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Peda is a popular Indian sweet made from mawa or khoya and sugar. It is semi soft, like fudge. It is made in many festivals and offered as “prasadam”. There are many variations of peda such as elaichi peda, kesar peda, chocolate peda. Peda are popular as per the region they are made in, … Read more
Mawa or Khoya is a very important ingredient in many of the Indian dishes. It is the main ingredient in many sweet dishes. The process of making mawa is lengthy. It is made after heating and boiling full fat milk for hours till milk is evaporated and milk solids are left. The process requires constant … Read more
My son was asking me one day about the dishes I liked as a child and which my mother cooked for me. The list was long. “Maa Ke Haath ” ka jadu. I miss the dishes my mom used to make. Though simple, I still remember the delicious taste. I told him about Bharwan … Read more
My today’s recipe is devoted to all my dear brothers. I wish them a very “Happy Rakshabhandan”. May god shower them with a healthy and wealthy life. May they always stay happy and blessed. We celebrate different festivals with different sweets. Some people want to make them at home while others prefer to buy … Read more
Sooji Sheera is a traditional sweet which is very easy and quick to make. It does not require any advance preparations. When you have sudden guests coming for lunch or dinner, Sooji sheera is the wonderful dessert which can be made quickly to please your guests. You can also serve it in breakfast. This … Read more
Singdana laddu is a popular Indian sweet enjoyed during fast. Especially during the “Shravan” month when many people observe fast and do not eat any grains, cereals or pulses. These laddus are a healthy option to munch on for small cravings. They have the goodness of nuts and jaggery and provide with instant energy. They can … Read more
I have loved chawal ki roti since childhood. I was brought up in Vapi, which is in South Gujarat (India). There people make this chawal roti. They call it as “Chokha no rotlo”. It is generally served with different spicy curries or different lentil dal, Vaal ni dal or garlic chutney. Many restaurants in Daman … Read more
Since I have seen this recipe, I wanted to make it. I am too passionate about baking and am always in search of good recipes to bake. Vacations are the good time to try out new dishes. My son also has started learning baking. He also wants to help me making different recipes. … Read more
Making a naan at home was always on my wish list, but somehow I did not get the chance to make it. The school term breaks have started in Sydney. My son -Aarav is at home now. He has developed an interest in cooking. Every day he wants to try out new dishes. So … Read more
Corn can be either boiled or roasted and served with butter or lemon juice and spices sprinkled over it. It is moslty available during monsoon and winter. Many dishes both savory and sweet can be prepared from corn such as soup, subji, pakora, cutlet, kebab, halwa or salad. This corn chila is very healthy and is … Read more
I love baking and always strive to bake healthy. These eggless custard cookies melt in the mouth. I had made this recipe by using refined flour earlier. It was loved by all my family members. I had made them with an equal amount of whole wheat flour and refined flour along with custard powder. … Read more
Baigan Bhaja is one of my favorite dishes. It is very easy and quick to make. It is made with minimal ingredients but is still full of flavors. It is a popular dish made regularly in any Bengali’s house. There are many variations to it but this post covers the very basic recipe. … Read more
I had never seen avocado until I came to Sydney. But now it has become my favorite fruit. I use it in salads, sandwiches, guacamole, parathas. I had made avocado cheese straw; they were crispy and tasty. As avocado has high fat content the amount of additional butter or oil in dishes can be reduced … Read more
My son loves idli. Aarav: “Mummy I am hungry”. Mummy: “Aarav what would you like to have”? Aarav: “Idli”. So then if I have idli batter ready then the demand can be fulfilled. But many times there is no idli batter available. So now what to do? This is now the time for instant … Read more
The schools have started in full swing. Back to the routine of making different dishes for Aarav’s lunch box. I always strive to give healthy food for all the tiffin breaks in the school. I keep on trying new ideas for tiffin that are healthy and tasty. Cupcake is the good option for small tiffin … Read more
Dumpling is a dish in which pastry rolled from flour is filled with different types of fillings such as chicken, meat, fruit, vegetables, dry fruits or nut. It can be given different kinds of shapes. It is then either deep fried or steamed. The dumplings are served with different kinds of sauces and is served hot. … Read more
Paneer Tikka is the most popular vegetarian starter in restaurants serving North Indian cuisine. The preparation consists of three steps: Cutting of vegetables and paneer. They should be cut in the same size and shape. 2. Making the marinade and coating the vegetables and paneer with it. 3. Assembling the marinated vegetables and paneer … Read more
This is an easy to make sweet. It is made from dates and dried nuts of your choice and does not contain sugar. The nuts can be chopped, roasted and then added to the date mixture. The roasted nuts give a nice crunchy taste. I have made the rolls by using the nuts in powdered … Read more
My mother in law is at our place for vacation and we are all enjoying her traditional recipes. She is a good cook and enjoys cooking for her family and friends. She likes to make various kinds of dishes. Since we are all busy with the fast moving life, we do not have much time … Read more
A healthy paratha (flatbread) made from binding spinach puree with whole wheat flour. Spinach is a green leafy vegetable. It is full of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals and has an extremely high nutritional value. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C, and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and … Read more
