DOODH POHA ( FLATTENED RICE KHEER )

DOODH POHA ( FLATTENED RICE KHEER ) Doodh Poha is also called poha kheer. It can be prepared in two ways. One is without cooking and boiling milk and other is with cooking and boiling milk. Basically this delicacy is poha soaked in sweetened milk with dry fruits. This delicacy has special religious importance also….

MAMRA LADOO/MURMURA LADOO ( PUFFED RICE BALLS )

MAMRA LADOO/ MURMURA LADOO (PUFFED RICE BALLS) MAMRA Ladoo, Mamra Chikki or Pori Urundai, is prepared and consumed almost across India. Especially, prepared and consumed during Makar Sankranti festival along with other Chikkis. As the name says, Mamra ladoo is prepared from puffed rice and jaggery and they are not only light and crisp but…

ASSORTED WHEAT COOKIES

ASSORTED WHEAT COOKIES A cookie is a baked food, prepared with key ingredients flour, sugar and some type of fat. Cookies are typically small, flat and sweet and it may include other ingredients such as chocolate chips, oats, nuts etc. History says that cookies are originated in 7th century AD in Persia. There are 6…

KULKUL

KULKUL When searching for vegetarian Goan delicacies, got many dishes which are unknown to me. At last my choice goes on to Kulkul – a traditional Christmas sweet made of all purpose flour. Kulkuls which pronounced as ‘Kalkal’ & also known as ‘Kidyo’ are an integral part of ‘ Kuswar ‘ ( tray filled with…

KOLAR BORA ( RIPE BANANA FRITTERS )

KOLAR BORA (RIPE BANANA FRITTERS ) West Bengal is known as the land of maach ( fish ) & bhaat ( rice ). Bengal cuisine is a good combination of vegetarian & non vegetarian dishes. Also Bengal cuisine is a blend of sweet & spicy flavours. In Bengali cuisine ‘paanch phoron’ is being used generously….

KULER

KULER This black pearl millet laddus have their religious importance in Hinduism. On festival of Naag Pancham & Shitla Satam, it is served to Naag Devta & Shitla Mata as prasad. It is healthy , nutritious as well as energy booster as it contains black pearl millet flour,jaggery which are iron rich and ghee as…

THANDAI BHAKHARVADI

THANDAI BHAKHARVADI My passion for food drives me towards new experiments. Though there is no success in every experiment. This experiment is not successful/ succeeded totally. Though taste & texture is awesome but while frying ghee become messy because thandai powder comes out of the bhakharwadi. Need some suggestions from fellow foodies,which I can try…

ROSE THANDAI LASSI

ROSE THANDAI LASSI HOLI-DHULETI – 2 days festival of fire and colours is one of the most popular & main festival in India. It is celebrated with full joy and enthusiasm. With this upcoming festival,I would like to share a Holi special drink. Ingredients: 1 cup thick curd 1/4 cup rose petals 1 tbsp rose…

ROSE THANDAI LASSI

ROSE THANDAI LASSI HOLI-DHULETI – 2 days festival of fire and colours is one of the most popular & main festival in India. It is celebrated with full joy and enthusiasm. With this upcoming festival,I would like to share a Holi special drink. Ingredients: 1 cup thick curd 1/4 cup rose petals 1 tbsp rose…

KESHARIYA THANDAI

KESHARIYA THANDAI Thandai is considered as Lord Shiva’s favourite drink, of course Bhang (Cannabis/Hemp)is also be added sometimes , it can make you high. But we consume Thandai without Bhang. Apart from Mahashivratri, Holi festival is also incomplete without Thandai. It is basically milk with specific spices, which are good for health. Ingredients:50 gms. Almonds20…