Vegetable Stock is a savory, aromatic, flavorful liquid made by gently cooking or simmering various vegetables, spices, herbs and seasonings in water, without using any animal products. This homemade Vegetable Stock recipe add tons of flavor to everything from soup to curry, gravy to risotto. I have
When it comes to baking and making pastries at home, there's no better way to add depth and complexity than by adding pure Vanilla Extract. Homemade vanilla extract recipe is super simple to make and requires just 2 basic ingredients.
Thick, pulpy homemade Tomato Puree made from scratch. I show you how to blanch tomatoes and then purée them to help preserve your summer harvest. All you need is 2 ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time to make this pantry staple.
Sandwich Chutney is a quick green spread made with coriander, green chillies, chaat masala, lemon juice and basic seasonings. It is blended to a smooth consistency and has a zesty, herby taste. This chutney is commonly used for Mumbai style sandwiches. It is vegan, gluten-free and also works well as
Punjabi Wadi are sun dried lentil and spice dumplings made with ground lentil batter. This Vadi recipe is made with fresh green chickpeas and moong dal.
This homemade Pumpkin Puree recipe can be used for anything that calls for canned pumpkin, and it is completely free of any artificial ingredients. Make a big batch of your own pumpkin puree to use anytime. I share three ways to make homemade pumpkin puree from scratch. I show the pan cooked version
Pizza Sauce is a classic tomato-based sauce originating from Italy, consisting of ripe tomatoes simmered with olive oil, garlic, black pepper and herbs like oregano and basil to create a rich, savory base. Tangy in taste and bursting with flavor, this homemade sauce is spread over pizza dough before
Panch phoron or panch phoran or panch masala is a blend of 5 aromatic spices used in Bengali cooking as well as in Eastern Indian cuisine. This spice blend looks colorful, attractive and is made of four bold, aromatic spices and one legume.
Naranga Achar is a tangy and spiced Kerala style pickle made with lemons or limes, sesame oil, spices and herbs. Naranga Achar is also served in the Onam Sadya meal.
With just 5 main ingredients and a handful of spices from your kitchen, you can have a bright and lively homemade Marinara Sauce that will delight your tastebuds! Use my go-to recipe for this quintessential Italian tomato sauce on pasta, pizza or as a dipping sauce.
Mango jam is a simple preserve made by cooking mango puree with sugar and lemon juice. It has a soft, spreadable texture due to low pectin in mangoes, though it can be slightly thick when cooked longer. The taste is sweet with a slight tang, depending on the amount of lemon juice added. It works wel
Idli podi is made by roasting lentils, red chillies, curry leaves and sesame seeds, then grinding them to a slightly coarse powder. It has a spicy and nutty taste. Serve it with idli, dosa or uttapam with some oil or ghee. This recipe is easy to make and vegan.