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Milk Peda / Doodh Peda is a very easy traditional Indian dessert made by evaporating full cream milk till all the water from milk is evaporated and only the solid cream like mixture (khoya) is left. Sugar and flavors are added to the mixture and cooked further till all the moisture is evaporated. It … Read more
Kathiyawadi Toor Dal / Pigeon Pea Dal is a made with split pigeon pea (toor dal). The dal is tempered with whole spices such as cloves, cinnamon, pepper corn, star anise. Jaggery, tomato and lemon juice balances sweet and sour taste of the dal. Peanuts are added to get the crunch in dal. … Read more
Tricolor Burfi With Milk Powder / Three Layer Burfi is a very quick Indian Sweet made from milk powder, nuts and flavored with saffron, rosewater and cardamom. It is a three layer sweet made with three natural color and three flavors. The top saffron layer is made with cashew nut and gets flavor and … Read more
Less Oil Potato Bhajiya/ Pan fried Potato Fritters are a very healthy snack made in few minutes. The potato slices coated with chickpea flour batter is pan fried with a little oil instead of deep frying it. It taste same as the regular bhajiyas and can be enjoyed guilt free any time with a … Read more
Simple Toor Dal/Phodni Cha Varan/ Arhar Ki Dal is a tasty, quick and easy to make dal. It can be made in 15 minutes and is made by tempering toor dal/arhar dal/split pigeon peas with garlic, curry leaves, and green chili. It is a very simple recipe for beginners and is vegan. Skip asafoetida to … Read more
Mexican Style Bean Rice is made by cooking rice with kidney beans, salsa sauce, mixed herbs, paprika and veggies. It is a one meal dish and perfect for lunch boxes, quick weeknight dinner, potluck or picnic. It is gluten free and vegan. I have served rice with some corn chips and avocado dip. I … Read more
Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese is made by using the vegetarian bolognese sauce made by substituting minced meat with soy granules. It is a complete one meal dish and perfect for get togethers, party and potluck. I have shared the recipe for vegetarian bolognese sauce. I have used the same sauce for preparing vegetarian spaghetti bolognese. Vegetarian … Read more
Basundi is a rich, creamy and thickened milk made by boiling full cream milk with sugar till it is reduced to half. It is flavored with cardamom, saffron, nutmeg and nuts. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled. It is a traditional and popular sweet dish made in the western parts of India like Gujarat … Read more
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce is a vegetarian sauce made by substituting minced meat with soy granules. It can be enjoyed by making spaghetti bolognese or vegetable lasagne. Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce is a vegetarian sauce made by substituting minced meat with soy granules. It can be enjoyed by making spaghetti bolognese or vegetable lasagne.
Eggless Vanilla Plum Jam Cupcake is a soft and delicious eggless cupcake made with custard powder and plum jam. Plum jam is but in the batter and is spread on the top of the batter while baking the cake. The cake looks beautiful with the nice colour of plum jam over it. Enjoy them warm … Read more
Moongwadi ki kadhi is a spicy and tasty curry made by cooking moong wadi (dried moong dal nuggets/dumplings) in sour yogurt, curry leaves and spices. It is a popular variation of kadhi cooked in states of Rajasthan and Gujarat in India. Since moogwadi are ready to cook, this kadhi is very quick and easy to … Read more
Ghau Na Jada Lot Badam No Sheero/ Atta Badaam Ka Sheera / Coarse Wheat Flour Almond Halwa is a traditional and quick Indian recipe made from coarse whole wheat flour, almond, milk, sugar and ghee. The flavor is enhanced with saffron, cardamom and rose water. It is rich in fibre and loaded with goodness … Read more
Zucchini Muthia / Steamed Zucchini Dumplings is a healthy staple Gujarati dish made with cooking zucchini with handva flour or kanki korma flour (flour made by grinding rice and lentils together). The flour is mixed with zucchini , spices, oil and yogurt and shaped into logs and steamed. The steamed logs is … Read more
Apricot Mango Balls are healthy snack prepared by grinding together dried turkish apricots, walnuts, almonds, desiccated coconut and dried mango fruit or mango bar and shaping them into balls . They are very healthy, nutritious, full of energy and fibre. You can enjoy them as a quick breakfast, or for small mid day or after … Read more
Leftover Khichdi Muthia / Steamed Dumpling is a very healthy, delicious, easy dish made from the leftover khichdi. Flour and spices are added to leftover khichdi and binded together to make logs. The logs are then steamed and cooked. A tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds and curry leaves is made and the muthia … Read more
Baked Cream Cheese Crackers / Baked Cream Cheese Puri are healthy and non fried snacks made from whole wheat flour, rice flour, chickpea flour and cream cheese. These crackers can be munched at any time of the day, enjoyed as after school snack, served with tea or coffee or enjoyed as … Read more
Soya veg masala is a simple and easy dish made with soya chunks, vegetables and regular spices. The dish is a good source of protein for vegetarian, vegan or non meat eater. It can be served with roti, paratha or rice. It is good option for lunch boxes or a quick dinner or lunch. … Read more
Mushroom Veg Masala is a very simple curry made with mushroom, veggies and regular spices. It is quick and easy to make and does not need any pre-preparation. It is vegan and glutenfree. It can be enjoyed with roti, paratha or rice. It is a simple and quick recipes to be made for … Read more
Tandoori Aloo / Spiced Grilled Potatoes is a grilled dish made by marinating boiled baby potatoes in the marination made using yogurt, chickpea flour, ginger garlic paste and spices. The marinated potatoes are then grilled or baked in the preheated oven, or coal barbecue or pan and served hot with onion slices and mint coriander … Read more
Herbal Green Tea is a very refreshing tea made by boiling herbs -lemon grass, basil, ginger, and spices pepper and cinnamon along with green tea bag. Lemon juice gives a tangy refreshing taste to the tea. The tea is rich in antioxidants, good for fat burning and increases metabolic rate of the body, … Read more
