FASTING ALMOND SHEERA(Vrat ka sheera) India is a large country with many states and many festivals are celebrated across India. Various cultures and religions lead to celebration of many religious festivals. Religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals, poojas, fasting along with enjoyment. And that’s the reason that so many fasting / vrat food is…
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GHEE KELA ( CARAMELISED BANANA)
GHEE KELA(CAREMELISED BANANA) Ghee kela is very quick recipe and basically prepared in Gujarati households. Especially when kids don’t like certain veggies in lunch, ghee kela becomes the saviour. This can be served as dessert or as a side dish too.This delicious dish has health benefits. As we know banana has various nutrients which makes…
SWEET POTATO SABZI (DRY)
SWEET POTATO SABZI ( DRY ) Sweet potato is a root vegetable and available and cultivated across the world. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin-A. It also has Vitamin-C and minerals like manganese and copper in good amount. All these nutrients help in digestion and curing stomach ulcers. It maintains water balance in…
SABUDANA KHICHDI
SABUDANA KHICHDI Sabudana Khichdi is a delicious recipe prepared from Sabudana/Tapioca pearls/sago, potatoes, peanuts. Sabudana khichdi is one of the popular fasting dish from Western India, especially in Gujarat, Maharastra during Navratri, Shivratri and Janmastami, when people are fasting. This gluten free and vegan dish is not only a fasting food but also one of…
WALNUT CARAMEL SHRIKHAND ( MATTHO)
WALNUT CARAMEL SHRIKHAND(MATTHO) Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish, very popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Mattho is a shrikhand like sweet, prepared in a similary way but Mattho is thinner than shrikhand and usually fresh fruits are added in it. Key ingredients of both sweets are hung curd and sugar. Mattho is one if the…
POTATO FOXNUT KEBABS ( ALOO MAKHANA TIKKI )
POTATO FOXNUT KEBABS ( ALOO MAKHANA TIKKI ) Potatoes – the jack of all vegetables and foxnuts – healthiest dry fruit are combined here and it’s turned out as a delicious snack. It can be consumed as fasting item also. Preparation time : 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves : 4 persons Ingredients: 1…
FALAHARI DHOKLA ( FARALI DHOKLA ) ( VRAT KE DHOKLE)
FALAHARI DHOKLA FARALI DHOKLA VRAT KE DHOKLE Dhokla – soft, spongy, savoury, steamed cake is popular Gujarati snack, loved by everyone. Farali Dhokla is prepared with little millet aka Sama ke chawal/ moraiya/ mordhan and tapioca pearls aka Sabudana. This vrat ka dhokla is prepared quickly. This soft, spongy, flavourful and glutenfree dhokla is a…
PANEER KHEER ( COTTAGE CHEESE PUDDING )
PANEER KHEER (COTTAGE CHEESE PUDDING ) Kheer is a traditional Indian sweet and there are various types of kheer prepared. Paneer kheer is a delicious kheer which is prepared from fresh paneer and it somewhat tastes like Rasmalai. Unlike other kheers, this kheer can prepared in a jiffy. Preparation time : 10 minutes Cooking time:…
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…
FALAHAARI (FASTING) CROQUETS
FALAHAARI CROQUETS Festivals, Fast, and Falahaar. These 3 ‘F’ are connected with each other. Basically, Falahaar word means Fal (Fruit) + aahar(diet). Means in fasts, you can consume fruits. But, gradually this word ‘Falahaar’ has a new meaning & list of Falahaar items is getting longer and larger, everyday. Made this yummy croquets by adding…