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Chole is the traditional North Indian Cuisine recipe. It is made by cooking chickpea in spicy and tangy gravy made by using onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and Indian spices. It is served with Bhatura which is puffed bread. Chole Bhature is usually served as a breakfast item in Punjab along with curd, lassi, pickle, onion … Read more
I had made fresh sandwiches the other day for our picnic. I removed the border of the bread but did not waste them since they can be used as breadcrumbs for making tikkis, pattice, puddings, chocolate balls. This time I thought of using it to make some kind of tikkis. I wanted to make something … Read more
The Summer is on here in Sydney. Mangoes can be found on the shelves of the stores. My in-laws have come for a vacation from India and I have brought a whole box of mangoes for them. Summer in India is in March-April- May and so the king of fruits arrives at that time in India. Mangoes … Read more
Aloo paneer roll is very quick and easy to make. If you are expecting sudden guests for evening tea then this is a quick option to make and offer to your guests. It is made with very few ingredients (potato, cornflour and cottage cheese with the regular spices) It is generally made by deep frying, but … Read more
As per Wikipedia, pesto is a generic term for anything that is made by pounding. So I just thought that the khandeli chutney that my grandmother used to prepare is just like a pesto. My grandmother was from Saurashtra (Kathiawad) in Gujarat. She used to always make this Khandeli Dhana Lasan ni Chutney. She used to … Read more
Gingerbread is a type of baked dish that uses spices such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. It is sweetened with molasses, honey, golden syrup or brown sugar. Gingerbread can be as soft as a cake loaf or something crunchy like a biscuit. As per Wikipedia, A gingerbread man is a biscuit or cookie made … Read more
Paneer paratha is quite tasty and finds a place on the menu cards of many restaurants. The combination of spinach and cottage cheese is very popular. You can find them in dishes such as palak paneer, palak paneer rice, palak paneer rolls, palak paneer samosas. I have made this palak paratha with spicy paneer stuffing. … Read more
Mango is the fruit which 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 have made a healthy smoothie by blending mango with peach, yogurt, and milk. To add more nutrition to it, I have … Read more
Try your hands at this simple and easy to make egg-less chocolate cupcake recipe. It has vinegar in it, which acts with baking soda and helps in rising the cake. This makes the cake fluffier and softer. The moisture in the cake is maintained with the help of oil used for baking. This is the basic … Read more
Gatte ki Subji is a very popular dish from Rajasthan. Rajasthan is a dry state and most of it is dessert. There is a scarcity of water and hence green vegetables are produced less. Cooking style in Rajasthan is therefore influenced by the climate conditions. Mainly dried lentils and beans such as sangria are used in cooking. … Read more
A very healthy and power packed breakfast enriched with different fruits (banana, peach, apricot, nectarine) and crunchy muesli. Smoothie is an ideal, quick and healthy breakfast. It is a thick drink made by blending different fruits, vegetables or nuts with a dairy product such as yogurt , ice-cream or milk. Many people like to add … Read more
Cupcakes are small cakes made to serve a single person. They are baked in muffin tins that are lined with the cupcake liners. The batter of the cupcakes is same as that of the normal cakes. They bake faster compared to the bigger cakes. As they are small in size, the heat conduction is … Read more
In India, the winter has arrived. People are getting a relief from the heat and are enjoying the cool winter. Along with onset of winter, the markets are flooded with the winter vegetables such as small brinjal, ratalu, sweet potato, surati papdi, green peas, green pigeon peas (tuvar), lima beans, methi leaves, spinach, fresh green garlic. … Read more
Bajri or Bajra is known as pearl millet world wide. It is rich in essential compounds such as protein, fibre, phosphorous, magnesium and iron. It is helpful for controlling diabetes. Due to its high fibre content, it is digested slowly, thus the glucose is released at a slower rate compared to other foods. It helps … Read more
Summer is on its way in Sydney (Australia). The king of the fruits, yes right – Mango has arrived. Mango fruit is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Mango is my favorite fruit since childhood. I was brought up in Vapi, which is near Valsad in South Gujarat in India. Valsad is … Read more
[easy-image-collage id=925] Baking is my passion and I just love baking different types of cakes. At my home, everyone prefers eggless cakes. I have always made different types of eggless cakes such as eggless carrot cake, Eggless dates and walnut cake, eggless orange and almond cake, eggless strawberry cupcake, eggless whole wheat cake. Eggless baking … Read more
e I had once gone to Alibaug, which is near Mumbai. Alibaug is a coastal town in Raigad District of Maharastra and It is famous for its beaches. One can enjoy the local Maharashtrian delicacies while staying there. We also enjoy the various local dishes such as thalipeeth, bharleli vangi, kandi bhaji, kanda pohe, pithla bhakar, kobi … Read more
This is my 50th recipe! I thank all my viewers for supporting me and motivating me. It is your Inspiration that keeps my site going. I was waiting to reach the 50th recipe mark. I wanted a dish that would be easy and irresistible to make and so I thought of baking some cookies. I love … Read more
Makki ki roti is a type of flatbread popular in North India (Punjabi Cuisine). It is mostly made in the rural parts of Punjab. Makki means maize in Punjab. It is served with Sarson da saag (a curry made from mustard leaves). It can be also served with any green leafy vegetable curry such as palak … Read more
Val ni dal or Lima beans have a unique taste. It is slightly bitter and that is what gives dal its flavor. Generally, these beans are mostly available during winter. The beans are to be removed from its pod ( known as papdi). They are then soaked in warm water and the skin is removed. They … Read more
