DAL BATI Dal Bati is a common delicacy from Rajasthani / Marwadi cuisine but popular in Gujarat, Maharastra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh as well. This traditional Rajasthani delicacy is a combination of Bati – a wheat flour baked balls and Dal – a mix dal preparation with spices and served with Churma (wheat flour dessert)…
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PARUPPU PAYASAM (MOONG DAL PAYASAM)
PARUPPU PAYASAM( Moong dal Payasam ) Payasam is other name for kheer in Southern part of India. The main difference between kheer and payasam. Is that payasam is thinner in consistency and prepared with jaggery. Though sugar also used in many payasam. Paruppu, means moong dal, this payasam is one of the popular variety of…
GATTA CHOLE PULAV
GATTA CHOLE PULAV Gram flour plays major role in Rajasthani cuisine. About 70% area of Rajstha is covered by desert, so naturally produce of green vegetables is less. That’s why pulses and cereals are used more in their cuisine. Various dishes from gram flour are prepared very deliciously. Gatta is prepared from gram flour and…
TOMATO OMELETTE
TOMATO OMELETTE( TOMATO DHIRDE ) A tomato omelette is a popular Maharastrian breakfast dish and prepared often in Maharastrian households and served in restaurants/ canteens in breakfast. In Marathi, it is known as Tomato Dhirde and in Hindi it is known as Tomato Chilla. It is referred to as an omelette by its visual appearance,…
SOL KADHI ( KOKUM KADHI )
SOL KADHI (KOKUM KADHI) Sol Kadhi also known as Kokum kadhi is a popular Konkani ( Southern Maharastra) delicacy prepared from Kokum (Garcinia Indica / mangosteen family) and Coconut. This is a summer special drink and serve chilled with meals or can be enjoyed anytime. Sol kadhi is very digestive and especially if consume after…
SARAGAVA BATETA NU SHAK ( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY )
SARAGVA BATETA NU SHAK( DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY) This quick and simple curry recipe is common in Gujarati households. Drumsticks as we know has a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Potato is a versatile root vegetable which can be mixed with any vegetable. Adding potato in any vegetable , enhances the taste of that dish….
POTATO VINDALOO
POTATO VINDALOO Vindaloo is a spicy Goan curry based on the Portuguese dish “carne de vinha d’alhos”. This spicy curry is prepared with special Vindaloo paste, which has a distinct taste. You can prepare various vindaloo curries ,by replacing potatoes. Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesServes: 4 persons Ingredients:3 potatoes (diced and parboiled)2 tbsp…
MANGO MAGAS LACHKO
MANGO MAGAS LACHKO Magas also known as Magaz is very popular, traditional, festive Gujarati sweet similar to North Indian Besan barfi. This melt in mouth, soft yet grainy texture with nutty flavour Magas can be shaped into two ways — set like barfi and cut it into pieces or can prepare ladoos. Magas is prepared…
FARAA / PHARA
FARAA / PHARA India is a large country with many states. So Indian cuisine consists of variety of regional and traditional cuisines and is heavily influenced by religions too. Chattisgarh is one of the Indian state which has a rich tradition of food and culture. It is known as rice bowl of India and majority…
GATTE KI SABZI
GATTE KI SABZI Gatte ki sabzi is a traditional curry from Rajasthani cuisine which is prepared with Gatta aka gramflour dumplings in yogurt based gravy. We knew that Rajasthan is state with maximum desert area and plantation and cultivation of vegetables is comparatively less. When we are running out of green vegetable, this curry is…