Moong daal ki mangodi /Vadi/Bari –Sun-dried spicy lentil nuggets – a perennial ingredient for a variety of northern Indian dishes. Moong Daal Mangodi- A few days ago I posted recipes of sabzi’s using Vadi’s .Some of you had asked questions about what is are mangodi /vadis and how to make them. What are Mangodi’s Made…
How to make Thandai Concentrate , Thandai Syrup Recipe
Thandai concentrate -A very healthy and nourishing summer cooler concentrate from North India,specially made on Holi Festival Thandai concentrate – Thandai is a very famous drink of North India ,It is widely consumed in Western Uttar Pradesh,Gujarat and Rajasthan.Thandai is made with almonds,pistachio,melon seeds,poppy seeds,fennel and many other cooling spices. Thandai has a very unique…
Kuttu Ki Poori Recipe, Vrat Ki Poori
Kuttu Ki Poori- Crisp delicious poori made with buckwheat flour, potato and spices Kuttu ki poori is specially made for fasting like Navaratri, Janmashtami, Shivaratri , Ekadashi and other religious fasting and celebrations. Buckwheat is a gluten free grain so good for health too. In North Indian people usually eat Rajgiri ka aata, singhoda atta/water…
Bengali Mishti Pulao , How To Make Bengali Mishti Pulao
Bengali Mishti Pulao- A very popular and delicious rice preparation with saffron,nuts and a hint of sugar- From the land of Bengal Bengali Mishti pulao is a very popular and authentic rice preparation from the land of Bengal. It is made in each and every household of Bengal ,specially on festival and special days .Though…
Kala Vatana Amti Recipe ,Black Pea Curry
Dried black peas curry  in tangy coconut and tomato sauce – A Malwani speciality kala vatana or dried black peas is a speciality from the Malvan region of Maharashtra.The curry is made mainly with coconut  and tomatoes ,The popular Maharashtrian Goda masala is the key ingredient of this kala vatana amti ,But If you don’t have goda masala then can…
Bhindi Kurkuri ,Crispy Okra
Bhindi Kurkuri-Deep fried crispy okra smeared with gram flour and Indian spices Bhindi Kurkuri- 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…
Guvar Phali ki Sabzi Recipe , How To Make Guvar Phali Ki Sabzi, Cluster Bean Stir Fry
Guvar Phali Ki Sabzi-Cluster beans cooked with Yogurt and Indian spices- specialty from Rajasthan. Guvar phali ki sabzi –Â cluster beans are slightly bitter in taste and takes little longer time to cook as compared to other beans. Guvar phali is very popular in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar pradesh . In Rajasthan they…
Urad Daal Khasta Kachori ,Bedvi Poori ,Daal Kachori
Urad Daal khasta Kachori /Bedmi Poori /Spicy Lentil Puffs -Specialty from the state of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Urad daal khasta kachori -Kachoris with Pumpkins and Potatoes is to Uttar Pradesh, what Misal Pav is to Mumbai, Aloo Parathas and Lassi to Punjab and Sambhar and Idli to Chennai. The essential heavy and hearty breakfast! Kachoris…
Pineapple Upside Down Cake -Eggless
Pineapple cake with the topping of caramelized sugar and pineapple slicesI have started baking after a long break. I often used to bake cakes for my children, but now  they are grown up and started avoiding sugar and fat loaded goodies so I don’t feel like baking anything just for the two of us….why? Perhaps baking, for me, is associated…
Tiranga Pulao / Tri Colour Vegetable Pilaf
Tiranga pulao- beautiful and delicious Layered Rice pilaf with three flavours and colour Rice is the staple diet of Indians,we use rice to make different snacks and main course dishes.Steamed rice is paired with different types of curries and lentils. Set dosa ,idli are popular tiffin variety from South India. In North part of India…
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