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Whenever you have soup at a restaurant, you may love that little crunch from the croutons. You may also wonder how they are made. Have you ever wanted to make them at home? How to Make Croutons is actually very simple, and you don’t need too many ingredients. I often make homemade croutons for my […]
Cooking is an art, and learning How to Make Perfect Rice also requires the right amount of ingredients and proper cooking time. If rice turns out too sticky or undercooked, it can affect both the texture and taste. Here in India, we call perfectly cooked rice “दाना दाना अलग”, meaning each grain stays separate. Let’s […]
Daliya Ka Halwa Recipe, also known as Laapsi, is a traditional sweet associated with Rajasthani cuisine. In North India, I usually prepare daliya (broken wheat) with milk, which gives it a softer and more liquid consistency. Laapsi, on the other hand, uses water and has a drier, halwa-like texture. I made this version of Daliya […]
Paneer (पनीर), also known as Indian cottage cheese, is one of the most popular ingredients in Indian cuisine. It is used in many dishes, sweets, starters, and breakfast recipes, including Palak Paneer, Sondesh, Chilli Paneer, Malpua, and many more. Sometimes cottage cheese is the main ingredient, while other recipes use it as an add-on. As […]
How to Make Khoya – खोया / मावा: Also known as mawa, is a key ingredient in many Indian sweets such as Gajar Ka Halwa, Khoya Burfi, and many more. In India, we usually buy it from sweet shops, but you can easily make it at home. Homemade mawa is fresh and hygienic, and fresh […]
How to Bake Beans: Baked beans are a tasty yet healthy snack or side dish for a main course. They can be saucy or dry, depending on how you like them. As the name suggests, you can also bake the beans in a microwave with all the ingredients. However, I have never cooked my baked […]
Ratatouille Recipe – Ratatouille’s Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi): Are you a fan of the chef mouse from the movie Ratatouille and want to make his signature dish, Confit Byaldi? When I watched Ratatouille for the first time in late 2007 on my cousin’s laptop, I immediately wanted to make this dish. I call it Ratatouille’s Ratatouille… […]
How to make chapattis: Making perfect, soft chapattis is an art; in fact, cooking itself is an art. In the old days, women cooked in their kitchens without modern food processors or other equipment. They didn’t use measuring cups or spoons, yet their meals often had an amazing homemade taste. In India, roti is a […]
How to Deseed Tomato? – Tomatoes are a main ingredient in Indian and many other cuisines. They are healthy and add rich color and flavor to your recipes. You can use them diced, sliced, or as a purée, depending on the recipe, and tomatoes are also commonly used in salads. Some recipes and salads require […]
How to Sprout Beans: Sprouted beans are healthy and nutritious, and I love adding them to my breakfast and meals. You can use them in salads, snacks, or main course recipes. It’s very easy to sprout beans at home, and in this guide, you can learn easily learn the simple method. Try sprouting beans at […]