RAW TURMERIC CURRY(KACCHI HALDI KI SABZI) Turmeric powder is one of the basic spices for cooking any cuisine. As we know, turmeric is best antiseptic and immunity booster. In Ayurveda , turmeric is being used as a medicine from centuries.Raw turmeric roots are available in abundance in winter. We generally used it in fresh pickle,…
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Winter is season when we get chance to consume more & more healthy food. Fresh juices, green salads, piping hot soups, raab & top of all are various types of winter special Paaks & all… These winter specials helps us in improving immunity & inner body heat. Paind is one of such, which is made…
BAJRE KI KHICHDI ( PEARL MILLET KHICHDI )
BAJRE KI KHICHDI (PEARL MILLET KHICHDI) Bajre ki khichdi or also known as Bajra khichdi or Bajre ka khichda or khich is a traditional and nutritious delicacy from Rajasthan. This delicious and warming khichdi is made from bajra aka pearl millet and lentils. The tricky and time comsuming part of making this khichdi is removing…
METHI MUTHIYA ( FRIED FENUGREEK DUMPLINGS)
METHI MUTHIYA (FRIED FENUGREEK DUMPLINGS) Methi Muthiya are deep fried dumplings prepared from fenugreek leaves, wheat flour and gram flour. Muthiyas are indespensable in the most popular Gujarati traditional winter speciality Undhiyu. Apart from adding in Undhiya, Muthiyas can be added in many other dishes. This crunchy and flavourful muthiyas can be best companion for…
ALMOND CRANEBERRY CHIKKI
ALMOND CRANBERRY CHIKKI When we hear ‘Chikki’, most commonly we visualize peanut chikki, til chikki. But nowadays the range of chikki is very large. Lots of varieties are there. Cranberries are a popular super food with lots of nutrients. Cranberries are native to North America and now grow across to Northen United States, Chile and…
GAJAR HALWA/ CARROT PUDDING
GAJAR HALWA /CARROT PUDDING Gajar halwa, gajrela or carrot pudding is a carrot based sweet from the Indian sub continent. Gajar halwa is popular winter sweet. In Punjabi ,it is known as Gajrela. Traditionally carrot halwa is prepared with carrot,milk, sugar and ghee by slow cooking. But for quick and creamier texture, it is 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…
LILVA KACHORI ( PIGEON PEAS KACHORI )
LILVA KACHORI ( PIGEON PEAS KACHORI ) Kachori is a spicy deep fried snack of India, popular across India. Kachori is also known as Kachauri, Kachodi or Katchuri. Preparation and variations of Kachoris depends on place and choice. Kachori are also popular in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Lilva kachori is famous and delicious winter snack prepared…
MATAR PARATHA ( GREEN PEAS STUFFED PARATHA)
MATAR PARATHA (GREEN PEAS STUFFED PARATHA) A paratha is a flat breadof India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Maldives where wheat is a staple. Paratha word is a combination of two words ‘parat (layers)’ and ‘atta(dough)’ which literally means layers of cooked dough. Matar paratha is an Indian flat bread stuffed with green…
MASALA GUD ( SPICED JAGGERY BITES )
MASALA GUD (SPICED JAGGERY BITES) Jaggery , Gud is made from sugarcane juice. We can say it is kind of a raw sugar. Jaggery is undoubtedly healthier than refined sugar so we should use more jaggery instead of sugar. Nowadays jaggery powder is also available easily so we can easily replace it with sugar. There…
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