for excess oil, and everything’s ready in 20 minutes! Love using your Air Fryer? Try my Air Fryer Malai Broccoli, Air Fryer No Yeast Pizza, Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts and Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi! If you’ve never tasted makhana before, consider this your cue to make some right now! Also known as fox nuts, popped lotus seeds or phool makhana, these babies are loaded
Achari Paneer Naan Bombs - My Food Story
These naan bombs are everything you’d want a snack to be! Imagine pulling apart a wood-fired naan dough ball that’s stuffed with an achari paneer filling and brushed with some garlic chili butter. It doesn’t get better than that! Some of my favorite recipes are the ones that are the result of several brainstorms and testing stages. The recipes with names you’d never heard of before (I mean, what is a naan bomb anyway!?)! I love when I can just be creative in the kitchen, and that’s how these Achari Paneer Naan Bombs were born. Love Naan? Try my Easy
Peanut Pumpkin Sabzi - My Food Story
This Peanut Pumpkin Sabzi will change the way you think about pumpkin sabzis altogether! We cook diced pumpkin stir fry style and spice it with sambar powder and peanuts – and the result is a dish that’s really aromatic with a great pairing of textures. Love Pumpkin? Try out my Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup and this super spicy Thai Curry Pumpkin Noodle Soup! I’ve grown up always eating pumpkin in the form of that khatta meetha mashed kaddu sabzi that we usually make around festivals, so for the longest time, that’s all I knew a pumpkin sabzi to be. This
Ragi Soup - My Food Story
This ragi soup is my ultimate comfort meal when I’m feeling unwell. It quite literally nurses me back to health because of how nutritious and immunity-boosting it is – not to mention, delicious! I don’t know what it is but I have gotten down with the flu way too many times this year. And every time that I begin to feel under the weather all I want to eat is something warm, comforting, and simple. It was on one of those days that this ragi soup idea was born. I love a bowl of ragi malt for breakfast so it
Amazing Sooji Halwa - My Food Story
My mum's sooji halwa is special because it's got this gorgeous caramel-ly nuttiness that comes from roasting the semolina (sooji) in ghee. Best enjoyed with piping hot puris - you'll never make it any other way! Love Indian Sweets? Try my Easy Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding), Homemade Jalebis - Thin and Crispy or Coconut Barfi (Nariyal Burfi) I don't know if you can see it but there's a gorgeous caramel - like glaze on this suji halwa that coats every little bit of sooji and that is where this special recipe comes in! I have nothing against pale suji