Chana dal peda is so easy and a quick Indian sweet treat using some roasted chana dal (split Bengal gram) with some crunch from sesame seeds
Bengali Bhapa Aloo | Steamed Potatoes with mustard and coconut paste
Bhapa Aloo is a super simple yet delicious side dish using potatoes coated with a mustard and coconut paste using steaming method.
Savory Semolina Modak with Hemp Seeds (NO STEAMING)
Savory Semolina Modak with Hemp Seeds is a perfect fusion modak (NO Steaming) with savory twist using semolina aka sooji.
Just perfect treat to try on the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi !
Sabudana Kebab (without Onion and Garlic)
Fasting is not to be boring if you have these spicy and tempting SABUDANA KEBAB in the coming festive times or even in any festival.
Chhena Tarkari
Chhena Tarakari is a chhena (cottage cheese) based popular side dish from odia cuisine. Any special celebration or during festival this is a common affair in the menu. The takari can be prepared with or without onion-garlic. I have come up with without onion-garlic version
Jeera Lanka Gunda | Cumin-Red Chili Powder
Jeera Lanka Gunda is one of the staple spice powders in Odia households. Starting from Dalma, any Chaat, Dahi bara -ghuguni-aloo dum to any satvik side dish preparation; this is the best ever seasoning.
Tanka Torani
Tanka Torani – a much popular rice-based refreshing drink from the holy land of Jaganath puri, Odisha.
Masala Peanuts (baked)
Masala Peanuts here are crunchy and spicy masala coated peanuts in the oven, These are munched as a fabulous snack.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Bhindi Do pyaza is a perfect vegan and gluten-free side dish using Ladies Finger (bhindi/okra) and a double the amount of Onions. Also it is one of the popular vegetarian recipes from north-Indian cuisine.
Pahala Rasagolla
Spongy, light brown color and milder in sweet soft cottage cheese balls dunked in cardamom flavored thin sugar syrup.
The color here is by the touch of caramelized sugar.