Gujarati cuisine originates from a western Indian state, Gujarat. Gujarati food is probably unique in that it is dominantly vegetarian. Besides being predominantly vegetarian, the cuisine of Gujarat holds the distinction for being one of the oldest in the country. There are …
March 2018
Baked Lilva Kachori | Baked Tuvar Kachori | Baked Pigeon Pea Stuffed Ball
Eating healthier doesn’t mean we have to give up snacking. In fact, snacking can be an excellent way to control cravings and keep us satisfied between meals as long as we snack in a smart way 😉. Healthy snacks can keep …
Virgin Green Appletini | Non-alcoholic Green Apple Martini
Mocktails is an abbreviation for ‘mock cocktails’. The word “mock” implying an appearance of the alcoholic cocktail without anyalcoholic content. A mocktail can best be described as a cocktail without the liquor, using juices, sodas, infused waters and many other non-alcoholic …
Nimba Kadha Bhaja | Stir-fried Neem Bud with Eggplant & Potato
The Neem (Azadirachta Indica) is a tropical fast growing tree. In India, this is called as ‘pharmacy of the village’. An evergreen magical tree this is. Each part of the tree such as leaves, bark, fruits, flowers have been used for …
Dahi Pakhala | Water Rice with Yogurt or Curd
Odisha, the land of Lord Jagannath is one of the eastern state of Indian subcontinent. As compared to other regional Indian cuisines, less oily and less spicy is the Odia cuisine. Rice, both sun dried as well as par-boiled is the …
Biryani Masala Powder (in Microwave)
Masala is the blend of different spices and herbs mixed together in a dissimilar proportions. It is used extensively in Indian cooking. An Indian meal is not complete particularly without Indian spices. For years, masala has been added to flavor the food. …
Orange Milk Pudding | Komala Payasam | Santre ka Kheer
The festive season of Chaitra Navratri begins from today. This is a nine-day festival which commences on the first day of Hindu Luni-Solar calendar and culminates with Ram Navami. Chaitra Navratri is also known as Vasanta Navratri and some even named …
Grilled Eggplant with Tamarind Glaze
Now-a-days, where everything has been modified and changed, the written recipes which are the fundamental bedrock of how we cook and share food is also undergoing its own makeover. There was a time when a simple cake recipe was learned at a …
Makhana Payasam | Puffed Lotus Seed Pudding (using Coconut milk & Jaggery)
Ugadi is one of the great festival for the Hindus of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka state of Indian subcontinent. Ugadi is not only celebrated in these two states but the day is also equally important for the Hindus of Maharashtra. For …
Sanna – Goan Steamed Rice Cake
The small western state of India, Goa is famous for three things as beaches, nature and food (Goan Cuisine). The Goan cuisine is an interesting mix of varied influences. As Goa had Portuguese rule for four centuries besides that of the …