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
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
Perfect Sunday meal- Chilkawali or chhotrawali moong dal masala khichdi, kadhi, salad, papad….At my home we also call it as jalaram masala khichdi.. the one popular at khichdi joints in Bardoli ( place near Surat, Gujarat) …also since I am from kathiyawad, I am brought up eating this khichdi… Chilkawali Moong Dal Masala Khichdi is … Read more
Thalipeeth / Multigrain Spiced Flatbread is a type of spiced multigrain flatbread popular in Maharashtra . It is made using different flours , spices, onion, coriander, ginger, garlic, chili. The kneaded soft dough is pressed into a flat thick circle with fingers on the greased butter paper. Holes are made using fingers on the flatbread … Read more
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables is a variation to the traditional Italian pasta dish from Naples by adding vegetables such as bell peppers, fresh parsley and mushrooms. The important key to make spaghetti aglio e olio is to toss the garlic slowly in the virgin olive oil till golden. If the garlic is under … Read more
Mori Dal / Sada Varan / Plain Toor Dal is a very simple Maharashtrian style toor dal cooked with just turmeric and salt. It is very delicious and healthy dal and is a very important dish served at the beginning of a Maharashtrian meal. It is very light on stomach and can be given to … Read more
Atta Gur Ka Halwa / Ghau Goad No Sheero / Wholewheat Flour Jaggery Sheera is a high fibre , quick and easy to make , delicious Gujarati dessert that can be made with minimum and easily available ingredients from home. It can be enjoyed as a high energy breakfast or as a sweet along with … Read more
Edible Chocolate Diya is a very irresistible, eyecatching and creative sweet that can be made quickly with milk powder and cocoa powder and shaped into diyas. It can be shaped into the desired shape of your choice and can be enjoyed during any occasion.
Kaju Pista Pepita Roll is a two layer dessert made into a roll consisting of outer white / yellow outer layer made of powdered cashew nut which is cooked in a sugar syrup and inside green layer is made with a dough made powdered pistachio and pepita. The pistachio pepita mixture is stuffed into a … Read more
Lehsuni Palak Dal Tadka / Garlic Flavored Spinach Cooked With Lentils is a very quick and easy dal with goodness of spinach. The tempering (tadka) made of garlic , chili powder and oil, poured just before serving enhances its colour, taste and aroma. Serve the dal with roti /paratha/ naan/ rice. The dal is vegan … Read more
Dhana Lahsan Bajri Rotla / Coriander Garlic Pearl Millet Flat Bread is a unleavened flavored flatbread made with Pearl millet flour and a paste made with coriander, garlic and green chili. It is served hot with baigan bharta or sev tameta or curry. It can also be enjoyed with pickle or yogurt or jaggery and … Read more
Khajur Kheer / Indian Date Rice Pudding is a variation to the regular traditional rice kheer and is made by cooking rice and milk together with dates and nuts . It is sweetened with dates and sugar and is flavored with cardamon . The iron rich kheer is garnished with chopped nuts and dates and … Read more
Rava Nariyal Laddoo With Sugar Syrup / Semolina Coconut Balls are delicious traditional sweet made with roasted semolina and desiccated coconut cooked in sugar syrup and infused with flavors of cardamom and saffron. Roasted nuts give crunch to the laddoo. The laddoo are often made during Ganpati festival, Diwali or Holi and can be stored … Read more
Sukhadi / Gur Papdi / Gol Papdi is a traditional Gujarati sweet made using whole wheat flour, jaggerry and ghee. The wheat flour is roasted well in ghee and then jaggery is added to it. The mixture is then set in the greased tray or dish and cut into pieces and served. The sukhadi is … Read more
sin Instant Koprapak Using Condensed Milk / Nariyal Burfi / Coconut Fudge is a quick and fuss free way of making the traditional koprapak with the help of condensed milk. Just mix desiccated coconut with condensed milk and cook on medium heat till everything comes together. This is a very quick and easy sweet and … Read more
Tuvar Na Dana Ringan Nu Shaak / Fresh Pigeon Peas And Eggplant Curry is a traditonal Gujarati curry made using fresh pigeon peas, fresh eggplant and regular Indian spices. It is frequently made during winter when eggplant and pigeon pea are available. It is very quick and easy to make recipe . This vegan dish … Read more
Rasmalai (Cottage Cheese Disc In Flavored Milk) is traditional Indian sweet from the state of Bengal and is made with the soft cottage cheese disc that is first soaked in sugar syrup and then in sweet and thick milk that is flavored with saffron and cardamom. It is served chilled with chopped nuts. The rasmalai … Read more
Guar Ma Dhokli / Spiced Wheat Sheets In Cluster Beans is a popular dish made in Gujarat by cooking cluster beans with spiced flat wheat flour sheets. It has curry / soup like consistency and can be served as a one meal dish for lunch or dinner. Some people also prefer to eat it along … Read more
Bharela Ringan Batata Nu Shaak / Stuffed Eggplant Potato Curry is a traditional Gujarati main dish recipe made by stuffing baby eggplant and baby potato with a stuffing made with peanut, coconut, basic Indian spices, coriander. It is very delicious, easy to make and vegan. Skip asafoetida to make it gluten free. It is served … Read more
Bharela Kanda Batata Nu Shaak/ Stuffed Onion Potato Curry is a delicious curry made by cooking the stuffed small onions and baby potato with masala made using peanut, coriander and spices. The bharela kanada batata nu shaak is made as an accompaniment with khichdi and also can be enjoyed with bhakri. It is a vegan … Read more
