FETTUCCINE AGLIO E OLIO Fettuccine is a type of flat pasta, popular in Roman and Tuscan region. They are wider than Linguine and narrower than Tagliatelle. Usually Fettuccine is an egg pasta but now it is available eggless too. The name fettuccine derives from the phrase meaning ‘little ribbons’ in Italian language. Usually fettuccine is…
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SARAGAVA BATETA NU SHAK ( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY )
SARAGVA BATETA NU SHAK( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY) This quick and simple curry recipe is common in Gujarati households. Drumsticks as we know has a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Potato is a versatile root vegetable which can be mixed with any vegetable. Adding potato in any vegetable , enhances the taste of that dish….
GHEE KELA ( CARAMELISED BANANA)
GHEE KELA(CAREMELISED BANANA) Ghee kela is very quick recipe and basically prepared in Gujarati households. Especially when kids don’t like certain veggies in lunch, ghee kela becomes the saviour. This can be served as dessert or as a side dish too.This delicious dish has health benefits. As we know banana has various nutrients which makes…
ROSE GULKAND MODAK
ROSE GULKAND MODAK Lord Ganesha’s birthday – Ganesh Chaturthi is ten day long Hindu Festival, celebrated in many states of India. As we know, modaks are Ganesha’s favourite. Traditionally Ukadiche modak (steamed) is offered as prasad. But apart from steamed, fried modak and many other flavoured modaks are prepared and offered as prasad.Unlike traditional steamed…
PEANUT BUTTER MODAK
PEANUT BUTTER MODAK Modak or Modakam also known as Kozhakattai in Tamil is an Indian sweet popular in many Indian states and cultures. According to Hindu beliefs, it is considered as one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesh and offered as a prasad. Usually modak is prepared from rice flour ( for outer layer…
MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA
MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA Halwa or halva is a popular Indian sweet. Though it originated in Middle East but it is popular in India, Iraq, the Middle East, Somalia, Djibouti and Greece. Basically halwa is prepared from ghee, flour and sweetner. Additional ingredients like dry fruits, fruits, saffron, cardamom etc are added as per choice….
FARFALLE PASTA SALAD
FARFALLE PASTA SALAD Farfalle are a type of pasta commonly known as bow-tie pasta or butterfly pasta. The name is derived from the Italian word farfalle which means butterflies. Farfalle pasta are usually served with creamy sauces in pasta salads with vegetables or with tomato sauce too.I prepared this salad using refreshing pesto dressing, farfalle…
CARAMELISED MAKHANA
CARAMELISED MAKHANA(CARAMELISED FOX NUTS) Fox nuts/Lotus seeds are commonly known as Makhana or phool makhana are popular as a fasting food. It’s health benefits are superior of dry fruits such as walnuts and almonds. Makhana are good source of protein, magnesium, carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. It is high in fiber and low…
Kacche Kele ki Sukhi Bhaji
KACCHE KELE KI SUKHI BHAJI Nendran banana is a variety of banana cultivated in Southern part of India and commonly used for cooking in India, also known as plantain or cooking banana. It’s large, starchy and less sweet than dessert bananas. These bananas are used yo make chips, curries and dessert like halwa. ‘Nendran banana…
DRY ARBI
Dry Arbi Taro is a root vegetable, from the family Araceae, genus Colacasia and widely cultivated. Colacasia leaves also known as arbi leaves and taro roots also known as arbi are widely used for various dishes.Taro roots is a starchy root vegetable which has a brown outer skin and white flesh with purple specks throughout….
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