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The king of fruits “Mango” is loved by everyone. It is enjoyed in summer. Many dishes can be made with this king of fruits. Dishes such as Ice cream, pudding, cake, salad, juice, milkshake, custard, pie and more. I am sharing with you all the recipe for Mango Milkshake – the way I make it … Read more
Baked homemade bread is yummy, tasty, healthy and most importantly preservative free. I want to try my hands on baking different types of bread with different ingredients. Masoor Dal (whole red lentil)is a very important part of the vegetarian diet in Indian Cuisine. Masoor Dal contains a high level of protein. It also contains fiber, folate, … Read more
Kiwi is the national fruit of New Zealand. It was first found in China. It was known as Yang tao then. Missionaries brought the kiwi fruit to New Zealand only in the early 20th century. It gained such popularity in the country that it started being cultivated commercially and was marketed as ‘kiwi’ (bearing a close … Read more
Raita is an accompaniment to the main dish and is made by combining yogurt/curd/dahi with vegetables, fruits, nuts or gram flour balls (boondi). The vegetables used are either raw or cooked. The raita can be made using cucumber, bottle gourd, beetroot, tomato, onion, carrot, grapes, pineapple, guava, pomegranate, spinach or pumpkin. Spices such as salt, pepper, … Read more
I love making healthy, eating healthy and encouraging everyone to eat and cook healthy. Nowadays my son hates eating beetroot in salads. So then instead of forcing him to eat the beetroot, I thought of making muffins out of it. He was thrilled and happy and enjoyed eating the muffins and has requested me to make more. … Read more
Fresh fruit juices are always good to have. They are very easy to make and contain more nutrients than packed juices. They do not contain any preservative and hence are very healthy. This is the recipe for strawberry pomegranate juice. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K and provide a good dose … Read more
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, and potassium. They have a great taste, are starchy and can be enjoyed baked, roasted, grilled, steamed or fried. Sweet potato also tastes good in the traditional curries. Click below for other recipes that have the sweet potato. Surati Papdi, … Read more
We all prefer eating something warm and cheesy on chilled winter evenings. Friends, winter has set in Sydney. It’s cold and chilly here!! My friend and her husband (originally from Coorg, India) came over to our house with their son for a cup of tea. Her son and Aarav are schoolmates and so they … Read more
Wraps are made with a big roti /tortilla as a base. They are then filled with patty, rolls, shredded salad and some sauces. I had made Aloo paneer rolls and palak parathas earlier. I generally have coriander pesto refrigerated in my kitchen. I had shared the recipe for making aloo paneer roll, spinach paratha, coriander … Read more
Quinoa has been in demand in recent years. So, then, what is this “Quinoa”? Quinoa is a protein-packed grain and is the best alternative to starchy grains such as wheat and rice. It looks like a small bead similar to other millets or couscous. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, … Read more
Baked Nachos is an all-time favorite in my family. It is full of traditional Mexican flavor. It is a good appetizer for dinner and can be served with a glass of drink. Baked Nachos consists of Corn chips layered with kidney bean mixture. Cheese is sprinkled over it and the nachos are baked till the cheese … Read more
Kebab is an Arabic word. It is a dish in which small pieces of meat are cooked on skewers along with some cut vegetables like onion, tomatoes, bell peppers etc. These are then cooked on a grill or a barbeque. Sheekh Kebab is a dish where usually a mixture of minced meat (ordinarily lamb), … Read more
Dum Aloo is a very popular traditional dish from the state of Kashmir. It is popular throughout India and is found on the menu card of many restaurants. It is made from small baby potatoes that are cooked an deep fried. These fried potatoes are them cooked in the tomato, onion based gravy on low … Read more
Fansi Moong wadi Nu Shaak/ Fansi moong wadi sabji is a quick and easy dish made from French beans and dry moong wadi (split moong bean chunks). It is balanced with greens and proteins and is served with hot chapati. Moong or Mung Wadis are chunks of split yellow moong bean paste that have … Read more
Quinoa has been in demand in the recent years. So then what is this “Quinoa”? Quinoa is a protein-packed grain and is the best alternative to starchy grains such as wheat and rice. It looks like a small bead similar to other millets or couscous. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, … Read more
I had made baked samosa. For the samosa pastry, I had made chapati/tortilla from wholewheat flour. It was then filled with the stuffing made from potato, peas, and spices by making a cone from the chapati and then sealed. I was left with extra chapati and so thought of baking it to make crispy chips. I … Read more
Samosa is the most popular street food in India. But do you know the history of samosa? This popular snack did not belong to India and it was not invented in India. It traveled to India from Central Asia centuries ago. Various recipes of this dish could be found in the 10th-13th-century Arab cookery books … Read more
Paneer Bhurji is a very easy and quick recipe made from paneer. This was the first recipe I learned to make from paneer. It is similar in taste and texture to “Egg Bhurji”. It is often served as breakfast with roti, paratha, bread or bun in North India. At my place, I mostly make it … Read more
Paneer(cottage cheese) is the most widely used fresh cheese in Indian recipes. It is very versatile and is used in making tikka, curry, salad, and sweets. Grated paneer can be sprinkled on the dosa, pizza, pasta, or rice. Paneer is a fresh cheese made by curdling heated milk with any acids such as lemon … Read more
A “burger” is a sandwich made by placing veggie or meat patty between the two slices of burger buns. It is flavored with different types of sauces, ketchup or mayonnaise. Placing different veggies such as iceberg lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumber, capsicum, pickles, jalapeno or cheese adds flavor to the burger. The burger is a satisfying meal … Read more
