IDIYAPPAM ( STRING HOPPERS )

IDIYAPPAM ( STRING HOPPERS) Idiyappam/nool puttu/ string hoppers is a South Indian delicacy made from rice flour. The word Idiyappam is derived from Malyalam Tamil language which means steamed broken down pancakes or noodles. Idiyappam can be prepared in two ways : from rice flour and from rice. Rice flour recipe is quicker and more…

SEV KHAMNI

SEV KHAMNI Sev Khamni is a delicious snack from Surat – Gujarat, made of crumbled dhoklas, tempered with garlic chillies etc and served and garnished with besan sev and pomogranate seeds. Combination of sweet and sour taste with spiciness makes this dish likable to all. Crumbly texture with crunchy sev and juiciness of pomogrante –…

CHEESE GARLIC NAAN

CHEESE GARLIC NAAN Naan is leavened flat bread ,originated in Southern Asia and Central Asia. In India naan is popular in Northern states. Naan can be prepared from all purpose flour as well as wheat flours. Cheese Garlic Naan is favourite among both youngsters and adults and because of cheese, kids always love it. This…

VEG MANCHURIAN (GRAVY )

VEG MANCHURIAN ( GRAVY ) Veg Manchurian is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes, which is made of fried veg balls with spicy tangy and little sweet sauce. Manchurian can be prepared dry and with gravy. Dry Manchurian is one of the best starters and Manchurian with gravy goes best with fried rice in…

GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE )

GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE) Ghens is a traditional Gujarati dish which has now fallen in forgotten / lost recipes category. Our traditional dishes are healthy and prepared with minimum ingredients. Ghens is one of such dishes , it is pepared from broken rice ( kanki ) and curd. Combination of rice and curd are…

KHOYA – EVAPORATED MILK SOLIDS

KHOYA – EVAPORATED MILK SOLIDS Necessity is mother of Invention. Meaning of this proverb is truly understood by all in past few months. Due to Corona Virus and lockdown, we are restricted from many activities. Staying home and quarantine life make us learn many new things in all matters. Of course, in these days kitchen…

WATERMELON RIND HALVA

WATERMELON RIND HALVA Water melon is a juicy and watery fruit. It contains 92% of water and also contains vitamin A and C , potassium and magnesium in good quantity. Though whole water melon is edible, but major people eat pink/red flesh only. We through it’s rind in garbage as it has no taste. But…

ZEBRA CAKE

ZEBRA CAKE I love cooking and I am passionate about it. But baking is not my forte. I bake only basic recipes. So when it comes to bake something I am always nervous about the outcome and its perfection. When I saw the pictures of Zebra Cake, I wished that I too want to make…

METHI PAPAD SABZI

METHI PAPAD SABZI This is a very quick and easy recipe which is majorly consumed by jain community. It is prepared by fenugreek seeds and papad. So it can be prepared without any green vegetables and with normal basic spices. So when your vegetables are out of stock you can choose this option and it…

GULKAND PHIRNI

GULKAND PHIRNI Phirni/ kheer is a milky and creamy dessert of India. It is popular all around India, known by different names like kheer, phirni, payasam etc. Though the processes are a bit different but the key ingredients are milk and rice only. Sugar and jaggery both can be used for sweetness. We can add…