Indian Inspiration!
Celebrate Independence Day with these amazing recipes with a delicious twist that’ll wow your guests.Summer is in full swing, so fire up your grills and get cooking!I’ve compiled a list of our favorite foods that you can try.Click on the recipe titles to view each recipe.Happy Fourth of July!
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cumin and Garlic
Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Mint
Coconut Crusted Tofu with Spicy Mango Cucumber Topping
Tandoori Turkey Sliders with Mint Raita
Crisp morning air feels magical, especially after the recent heat spell the past few weeks. Kids are now settled into their routine and I can finally get back into my own routine after the summer break. I’m back into my kitchen rejuvenated and inspired (this weather does that to me) and the focus will be on healthy recipes since I’ve realized that I might have gained a few extra pounds over the summer break, especially our month-long UK holiday! (blame it on my list of must-eat British foods and its quite a long list 🙂 )
My recipe today involves Tofu and it’s a simple breakfast/brunch recipe that’s absolutely delicious! If you haven’t tried a Tofu Scramble yet, well then, you should. I love Tofu and it’s one of the easiest things to work with. It can take on any flavor and it’s a good source of protein and energy. Its also pretty filling so you won’t be hungry for a while!
My Tofu Scramble uses onions, scallions and peppers (in yellow and orange keeping in mind the warm autumn hues) along with some cilantro for garnish. The peppers are a nice addition here adding their crunch and color and I’ve also added some chili flakes for a hint of heat (that’s purely optional). The dish takes less than 30 mins to prepare and looks beautiful on the table. The flavors are very clean and fresh and it’s a simple dish that looks as good as it tastes. Enjoy.
Its the much awaited Memorial Day weekend and I’m sure you all have plans to get together and kick off the unofficial start of summer!While you’re looking for some inspiration for your memorial day cookouts, I’ve compiled a list of some easy menu ideas.These recipes have some incredible flavors going on that will surely make your party stand out.And did I mention that they’re also super easy? Your annual barbecue will never be the same!Enjoy!
Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw
Salmon Tikka Wraps with Cucumber Raita
The recipes below can be cooked on the grill too!
Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango Cucumber Topping
Curried Roasted Asparagus with Boiled Eggs
Indian Spiced Roasted Eggplant
Baby Arugula,Beet and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Indian Spiced Roasted Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad
What a year it has been!2014 started off in a very difficult way with Mom in the hospital two days before New Year’s Eve but as the year progressed her condition improved and she is in a much better state. Losing Papa was hard enough but Mom’s illness was like a second blow and took me a few months to recover from the emotional toll it had taken on me and my family.But as they say ‘things, they only get better’, the second half of the year was much better with Mom’s health improving everyday and I could focus on my blog and share my recipes with you all.My kitchen is my sanctuary and it has helped me in the most difficult situations.I tend to forget all my miseries and just immerse myself in my cooking.And, I have to thank you my lovely readers for your unflinching support and keeping me motivated by visiting my blog,reading my posts,recipes,leaving comments each and every single time.
I would also like to share with you my Top 10 Recipes of 2014 in order of their popularity.This year the blog went global with recipes that I’d never attempted earlier like my Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Pita Bites that were also featured on Buzzfeed and my Chicken Meatball Chiptole Chili among others. And for the coming year I promise to give you some more amazing recipes,with a zillion ideas floating in my head right now.Watch out for a few surprises that’s in order too!!
I’m looking forward to a happy,peaceful and a successful 2015 in all aspects and wishing all my readers the same.May all your wishes come true and the new year gives you tons of reasons to smile!
“Happy New Year”
Please scroll down to see the 10 most popular recipes of 2014 on Soni’s Food!
2. Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Pita Bites
3. Tofu and Peas Curry (Tofu Matar)
6. Potatoes and Green Beans (Indian Inspired)
8. Chorizo and Spicy Sweet Potato Tapas
9. Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake
10. Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili
I’ve got for you a round-up of some amazing grilled or roasted foods for the Dads that are also healthy.From Salmon to Chicken to even Tofu these recipes are super easy and also very different in terms of flavors that go beyond the usual.We all know that men love foods from the grill or BBQ so its only natural that I chose all the recipes that call for either grill, oven,BBQ or even your griddle pan.Its a great way of saying thankyou to the men in our lives for all that they do for our families!
“Wishing all the Dads a Very Happy Father’s Day”
1. Chicken Burger with Curried Cabbage Slaw-Indian Inspired
2. Indian Lemon Chicken Kebabs
5. Thai Style Grilled Monkfish
7. Indian Spiced Chicken Drumsticks
8. Indian Roasted Cornish Hens
