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…
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…
In today’s fast-paced world, everything from Instagram to instant pot is “instant.” No one’s got the time to wait and take hours to complete a task. While this sounds very mechanical and robotic, it is also good because while your work gets done instantly, you can spend more time with your family or with yourself….
Samosa is a popular snack in many parts of the world. Like all good things in life, it comes in various shapes and sizes and goes with different names. The essence remains the same though, that is a golden brown, deep-fried crispy patty filled with flavorful fillings. While many of you must have tried different…
Muslims around the world look forward to Ramadan each year like Christians look forward to Christmas. Just like traditional Christmas foods, Ramadan comes with its own traditions. However, sometimes it feels refreshing to add a twist to your traditional iftar (breaking fast) dinners. Try this delicious potato, egg, and chicken cutlet recipe this Ramadan. Crispy…
Ramadan is a month of blessings and fasting for Muslims around the world, but apart from fasting, it is also a month of delicious snacks and food and feasts that the Muslim community shares with each other. While general iftar (breaking fast) items include dates, jalebi, samosa, and pakodas for South Asian Muslims, it is…
Imagine yourself vacationing on a tropical island, sunbathing, and basking in the sunny goodness. You ask for a drink and you get a refreshing melon ball cocktail but suddenly you wake up and know it was all just a dream. So how can you enjoy this fancy drink at home that looks so tempting? Well,…