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    Jill Patel

    Hi! I’m Jill and Welcome to Sweet Simple Masala! I started this food blog to share how my husband and I fuse different styles of cuisines in our home.  We both grew up eating Indian food with a slight integration of American foods. We love mixing spices from different areas of the world to make our own fusion creations.
    • Chicken Meatball Tikka Masala
    • Ginger Chili Omelette Sandwich
    • Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cake (Skillet Recipe)
    • No Bake Rasmalai Cake (with Cake Rusks)
    • Indian Spiced Lamb Bolognese
    • Easy Millionaire's Shortbread Bars
    • Indian Spiced Brussel Sprouts (Sheet Pan)
    • Tikka Masala Stuffed Shells
    • Truffle Parmesan Rosemary Fries (Air Fryer)
    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (Baked)
    • Apple Carrot Grape Juice
    • Instant Pot Pinto Beans
    • Matcha Latte with Almond Milk
    • Chicken Birria Tacos
    • Linzer Cookies with Chocolate Hazelnut
    • Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese
    • French Toast Casserole with Pears
    • Chocolate Chip Pistachio Scones
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple Muffins
    • Chai Latte Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • Apple Ginger Cape Cod
    • Cranberry Glazed Orange Spice Donuts (Baked)
    • Lazy Skillet Lasagna with Tortellini
    • Batata Vada (Gujarati Aloo or Potato Vada)
    • Ghughra Cake Truffles
    • Baked Gulab Jamun Donuts
    • Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Donuts (Baked)
    • Chicken and Pinto Bean Enchilada Skillet
    • Dulce de Leche Biscoff Cheesecake Mousse (No Bake)
    • Chai Spice Apple Crisp
    • Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Coleslaw
    • Fajita Rice and Beans (One Pan)
    • Peanut Butter Monster Trail Mix
    • Vanilla Cardamom Mango Shake
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Baklava Rolls
    • Easy Pani Puri Chaat Salad
    • Sheet Pan Baingan Bharta (Spicy Eggplant)
    • Jalapeno Cheese Idli with Sambar
    • Small Batch Funfetti Chip Cookies
    • Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry

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    Hi, I'm Jill

    I love to create recipes that mix together the Indian flavors I grew up eating, American comfort food classics and modern preparations to make meals easily but still full of flavor and spice! More

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    chicken tikka masala meatballs
    ginger chili masala omelette egg sandwich
    blueberry lemon corn cake skillet
    DULCE DE LECHE BISCOFF CHEESECAKE MOUSSE (NO BAKE) DULCE DE LECHE BISCOFF CHEESECAKE MOUSSE (NO BAKE)
This no bake dulce de leche biscoff cheesecake mousse is a super simple but decadent dessert that will have you craving more!
Full recipe : https://sweetsimplemasala.com/dulce-de-leche-biscoff-cheesecake/
#nobakedessert #cheesecakerecipe #dulcedeleche #biscoff
    Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Skillet Cake This sweet Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Skillet Cake
This sweet & light, small batch, cornmeal skillet cake is full of fresh blueberries, lemon zest and a touch of cardamom for extra zing! Blueberry lemon cornmeal cake is full of fresh flavors from the berries and citrus zest but its also super moist from the sour cream in the batter. Not to mention that cooking in a cast iron skillet gives a beautiful, slightly crispy crust!
Full recipe: https://sweetsimplemasala.com/blueberry-lemon-cornmeal-cake/ 
#corncake #skilketcake #skilletdessert #homemadedessert #blueberrycake #lemonblueberry #blueberrylemon
    Tikka Masala Stuffed Shells What do you get when Tikka Masala Stuffed Shells 
What do you get when you combine these two dinnertime favorites: chicken tikka masala and stuffed shells?? Tikka masala stuffed shells!! Jumbo pasta shells filled with Indian spiced ground chicken, creamy cheeses and then coated in a luscious, tikka masala sauce!
Full recipe: https://sweetsimplemasala.com/tikka-masala-stuffed-shells/
#indianfood #tikkamasala #indianfusion #pastarecipe #dinner #stuffedshells
    Instant pot pinto beans -no soaking required! The Instant pot pinto beans -no soaking required!
These Instant Pot pinto beans are so flavor packed and unbelievable easy to make! There’s no need to plan ahead and soak the beans, instead just add all of the ingredients into the cooker and set it. Onions, garlic, jalapeños amp up the flavor of the pinto beans, best served with cilantro and scallions.
Full recipe : https://sweetsimplemasala.com/instant-pot-pinto-beans/
#pintobeans #instantpot #instantpotrecipe #taconight #refriedbeans #tacotuesday #meatlessmonday #riceandbeans #homemadebeans
    No bake rasmalai cake (with cake rusks) This no b No bake rasmalai cake (with cake rusks)
This no bake rasmalai cake is such a fun and flavorful Indian inspired fusion dessert. Cake rusks layered with a rasmalai cream filling and then covered in a cardamom whipped cream. This eggless dessert is not only fun to eat but also fun to make. All the ingredients are layered in a cake pan and chilled, its so easy my kids could make it!
Full recipe:  https://sweetsimplemasala.com/no-bake-rasmalai-cake/
#indianfusiondessert #rasmalaicake #nobakedessert #rasmalai #teatime #chaiandnashto #mithai #indianfood
    Indian Spiced Lamb Bolognese Pasta nights always h Indian Spiced Lamb Bolognese
Pasta nights always hit different when we’re having this Indian spiced lamb bolognese. Ground lamb is decadently seasoned with star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and cloves, then combined with tomatoes, onions, garlic and red wine. Then after a slow simmer, this spicy, saucy lamb bolognese is the perfect compliment to any pasta!
#spicypasta #bolognese #lambbolognese #lambragout #indianpasta #pastanight #foodandwine #thekitchen #weeknightdinner #pastarecipes #whatsfordinner  https://sweetsimplemasala.com/indian-spiced-lamb-bolognese/
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