GUJARATI KADHI WITH SPECIAL MASALA PASTE(South Gujarat Special) Kadhi is a traditional Gujarati delicacy prepared with sour curd and gram flour. It tastes best with steamed rice or khichdi. Across Gujarat, kadhi is made in different ways using varied processes and ingredients. In South Gujarat, especially during winter, kadhi takes on a delightful seasonal twist…
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CHEESE CORN BALLS (NON FRIED)
CHEESE CORN BALLS (non fried) Cheese Corn Balls are a popular party snack loved by kids and adults alike. Traditionally deep-fried, these golden delights are made with sweet corn, cheese, potatoes, and mild spices, rolled into small balls. To make them healthier and oil-free, we can prepare them in an appe pan (paniyaram pan). They…
SATTU PAKODA KADHI
SATTU PAKODA KADHI Pakoda Kadhi is a popular North Indian dish, also known as Punjabi Kadhi Pakoda/Pakora. It is basically deep-fried gram flour fritters (pakodas) dunked in a tangy, spiced gram flour–yogurt-based curry. Traditionally, it is served with steamed rice, but it also pairs well with roti or chapati. Today, I’ve prepared a healthier version…
PUNJABI KADHI PAKODA
PUNJABI KADHI PAKODA Kadhi Pakoda, also called Pakoda Kadhi, is a traditional North Indian dish, especially popular in Punjabi households. This comforting curry is prepared with a tangy curd and gram flour (besan) base, slow-cooked with aromatic spices until it turns creamy and flavorful. Deep-fried onion or mixed vegetable pakodas are then added, making the…
SHURBAT AL – ADAS ( LENTIL SOUP )
SHURBAT AL-ADAS (LENTIL SOUP) Shurbat al-Adas, or Middle Eastern Lentil Soup, is a warm and comforting dish loved across the Arab world. Known for its simplicity, earthy flavors, and nourishing qualities, this soup is especially popular in countries like Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and the Gulf region. The name itself is derived from Arabic —…
PULI INJI ( KERALA STYLE GINGER CHUTNEY)
PULI INJI( KERALA STYLE CHUTNEY) Puli Inji, also known as Inji Puli, is a traditional Kerala-style sweet, sour, and spicy chutney made mainly with ginger (inji) and tamarind (puli). It is an indispensable part of the grand Onam Sadhya feast. This chutney beautifully balances flavors — the tanginess of tamarind, the heat of green chilies…
CHICKPEA & BLACK GRAM STUFFED PARATHA
CHICKPEA & BLACKGRAM STUFFED PARATHA(Nutri-Power Stuffed Paratha) This stuffed paratha is a hearty and wholesome flatbread that combines the richness of chickpeas and whole black gram (udad) with the goodness of oats and poha powder. The protein from lentils, fiber from oats, iron from pulses, and minerals from whole wheat flour make it a balanced…
RAW BANANA & PANEER STUFFED PARATHA
Raw Banana & Paneer Stuffed Paratha (Jain Paryushan Special) During Paryushan, the most auspicious Jain festival, food is prepared with utmost simplicity, purity, and devotion, avoiding green vegetable, onion, garlic, and root vegetables. This Raw Banana & Paneer Stuffed Paratha is a perfect Jain-friendly delicacy, combining sattvic flavors with nourishment. The mild sweetness of raw…
KATHIYAWADI GALKA SEV NU SHAK (KATHIYAWADI SPONGE GOURD SEV CURRY)
GALKA SEV NU SHAK(KATHIYAWADI SPONGE GOURD SEV CURRY] Straight from Kathiawad’s kitchens, this Sponge Gourd Sev Curry is a homely dish with health, flavor, and tradition in every bite. Sponge gourd (known as Galka in Gujarati) is a light, tender, and highly nutritious vegetable that grows on a vine. Though many people find sponge gourd…
KATHIYAWADI DHOKLI NU SHAK
KATHIYAWADI DHOKLI NU SHAK Kathiyawad/Saurashtra region of Gujarat is famous for it’s delicious and spicy food. This region includes major cities like Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar and Porbandar. Food here is spicy, oily with lot’s of garlic and red chilli.Dhokli nu shak is one of the popular Kathiyawadi dishes. This is a very flavourful and…
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