Honey Almond Balls/ Laddoo are gluten free , no cook, no sugar balls, healthy balls made using only three ingredients .The balls are made by mixing almond meal (powdered almonds) with honey and good fat like nut butter or coconut oil or ghee and shaping them into round balls. They are a healthy treat and … Read more
Dabeli also known as double roti is a popular snack from Kutch (Gujarat), India. “Dabeli” means pressed in Gujarati. So as the name suggest, a sweet, spicy, tangy mixture made with potato and special dabeli masala is stuffed into pav along with different chutnies- (date tamarind, coriander chili, garlic) and spiced peanuts, onions, pomegranate, sev. … Read more
Kadhai Paneer is a popular Indian paneer curry served in the restaurant. The Paneer along with capsicum and onions is cooked in a onion tomato based gravy with freshly ground spices known as kadhai masala. The freshly ground spices makes it aromatic, spicy and flavorful. Kadhai is a type of Indian wok . Since traditionally … Read more
Ukadiche Modak (Steamed Rice Dumplings With Sweet Coconut Filling) are the steamed dumplings made by filling the sweet coconut jaggery mixture into rice flour dough. The rice dough is soft outside and coconut jaggery mixture is juicy inside. The gluten free modak are Lord Ganesha’s favorite dish and are made of the first day of … Read more
Paneer Cheese Ghotala is a vegetarian version of the popular Surati (Surat in Gujarat, India) style street food made with eggs. Here the grated paneer is cooked in the onions, tomatoes, garlic, green chili, and spices with butter and cheese . Butter and cheese adds taste and richness to the dish. This gluten free dish … Read more
Adadiya Pak With Jaggery (Black Gram Fudge) is a traditional, protein rich , gluten free , sweet made in Gujarat (Kathiyawad) during winters. The equal portion of urad dal and ghee is roasted till golden. Edible gum, spices like ganthoda, dry ginger, nutmeg, cardamom are added to give warmth to the body. Coconut and nuts … Read more
Kesar Badam Puri / Saffron Almond Cookie is a gluten free, flourless, eggless , easy to make sweet made with powdered almonds, milk, cardamom and saffron. Saffron gives nice flavor and bright colour to the puri. The puri can be made and stored in the air tight container for 8-10 days . Enjoy it any … Read more
Anguri Rabdi (Rabri) /Cottage Cheese Balls In Thickened Milk is a variation to the popular Rasmalai – a traditional Indian sweet from the state of Bengal. Here the soft cottage cheese (chenna) is shaped into small grape size balls (angur) instead of disc like in rasmalai . It is then first soaked in sugar syrup … Read more
Ghewar is a traditional Rajasthani deep fried disc shaped dessert served with sugar syrup or rabri. It is not only made made in festivals falling in the month of Shravan such as Teej, Janmashthami, or Rakshabhandan b but can be enjoyed in other festivals such as Holi or Diwali . The ghewar disc is made … Read more
Kaju (Cashew nut) Paan is an gluten free Indian sweet made to resemble the popular Indian mouth freshner – Paan (green betel leaf wrapped with rose petal jam – gulkand, fennel seeds, menthol, etc) . The outer green covering resembling betel leaf is made by cooking together powdered cashew nut, milk powder, sugar, milk, ghee … Read more
Sugared Sweet Potato Chips (slices) /Meetha Shakkariya Ni Katran is a very easy to make sweet for any day. The sweet potato slices are cooked with ghee, sugar and flavored with cardamom powder. The trick is to add the sugar after the sweet potato is cooked to give it a nice caramalised taste and texture. … Read more
Wheat Bix Cranberry Peanut Butter Choco Chips Balls are a very healthy treat made by combining wheat bix, cranberries, sultanas, walnuts, peanut butter and choco chips together and shaping them into balls. These vegan friendly, no cook balls are good no sugar treat for kids and adults to satisfy the sugar cravings at any time … Read more
Tricolor Halwa (Carrot Halwa, Coconut Halwa, Zucchini Halwa) is easy and quick to make traditional sweet arranged in three layers representing our National Flag. The top orange layer is made with nice bright orange carrots, middle white layer is made with coconut, bottom green layer is made green zucchini. All layers cooked separately with milk … Read more
Sabudana / Sago Fritters are the deep fried snacks made with mixture made with soaked sago (sabudana), boiled potatoes, peanuts, ginger chili , coriander. They are gluten free and vegan and are usually made during Hindu fasting festivals such as Navratri, Shivratri, Ekadashi, Chaturthi, Janmashthami. They can also be enjoyed as a snack with a … Read more
Vegetarian Thai Curry Puff are the baked and vegetarian version of the Thai recipe where the mixture made using potato, sweet potato, carrot, peas and corn, curry powder is filled in a short crust pastry sheet and baked. These flaky puffs are easy to make and crowd pleaser . These perfect finger food are easy … Read more
Broccoli Spinach Kale Basil Pesto Pasta is a next variation of cooking the regular pesto pasta by adding broccoli and green leafy veggies to it. Kids will enjoy the hidden broccoli and greens in it without any complain. I had shared with you the recipe of making regular basil pesto at home . Recipe of … Read more
Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake (Tea Time Cake) is a eggless version of popular tea time colorful Indian cake made using the colourful candied papaya pieces. It is soft, spongy, moist, colourful , kids favorite and can be enjoyed with a cup of evening tea or coffee. I had made this cake for our anniversary celebration … Read more
Garlic Mint Naan Using Yeast is a leavened flatbread made without tandoor at home using a flat pan and flame and is flavored with garlic, mint and seeds. Yeast is used to leavened the dough and gives a soft texture to the naan . This restaurant style naan can be served with curry or dal … Read more
Vegetarian Enchiladas is a baked dish made with corn tortilla rolled in a filling made with beans and vegetables and covered in a tomato based sauce. Cheese is sprinkled on the top to make it cheesy. Every bite of enchilada is balanced and fragrant with fresh herbs, roasted cumin powder, paprika , beans and vegetables … Read more
Dal Makhani is a very popular dish made in North India and is found in the menu of mostly all Indian restaurants. This gluten free dal is rich , creamy. velvety in taste and aroma made with Whole Black gram (known as Urad dal or Kaali Dal ) and Kidney Beans (Rajma) that have been … Read more
