Cooking Learning 04

This is a sponsored post on behalf of  California Lavash   and I have been compensated. All opinions are 100% my own.   Potato and Peas Samosa Bites; the BAKED version of fried Samosas. These appetizer bites are delicious, super addictive and EASY to make!!  Have you heard of Samosas? That addictive Indian snack that consists of a fried dough covering filled with spiced potato and peas mixture. Samosas are almost like the MUST HAVE appetizer at most parties! They are full of guilt as they are deep fried but happen to be a favorite in our home!!  From being a great snack for get togethers to something that completes movie nights, Samosas are a must have in all our parties. Hot samosa and piping hot chai make the most addictive snack for a rainy day!  I have tried various versions of samosa at home. Some with changed fillings, some with a different covering and some baked instead of fried. This is my favorite variation to the Samosa! This appetizer needs no f...

Matki Misal is a quick, easy and ONE POT recipe made in the Instant Pot. Serve it with Pav bread, Farsan and Onions to make a delicious breakfast!  Misal, that spicy breakfast paired with freshly baked pav bread is always super yummy. In many parts of Maharashtra this is a commonly served breakfast. With variations depending on where it is from, this dish is really popular in all it's forms. With variations that include adding papad to yogurt and from a less spicy version to a super spicy, Misal is super yummy for dinner as well. Most people enjoy it with pav and some have it with slice bread. Though a lot of restaurants and stalls serve misal, the BEST I have ever had is on the highways. They make the tastiest misal and the freshest pav. Being a fan of Misal I love to make it at home. Sometimes I make a version with mixed pulses and sometimes with just one kind of pulse. the method is more or less similar so I keep switching the pulses used.  The traditional recipe needs a lo...

Spring ready dessert that is EASY to make and delicious; Vanilla Mousse Cream Rolls is the recipe you need for all your parties! Spring is knocking already and it is time to make Spring special recipes! For any party or special occasion; desserts always take center stage. Whenever I am planning a get together I decide on the dessert FIRST! For the longest time my favorite ingredient to make easy and delicious desserts is Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets . With endless possibilities to use them with all kinds of ingredients, everyone enjoys these. This Spring I wanted to start off with this dessert that doubles up as a snack! Cream Rolls or Cream Horns are super popular in many bakeries. These rolls were always a treat growing up! I would always wonder how these rolls have such a crispy outer layer with a melt in the mouth cream inside. Once I discovered Puff Pastry Sheets I had the answer! Now I know how to get the layered rolls right each time; in under 30 minutes and with just a...

This is a sponsored post on behalf of   Nielsen Massey   and I have been compensated with a free product sample. All opinions are 100% my own.   A perfectly spongy Eggless Vanilla Sheet cake with a delicate whipped cream frosting. Need anything better to celebrate the arrival of Spring?  This year has been SWEET. I started off the year with some desserts and sweets and seem to be continuing the trend! I now have a TON of sweet recipes coming up, given the amount that I made in the last couple of months! My husband, who has a sweet tooth has been enjoying himself to the fullest. And I must admit, I seem to be developing a sweet tooth too.  For the longest time, I have never liked desserts and sweets as much as I have in the last few months. I have been working on multiple projects that focus on desserts lately. Plus Indian festivals coming each month. And finally a lot of bookmarked recipes that need to see the light of day. With all these things happening a...

An EASY to make Indian breakfast or dinner recipe, this recipe of INSTANT Rava Idli (Steamed Semolina Cakes) is a keeper!  Rava Idlis, a different kind of steamed cakes; these are made from semolina, yogurt and some spices. These idlis are great for breakfast as they are not very heavy, need only a few ingredients to make and need no grinding or fermentation. With very little preplanning, this recipe is great for breakfast or even a quick brunch or dinner.   These semolina idlis have always been my breakfast love for lazy weekend mornings. Though it has been a favorite dish for a long time, I would ALWAYS trust the packet and use the pre-mixed rava idli mix to make them. Not long ago I was visiting my aunt and she whipped them up from scratch in NO TIME!  That is when I was super excited to try it from scratch too. The first few steps are pretty much similar to regular upma recipe. The last bit changes from adding buttermilk and cooking to adding some baking soda and...