Paneer Kheer | Paneer Payasam | Cottage Cheese Pudding (with step by step photos)

“Paneer Kheer”  is made with crumbled paneer / cottage cheese and cooking it in milk. It is a little different from Rice kheer, traditionally made in indian households but tastes as delicious. One more good thing about this kheer is that it can be eaten during fasting as per hindu mythology as well, like the vrat ke chawal ki kheer. I made it during navratri fasting and my hubby who is not a big fan of paneer in general, liked this new avatar of paneer and kheer.

Pesto Spaghetti | Spaghetti in Pesto Sauce (Spaghetti with basil, parsley and walnuts pesto)

“Spaghetti in Pesto Sauce”  is a pasta dish from Italy and like all other Italian dishes i quiet simple and easy to assemble once you have the ingredients ready. The pesto sauce in this dish combines the nuttiness of walnuts and freshness of basil and parsley along with lemon zest, which give them a sharp yet delectable taste to your palate.

I have been a fan of an Italian cookery show for quite sometime now and have adapted the recipe from there. Hope you all like it and make it your kitchen. This Italian, restaurant style spaghetti, would definitely please everyone at your house and make you a star chef. :P

Summer Corn Salad

“Summer Corn Salad” is one go to recipe in my kitchen. Whenever i have guests over or just for family dinners or lunches, this is a rejuvenating salad which can accompany any meal. It is nutritious and healthy salad so I make it all the time. If you are on a diet, have this wholesome salad for dinner. :)

Atta Halwa | Atta Sheera (Whole Wheat flour Indian dessert)

In Northern parts of India, “aate ka halwa” is a very common recipe. It is a popular recipe in every household, when you crave for something sweet and do not have much ingredients at hand. Atta Halwa is made using minimal ingredients like whole wheat flour , ghee and sugar and  if you have these (present at any indian household), you are good to go. If you follow few tips and tricks then you will get a perfect recipe every time and would satisfy all sweet tooth at your home.

Easy Mozzarella Sticks | Cheese Sticks | Cheese Fingers

Mozzarella sticks are easy and tasty snack to indulge kids. So, I had this fresh mozzarella sitting in my refrigerator which I had bought from Costco Wholesale and wanted to finish it before it expires. Found this recipe on food network and adapted it as per things available to me. They came out great my kid enjoyed eating them as an evening snack.

Shahi Dum Aloo | Punjabi Dum Aloo | Restaurant Style Dum Aloo (with step by step photos)

Dum Aloo is a royal dish which is usually served as part of special meals. It is rich and savory and needs a little extra effort to get it right. Although the preparation is simple but recipe is a little elaborate, you have to be patient to make Dum Aloo but at the end it is all worth it. Pair it with roti, paratha or even rice and you won’t regret making this dish.

Pineapple Sheera | Pineapple Sooji Halwa | Pineapple Halwa | Pineapple Kesari

One of the delicacies served in south indian breakfast, and exceptionally tasty is “Pineapple Sheera”. “Pineapple sooji halwa” or “pineapple kesari” is made by roasted semolina and pineapple fruit, as the name suggests, and tastes divine. You can add saffron (kesari) to it for natural yellow color or skip it and add saffron essence. You can make this with milk or water but I like to make it with milk as it becomes more rich and creamy for my kiddos. There are many ways to make this delectable sweet, try my version and let me know if you like it.

Mango Shrikhand / Amrakhand (Mango Yogurt Pudding)

Mango Shrikhand is one of the most favorite dessert in the western parts of India. In hot summer months, this dessert is so refreshing that it is loved by everyone. My hubby loves Shrikhand too and usually goes to a restaurant here in U.S. to satisfy his craving for this delightful dessert. This time I decided to try it at home and to my surprise it came out to be very good. It is a quick and easy dessert and frankly, does not require any cooking skills.

Rajma Masala | Punjabi Rajma | Rajma curry (Red Kidney Beans in tomato-onion gravy)

Rajma Masala, is one comfort food for any punjabi household. Couple rajma with steamed rice and it tastes divine. Nothing is more satiating than a plate of rajma chawal ( Rajma Rice ) on a summer afternoon along with some green salad. Red kidney beans cooked in tomato-onion paste along with the spices make this north indian dish which is popular all over india.

Tawa Aloo Toast | Potato Bread Toast

Tawa Aloo Toast is an easy snack time recipe popular with kids and adults too. Since, it is a single slice toast, so it is not overwhelming for small kids also. My 1.5 year old loves this and can munch upon this while playing with his toys. Sharing one more recipe from my mom’s kitchen again with you all. Hope you enjoy it.

Gobhi paratha (Cauliflower stuffed in Indian Flat Bread)

Gobhi paratha is another favourite breakfast recipe. If you love cauliflower and parathas, then this recipe is a must have. This recipe does not take much time and is ready in minutes but is wholesome and can keep you full for a long day ahead. Very popular sunday breakfast recipe at our household when we have a long outing coming our way.

Dal Makhani | Punjabi Dal Makhani (Red Kidney Beans and Black Gram Dal)

Dal Makhani is a popular dish served at dinner parties at home and outside at engagements, marriages and any kind of functions big or small in north india. There are many ways to prepare it but this recipe comes straight from my mom’s kitchen and she definitely learned it from her mom. So here is a legacy recipe which I am sharing today from a punjabi household.

Rice Fritters | Chawal ke Pakore | Cheese Rice Balls (with step by step photos)

Rice fritters are easy way to finish of leftover rice sitting in your refrigerator. I made two versions- one with stuffed cheese and other non stuffed, both came out to be very good and were loved by both hubby and kiddos.

Rice fritters are crisp, tasty snack prepared in minutes.

Kanda Poha | Aloo Poha | Pohe (Pressed Rice with onions and potatoes)

Kanda Poha or aloo poha or pohe, is a breakfast recipe which is very popular in India. It originates from Maharashtra and quick easy breakfast/snack recipe ready in minutes. Pressed rice is sauteed with onions and potatoes and spices. I also add peanuts to this, which add on the flavour but in traditional recipe peanuts are not added.