Instant Rava Upma mix – to make quick Rava upma in just 5 minutes Upma is a very popular breakfast item of Southern India and now it has become popular in all Indian states. Upma is mainly made with rava/ semolina with a flavourful tempering of urad daal ,chana daal ,curry leaves and mustard seeds.You can…
Gujarati Vaghareli Khichdi
Vaghareli khichdi- Rice,lentil and vegetable porridge- healthy delicious one pot meal Khichdi is my all time favorite comfort food. I make khichdi every week as its light, good for digestion and a healthy quick fix meal. Their are so many variations of making this simple khichdi .Each state and family have there own favourite style…
How To Make Phool Makhana Kheer ,Makhane Ki Kheer
A healthy and easy dessert of Fox nuts and milk Makhana or phool makhana is usually used during fasting to make different types of sweet and savory dishes. Even plain roasted makhana is a great healthy snack as it is very light to digest and taste good. Makhana is derived from water lily plant ,the…
Ven Pongal Recipe, Khara Pongal
Ven Pongal – A simple and delicious rice and lentil porridge from Southern India Ven pongal is a popular breakfast of Southern India. It is made in all the southern states with little difference in the dal rice ratio. The thickness and texture also differs in each family. Pongal is also offered as Prasadam in…
Bhindi Kurkuri ,Crispy Okra
Deep fried crispy okra smeared with gram flour and Indian spices Okra /bhindi is easily available during this season and is a favourite of many.Few stays away from it due to its sliminess.Their is this simple tip to vaoid its sliminess is to add some sourness in it at the last stage.I prefer to add…
Pineapple halwa, Pineapple Kesari
An Indian dessert made with pineapple and semolina Halwa is a very popular dessert of India .In all the Indian states halwa or kesari is made and enjoyed on festivals and on daily basis. Normally halwa is either made with wheat flour whish is often refered as Kadah Prashad or made with semolina /rava /sooji- Sooji kaa…
Ber Ki Chutney, Indian plum and Mint dip
A healthy, tangy fruity dip of Indian plum and mint Ber / Regi pandlu /kul / Indian jujube / Indian plum is a seasonal fruit which is available in abundance in winter at very reasonable rates. This small fruit has numerous health benefits so have been used in many herbal medicines across Asian countries. It…
Chura Matar Recipe / Banarasi Matar Poha
Peas and beaten rice snack- A specialty from Banaras and Bihar Beaten rice is popular as poha in Northern India but in most of the parts of Bihar and Uttar pradesh it is also named as Chura or chooda. Chura matar is a specialty snack from the city of Banaras .As Chura matar is made…
Buff Vada ,Nariyal Ki Kachori – Janmashtami Special
Potato patties stuffed with fresh coconut,cashew and fresh herbs Tomorrow is Krishna Janmashtami ( the day when Lord Krishna was born) and most of the followers of Lord Krishna fast on this auspicious day including my family. Traditionally on Shri Krishna Janmashtami consumption of grain and pulses are not allowed,only millet’s, fruits and few selected…
Coconut Ladoo Recipe with Condensed Milk ,Easy Coconut Ladoo
Coconut ladoo made with condensed milk, a quick and easy recipe Coconut ladoo is amongst the few easy and quick recipes you would want to make on festivals and special occasions. It can also be made with fresh milk and sugar which can take quite a long time so using condensed milk will make it quick and easy. During…