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    Top 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2022!

    Published: Dec 29, 2022 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    The top 25 most popular Living Smart And Healthy recipes of 2022! These amazing recipes are the ones that are tried, shared, and much loved by my readers.

     

     

    Top 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2022

    Well, we are almost at the end of the year and it's time to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023! Sharing the top 25 most popular Living Smart And Healthy recipes of 2022! Here you will find an awesome collection of recipes from appetizers, hearty soups & chili, nourishing breakfasts, effortless main courses & side dishes, and decadent desserts. You can find these and many more on my blog - livingsmartandhealthy.com

    Thank you all for trying my recipes, and for your valuable feedback, comments, and email. It keeps me motivated to do even better. I love putting up these end-of-the-year roundups. It is always nice to look back, appreciate all the accomplishments, learn and grow.

    Hope you will enjoy these 25 amazing recipes and many more from the blog. If you try any of my recipes, do share your valuable feedback, it means a lot to me.

    May this 2023 fill your heart with love, your home with joy, and your life with laughter.
    Happy New Year!
    --Jyoti Behrani
    (Living Smart And Healthy)

    Appetizers

    1. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

    It’s so easy to make these delicious nuggets at home! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. They are great for weeknight dinner, game day snacks, appetizers, or even lunch!

    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets – These 3-ingredients, Ritz chicken nuggets can be made in less than 25 minutes using the air fryer! Plus, they freeze so well!
    Check out this recipe

    2. Homemade Hummus

    Silky smooth, and incredibly easy to make, this homemade hummus recipe is the perfect dip to serve with pita chips, veggies, and more! Learn how to make the creamiest homemade hummus every time, without peeling the chickpeas!

    Hummus Recipe
    Hummus Recipe
    Quick, easy, and the BEST homemade hummus recipe. It takes just 10 minutes to whip this super creamy and utterly delicious classic hummus at home. It’s much better than store-bought!   
    Check out this recipe

    3. Salsa Verde

    Enjoy this salsa Verde on your next taco night. This green goodness Salsa Verde is delicious, has just the right amount of heat, and is better than the store-bought.

    salsas verdes
    The Best Salsa Verde Recipe: Mexican Tomatillos Salsa
    Salsa Verde Recipe – This vibrant and flavorful tomatillo salsa has a unique taste and zesty flavors of tomatillos in the salsa.
    Check out this recipe

    Soups & Chili

    4. Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

    This Instant Pot butternut squash soup is creamy, healthy, and packed with fall flavors. This delicious soup is easy to make using an Instant Pot! It’s easily made vegetarian or vegan!

    instant pot butternut squash soup
    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
    This Instant Pot Butternut squash soup is sweet and savory with velvety smoothness. Fall-inspired, this soup is infused with warm and nutty flavors, everything you need to feel cozy.
    Check out this recipe

    5. Green Moong Dal

    The green moong is cooked along with some onion, tomatoes, and some aromatic Indian spices. This hearty, delicious, green gram curry can be served over some steamed white rice or enjoyed as a soup. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

    whole moong dal
    Green Moong dal (Sabut Moong Dal)
    Green moong dal (green gram curry), cooked in flavorful onion-tomato gravy using an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) in under 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    6. Haryanvi Kadhi

    There are many variations of kadhi depending upon the different regions in India. It consists of a thick gravy made with besan (chickpea flour) and may contain vegetables, vegetable fritters called pakoras, or simply plain. It is served with steamed rice or roti.

    kadhi haryanvi
    Haryanvi Kadhi
    Haryanvi Kadhi – A yogurt-based, thick, and soupy consistency kadhi seasoned with some aromatic Indian spices. This kadhi can be had plain or served with steamed rice or roti.
    Check out this recipe

     

    Breakfast

    7. Tofu Palak Paratha

    Tofu Palak paratha is an unleavened Indian flatbread that is crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside. Packed with nutrients, this tofu palak paratha is made with healthy spinach spiced with carom seeds, aromatic Indian spices, and 100% whole wheat flour.

    Tofu Palak Paratha
    Tofu Palak Paratha [Tofu Spinach Flatbread]
    This delicious Indian flatbread is made with tofu and spinach. and whole wheat flour. These unleavened flatbreads are wholesome and perfect as wraps or on theirs.
    Check out this recipe

    8. Multigrain Methi Thepla

    These multigrain methi theplas are adaptable and perfect for any time of the day. They are nutritious with an earthy flavor. Serve this healthy and delicious thepla with some pickle, chutney, and a cup of hot chai.

    Multigrain Methi Thepla
    Multigrain Methi Thepla
    Multigrain Methi Thepla is a healthy and delicious Indian flatbread made with the goodness of fresh fenugreek leaves and multigrain flour. Perfect for breakfast or lunch box! Stays good for a week, and freezes well!
    Check out this recipe

    9. Poha

    Poha is made with flattened rice, onions, and potatoes. Tempered with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Flavored with basic Indian spices, nuts, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

    Kanda Poha
    Poha Recipe
    Poha is one of the most loved Indian breakfast recipes. Simple, easy, mildly spiced, and healthy poha recipe. Makes a perfect breakfast or a light lunch.
    Check out this recipe

    10. Til Ke Laddu

    Growing up in India, til laddu was my favorite. Winters would be incomplete without these melt-in-mouth, delightful laddus. Til laddu is quintessential during winters and especially during Makar Sankranti.

    til ladoo
    Til Ladoo
    Til ladoo is a delicate and rich sweet made with mild, and nutty sesame seeds, and caramelized, sweet jaggery. Learn how to make delicious til ladoo with this easy recipe.
    Check out this recipe

    Main Course

    11. Methi Chole

    Chickpeas and fresh fenugreek leaves curry is delicious, easy to make, and a great source of fiber and protein. This recipe is gluten-free and is ready in about 40 minutes.

    methi chole
    Methi Chole [Fenugreek Chana Masala]
    Methi Chole – Try this twist on the popular Chole (chana) Masala recipe! Perfect for packing into lunch boxes or enjoying at home.
    Check out this recipe

    12. Hyderabadi Dahi Ki Kadhi [Kadhi Pakoda]

    Hyderabadi Dahi Ki Kadhi is a popular dish from Hyderabad, India. It’s a yogurt-based thick, soupy consistency kadhi with chickpeas flour fritters or pakoras, seasoned with some aromatic Indian spices and served over steamed rice. Great comfort food for a cold, wintry night.

    Hyderabadi Dahi Ki Kadhi
    Hyderabadi Dahi Ki Kadhi [Kadhi Pakoda]
    Hyderabadi Dahi Ki Kadhi – Ultimate comfort food that is hearty, delicious, & soul-satisfying! Gluten-free chickpea flour fritters dunked into this gorgeous yogurt-based thick, soupy consistency kadhi. Serve it with a steaming bowl of rice.
    Check out this recipe

    13. Kashmiri Paneer Masala

    Kashmiri Paneer Masala is a popular dish from the Northern State of Kashmiri. A very simple and mild preparation of paneer dish, that uses whole spices, a few aromatics, and simmered in a tomato puree.

    Kashmiri Paneer Masala
    Kashmiri Paneer Masala
    This easy Kashmiri Paneer Masala recipe makes a quick and tasty Indian curry. Soft, succulent pieces of paneer are simmered in a delicious tomato-based gravy. This is a no-cream, no-butter recipe, no-onion, and no-garlic recipe. Perfect for weeknights or even for entertaining!
    Check out this recipe

    14. Pressure Cooker Sai Bhaji [Spinach Dal]

    Sai bhaji or spinach dal, is one of the popular dish from Sindhi/Indian Cuisine. Sindhi cuisine is known for its rich and nutritional food. Sindhi Sai Bhaji or Spinach dal is a power pack of wholesome nutrients. Spinach and lentils give a nice balance of nutrients to this dish. “Sai” in Sindhi means “green” and “bhaji” means “vegetables”.

    sai bhaji
    Sai Bhaji (Spinach Dal)
    Sai Bhaji or spinach dal, is a unique blend of green leafy vegetables, and lentils. Highly nutritious, and easy to make in a pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe

    15. Paneer In Veggie Sauce

    Versatile, and adaptable, the paneer in the veggie sauce is a delicious Indian curry made with colorful veggies and paneer. Luscious and rich paneer with velvety smooth sauce, soft cubes of paneer, and a ton of flavors make this dish one of the best Paneer dishes.

    Paneer in veggie sauce
    Paneer In Veggie Sauce
    The BEST and incredibly creamy Paneer in the veggie sauce! The luscious veggie-based sauce has a unique restaurant-style flavor for all you paneer lovers. A great way to sneak in some extra veggies for those kiddos and picky eaters!
    Check out this recipe

     

    Side Dishes

    16. Aloo Gobi Matar [Spiced Potato Cauliflower Peas]

    A humble Indian curry made with potato, cauliflower, and peas with all quintessential flavors of Indian cuisine! It’s flavorful, healthy, and loaded with herbs and spices. 

    aloo gobi matar
    Aloo Gobi Matar [Spiced Potato Cauliflower Peas]
    Aloo Gobi Matar is a simple stir fry of potatoes, cauliflower, and peas, flavored with aromatic Indian spices. This low-fat recipe is ready in 20 minutes! Tasty, healthy, and vegan!
    Check out this recipe

    17. Baingan Tamatar Ki Sabzi

    A delicious vegan and gluten-free recipe from India – Baingan tamatar ki sabzi. A quick and easy eggplant curry that is perfectly served as a main dish or a vegetable side with curries, rice, and bread.

    baingan tamatar ki sabzi
    Baingan Tamatar Ki Sabzi
    Baingan tamatar ki sabzi – Air-fried or broiled eggplant is cooked in delicious tomato sauce seasoned with Indian spices.
    Check out this recipe

    18. Sindhi Methi Aloo

    Sindhi methi aloo is a delicious and healthy preparation of potato and fresh methi leaves cooked together. A perfect midweek meal, simple and delicious, perfect with roti, paratha, or naan.

    sindhi methi aloo
    Sindhi Methi Aloo
    Sindhi methi aloo is a delicious and healthy preparation of potato and fresh methi leaves cooked together. A perfect midweek meal, simple and delicious, perfect with roti, paratha, or naan.
    Check out this recipe

    19. Broccoli Aloo [Indian Broccoli Potato Stir Fry]

    Broccoli aloo, Inspired by a classic Indian dish aloo gobi, spiced cauliflower with potatoes. This broccoli aloo is a flavorful twist, replacing gobi with broccoli. This lip-smacking dish is a family favorite. Enjoy this Indian dish with roti, paratha, or naan.

    broccoli aloo
    Broccoli Aloo [Indian Broccoli Potato Stir Fry]
    This delicious Vegan broccoli aloo is a perfect mid-week lunch. It takes only 15 minutes of active cooking time to make this dish.
    Check out this recipe

    Desserts

    20. Milk Peda

    Rich, creamy, and melt-in-mouth, this peda (milk fudge) is made with ricotta cheese, and milk powder, and is flavored with aromatic cardamom powder. A quick and delectable Indian dessert perfect to celebrate this Diwali.

    easy milk peda
    Easy Milk Peda [Indian Milk Fudge]
    Easy Milk Peda – This rich and delicious Indian fudge is made with just 4 ingredients and made in less than 20 minutes. A quick dessert for festivals or any occasion!
    Check out this recipe

    21. Lauki Ki Kheer

    During festivals and fasting (vrat) season, kheer is a quintessential. It is one of the easiest desserts to make and even a beginner can make kheer.

    lauki ki kheer
    Lauki Ki Kheer
    Lauki ki kheer is a delicious and easy pudding recipe from India. This dessert is made with bottle gourd, milk, and condensed milk. This lauki ki kheer is flavored with aromatic green cardamom and saffron.
    Check out this recipe

    22. Sooji Ka Halwa

    Make this delicious halwa in less than 20 minutes with simple 3-ingredients! This recipe is make-ahead and freezer-friendly.

    sooji halwa
    Sooji Halwa
    Sooji ka halwa is a classic Indian dessert made with fine semolina, ghee, and sugar. Flavored with aromatic cardamom powder and saffron.
    Check out this recipe

    23. Badam Katli [Almond Fudge]

    I love these quick fixes. It is so convenient, no need to peel or grind the almonds. Simply use the store-bought almond flour and you can turn it into this amazing badam katli.

    Badam Katli
    Badam Katli [Burfi]
    Easy Badam Katli or Badam Burfi (Almond Fudge) is made with store-bought almond flour. In less than 20 minutes you can make this divine sweet with just a handful of ingredients! 
    Check out this recipe

    24. Coconut Burfi

    Coconut burfi (Barfi, or Barfee) is a popular Indian sweet made with fresh or dry desiccated coconut, milk, and sugar and flavored with some green cardamom.

    Coconut Burfi
    Coconut Burfi
    Coconut burfi is soft, slightly chewy, and delicious. Sugar, milk, and desiccated coconut are the main ingredients in this burfi.
    Check out this recipe

    25. Mango Shrikhand

    A classic Indian dessert, Mango shrikhand is a quintessential summer dessert. Enjoy this chilled Mango Shrikhand on a hot summer day!

    Mango Shrikhand
    Mango Shrikhand
    Mango Shrikhand or Amrakhand is a creamy, luscious dessert made with thick or Greek yogurt, mango pulp, and some exotic Indian spices.
    Check out this recipe

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