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About Manali Singh
Born and raised in India, Manali started her blog in 2013 when she moved to the US on a visa that didn't allow her to work. What started as a way to kill time, quickly became a full-time gig. Her work has been featured on BuzzFeed, MSN, Yahoo etc. She lives in beautiful Seattle with her husband and enjoys watching Bollywood movies in her free time.
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Blog postThese vegan sushi rolls filled with avocado, cucumber and carrots are so easy to make even if you are a beginner! With only few ingredients, you can enjoy them in the comfort of your home.
Before I talk about the recipe, I would like to put a little disclaimer- I understand this isn’t really “sushi” since sushi has to have fish. This is based on some of the vegan maki rolls I have had at several Japanese restaurants in the US. Since that’s what they call it, I am going to call this ve2 days ago Read more -
Blog postMake this easy Sushi Rice in the Instant Pot with zero monitoring and in less than 30 minutes! This is the perfect sticky rice to make sushi rolls at home.
Even though Sushi isn’t vegetarian, yet these days you have so many vegetarian options at restaurants that serve sushi.
There are all kind of rolls with avocados, cucumber and we really enjoy them. One of my favorites has been with a mango glaze that I had at a restaurant in Las Vegas- it was so good and I need to re-create4 days ago Read more -
Blog postVeg Cutlet made with potatoes, carrots, beans and peas are great for snack time!
These are lightly spiced, pan-fried, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and also vegan.
I remember my house help back in India would make these delicious veg cutlets for our Sunday breakfast sometimes.
The breakfast on Sunday was always supposed to be special or something different so at times it would be samosa, sometimes kulcha matar, chole bhature and sometimes veg cutlets.1 week ago Read more -
Blog postParathas made with kuttu atta (buckwheat flour), potatoes & paneer, these Kuttu Paratha are gluten-free and are great for fasting/Navratri.
They are lightly spiced and easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.
Growing up, the only time kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) was mentioned in my house was during Navratri (religious time of the year in India when people fast for 9 days and don’t eat wheat, rice, onion, salt etc.). So precisely it was just twice a year!1 week ago Read more -
Blog postGive gnocchi an Indian twist with this Gnocchi Masala!
Boiled gnocchi tossed in a spiced tomato sauce flavored with Indian spices and finished with cream! Even better, it all comes together in 30 minutes!
I love adding Indian flavors to my favorite dishes (which aren’t Indian).
There’s this Italian restaurant here and I love their gnocchi tossed in a simple creamy tomato sauce. It’s very basic but tastes so good.
Adding Indian spices to that tomato2 weeks ago Read more -
Blog postIndian Aloo Paratha – whole wheat pan-fried flatbread stuffed with a spicy potato filling.
This paratha is best enjoyed with yogurt, pickle, butter and a side of chai!
Parathas were a staple in my home growing up. We ate them for breakfast, even for dinner at times. Mom made all types of parathas- gobi paratha, mooli paratha, matar paratha, sattu paratha (stuffed with sattu which is a roasted chana flour) among many others.
But the most common and frequently made one w3 weeks ago Read more -
Blog postEggless Paan Cheesecake, inspired by the flavors of Meetha Paan. This cheesecake gets it flavors from paan leaves, gulkand (rose petal jam) and fennel.
Garnished with tutti frutti, candied fennel and white chocolate (optional), this is a stunning dessert to celebrate any Indian festival and is cooked in the Instant Pot!
Yet another dessert made with paan leaves (betel leaves), are you guys tired of it? I hope not, because I love making desserts with paan and this is never stop1 month ago Read more -
Blog postCrispy Masala Cashews made in the air fryer. These cashews are coated with Indian spices and make the perfect chai time treat.
Really addictive and you need only 15 minutes to make these!
My evening chai time is probably my favorite time of the day. I just want to sit quietly and enjoy those 10 minutes with no interference.
And I like having something savory with my chai at that time. The morning chai, that I always have that with cookies but for the evening, I l1 month ago Read more -
Blog postMalpua Rabdi Bites with Gujiya Crumble, a fun fusion dessert which combines 2 of my favorite Holi desserts- malpua and gujiya!
Soft malpua, creamy rabdi and topped with a crumble made of khoya and nuts (which tastes just like Gujiya filling). Serve these in short glasses and they make the perfect dessert for your Holi party.
Indian festivals give me the chance to create fusion desserts. Honestly, they are my favorite.
Over the years, I have shared so many Indian1 month ago Read more -
Blog postRabdi is the simplest Indian dessert which is made by simmering the milk on low heat until it reduces to 1/3rd to 1/4th of it’s original volume.
It’s often flavored with nuts, cardamom, saffron and served in earthen clay pots.
When I was a kid, all my favorite desserts were the ones my nani (grandmother) made.
Since milk was the only thing readily available in the village in those times, all her desserts were made with milk or milk based products.1 month ago Read more
Quick Flavorful Plant-Based Dishes Made Easy
Manali Singh, founder of the popular blog Cook with Manali, shares her secrets to making your favorite traditional Indian dishes faster and healthier in your Instant Pot® or other multifunction cooker. And the majority of her wonderfully spiced recipes are also vegan— or can be easily made vegan—so it’s perfect for specific diets or anyone who wants to include more plant-based meals in the weekly rotation.
Enjoy classics like Matar Paneer and Chana Masala, as well as traditional street foods like Pav Bhaji, a medley of spicy mashed veggies eaten with dinner rolls, and Vegetarian Momos—healthy dumplings steamed to perfection. And don’t forget dessert! Indulge in Chai Crème Brulee or Kalakand, spiced Indian milk fudge.
Whether you’re new to the Instant Pot® or it’s a staple in your kitchen, Manali’s 75 recipes will show you how to easily prepare and enjoy authentic favors of Indian cuisine in your own kitchen.