MAKHANA (FOXNUT) PAAG/CHIKKI

MAKHANA PAG/ MAKHANA CHIKKI As we all know about Makhana’s health benefits, no need to describe it. Makhana Pag is basically sweet from Uttar Pradesh. In U.P. there is a tradition to make Makhana Pag on Janmastami. Even Makhana Pag is served to mother of new born baby for health purposes. Giving little twist in…

SZECHWAN SAUCE (HOMEMADE)

SZECHWAN SAUCE ( HOME MADE ) Now a days we all are using various sauces in making different dishes. Large range of such sauces are available in market. But the joy of making it at home is always awesome for me cause of assurance of purity as well as comparatively it is cheaper than market…

CAULIFLOWER PARATHA

CAULIFLOWER PARATHA Cauliflower is a very easily available vegetable, specially in winter. It is full of vitamin-C. It has many health benefits like it helps in digestion due to fibres in it. It boosts immune system & improves brain health, as well as effective in protecting skin from UV rays. Interesting point is it prevents…

GREEN WADA

GREEN WADA In many states in India, fresh green chick pea grams are available in winters. Its known as Jinjra, Popta, Choliya etc. We can use it in many ways. Can consume raw or roasted. Can use it in vegetables, curries & wadas , pakodas etc. Here, I made Wanda’s using it along with other…

MANGO CANDY

MANGO CANDY Mango – King of fruits. Favourite of all. Mango – in any form invited by all, weather it is raw or ripe, in juice form or in pieces or pickles, puddings, sweets, curry & what not. Mango Candy – Mitha Ambodiya is most favourite among all age group. Ing: 1 kg. Raw Mangoes…

RAW MANGO MASALA CHAAS

RAW MANGO MASALA CHAAS Chass is known & famous in all communities all over in India & also all over world. It is known by various name like buttermilk, Chaach, Mattha, Mor, Ghol etc. Whatever the name is , it is satisfying drink which can be consumed with meals or anytime. Ing redients: 4 cups…

CORN RICE CRISPIES

CORN RICE CRISPIES Fresh corn kernels & rice..combination of these two ingredients makes this snack crispy and crunchy! This anytime snack , I bet will become a favourite in kids as well as elders as well. You can have it with tea or munch it without anything. Munch it while watching tv or munch at…

AACHARI BHAKHRI

AACHARI BHAKHRI Bhakhri is as much favourite as Thepla amongst Gujaratis. But even in this some change, something new is demanded. Though traditional bhakhri is made from coarse wheat flour, here I used multi grain flour along with coarse wheat flour & added khatta aam aachar paste for making it tastier. Ing: 1 cup coarse…

SAFFRONY SAMVAT KHEER

SAFFRONY SAMVAT KHEER One more fasting dessert is here.. Samo/Samvat/ Moraiya/Mordhan are different names for this dessert’s key ingredient. Saffron is my favourite ingredient in dessert . It’s aroma & natural colour gives any dish a different taste & look too.. Fully loaded with almonds & pistachios this kheer is enough filling food in fasting….

HERBAL TWIST

Summer has started showing its colour. Temperature is rising & all crave for some cool,icy drinks which quench our thirst. Here is a healthy & tangy cooler. I am sure that this summer you will love to have it. Moringa powder & Amla powder make this cooler more healthier. As I used powdered & dried…