SWEET HIMACHALI SIDDU – WARM FESTIVE TREAT Himachali Siddu is a treasured delicacy from the scenic mountains of Himachal Pradesh, loved for its comforting taste and nourishing qualities. Traditionally enjoyed during winters, Siddu is a steamed bread made with fermented whole wheat dough and stuffed with flavorful fillings. In Himachali homes, Siddu is prepared both…
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BHAPA DOI
BHAPA DOI Bhapa Doi is a traditional sweet from West Bengal. We can call it Indian avatar of cheese cake. This delectable sweet is prepared from hung curd and condensed milk along with cardamom, saffron etc. ‘Bhapa’ means ‘steamed’ and ‘Doi’ means dahi/curd. This traditional and authentic Bengali sweet is usually served after meals. I…
SEMOLINA STEAMED CAKE
SEMOLINA STEAMED CAKE Semolina Steamed Cake has taken social media by storm with its unique combination of semolina, jaggery, and coconut. What’s more? It’s eggless, single-serve, and can be prepared quickly. Lightly sweetened with jaggery and fluffy like idlis, this cake has become a viral sensation. Preparation Time: 5 minutesResting Time:10 minutesSteaming Time: 15 minutesMakes:…
SABUDANA MOMOS
SABUDANA MOMOS Momos are steamed and stuffed dumplings originating from Tibetan and Nepali cuisine. They are also popular in Bhutan, Bangladesh, and India. Typically, momos are stuffed with vegetables, paneer, meat, etc. In this recipe, I’ve prepared the outer layer with sabudana (tapioca pearls) and stuffed it with chena (paneer). Recently, sabudana momos have been…
PURPLE IDLI
PURPLE IDLI Idli , when we hear this name , we can visualise the soft,spongy white beauties.Idlis are a popular steamed delicacy from the South Indian cuisine. Usually idlis are consumed as breakfast as well as a meal and served with sambar, coconut chutney etc. Idli are prepared from fermented batter of rice and lentil….
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…
VERMICELLI IDLI
VERMICELLI IDLI Rava/sooji and semiya/vermicelli are kitchen staples in South Indian households. That can be used for quick recipe like upma, idli etc. Vermicelli Idli is very popular in Karnataka. These idlis are quick and instant as they don’t need fermentation. The tempering adds the aroma and cashew nuts gives the crunchiness. You can add…
RICE FLOWER BALLS
RICE FLOWER BALLS Snacks are important part of our routine and in any cuisine. Snacks can be dried or freshly made. Dried or freshly made, they are majorly fried. And we know that fried foods are not good for health.Today, I have prepared steamed rice balls which are stuffed with vegetables. This steamed snack is…
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…
RAGI DHOKLA ( FINGER MILLET STEAMED CAKE)
RAGI DHOKLA (FINGER MILLET STEAMED CAKE) Finger millet/ Ragi / Nachni is a glutenfree grain which is rich in fiber, iron, calcium, good carbs, amino acids and vitamin D. It is considered to be a great food for weight control, diabetes. Dhokla is a famous Gujarati steamed snack. Dhoklas prepared from.rice and lentil fermented batter…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 