As a child, one of my most despised vegetables was the cauliflower. This was because the ONLY way my Mom ever cooked it was a traditional Aloo Gobhi – which I’m not at all fond of, even to this day. Had she even tried to serve it in any other way, say maybe this Achari…
If you know me at all, then you’d know that Indian Hakka – or more explicitly, Indian-style Chinese, is one of my favourite cuisines to indulge in! I absolutely love the robust, aromatic flavours and can never get enough of them! Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few of my staple Indo-Chinese recipes on…
We’re back into the swing of things with school and somewhat normal weekday routines. Baby Dude just started with middle school and is ecstatic that he now has his own locker. School lunches are back on my weekly meal (this Easy Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry has made an appearance a couple of times already!) and I…
In exactly a week’s time, my latest cookbook – The Instant Pot Vegan Indian Cookbook, will be out in stores! It’s already available for preorder and the Kindle version is currently on sale on Amazon. I really can’t contain my excitement and so, to celebrate with you all, I’m sharing a preview of the book…
It’s been a hot minute since I popped in here and shared. And boy, do I have news to share! If you follow me on my social media like Instagram and Facebook, then you probably already know what I’m about to say. If not, then why? Jokes apart, let me start off by offering you…
Before I get to today’s recipe of Mediterranean Chicken Burgers, there is something I need to say. Hooked on Heat has always been more than just a hobby for me. Since the fall of 2005, when I wrote my first post, this blog has been my outlet to voice my creativity. What started out on…
Raise your hand if you love croissants. Now wave them around if you’re intrigued with the idea of Paneer Croissants! There comes a time in everyone’s life when getting into shape takes the topmost priority, and eating healthy seems like the only thing you can think of. For Hubby Dear and me, okay, maybe just…
This recipe for Keema Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf) was sponsored by Veal Farmers of Ontario. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. Winter has always been one of my most favourite times of the year. The fresh snowfall, a burning fireplace,…
This recipe for Spinach & Cheese Croissants was sponsored by HelloFresh. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. I’ve had a few readers ask me tips on how to throw a small scale New Year’s Eve party with recipes that are still festive, yet…
It’s mid-week. Which just means that energy levels of us regular 9-5 folk are slowly dying out. It’s also raining heavily outside, which means that a warm comfort meal ranks high on the wishlist! The simple solution – a one-pot meal like this Instant Pot Tomato Rice warming enough to drive away those heebee-jeebees! One-pot…
Thanksgiving is always one of my favourite days of the year. For me, it’s the perfect excuse to fill your home with the people you love and spend the day eating good, comfort food – like these vegan Shami Kebabs! This year, Thanksgiving will look so very different from what we’re actually used to. But…
As we’re slowly getting used to being home and easing into a routine that works for us, I find myself starting to get more creative with the meals I plan for dinners throughout the week. With the summer here in full force, there is only so much time I want to spend sweating over a…
When it comes to simple everyday meals, I find it hard to succumb myself to the traditional Indian daily routine of Dal–Sabzi, translated, simply meaning a lentil and vegetable preparation. My idea of a simple Indian lunch would mainly consist of a quick Chicken Curry and a side of rice and a salad. Often, when…
To this day, almost 17 years since we first met, Hubby Dear still relishes my Chana Masala with as much gusto as he did the first time I made it for him. I, on the other hand, cannot stand it as much. Although I do love chickpeas in other variations, Chana Masala does not quite…
Good food is nice. Delicious exotic food is even better. But when you’ve overfed yourself with a variety of scrumptiously rich delicacies, the mind begins to move to a more subtle and simple option – like this quick and easy Aloo Tamatar Sabzi recipe. The past few days saw us gorging on the best of…
This recipe for Spicy Masala Devilled Eggs was created in partnership with Egg Farmers of Canada. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. Call me crazy but is there anything better than a Devilled Egg to get the party started? Throw in an Indian…
The Holiday season is fast approaching and most often than not, it’s already here banging on my door before I can even bat an eyelid. Oh, who am I kidding! My Holiday season began early this month with the onset of Diwali. What started as a simple family brunch, quickly turned into a full-fledged dinner…
Before I get to today’s Palak Keema recipe, let me tell you a little bit about what some of my eating habits used to be like. I used to be a very picky eater! Yes, strange as it may seem to you, it’s true. Even enthusiastic cooks don’t eat it all, sometimes. Up until a…
