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Jowar Na Khatta Meetha Dhebra/ Sorghum Flatbread is a flatbread made with jowar (sorghum ) flour, wheat flour, yogurt and spices. The dhebra are sour and sweet due to addition of yogurt and sugar. Carom seeds enhances the flavor of dhebra. They can be served in breakfast, lunch or dinner with tea, yogurt, any … Read more
Kantola Nu Shaak is a stir fry dish made with Kantola (Teasel gourd or spiny gourd) along with onions, and spices. It is dry veg dish and goes well with Dal, Rice, Roti. It also goes well with thepla, bhakri or rotla. It is vegan. Skip adding asafoetida to make it gluten free. Kantola … Read more
Malai Paneer Tikka / Grilled Cottage Cheese With Cream is a appetizer made by marinating paneer/cottage cheese and vegetables with a mild marinade that is made with cream, hung curd, cashew nut powder and flavored with kasurimethi, fennel seeds and cardamom powder. This marinated paneer and vegetables are than grilled either in a griller, oven … Read more
Paneer In Mushroom Curry is a dish where paneer and other vegetables are cooked in mushroom sauce along with Indian spices. The gravy is rich and creamy and has a nice flavor of mushroom. The curry goes well with roti, tandoori roti, naan, paratha or jeera rice. My son loves Pasta in mushroom sauce … Read more
Apple date Shake is a very healthy and delicious shake made by blending apple, dates, nuts together and topped with chia seeds. It is sugar free and gluten free. It is a perfect breakfast to kick start your day. To make it vegan, use almond milk. This shake can be enjoyed while fasting or … Read more
Ragi Jowar Pyaaz Phudina roti is a delicious roti made with combination of flours such as finger or red millet (ragi/nachni) flour, sorghum (jowar) flour, chickpea flour and whole wheat flour. Onion and mint leaves are added to give extra flavor to the roti. This roti goes well with curry or dal, and can also … Read more
Sarson da saag is a curry made using fresh mustard greens along with other greens such as spinach, fenugreek leaves, bathua leaves, or kale. The curry is flavored with a tempering made with ghee, onions, ginger, garlic and green chili. It is made specially during winters and served with makki ki roti (cornmeal flatbread). It … Read more
Kodha Nu Shaak/Bhopda Chi Bhaji/Kaddu Ki Subji/Pumpkin Curry is a very delicious and mouthwatering dish made from pumpkin along with peanut, poppy seeds and spices. It is made sweet and tangy with jaggery and tamarind and is enjoyed best with rice flour roti, or regular roti or rice. My mom (Rekha Ramolia) visited me … Read more
Kofta Biryani is a variation of a biryani where kofta made from paneer and bread is layered with the gravy and rice with spices and then it is cooked on a slow flame (dum) before serving. It is a one meal dish and can be enjoyed on different occasions and potluck. I enjoy making … Read more
Eggless mango mousse is a creamy dessert made using fresh mango and cream. It is enjoyed by all and is a perfect dessert after having a good meal. I have made this dessert during summer when fresh mangoes are available in plenty. I like using fresh mangoes for this dessert. However you can use … Read more
Coconut Biscuitpara/ Coconut Cracker is a variation of traditional Indian snack “shankarapara”. It is healthy, is baked and is made with wholewheat flour and oats. It is made by adding coconut and sugar to the flour. It is flavored with fennel seeds and cardamom powder. You can also deep fry instead of baking. It is … Read more
Mixed Vegetables Subji is a dish made with different vegetables. The vegetables are cooked and then tossed with an extra tempering made with butter, oil, cheese and different spices such as biryani masala, chole masala, and kasuri methi. It gives a different taste to your regular prepared subji and tastes best with roti, paratha … Read more
Paneer in capsicum curry is rich gravy made with tomato, onions, capsicum and cashew nuts. It does not use any cream or butter for cooking. The cashew nuts gives a creamy texture and rich taste to the gravy. You can swap paneer with tofu/ mixed vegetables/granules/mushroom to make it vegan. It is gluten … Read more
Gajar ka halwa or carrot halwa or carrot fudge is a popular traditional Indian dessert and is enjoyed by all age groups. In India, during winters we get red and juicy carrots. The carrot halwa made with red carrots gets a nice red colour. However, you can use the orange carrots if red color carrots are … Read more
Vegetable Dum Biryani is dish made where cooked long grained rice and gravy made with onion, tomato, spices and vegetables are assembled in layers in a big thick bottom pan. The vessel is then covered and cooked on a low heat keeping on a pan for 20-30 minutes till the spices are nicely infused with … Read more
Vegetables Vermicelli Upma also known as Seviyaan Upma is a popular South Indian Breakfast made with noodles made with wheat, semolina or rice. It is a very quick, easy, delicious recipe and is light on stomach. It can be cooked with or without vegetables. It is also a very healthy option for breakfast, lunch, lunch … Read more
Moongdal Ka Sheera is a very delicious sweet for sheera lovers. This sweet is very rich, made from moongdal. The cooking of sheera is long but the end result is simply delicious and irresistible. The tempting dessert finds a place in wedding food, celebration. It is from Rajasthani cuisine and is glutenfree. At my home … Read more
Undhiyu is a seasonal dish made in Gujarat a state of India, during winters with all mixed vegetables such as lima beans (vaal), surati papdi ( indian beans), green pigeon peas (tuvar dana), purple yam, small brinjals, sweet potato, raw banana, potato, muthia – fenugreek dumplings (dumplings/fritters made with fenugreek leaves and spiced chickpea … Read more
Multigrain cookie is a nutritious and healthy cookie made using different flours. The cookie uses clarified butter (ghee) and is enriched with dates and honey. It is a very healthy snack and can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. I have made diabetic friendly cookie using same flours and same method. I … Read more
Watermelon Feta Salad is a very refreshing salad with fresh watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves and feta cheese. It is very appealing to the eyes with the red, green and white colours. It is gluten free. It can be enjoyed as a light lunch to beat the summer heat. The sweet taste from watermelon, saltiness from … Read more
