Turmeric rice is made in almost all Asian countries but much differently in each country. Various ingredients like rice, spices, stock, broth, onions and herbs are used depending on the region. This post shows you how to make the simplest yet flavorful turmeric rice in a jiffy. About Turmeric Rice This yellow rice recipe uses basmati rice, turmeric, warming whole spices & herbs. It is a one pot dish where the spices are tempered in fats like butter/ghee/ oil to bring out the aroma....

Vangi bath is very popular among the vegetarian community and is made without onion & garlic. Generally it is made with green young brinjals however you can use whatever you have in hand. To make vangi bath, first brinjals are sauteed in tempering spices and then soft cooked. Then seasoned with spice powder called as vangi bath powder. Lastly it is finished off by mixing it with precooked rice. There are many brands selling ready vangi bath powder....

Veg Biryani Biryani is a celebratory dish popular in many countries. A traditional biryani has layers of marinated meat and fragrant rice, dum cooked with caramelized onions, spices, herbs and saffron-infused milk. Making a good biryani, especially the traditional method requires time and patience since it involves a series of steps like marination, cooking biryani gravy, parcooking rice, layering and lastly dum cooking. But the end results are worth the effort as every bite of it tastes super delicious with bursting flavors....

However it can be made on a griddle or tawa. It is best to make these on tawa when you plan to make only 1 to 2 sandwiches otherwise a sandwich maker is a good choice. These veg cheese sandwiches taste best when eaten warm or hot. You can also make veg cheese sandwich the way I made this veg sandwich recipe just with an addition of cheese. How to make veg cheese sandwich Since we do not cook the veggies in this recipe it is good to choose those which can be eaten raw like carrots, onions, capsicum, tender sweet corn, spring onions and cabbage....

I’ve rounded up 12 tasty side dishes that will transform this delicious favorite into an unforgettable meal! Jambalaya is not your ordinary rice dish. This scrumptious Creole masterpiece is all about rich and spicy flavors that will give your palate eternal bliss. It basically has everything. From Andouille sausages, chicken, and crawfish, to sweet tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and rice, the flavors are irresistible. It’s a combination of West African, Spanish, and French cuisines, and it’s terrific....

In fact, go run over and plug your waffle maker in now. It’s probably hiding in the back of a cupboard, wedged behind the toaster oven and the single-serving smoothie maker you keep promising yourself you’ll use. Smoothies can start Monday. Today it’s all about healthy Whole Wheat Waffles with applesauce! Thanks to a lighter ingredient list, these yummy waffles are filling and wholesome. Feel great eating them this weekend, then stow a few in your freezer and toast them off on weekday mornings before you head to work....

In fact, I served it to our neighbors and casually didn’t mention that this recipe uses thinly sliced zucchini squash in place of the lasagna pasta noodles. No one knew. Mild zucchini is a surprisingly good pasta stand-in when paired with robust sauces, like the hearty Bolognese-ish sauce you’ll find in this zucchini lasagna with meat, the fresh tomato sauce in Zucchini Pasta, and the garlic in this Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles....

When you think of muffins, you probably think carb-heavy and slathered in butter. Muffins make a delicious breakfast treat, but they don’t do you much good if they have no substance, and you’ll end up hungry again just a couple of hours after eating them. High protein muffins, though, are the solution to that problem. You’ll get the same great, sweet (or sometimes savory) muffin taste, but you’ll also consume enough protein to keep you going....

The humble meatball is as versatile as it is flavorful. It’s so beloved it even has its own national day! Yup, March 9th is National Meatballs Day. There are a number of ways to serve meatballs, from adding them to spaghetti to turning them into a sub. All of them have one thing in common: they’re absolutely delicious. On this list, you’ll get traditional meatball dishes as well as unconventional ones....

Sometimes the best food is the simplest. This is very true about pork chops. In our family we like to try different ways of preparing pork chops, like the Southern Fried Pork Chops, Broiled Pork Chops or Smothered Pork Chops, but simple salt and pepper pan-fried boneless pork chops are our favorite by far. This recipe is also one of the healthiest pork chop recipes. It’s low carb, or practically zero carb and fat is kept at a minimum....

When you’re looking for ‘I’ fruits, you have to move into descriptive names like Indian mango, or Indian gooseberry, or Indian fig fruit. Okay, so thank goodness for India; otherwise, this list would’ve been slim! Here are my favorite fruits that start with the letter I. How many of them have you tried? 1. Indian Fig Fruit Also referred to as the prickly pear, cactus pear, or barbary fig, the Indian fig is an interesting plant....

Of course, that doesn’t mean there’s no good time to enjoy them. On the contrary, it means the exact opposite — it’s always a good time to enjoy them! Purple cocktails can be anything you need them to be – fun, flirty, elegant, spooky, eerie, or just really, really tasty. They’re bright and bold, and they always make good conversation starters. Plus, there are a few holidays where you can make them work....

As much as those of us celebrating Oktoberfest may enjoy the beer-themed activities of the celebration, food, as it always does, also plays a significant role in the festivities. And while these 20 Oktoberfest recipes are only a small sampling of the many German recipes enjoyed at the event, they’re some of the most popular and well-loved options. You’ll see a few sweet treats on the list, but mainly, I focused on the more savory recipes....

Kid-friendly and adult-approved, these fun recipes range from beautifully moist cakes to crunchy cookies and fluffy donuts. No one will know that they’re getting a healthy serving of vegetables when they’re biting into carrot cake cheesecake bars. Or when they’re enjoying carrot cinnamon rolls or guzzling carrot cake truffles. In fact, they probably won’t even notice the carrot’s subtle sweetness. But they will appreciate the moisture it adds to airy loaves, soft cake bars, and pillowy pies....

If so, this article explores some of our favorite “T” foods from around the world. Some of these items are more familiar, while others may be foreign to you. Regardless, I’m here to tell you all about them! From Tabasco sauce to tacos, you’re sure to find a tasty “T” food on this list. 20 Foods That Start With The Letter T 1. Tabasco Sauce Tabasco is a commercial brand of hot sauce made with tabasco peppers....

The earth has an abundance of fruits for us to discover. Let’s be open to the many things life has to offer! That said, it’s time to widen your fruit vocabulary with this collection of fruits that start with L. This round-up will broaden your knowledge and excite your taste buds. Who knows, you might even find a new favorite fruit on this list! From limequat and loquat to lucuma and laranja, here are 20 fruits that start with L....

Tacos are a fun and exciting dish to serve at a party or even just on a random Tuesday at home. It offers a beautiful harmony of exciting flavors and textures that are sure to make those growling tummies full and happy. I love me some Mexican food, and my favorite of them all is, hands down, the taco. There is something about the combination of sweet, spicy, savory, and creamy Mexican ingredients resting in a piece of soft flour tortilla that just makes me so giddy!...

It’s easy to get into a rut with your morning breakfast routine. It’s even easier to forget and not eat breakfast at all. But with these breakfast casseroles, you can change all that. Breakfast casseroles are a great way to feed the family and a wonderful addition to brunch with friends. Plus, most breakfast casserole recipes are freezer-friendly so you can defrost, heat, and eat them before running out the door....

Luckily, plenty of chocoholics are willing to test the limits of what you can add to a cocktail shaker. I know because I’m one of them. And I did the demanding work of compiling this list of chocolate cocktails just for you. I even went the extra mile and tested them first! I know; I’m a saint. Okay, okay! So it wasn’t exactly “demanding.” Instead, it was delicious, decadent, and oh-so-boozy....

Even though I tend to crave hearty soups and stews during the winter months, sometimes it’s nice to serve something a little lighter for dinner. Since winter also marks the holiday season, I also tend to overindulge in sweet treats a little more often than usual. These easy salad recipes are just what I need to get back on track. From a filling kale salad with Brussels sprouts to one with grilled chicken and butternut squash, these simple dishes are a great way to make the most of the season!...