DAHI PHULKI

DAHI PHULKI Dahi Phulki is a popular snack across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and some part of Pakistan. This simple yet flavourful dish is originated in Awadhi cuisine. Similar to Dahi vada/ dahi bhalla but unique in taste. This snack is very famous in Lucknow. Dahi phulki is also one of the Iftari dish during Ramadan….

GATTA CHOLE PULAV

GATTA CHOLE PULAV Gram flour plays major role in Rajasthani cuisine. About 70% area of Rajstha is covered by desert, so naturally produce of green vegetables is less. That’s why pulses and cereals are used more in their cuisine. Various dishes from gram flour are prepared very deliciously. Gatta is prepared from gram flour and…

ORANGE BARFI CUSTARD SHOTS

ORANGE BARFI CUSTARD SHOTS Sweet/desserts are important in any cuisine. In India apart from the traditional sweets, international desserts are equally popular. Custard pudding is popular dessert which is originated in the Europe and introduced to Japan in the early Meiji period by the British. In Japan it is known as ‘Purin’ (Japanese Custard Pudding)…

COCONUT CHUTNEY (with split gram)

COCONUT CHUTNEY (with split gram) This chutney majorly consumed with South Indian cuisine. Prepared with coconut and split gram dal(chana dal). Though roasted chick peas(chana/daliya) are used instead of chana dal. But I always made with chana dal .According to South Indian cuisine in this chutney proportion of coconut is more but I have made…

GULAB JAMUN COOKIES

GULAB JAMUN COOKIES Gulab Jamun is the most popular and loved Indian sweet. Usually Gulab Jamun is prepared from Khoya. Khoya dumplings are deep fried and then soaked in sugar syrup flavoured with rose water, cardamom etc. They are also prepared from milk powder which is a quick and easier version. In this fast era…

MORINGA LEAVES FRITTERS

MORINGA LEAVES FRITTERS Moringa oleifera is a fast growing and drought resistant tree which is commonly known as the Drumstick tree. India is the largest producer of drumstick/moringa, it is also cultivated in Central America, South America, Africa and South Asia.Moringa leaves, drumsticks and flowers are used in cooking as well as medicinal use. Every…

Muskmelon Sharbat

MUSKMELON SHARBAT Muskmelon is a juicy,orange summer fruit which is rich in Vitamin A & C along with antioxidants. It also contains minerals like copper, zinc and calcium. It has a high amount of water which gives it a low glycemic score which means your body digests it slowly and it helps diabetics. Minerals in…

TOMATO OMELETTE

TOMATO OMELETTE( TOMATO DHIRDE ) A tomato omelette is a popular Maharastrian breakfast dish and prepared often in Maharastrian households and served in restaurants/ canteens in breakfast. In Marathi, it is known as Tomato Dhirde and in Hindi it is known as Tomato Chilla. It is referred to as an omelette by its visual appearance,…

BROCCOLI DILL LEAVES PARATHA

BROCCOLI DILL LEAVES PARATHA Parathas , as we know are one of the initial dishes in the Indian Main Course. Amongst various variety of Indian flat breads like roti, phulka, chapati, rotla, tandoori roti, paratha, thepla – parathas have its own large range of various varieties like tava parartha, laccha paratha, stuffed paratha etc.Stuffed parathas…

GUJARATI VAAL NU SHAK (LIMA BEANS CURRY)

GUJARATI VAAL NU SHAK(LIMA BEANS CURRY) Desi vaal also known as Lima beans/Butter beans are popular legumes which has mild buttery flavours. They are known by several regional names in India. They called Sem Phali in Hindi, Mochai in Tamil.Lima beans/Vaal are a highly prized bean in Gujarati cooking. Vaal nu shak is considered a…