JOWAR CURD BOWL This Jowar with Curd is a light, nourishing and gut-friendly dish made using cooked whole jowar, fresh vegetables and creamy curd, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering.Naturally gluten-free and rich in fiber, this dish keeps you full for long and is perfect for summer lunches, light dinners or healthy meal prep. The…
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ATUKULU DODDAJANAM (curd poha)
ATUKULU DADDOJANAM (Curd Poha) Atukulu Daddojanam is a cooling, comforting Andhra-style dish made by combining soft poha with creamy curd and a flavourful tempering. It’s light on the stomach, quick to prepare, and perfect for summers, vrat days, or when you’re craving something simple yet satisfying. With the aroma of ginger, curry leaves, and green…
CABBAGE SABZI
CABBAGE SABZI (HOME STYLE) This home-style cabbage sabzi is a simple, comforting everyday dish made with basic pantry spices. Light, flavourful and quick to prepare, it’s perfect for daily meals and pairs wonderfully with roti, phulka or dal-rice. Cabbage, the star ingredient of this sabzi, is a highly nutritious vegetable—rich in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants…
JOWAR PONGAL
Jowar Pongal When you crave something light, nourishing, and full of traditional flavors, Pongal always comes to the rescue! This time, I gave the classic dish a healthy makeover with broken jowar (fada) and moong dal — turning it into a high-fiber, protein-rich meal that’s as comforting as it is wholesome. A drizzle of ghee,…
MATKI / MOTH CURRY (NO ONION-NO GARLIC)
MATKI / MOTH CURRY (No Onion-Garlic) A wholesome and protein-rich curry made with matki (moth beans), cooked without onion and garlic. This semi-dry preparation is light, nutritious, and pairs wonderfully with roti or as a side for a complete meal. Soaking time: 7–8 hours (overnight)Cooking time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup matki / dew…
GUJARATI KADHI WITH SPECIAL MASALA PASTE (SOUTH GUJARAT SPECIAL)
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…
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…
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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