GUJIYA/GHUGHRA Gujiya is a sweet deep fried dumpling native to the Indian Subcontinent, made with all purpose flour and stuffed with semolina, khoya, dry fruits, dessicated coconut etc. In Gujarati they are known as Ghughra, Karanji in Marathi, Kajjikayalu in Telegu. Some times Gujiya is covered with sugar syrup after deep frying in ghee. Gujiya…
BEETROOT AMLA MUKHWAS ( INDIAN GOOSEBERRY BEETROOT MOUTHFRESHNER )
BEETROOT AMLA MUKHWAS ( INDIAN GOOSEBERRY BEETROOT MOUTHFRESHNER) Mouthfreshners are an essential part of Indian cuisine. Mouth freshners are generally consumed after meals It helps in digestion too. Fennel seeds, sesame seeds, coriander seeds etc are main and most consumed mouthfreshners. They are consumed raw or after seasoning and sauteeing. Mix all or consume alone…
BATTERED DRUMSTICKS
BATTERED DRUMSTICKS Drumsticks are also known as Moringa. It has high nutritional value and health benefits. Not only drumsticks but it’s leaves are also very healthy. Drumsticks and it’s leaves – dried ,powdered – are used as medicinal property too. It is said that this powder are very helpful in joint pains. We use drumsticks…
DOUBLE POTATO HALWA
DOUBLE POTATO HALWA Halwa/sheera is one of the most popular and traditional Indian sweet. Various halwa/sheera are prepared in different occasions in Indian households. India is a country of festivals and culture. Many religious festivals are celebrated in India with lots of enthusiasm. And religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals along with fasting. So…
BEETROOT PEANUT BARFI
BEETROOT PEANUT BARFI Iron rich beetroot when combined with protein rich peanuts, the outcome is yummy, sweet and healthy. It will satisfy your sweet cravings in a healthy way. As beetroot has natural sweetness in it, we need less sugar and in addition I didn’t use ghee/butter. So it will be , of course, a…
CHOCOLATE CAKE
CHOCOLATE CAKE When thinking of making a cake, first we need oven. This is old news, nowadays cake can be prepared without an oven, yes, without an oven. I have made cake by steam cook method in pressure cooker. It turned out so good. So here is a cake with ingredients which are easily available…
RAJMA
RAJMA Rajma is the Indian name for red kidney beans. These protein rich beans come in few varieties like, red rajma, chitra(spotted and striped), Jammu and are consumed mainly in India. As rajma is richest plant based protein source, it is referred as “poor man’s meat”. Rajma is very popular North Indian Curry which taste…
CHOLA – METHI DHOKLA ( SPLIT COW PEA – FENUGREEK LEAVES STEAMED CAKE )
CHOLA – METHI DHOKLA (SPLIT COW PEA – FENUGREEK LEAVES STEAMED CAKE) Dhokla – a spongy steamed cake is a popular Gujarati snack, which can be served as a breakfast and as a side dish with meals. This wholesome and delicious dish can be a satisfying mini meal too. There is very large range of…
PARMIGINIA WITH HERBED SPAGHETTI
PARMIGINIA WITH HERBED SPAGHETTI Indian foodies are fond of foreign cuisine. One of the most popular foreign cuisine in India is Italian cuisine. Pasta is one of the main dishes in Italian cuisine. Various pasta and various dishes with pastas are therein Italian cuisine. Parmiginia /Parmigiano is popular dish from Parma – city of Italy….
BHEL PURI
BHEL PURI Bhel or Bhel puri is a popular savoury snack and street food across India. This delicious Chaat is prepared from puffed rice, besan sev, puri, various chutneys, onions, potatoes etc. This crunchy snack is also known as bombay bhel, chowpaty bhel or beach snack as it is majorly available at various beaches of…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 