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Chhole Tikki /Chickpea Patties are made from chickpea, potato, breadcrumbs. It is flavored with spices and shallow fried in a pan. It is crisp from outside and soft from inside. The tikki/patty can be served to your guests as an appetizer with mint yogurt dip, mint chutney, ketchup. It can be used in making Indian … Read more
Cupcakes & muffins are small cakes made to serve a single person. They are baked in muffin tins that are lined with cupcake liners. The batter of cupcakes/muffins is same as that of normal cakes. They bake faster compared to bigger cakes. As they are small in size, the heat conduction is fast and they … Read more
Ringan Batata Nu Shaak is a curry made with eggplant/aubergine/brinjal and potato. It is flavored with groundnut/peanut powder, desiccated coconut, and spices such as red chili powder, coriander-cumin powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. The added sugar gives sweetness to the dish and balances the flavor of eggplant. It is a regular dish … Read more
Lila Kanda Chana Na Lot Nu Shaak/Spring Onion Chickpea Flour Fry/Kandacha Patichya Zunka is a very quick and delicious dish made with spring onions and chickpea flour. It is very handy to make when you run out of vegetables. It is made with very few ingredients but is still flavorful. Serve it with chapati, bhakri, … 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 juice, … Read more
Sukhi palak moong dal/Spinach mung dal fry is a very simple, quick and easy dish. It is the healthy way to get both greens and proteins in a dish. It is made dry and the moong dal is cooked soft but not mushy. It is very light on the stomach and goes well with bhakri, … Read more
I heard of “Scones” when I came to Sydney. They are a single serve dish, similar to bread or cake, but not made with yeast and are less sweet. They are very quick to make and are made with flour, fat and leavening agents. They are then placed on a baking tray and baked … Read more
Dhebras are a traditional Gujarati dish. There are different types of dhebras such as methi dhebra, dhoodhi (bottlegourd) dhebra, dhana (coriander) dhebra, palak (spinach) dhebra. These are made from different vegetables. They can be also made using different flours like jowar (white millet) flour, bajra (pearl millet ) flour, makkai (maize flour). They are generally … Read more
Sambhar is a very popular dish made regularly in South Indian houses. It is very healthy and nutritious. It is protein rich and packed with the goodness of assorted veggies such as bottle gourd, drumstick, pumpkin, brinjal, potato, okra or beans. It can be made by using all the veggies or in a combination … Read more
Curry leaves, also known as “Kadhi patta” or “curry patta”, is widely used in Indian dishes. It adds special flavor and aroma to the dish. It has numerous health benefits and is packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons, vitamins and folic acid. It is good to include this antioxidant-rich curry leaves in our daily diet. … Read more
Avocado Coriander Paratha is the Indian flatbread made by kneading whole wheat flour and avocado pulp together along with coriander and spices. It comes out very soft and requires less oil. It is perfect for breakfast or kids lunch box. You can try making variations in paratha by adding spinach, fenugreek, carrots, spring onions, mint … Read more
Avocado has higher fat content than the other fruits. It is fleshy and has a buttery texture. It is loaded with monosaturated fatty acids which are good for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants and many vitamins like B, K, C and E. It is good in taste and goes well with many … Read more
Idli is a very healthy traditional South Indian breakfast. It is now popular everywhere in India and also outside India. Idli is a soft, steamed savory rice cake. It is made by steaming the fermented batter made by grinding soaked rice and split black gram. The batter can be made using plain rice, idly rice, … Read more
Pasta is a very popular dish in Italian cuisine. It is loved by all. Kids love the creamy and cheesy white sauce pasta. Here is the recipe for a pasta dish prepared very quickly using a healthy white sauce. The white sauce is made with olive oil, whole wheat flour, low-fat milk and bottle … Read more
White sauce is a very basic sauce made by roasting plain flour in butter and is cooked with full-fat milk. The mixture is simmered and cooked till it thickens. It is seasoned with salt and pepper powder. Other herbs and spices are added to it as per the requirement of the dish. It is a very … Read more
Puran poli/VedmiPuran Poli /Vedmi is an Indian flatbread stuffed with sweet lentil filling. It is known as Puran Poli in Maharashtra and Vedmi in Gujarat. It is relished during festivals such as Diwali, Gudi Padwa, Navratri or Holi. I have made this sweet delicacy for the festival of Gudi Padwa. My mother is … Read more
Frozen banana, strawberry, raspberry candy is a very healthy treat for the ice cream lovers. It is loaded with fresh fruits and is without sugar. There is no milk or cream added to it and thus makes it fat-free. It is suitable for vegan. It is a good dish for people having fast. It is … Read more
Gujarati Kadhi is a dish made with chickpea flour (besan) and yogurt(dahi). It has a balance of sour and sweet taste and is also a little spicy. Kadhi is prepared in various regions of India. The taste and method of making differ from place to place. We have Punjabi Kadhi, Maharashtrian kadhi, Kathiyawadi kadhi, and … Read more
Broccoli bell pepper stir-fry rice is a very healthy dish. It is loaded with the bright colorful veggies (Broccoli, red-green-yellow bell pepper, carrots, corn, peas, spinach, and cabbage). Herbs, spices, and sauces enhance the flavor of the dish. The dish does not need too many vessels or equipment for cooking and hence not only is making … Read more
Black Forest Cake is a very popular cake. Every bakery will have it on its list. Many people like this cake but are reluctant to make it. However, be assured that this is a very simple and easy cake to make at home. If you make it once, you will always want to make it … Read more
