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Jowar or Sorghum is a millet from India, rich in fibre and helps control blood sugar levels. It's a super hot food right now, being gluten free and a good protein source has made it a favorite for many diet conscious people today. Jowar is a versatile grain and it can be consumed whole as… Continue reading Quick Jowar Dosa
Millets are ancient super grains that have long been a part of Indian food culture. Jowar or Sorghum is one such millet commonly used in flour form to prepare bhakris. Today I am sharing a super easy and delicious Jowar Khichdi Recipe using Whole Jowar which can be a snack, breakfast dish or a tiffin… Continue reading Jowar Khichdi
Delicious Summer Delicacy using the King of Fruits Kulfis have been a summer favourite since ages and all of us have atleast one special memory around this yummy treat! Kulfis these days come in many flavours, colors and even shapes. The variation this dessert has had over the years is amazing. From being served on… Continue reading Stuffed Mango Kulfi
Pulaos are ultimate comfort food for the variety they come in! I love the fact that how any and every ingredient can be used in preparing Pulao which bring about a good riot of flavours and texture! Pulao is essentially a rice based dish that is made using whole spices or fresh herbs for flavor… Continue reading Soya Matar Pulao
A good appetizer or party snack needs to be an ultimate combination of a Gourmet recipe and Quick recipe. Rarely do both combine to give an ideal dish but thankfully this recipe of Grilled Chicken Skewers is spot on! As fancy as it sounds, on the contrary the dish is so simple to prepare with… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Skewers
Gulab Jamuns are the most loved of all desi sweets. Delicate fried dried milk balls are soaked in flavoured sugar syrup and served warm or cold. Gulab Jamun is a celebration sweet and relished by all, but not many dare to make it at home, mainly due to the fear of landing up with an… Continue reading Softest Mawa Gulab Jamun
Sev ladoos bring back yummy childhood memories for me. Sev ladoos were made by mom as an Eid sweet for Eid ul Fitr. Brother and I absolutely relished this sweet treat and always looked forward to eating endless ladoos. Mom knew our love for the ladoos, she would make batches of frozen ladoos which would… Continue reading Sev Ladoo
Chana Bateta, the quintessential Bohri speciality, a spicy and tangy dish of boiled peas and potatoes This is commonly sold on roadside stalls of Bohri Mohalla, Mumbai during Ramadan and is a popular side dish prepared during food gatherings. Chana Bateta is frequently prepared for iftari (time to break Ramadan fast) by people who cannot… Continue reading Chana Bateta – Bohra Style
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Aslam has a very humble food kiosk in Delhi’s Jama Masjid Area serving the most finger licking good chicken. It is so famous that people from different cities never fail to take a trip to Jama Masjid for a bite of his juicy, creamy and buttery chicken.
Momos are stuffed flour dumplings that are usually steamed. They are very popular in the North - East parts of India and are commonly sold in roadside kiosks or restaurants. Momos generally have a basic stuffing of minced meat or vegetables which is neutral in flavour. Because they are eaten along with a fiery hot… Continue reading Chicken Momos
Chicken Cutlets are those tender cakes of meat popularly served as starters across the global and eaten by dunking in variety of hot and tangy sauces. The term cutlet is of English origin and actually refers to a piece of meat which has been flavoured, crumbed and fried. However, over the years the dish… Continue reading Bohri White Sauce Cutlets (chicken)
Jalebi a popular roadside sweet from India is an everyday celebration dish.
Surti Butter Biscuits are popular and highly relished Indian savoury biscuits. They are mostly enjoyed with a cup of hot chai or tea. Surti Butter biscuits are loaded with butter (hence the name) thus they have the perfect melt in the mouth feel and make a heavy snack. The biscuits are flavoured with jeera (cumin seeds) and also referred to as Jeera Biscuits.
I recently shared the Top 10 Food Predictions of 2018 in my post here. The list prepared by who's who of the Indian Food Industry mention the comeback of Indian Millets as one of the top predictions of this year. Honestly, till now the only millet I knew was Ragi or Finger Millet. But while… Continue reading Millets and Vegetable Cutlet
I love Gujarati Snacks (well, who doesn't?) but have never made any of them at home. Always devoured the readymade ones from the likes of Bikaner and Haldiram. My attempt at making these snacks is only limited to borrowing recipes, so recently when a Gujarati friend's moms passed on a tried and tested recipe of Khatta… Continue reading Pizza Dhokla
Raisins or Dried Grapes are a good source of Iron. If you are looking at consuming Iron Rich foods then make raisins a part of your daily diet for sure. The best way is to snack on them couple of times during the day. Sharing here an easy recipe of Digestive Raisins which can be… Continue reading Digestive Raisin Sticks – Iron Rich Recipe
Here's a recipe I learnt more than a decade ago and finally tried for Diwali this year. Pista Badam Biscuits are those typical melt-in the mouth kinda Indianised cookies loaded with nuts and with a hint of saffron, sold commonly at local Indian bakeries. The recipe is off my bakery journal from my IHM days.… Continue reading Pista Badam Biscuits
Kaju Katli - the famous Indian sweet made using cashewnuts needs no introduction. The popular diamond shape "mithai" is particularly relished during Diwali and is liked by everyone. This Diwali try making some at home and enjoy the goodness of Homemade Kaju Katli.
Kofta Biryani is a biryani that uses minced meat balls or koftas instead of meat pieces. Mince can be of any meat of your choice; however, mutton is the most commonly used meat for this biryani. As exotic as it sounds, the biryani has many steps to it but is not difficult to prepare at all. Try it to treat your friends and family this Eid.
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