Do you know what “Thari Kanji” is? If not, boy oh boy you are so not ready for this surprise. It is a semolina based drink from Malabar cuisine which is nothing like you have tried before. When you first see it, you will get confused on whether to eat it or drink it. Once…
Do you put off the idea of making biryani just because you think it is a long and tiring process? Well, I’ve got some good news for you. You can cook biryani that tastes like heaven within 30 minutes. I know it sounds impossible, but thanks to the instant pot and a few tweaks here…
When life gives you lemons, what do you do? Make lemonade? Nah, I’d rather make nimbu ka achar (lemon pickle) or better, lemon rice! Some days call for a quick lunch, and thanks to the Instant Pot, we have many options for a perfectly cooked, quick lunch now. Lemon rice is a popular South Indian…
Keema means minced meat in Hindi and Urdu, so any kind of minced meat gravy is basically a keema recipe. While there are many minced meat recipes around the world, Indian keema recipes are usually a bit on the spicier side, with a rich curry base and aromatic flavors. If you are in the mood…
Do you know one magic key to oomph up any boring Indian meal? Replace the plain boiled rice with jeera rice. This fluffy, aromatic, and flavorful rice dish is a miracle in itself because it has the ability to taste great with absolutely any Indian curry or gravy. Jeera means cumin in Hindi, and so…
Rajma is an Indian curry based on red kidney beans. It has a thick, gravy-like sauce in which kidney beans are cooked to perfection on a bed of aromatic spices. Traditionally, Rajma makes a great pair with boiled rice or jeera rice, and so it is generally served as “Rajma Chawal”. This curry is a…
Bhindi or okra should be crowned the queen of Indian summer vegetables. Be it fried okra, bhindi with gravy, bhujia, bhaaji, okra chips, or bhindi masala, you will find okra everywhere when it is in season. When Indian moms cannot decide what to cook, their pointer also goes automatically to some version of bhindi when…
Some weekdays call for a quick lunch or dinner, but sometimes, you do not want to eat a plain, boring sandwich. That is where I thank science for providing us with gadgets. The Instant Pot has made our lives so much easier as you just need to throw everything in, and it takes care of…
Rasam is an ancient soup that originates from South India. It is a warm, comforting dish that feels like a hug on any day. Whenever I am craving some comfort, I always go back to making this rasam soup. However, to make it quick, I often make the Instant Pot version of this soup to…
Pongal on the go? Yes, please. But how? Can you cook a dish perfected over centuries with a great deal of time and effort within minutes? Why not. Think of it as survival of the fastest in this fast-paced world where, no matter how much we want to, we do not get time for the…