Gajar Ka Halwa| Carrot Halwa
Gajar Ka Halwa in winters is an emotion. Well, at least for me. I just have to see those beautiful red, ‘Delhi carrots’ flooding the markets this time of the year, and absolutely have to use them in...
View ArticleHarbhara Falafel| Fresh Green Chickpea Falafel
It’s the season for fresh green chickpeas, known in local parlance as harbhara or hara chana. I’m absolutely loving using them in various ways! This year, I used the hara chana in falafel, among other...
View ArticleMugachi Usal| Maharashtrian Sprouted Moong Curry
Mugachi Usal refers to a flavourful gravy made using sprouted green moong beans. It is a dish from the state of Maharashtra, commonly served with flatbread like bhakri or roti, sometimes even with...
View ArticleOrange & Feta Salad
Orange & Feta Salad not only looks gorgeous, but tastes just as lovely too! It is a burst of freshness and flavours – sweet and salty and tangy and spicy all at once. Do try it out while the...
View ArticleSooji Beetroot Chilla| Savoury Beetroot Pancakes
Sooji Beetroot Chilla are savoury pancakes made using semolina (sooji or rava) and beetroot. These pancakes have an appealing, pretty pink colour and taste absolutely delicious too. These savoury...
View ArticleBeetroot Thogayal| South Indian Beetroot Chutney
Are you on the look-out for a unique side for your tiffin dishes? Well, your search ends here! Here’s presenting the very beautiful and extremely delicious Beetroot Thogayal, a South Indian-style...
View ArticleVegetable Stew For Appam| Kerala Veg Stew Recipe
Vegetable Stew is a flavourful curry from the state of Kerala, an assortment of vegetables cooked in a coconut milk gravy. Stew, ‘Ishtoo‘ as it is popularly called in Kerala, is typically eaten with...
View ArticleEasy Chinese Bhel Recipe| Crispy Noodle Salad
A popular street food in various parts of India, Chinese Bhel is a very delicious thing. A fusion between the Indian and Chinese cuisines, it refers to a sort of salad made using crispy noodles,...
View ArticleBhagat Muthiya Nu Shaak| Chana Dal Kofta Curry
Bhagat Muthiya Nu Shaak is a lesser-known curry from the state of Gujarat. Deep-fried lentil balls are cooked in a tangy, spicy tomato gravy to create this very flavourful curry that makes for a great...
View ArticleKali Gajar Ka Halwa| How To Make Halwa Using Black Carrots
Kali Gajar Ka Halwa is a winter delicacy in northern India, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It refers to halwa made using black carrots, which are mostly available only in the winter months. The dessert...
View ArticleKhatta Meetha Kaddu| Sweet & Sour Pumpkin Sabzi
Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a traditional semi-dry pumpkin curry, popular in North India, especially Uttar Pradesh. As the name suggests, it is a beautiful medley of sweet and sour flavours, with a mild...
View ArticleShahtoot Ki Chutney| Sweet & Sour Mulberry Chutney
Shahtoot Ki Chutney is a flavour-filled condiment made using mulberries. Sweet and sour and spicy, this chutney can light up any meal. Enjoy it as a side in a thali, or use it with rotis or parathas....
View ArticleBharela Gunda Nu Athanu| Gujarati Stuffed Gumberry Pickle
Bharela Gunda Nu Athanu is a summer-special pickle from the state of Gujarat. This extremely delicious pickle uses gumberries, a special type of berry that make an appearance in the markets during the...
View ArticleQuick Moong Dal Dhokla| Steamed Savoury Yellow Lentil Cake
These Moong Dal Dhokla make for a delicious snack that you can whip up in a jiffy. They can also double up as a breakfast option or a light dinner. I had soaked some moong dal the other day, to use in...
View ArticleChhaswala Mag| Gujarati Khatta Moong
Chhaswala Mag is a traditional Gujarati dish wherein whole green moong beans are cooked in a sour buttermilk gravy (‘chhas‘ is Gujarati for buttermilk, while ‘mag‘ or ‘akha mag‘ means whole moong...
View Article(Muttaikose) Cabbage Thogayal| South Indian Cabbage Chutney
Did you know that cabbage lends itself beautifully to chutney? Yes, it does, and you must try it out if you haven’t already! Cabbage Thogayal or South Indian Cabbage Chutney is a super flavourful...
View ArticleBibbe Upkari| Konkani Tender Cashewnut Stir-Fry
Bibbe Upkari is a Konkani specialty, a delicious stir-fry made with tender cashewnuts. The young cashewnuts taste creamy and beautiful in this simple, rustic dry curry, which makes for a great...
View ArticleMenthiyakeerai Thogayal| Methi Leaves Chutney
Methi leaves are not just for things like parathas and Methi Matar Malai! Did you know that the greens can be used in a very delicious chutney? Yes! I recently made Menthiyakeerai Thogayal, i.e....
View ArticlePazham Pulissery| Ripe Banana Pulissery For Onam Sadya
Pazham Pulissery refers to ripe bananas cooked in a spiced curd gravy, a traditional recipe from Kerala. This is an absolutely delightful dish, bursting with flavours and fragrance, which is usually...
View ArticleSpinach & Feta Quesadilla, Home Style
Spinach and feta cheese is a match made in heaven! You should totally try out this combination, if you haven’t already. I recently made Spinach & Feta Quesadillas, and they were such a huge hit at...
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