Among many fritters, this is my family’s new favorite. “Dhuska” is a Jharkhand pakoda which could be served in breakfast or supper with tea in the evening. It is a deep fried rice and lentils’ batter. Thanks to the “Chef...
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Are you seeking some snacks for munching this winters? Well then, no more seeking ; when you can make yourself healthy munching snacks right from scratch. I am very fond of these plantain or banana chips and so is my...
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Everytime I talk to my close ones, we end up having a long conversation on food. I think its our nation’s food which has bound us together in such a diverse environment. 🙂 On one such day while talking to...
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Cakes are almost everyone’s weakness !! When Halloween is round the corner, and you look for recipes around, here comes a rustic recipe of eggless Indian Mawa cake . This recipe is inspired from my friend Pranaya, who brought this...
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In this festive season, I was reminded of the “Kothimbir Wadi” ( Cilantro fritters) I ate once in a pure Maharashtrian restaurant(“Annapurna”) in Bay area. The thought itself was so enticing that I stood up to make them and enjoy...
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Indian homes are bustling with the aromas of “Sweets” and “Farsaan”(savory snacks) again !! With the festivals , there comes a sweet air of freshness, happiness and yummy delicacies. But why to ignore our health while enjoying these moments ?...
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Back from a long vacation in India, which seems shorter now 😉 wanted to re-live those moments spent with my parents and sisters. So I tried these “Kachoris”. I was fed with all sorts of delicacies back at home with...
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In India, most of the “Dhabas” or loacal eateries serve this as a complimentary side with the main course we order. My hubby, who hails from Haryana, has fond memories of this dish served with “Dal Makhani” or “Paneer Butter...
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Sooji ka halwa or Sheera (Semolina pudding) is the most basic sweet dish in every Indian household. In our culture, it is prepared by the newly-wed bride as the mark of beginning her kitchen journey. This reminded me of my...
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“Shrikhand” – a dairy product , Lord Krishna’s favorite sweet after “Maakhan” (butter) is now famous all over the world. Its simplicity, sweetness, creaminess will tempt you to make it again and again. I would call it an Indian Panna-cotta...
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