Click here to like! I love making stuffed bread! When I started baking stuffed bread, the outsides would be crispy. However, it is sometimes difficult to get the soft spongy texture that you desire. It still tasted great but I wanted a recipe that resembles the softness of kolaches. After a lot of trial andContinue reading “Brioche Bread”
Category Archives: The Bread Basket
Whole Wheat Pita
Click here to like! It is very convenient to go to a department store and get some pita bread to make all your favorite pita bread recipes. But then you pick up that packet and see the list of ingredients that you do not recognize? Ever been to a middle eastern restaurant? I don’t knowContinue reading “Whole Wheat Pita”
Sarson Ka Saag/Makki Di Roti
Click here to like! Sarson ka saag and makki di roti are signature dishes from the region of Punjab! Mustard greens are slow-cooked in an earthen pot for hours together with lots of ghee! Once ready, they are served with a simple corn flour flatbread cooked over an open flame. The last time I hadContinue reading “Sarson Ka Saag/Makki Di Roti”
Tart Crust
Click here to like! Tarts are crunchy, crispy, flaky pastries with fillings of your choice. Everyone needs to have a good tart crust recipe. It is one of the must-haves especially for anyone who enjoys baking. Your possibilities are endless once you have a good crust. Tarts make for a great make-ahead dessert. Here isContinue reading “Tart Crust”
Cauliflower Parantha
Click here to like! Cauliflower is one of Mayur’s favorite vegetables. Hence, it frequently shows up on my menu at home. I have tried making different recipes with cauliflower, like curries, stuffed paranthas, cauliflower rice, roasted cauliflower, to name a few. Recently, one of my friends, Bhishma made cauliflower parathas that were not the traditionalContinue reading “Cauliflower Parantha”
Breakfast Arepa
Click here to like! Arepa is a Colombian breakfast bread. It is made with precooked corn meal and can be stuffed or topped with a filling of your choice. These are very quick and easy to make, and look and taste delicious! The first time I ate arepas was in New Mexico at a smallContinue reading “Breakfast Arepa”
Naan Basket
Click here to like! Naan maybe the second food that put Indian cuisine on a global stage after chicken tikka masala! Hailing from the north of India, naan is a soft fluffy bread, cooked traditionally in a tandoor (clay oven). It is a perfect edible utensil to scoop up delicious curry with. Traditional naan isContinue reading “Naan Basket”
Pao
Click here to like! Pao is not an Indian bread. It was introduced to us by the Portuguese. We have adopted this bread so well that we have many Indian dishes that are incomplete without pav. Be it the spicy wada pao of Bombay, the chatpati dabeli of Gujarat, the sweet double ka meetha ofContinue reading “Pao”
Manaqish
Click here to like! My husband grew up in the middle east and that is why I have a special place in my heart for middle eastern food. It is healthy, colorful, and delicious! I try my best to make sure I cook this cuisine for him so that he feels connected to the placeContinue reading “Manaqish”
Spinach Roti
Click here to like! Rotis are healthy flatbread made frequently in every Indian household. They do not have any additional fat and are considered healthier than chapatis which are laden in ghee. Spinach roti is a creation of mine and are sure to get any picky eater to eat their veggies. Kids especially love coloredContinue reading “Spinach Roti”
Dosa Batter
Click here to like! Dosa is an Indian crepe to simply describe it. It is a popular breakfast meal in the south of India. There are various kinds of dosa that you can make by changing the filling. From the humble masala dosa with the traditional spicy potato filling to the new generation Chinese dosa,Continue reading “Dosa Batter”
Pizza Base Without Yeast
Click here to like! Who does not like pizza? A poor man’s food turned into a global favorite! Pizza is a perfect meal if you have friends over and do not want to spend a bunch of time in the kitchen. It is a hit among all kids! Besides, you can make it home andContinue reading “Pizza Base Without Yeast”
Mogyaache Pole
Click here to like! On my recent trip to Goa, there were plenty of “mogi” or melons at home. My mom did not know what to do with so many melons. So I decided why not try making pole (Goan dosa or a rice crepe) with them. I tried to take the traditional route ofContinue reading “Mogyaache Pole”
Ukkadilli Tandlam Godh Bhakri
Click here to like! Today is Makarsankranthi. It is supposed to be the coldest night of the year and marks the end of winter. A lot of customs surrounding this festival reflect that. Black is not considered a very auspicious color, however, on this day ladies wear black sarees in some parts of India. BeingContinue reading “Ukkadilli Tandlam Godh Bhakri”
Squash Bhakri
Click here to like! It is currently fall here in the USA, my favorite season. Fall brings with it different kinds of squash and pumpkins. I love to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Besides being healthy to be eaten at their peak seasons, they are delicious! Growing up I hated pumpkins and anything belonging toContinue reading “Squash Bhakri”
Sanoriyo
Click here to like! Sanoriyo is a long-lost Goan recipe which I am trying to revive. When you think of parathas you usually think of North India. Parathas are stuffed flat bread and are a popular breakfast item in North India. Turns out Goa had its own take on parathas. Of course, we had toContinue reading “Sanoriyo”
Gavaanchi Bhakri
Click here to like! Gavaanchi Bhakri is a thick pancake made with bulgar wheat and wheat flour especially during a fast in Goa. Traditionally, this bhakri was made by laying a banana leaf on the pan first and then spreading the dough on top of it. Banana leaves are believed to have great health benefits,Continue reading “Gavaanchi Bhakri”