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25/10/2022

Broccoli thoran is an easy, delicious & healthy way to get your greens in. So that's we had for lunch today. Ingredients: Broccoli - 1 head (roughly chopped ) Onion - 1/2 Green chilli - 3 Garlic powder - 1 tbsp Coconut flakes - 3 tbsp Pepper - 1 tsp Turmeric - 1/4 tsp Salt - as needed Step 1: Into a processor, add the broccoli, onions and green chilli....

Broccoli thoran is an easy, delicious & healthy way to get your greens in. So that’s we had for lunch today. Ingredients: Broccoli – 1 head (roughly chopped ) Onion – 1/2 Gree…

02/09/2022

How I make Lavender Iced Tea at home 💜

Summer is the time you want some cooling drinks and lavender iced tea is always a crowd pleaser. This is a super easy recipe and you can never go wrong. 💜

https://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2022/09/02/how-i-make-lavender-iced-tea-at-home-%f0%9f%92%9c/

05/12/2021

In this recipe, I'm making meatballs/kofta using ground turkey, you can use any meat you have or like, or even vegetarian substitutes. Whatever mix remains after I make meatballs/kofta, I make burger patties out of them, because why not. 😉

https://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/12/05/how-to-make-meatballs-koftas%ef%bf%bc/

In this recipe, I’m basically making meatballs/kofta using ground turkey, you can use any meat you have or like, or even vegetarian substitutes. Whatever mix remains after I make meatballs/ko…

30/11/2021

Did you know there’s a SEPHORA at Kohl's ? My friend and I were at Kohls this . She was busy looking for sweaters and I ran into Sephora 😉 I’d rather shop beauty products over clothing. 🤷‍♀️ Also, I had to stock up on my favorite liquid eyeliner.
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Would you rather shop beauty products or clothing? 😄

P.S. I received this product for free from Influenster and Kohl’s in exchange of my honest review.

27/09/2021

This Masala Chicken stir fry is my favorite because its SOOOO easy and tastes great. I make the same thing to enjoy in so many different ways. Today, I'm going to add it to a salad. 🙂
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/09/27/how-to-make-quick-easy-masala-chicken-stir-fry-salad-recipe%e2%9c%a8/

This Masala Chicken stir fry is my favorite because its SOOOO easy and tastes great. I make the same thing to enjoy in so many different ways. Today, I’m going to add it to a salad. :) Masala…

14/08/2021

Pasta is one of my favorite comfort meals and this is my current favorite way to make it. So easy, so flavorful. Lets jump right in.

https://youtu.be/dUvcZakeJWQ

02/08/2021

Saudi Champagne was one of our favorite summer drinks while in Saudi. So easy to make, and super refreshing. Let's jump straight to it.

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/08/01/how-to-make-saudi-champagne-%e2%9c%a8/

Saudi Champagne was one of our favorite summer drinks while in Saudi. So easy to make, and super refreshing. Let’s jump straight to it. Ingredients: Apple Juice – 2 cupsClub Soda & #8211…

25/07/2021

I'm a sucker for good sandwiches. This one is so good because its homemade, made with some pasture raised eggs (apparently the best kind) AND it tastes unbelievably good. The addition of some 'hot and sweet' sauce and chips definitely takes it to a whole another level.

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/07/25/how-to-make-an-epic-curried-egg-salad-sandwich-%e2%9c%a8/

I’m a sucker for good sandwiches. This one is so good because its homemade, made with some pasture raised eggs (apparently the best kind) AND it tastes unbelievably good. The addition of some…

05/07/2021

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12/06/2021

Beef is something that is loved by all in Kerala, be it a curry, dry-fry, roast etc.... This is my Dad's recipe (with some minor tweaks based on what I had at hand) and it's super delicious and simple. I like to buy beef with bone as it always tastes better and the bone/fat adds a lot to the taste of the dish....
https://youtu.be/E0qtfWOZlv8

https://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/06/12/how-to-make-beef-curry/

29/05/2021

Fish is a staple in most houses in Kerala. I remember I wasn't a fan until I moved away from home. I guess I didn't appreciate the good stuff then. I've come to love fish so much, I prefer it over meat. Red fish curry was what Mom mostly made and its sooooo good. This recipe is super easy and if I can make it, any one can....

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/05/29/how-to-make-kerala-red-fish-curry%e2%9c%a8/

Fish is a staple in most houses in Kerala. I remember I wasn’t a fan until I moved away from home. I guess I didn’t appreciate the good stuff then. I’ve come to love fish so much,…

15/05/2021

Growing up, Semiya Payasam was my fave! Mom always made it on my birthday (among several other days that she did) because of how much I love it. The traditional version is pretty time consuming as I remember it took a while. This is a super quick recipe and just as satisfying.

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/05/15/how-to-make-quick-semiya-payasam-vermicelli-kheer%e2%9c%a8/

Growing up, Semiya Payasam was my fave! Mom always made it on my birthday (among several other days that she did) because of how much I love it. Her version is pretty time consuming as I remember i…

09/05/2021

When I first started cooking, I didn't even know how to make rice. The only way it would turn out right was if I made it in a pressure cooker. Then came the Instant Pot, to make things even better. I set it to the 'Rice' mode and forget about it. I don't have to watch or time the pressure cooker whistles and all of that....

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/05/09/how-to-make-rice-in-an-instant-pot/

When I first started cooking, I didn’t even know how to make rice. The only way it would turn out right was if I made it in a pressure cooker. Then came the Instant Pot, to make things even b…

04/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone!!! My Mom always made Appam & Stew for Easter and that's exactly what we did this year 🙂 This stew recipe is soooo easy! The fact that there is no onion sautéing is what makes me happiest as that always takes the longest lol.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2021/04/04/how-to-make-kerala-style-stew-for-appam/

Happy Easter everyone!!! My Mom always made Appam & Stew for Easter and that’s exactly what we did this year :) This stew recipe is soooo easy! The fact that there is no onion sautéing is…

21/02/2021

Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). It is typically prepared in Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Guj…

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas y'all!!! I am not a big pancake fan because I cannot eat it unless I overload it with syrup or whipped cream. Like I need them to be soaked. For Christmas brunch, I decided to make a healthier alternative for a festive feel. 🙂 These crepes are super healthy and delicious.

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/12/25/healthy-delicious-banana-oat-crepes-%e2%9c%a8/

Merry Christmas y’all!!! I am not a big pancake fan because I cannot eat it unless I overload it with syrup or whipped cream. Like I need them to be soaked. For Christmas brunch, I decided to…

19/11/2020

Ever since I've been working from home, I've gained some weight and realized it was high time i shed those extra pounds. Decided to try keto, and one thing that's been working for me is eating the same kind of food as my family (Currently visiting my in-laws 🙂 ). For example, today they're eating rice, beetroot & chicken curry, I just replaced beetroot (root-vegetable not allowed in Keto) with asparagus and basmati rice with riced cauliflower....

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/11/19/quick-easy-keto-lunch-idea-%e2%9c%a8/

Ever since I’ve been working from home, I’ve gained some weight and realized it was high time i shed those extra pounds. Decided to try keto, and one thing that’s been working for…

31/10/2020

Its been over a week since I started taking collagen and I'm hooked. Two things I've already noticed is that my nails are growing super fast and that my energy has shot up like crazy. Using all of that to get some work done 🙂 Matcha Collagen (I'm using Vital Proteins) when used to make this latte tastes literally like the matcha latte from Starbucks. [ 88 more words ]

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/10/31/matcha-latte-%e2%9c%a8-how-i-take-my-matcha-collagen-vital-proteins/

Its been over a week since I started taking collagen and I’m hooked. Two things I’ve already noticed is that my nails are growing super fast and that my energy has shot up like crazy. U…

05/09/2020

Love me some 'Toum'. This version of Garlic sauce is way easier to make in my opinion and I absolutely loved the end result. Reminded me of the "garlic sauce" we would get with everything back in Saudi.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/09/05/easy-no-egg-garlic-sauce-recipe/

Love me some ‘Toum’. This version of Garlic sauce is way easier to make in my opinion and I absolutely loved the end result. Reminded me of the “garlic sauce” we would get w…

25/08/2020

Hummus is definitely one of my favorite dips and I like it garlicky and slightly spicy. This is so easy to make and left-overs can always be used to accompany some carrot sticks. :)

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/08/24/easy-hummus-recipe/

Hummus is definitely one of my favorite dips and I like it garlicky and slightly spicy. This is so easy to make and left-overs can always be used to accompany some carrot sticks. :) Ingredients:Coo…

16/08/2020

Kung Pao is one of my favorite Chinese stir-fry dishes because its slightly sweet, slightly tangy and I absolutely love the added chilli. The below recipe is so easy to make and the gravy is super easy to adjust based on what you're going to pair it with, i.e. rice or noodles. If I'm pairing it with rice, I don't let it simmer for too long so I have sufficient gravy. [ 209 more words ]
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/08/15/kung-pao-chicken/

Kung Pao is one of my favorite Chinese stir-fry dishes because its slightly sweet, slightly tangy and I absolutely love the added chilli. The below recipe is so easy to make and the gravy is super …

28/07/2020

(This was my first ever blog post. I’ve just updated the picture & included a video as well. Enjoy! 🙂 )

Pasta being a staple food of the traditional Italian cuisine, does not make it any less desired in any of the other countries. In fact, pasta is something that is enjoyed in all shapes and sizes, by people of all age groups, worldwide.
My all time favorite is the Spicy Sausage Pasta. This Italian dish seems like it has been created with the Indian taste-buds in mind. Since this is the first meal I learned to cook, I decided to make my first blog post all about it. https://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2015/08/08/spicy-sausage-pasta/

  (This was my first ever blog post. I’ve just updated the picture & included a video as well. Enjoy! :) ) Pasta being a staple food of the traditional Italian cuisine, does not make…

19/07/2020

Being raised in Saudi Arabia, Kunafa was definitely one of my favorite Arabic sweets growing up. Even as a grown up, I remember the days when Hubby would bring home a platter of Half Cream and Half Cheese Kunafa! I would finish the cheese part of it in one night lol

After coming to the US, I haven't had a taste of the real kind and this definitely has elements close to the real deal.

Here's a recipe for a quick and easy stove-top bread kunafa.

http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/07/19/quick-bread-kunafa/

Being raised in Saudi Arabia, Kunafa was definitely one of my favorite Arabic sweets. I remember the days when Hubby would bring home a platter of Half Cream and Half Cheese Kunafa! I would finish …

05/07/2020

One of my colleagues who's originally from Kashmir kept sending me snaps of her "pink chai" as I then called it. I am someone who's super fascinated by color and I had to ask her for the recipe. Not only did she share her Mom's recipe, but she also got me the green tea leaves used to make this.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/07/05/how-to-make-kashmiri-chai-pink-chai-noon-chai/

One of my colleagues who’s originally from Kashmir kept snapping me pictures of her “pink chai” as I then called it. I am someone who’s super fascinated by color and I had t…

30/06/2020

Palappam and stew is one of my favorite Kerala-style combinations. This one is a recipe for a super flavorful chicken stew with coconut milk.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/06/30/chicken-stew-with-coconut-milk/

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29/06/2020

It took me a while to perfect the right cup of chai because I grew up drinking coffee and switched to chai only after marriage. 🙂 I still remember the first few days when I would make chai for him and coffee for me. Then one day I just made chai for him and took a few sips. A few days and sips later, I started enjoying it and slowly switched over to chai. [ 111 more words ]
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/06/28/how-to-make-the-perfect-cup-of-chai-saffron-cardamom-chai/

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14/06/2020

We've been eating like crazy and it was high time we started eating healthy.
Tried a strawberry spinach salad this afternoon and it turned out pretty good.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/06/14/strawberry-spinach-salad/

We’ve been eating like crazy and it was high time we started eating healthy. Tried a strawberry spinach salad this afternoon and it turned out pretty good. Scroll down for the recipe. Ingredi…

03/06/2020

As you all know by now, I am all into adding my greens into the curry so I don't have to bother with cooking up another vegetable dish. This one's made with coriander leaves (cilantro), curry leaves and green chillies as the base for the gravy.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/06/03/coriander-cilantro-chicken-curry/

As you all know by now, I am all into adding my greens into the curry so I don’t have to bother with cooking up another vegetable dish. This one’s made with coriander leaves (cilantro),…

24/05/2020

Being an ardent Matcha lover, and considering the Dalgona trend, I had to try it out with matcha powder instead of coffee and a few minor tweaks.
http://sugarcoatedmasala.com/2020/05/24/dalgona-matcha-latte/

Being an ardent Matcha lover, and considering the Dalgona trend, I had to try it out with matcha powder instead of coffee and a few minor tweaks. Ingredients: Matcha powder – 1 tsp Sugar & #82…