parippu vada recipe, chana dal vada recipe, masala vada recipe
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Perfectly Crispy Yet Soft Dal Vada recipe | Parippu Vada

Healthy, vegetarian and infinitely customizable to suit dietary needs and flavour preferences, crispy parippu vada (Chana Dal Fritters) served alongside cooling coconut or coriander chutneys makes for a soul-satisfying anytime snack. Dip in and savour authentic Indian street food at home. Also, known as Dal Vada, Masala Vada, paruppu vadai in various parts of India….

Coconut milk and halves on a wooden plate, showcasing the essence of tropical flavors.
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Are Coconut Milk and Canned Coconut Milk Gluten Free?

Yes, both coconut milk and full-fat canned milk are 100% naturally gluten-free. As a recipe developer focused on allergy-friendly and gluten-free diet cooking, I get the question “is coconut milk gluten free?” all the time. And I’m thrilled to report that the answer is a resounding yes! Pure coconut milk is completely naturally gluten-free and…

Kale Stir Fry with Coconut (Kale Thoran)
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Kale Stir Fry with Coconut (Kale Thoran)

Simply sauté earthy kale and sweet white onions with aromatics, then stir in nutty shredded coconut and allow to wilt in a lightly spiced, subtly sweet sauce. Ready in 20 minutes flat, this flavour-packed skillet meal makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. As an adventurous home chef, I’m always looking…

Tomato pachadi made from tinned or canned tomatoes in a saucepan
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Canned Tomato Pachadi (Andhra style)

This mouthwatering Andhra style canned tomato pachadi recipe uses canned or tinned tomatoes for next-level tangy sweet flavour. It comes together super quick and easy. Learn how to make this easy, beginner-friendly pachadi packed with a warm, earthy aroma of garlic, heat of chili powder, and pungent mustard seeds. Tomato pachadi was a staple in our…

air fryer roasted cauliflower
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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

Discover how air frying transforms cauliflower into perfectly golden, crispy, tender florets! This easy roasted cauliflower recipe crisps up a nutritious veggie side without a lot of oil or hassle. With just 1 tsp oil, salt, pepper and an air fryer, you’ll have the whole family flipping for irresistibly crunchy, caramelized cauliflower in 18 minutes….

A freshly made, fluffy Indian omelette sits folded in half on a plate
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Indian Egg Omelette

This delicious Indian-style egg omelette infuses eggs with a flavourful medley of sautéed onions, green chilies, black pepper, curry leaves and salt. Folded over a vibrant cilantro garnish, it makes an easy, protein-packed breakfast or quick dinner when stuffed in bread. Enjoy this street food staple with rice, flatbread or even as a sandwich. In…

Golden brown, puffy poori bread freshly fried to perfection. One large, round puri is the focus, showing its layered, flaky texture and subtle speckles from frying. Other small pooris are stacked in the background. This popular Indian bread is fried to form air pockets, creating a crisp exterior and soft, pillowy interior.
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Puri Masala with Soft and Fluffy Puris

Golden, puffed pooris torn open and overflowing with aromatic potato masala curry. This flavourful Indian street food favorite delivers the ultimate interplay of textures with crisp yet fluffy pooris acting as edible spoons to soak up rich, stew-based curries brimming with tender potatoes, warm spices, and fresh curry leaves. Make this comforting South Indian recipe…