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Raita cucumber cups. Eye-catching appetizer idea with a little twist. These bite-sized cucumber cups are loaded with the classic flavors of raita or Indian style yogurt salad. Finished with mint leaves, the refreshing filling contains plenty of vegetables including cucumbers, tomatoes, mint leaves, and chopped green chilies for that extra spice kick. It’s crunchy, tangy and refreshing! Raita, a simple refreshing salad made of cucumbers and yogurt, combines the cooling effect of the vibrant green cucumbers and delicious yogurt....

Sausage and egg Mcmuffin. Perfectly round fried eggs, sausage patties, classic English muffins - what’s not to love about your all-time breakfast favorite from McDonalds? Warm & delicious, this is the best way to start a perfect day of your life. When it comes to fast food, I want every bite to be loaded with complex flavors and deliciousness. To be exact, it’s just the opposite of simplicity. However, sometimes simple food take the spotlight just because of the deliciousness factor....

This spicy grilled fish is the perfect way to enjoy grilled fish. The tangy onion salad is a good complement to the subtly spiced fish. A few weeks ago, I received an email from one of my readers requesting for an Indian style grilled or baked whole fish recipe. Moments later, I found myself looking through my recipe book for a grilled fish recipe that I tried long time ago. It was so good and the whole family loved it....

No bake chocolate tart. Just 4 ingredients, no bake, chocolate heaven - the simplest yet most delicious treat you can make with minimal ingredients. Make it fancy with dalgona sugar candy, chocolate squares and strawberry jelly cubes. With decadent chocolatey goodness in every bite, how can you not make this for your next celebration? As the whole world is adapting to unfamiliar routines and spending more time indoors, here’s a feel-good recipe to make your days brighter and happier....

Beef bhuna. Rich sauce, aromatic spices, tender meat, generous sprinkle of gorgeous green herbs - this curry is loaded with flavor and taste that will make you to want to eat it everyday. This homemade version is certainly giving its restaurant counterpart a run for its money. Whip up this delicious curry and bring some spice home. I’m currently loving the cozy winter vibes, and spending my days gorging on hearty meals, swooning over warm desserts, and exploring the culinary world to bring you the best recipes....

Around two years ago, one of my friends gave me a tiny seedling which eventually grew into a type of green brinjal that are only found in South Asian countries. I love the way this plant protect its produce by hiding them under dense leaves, and the super sharp thorns are well equipped to fight away any intruders. Impressive! There are two reasons for posting this aviyal recipe this week....

To wrap up 2020, Nish Kitchen looks back at the most-loved recipes from this year. What a year it has been! 2020 was all about adapting to new ways of living and learning new things. To be precise, this is the year we spent more time than ever in the kitchen flooding the social media with our culinary masterpieces. Before we say goodbye to a year that has rewritten the history and our future, I want to share with you the most popular recipes of 2020....

Bun Maska . The classic bun-cream combination but with an Indian twist. Softened butter with condensed milk serve as the sweet and decadent filling making the buns a perfect accompaniment to its traditional pairing, Irani chai. Sweet and savory street food at its best! Why I Love These Decadent Buns These sweet buns were made popular by the Irani cafes that were nestled in the bustling streets of Mumbai during the early 20th century....

Cinnamon wreath. Inspired by traditional cinnamon roll, this cinnamon flavored wreath makes a great addition to your holiday table. This easy, super simple edible wreath made with puff pastry and cinnamon sugar is definitely a showstopper. You’ll love this delicious and fun spin on classic cinnamon rolls! What’s the best way to brighten up the festive season? Christmas-themed food, of course. Come December, I always lean toward beautiful festive food like edible crackers, star cookies etc....

Green peppercorn chicken. Add a wow factor to your next meal with succulent chicken cooked in creamy green peppercorn sauce. Featuring mildly spiced green peppercorns, the creamy sauce is loaded with the goodness of seasonal vegetables. Pair it with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice or naan for a delicious dinner idea! When you want to create a balanced meal with the right amount of protein, veggies and carbs with less effort in the kitchen, it might seem counterintuitive to cook one dish that features your favorite protein as well as seasonal produce....

This is the best instant pot butter chicken recipe ever! Thanks to the intelligent cooking technology of instant pot, this butter chicken with soft and tender chicken, and vibrant and creamy sauce tastes as good as the fancy version you find at your local restaurant. Butter chicken cooked in under 10 minutes! Sounds incredible, right? The best part is chicken is incredibly tender, absorbs the flavors from the sauce and creates a lip-smacking side dish in minutes....

This Jamie Oliver recipe is from his latest show, Jamie’s Great Britain. The last episode was all about the influence of Indian cooking on British culture. He talked about so many dishes in the show, but one particular dish- which in my opinion a different version of Tandoori Chicken- caught my attention. Jamie called it empire roast chicken. And I think everyone who likes a scrumptious chicken roast for dinner should definitely try this at home....

New Year’s Eve appetizers. Easy and tasty crowd pleasers to create the best-ever appetizer menu for your New Year’s Eve party. 4,3,2,1….. Ready to ring in the New Year? Well, have you planned your New Year’s eve party menu yet? To help you with your menu, I’ve created a long list of appetizer ideas for stress-free entertaining. Whether you are after vegetarian or non-vegetarian ideas, this is the right place to start your party planning....

One bowl easy blueberry muffins - Sweet and delicious, these muffins will make breakfast a treat. Featuring luscious blueberries bursting with flavor and super moist inside, they are designed to be loved by everyone in the family. This easy blueberry muffin recipe is definitely a winner. On busy mornings, you don’t want to be messing around in the kitchen for a long time. Muffins, I mean all kinds of them, are just one type of food that are easy to make and super simple....

Pineapple chicken. Incorporate sweet pineapples into savory stir-fried chicken to create contrasting levels of flavors. Showcasing the deliciousness of succulent chicken and juicy pineapple cooked in delectable sauce, this simple stir fry recipe makes for a statement side dish for your next dinner. Some recipes keep surprising us. Like this extra ordinary combo of sweet pineapple and savory chicken. And a beautiful sweet and sour sauce that balances out the flavors in this dish....

Shahi tukda. Decadent Indian style pudding featuring saffron infused rabri and ghee fried bread dipped in sugar syrup. Perfect way to end a delicious meal! Do you love bread pudding? The combination of delicious bread and the sweet sauce is simply divine. So how about making the Indian version of this delicious pudding? This shahi tukda or Indian style bread pudding is a decadent combination of two main elements - saffron rabri and fried bread....

Turmeric latte. Your favorite coffee gets a wholesome makeover with this golden healthy twist. Made with a unique spice with anti inflammatory properties, this turmeric loaded latte is the right kind of health boost to start your day. A must-try signature latte! The beautiful golden milk, the modern version of Indian haldhi dhoodh, has taken the world by storm after gaining massive popularity as a healthy substitute for your regular coffee....

10 Minute Oven Baked Pancakes - Take your breakfast time to a delicious new level with this baked pancake idea. Loaded with your favorite pancake flavors, it’s perfect as a make-ahead brekkie or quick snack. Long before food blogging became my passion, there was something that I really loved, right from my childhood to the year I graduated from college. Dance. While I was doing my graduation, I had a talented, hard working team who never failed to secure the top position whenever we got on stage....

Aloo paratha - Nothing tastes as good as fresh, homemade parathas or flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Serve them up with spicy pickle, yogurt and a dollop of ghee for a healthy breakfast or tasty and satisfying dinner. Do you love parathas (Indian flatbreads)? I do. For all paratha lovers out there, I’ve an amazing way to enjoy them. Yes, I’m talking about classic aloo paratha that’s all about parathas stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes....

Arabic salad. Looking for an easy yet delicious side everyone will love? This vibrant summer salad made with seasonal vegetables is a game changer. Crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, beautiful parsley, spring onions (scallions) - all make this delicious side dish super flavorful. When you need refreshing healthy summer sides, salads are sure to hit the spot. And it’s the fool proof way to add more seasonal produce to your diet. Plus, it’s the secret to spending less time in the kitchen and more time outdoors....