Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Not every traditional dish needs to stay frozen in time. In fact, I have found every dish quite adaptable. Long before “superfoods” became a thing, our kitchens already followed a simple rule: cook what grows, and cook it well. Growing up, thorans were everyday food. They weren’t labelled healthy. They weren’t trendy. Yet, they showed up faithfully on our plates—lightly cooked vegetables, tempered gently, finished with coconut. Because of that, they nourished us without overwhelming …
If you’ve been searching for the perfect garlic butter broccoli recipe, you’re in the right place! Broccoli and I have a story. Believe it or not, this vibrant green vegetable was once the most hated item on our family’s plate. It sat there, ignored and unloved. But everything changed the day I learned how to cook broccoli perfectly. Steaming it just right—bright green, tender yet crisp—was the first step. Then came the revelation: sautéing it …
Do you know, there is a technique that I use in my Indian recipes that wakes hunger in everyone at home? It naturally pulls the humans in my house straight into the kitchen and makes them ask, “Is lunch ready?” “Is dinner ready?” Every. Single. Time. Well… this simple technique is called tempering. It amazes me how something that takes less than a minute can create such a powerful reaction. The moment mustard seeds start …
Most mornings, I want something warm and savoury for breakfast. It just makes the day start right. But not every day calls for something heavy like upma or dosa. Some days I want something warm, light, creamy, and still flavour-packed. That’s how this Warm Savoury Beetroot Porridge came together. Porridge is usually sweet — fruits, honey, all of that. But on mornings when I don’t feel like sugar, this savoury pink bowl hits the spot. …
Hi, I’m Asha! Welcome to Plate Full of Yum. I learned to cook the same way many do—through necessity, trial, and many delicious (and not-so-delicious!) experiments. Now, I share fast, flavorful Indian recipes for anyone who wants homemade food without the overwhelm.
