PATRA MUTHIYA Colocasia is a tropical plant which is also known as Taro, Arbi. It is also known as the Elephant Ear as it’s leaves’ shape resemble the ear of elephant. Arbi leaves are known as Patra, Patarvelia & Pandada in Gujarati . Majorly arbi leaves are made with gram flour spiced paste ,steamed and…
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SWEET POTATO POPS
SWEET POTATO POPS Sweet potatoes is favourite of Lord Shiva & we offer it as Prasad on Mahashivratri. Sweet potatoes have excellent quantity of vitamin A as well as have vitamin C , manganese & copper in good amount. If we see it’s health benefits- it helps in digestion & helps in curing stomach ulcers….
CHILLI POPPERS
CHILLI POPPERS Chilli poppers are the best option for a party snack or a starter. Whether it is chilly winter evenings or it is rainy evening these cheesy poppers with any dip can replace & satisfy your pakora cravings. Ingredients: 6 fresh green peppers ( bhavnagari green Mirch or JalapeƱos ) 1 cup grated paneer…
OKRA FRITTERS
OKRA FRITTERS We all are fond of various types of pakodas ,wheather we called pakodas, fritters or croquet. But these fried , hot , crispy , spicy pakodas are favourite of all less or more. Wheather it’s monsoon evenings or chill winter evenings, it may be holiday mornings or busy week days – but this…
FENUGREEK PICKLE
FENUGREEK PICKLE This is Gujarati traditional pickle which can be stored in refrigerator whole year. Fenugreek seeds & raw mango are key ingredients of this pickle. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fenugreek seeds 1 cup raw mango ( wash & diced) 1 cup mustard powder ( kuriya ) 1 cup red chilli powder 1 cup salt 1…
CHUNDO ( RAW MANGO SWEET PICKLE )
CHUNDO ( RAW MANGO SWEET PICKLE ) This Gujarati pickle has it’s fame out of Gujarat too. We can store this pickle whole year. Though it’s making takes time of few days, but process is not complicated. We Gujaratis have it with thepla mainly but it tastes good with many other dishes too. Ingredients: 2…
FENNEL SEEDS COOLER MIX ( VARIYALI SHARBAT MIX )
FENNEL SEEDS COOLER MIX (VARIYALI SHARBAT MIX) Summer started in a full swing & mercury has gone up. So, are you ready to beat the heat . As we all know fennel seeds are natural cooler as well as helps in digestion. Amongst many other traditional coolers, fennel seed juice is top of the list…
BREAD FRITTERS
BREAD FRITTERS Bread is known & favourite of majority of people. It is used in various dishes in various cuisines. Generally we make bread pamoja with whole bread. Today , I have made fritters out of leftover bread in a different way. Ingredients: 6 slices of bread (preferably one day old) 1 cup sour buttermilk…
CUCUMBER MAYO DIP
CUCUMBER MAYO DIP Summer is showing it’s colours. Mercury goes up and we need to beat the heat , keep ourselves hydrated. Here is quick & easy cucumber dip, which can be consumed with any chips, toast for any high tea parties or for Sham ki Choti Choti bhukh ššš Ingredients 2 cups mayonise 1…
GAZPACHO
GAZPACHO Gazpacho is Spanish cold soup with key ingredients cucumber ,tomatoes & bell peppers. This is healthy soup which is best in summers. I have made few changes in the traditional recipe. Many people add bread in Gazpacho, I didn’t. Ingredients: 2-3 tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 small capsicum 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 