DESSERT RECIPES
Ukadiche Modak (Steamed modak)
Modak is Lord Ganesha’s favourite food. His immense love for modak has earned him the title of “Modakpriya”. There is no better way to...
SNACKS RECIPES
Dahi Chana Chaat
Dahi Chana Chaat is a delicious chaat made with chickpeas and potatoes topped with curds, green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. I understand that this is the most regularly...
Falafel
Falafel is a deep fried patty made from ground kabuli chana (white chickpeas) and certain vegetables like carrots, cabbage, capsicum etc. In the Middle East, it is a popular...
Khandvi | Suralichi Vadi
Known as Khandvi in Gujarati and Suralichi Vadi in Marathi, this is a delicious, soft, melt in the mouth snack made with gram flour and buttermilk. This is a...
Aloo Tuk | Sindhi Aloo Tuk | Patata Took
Aloo Tuk is a traditional Sindhi dish, where potatoes are double fried and sprinkled with spices. This is one of my personal favourites from the Sindhi cuisine and is...
Chatpata Chana Chaat
Most of us stick to healthy eating when it comes to breakfast, lunch and dinner. But when it comes to in-between meals, we tend to reach out to fried...
Goli Baje | Mangalore Bajji – a popular tea time snack
Goli Baje also known as Mangalore Bajji or Mangalore Bonda is a popular tea time snack of Mangalore. “Goli baje” literally means round bhajiyas. These are crispy fluffy fritters...
Nankhatai – teatime snack
Nankhatais are cookies/biscuits made with refined flour, sugar and ghee. They have brittle, buttery texture and pair well with a hot cup of tea. These cookies were quite popular...
Khaman Dhokla
Once I had some vegetarian guests coming over, for which I wanted to make some non-fried snack. That’s when a friend of mine came to my rescue and gave...
Sabudana Vada
This is a popular Maharashtrian snack prepared during fasts. It is generally served with green chutney and curds. These super delicious vadas are crispy from outside with a soft...
BREAKFAST RECIPES
Idli – popular South Indian breakfast dish
Idli is a traditional breakfast item from South India. I have grown up on this staple breakfast being made at home every weekend. Nothing...
Oats Mango Parfait | Mango Oats & Curds Parfait
Oats Mango Parfait – An interesting breakfast dish using oatmeal, curds and mangoes
Studies show that oatmeal is rich in soluble fibers and anti-oxidants. It...
Sambar
Sambar is served as a side dish for idli and dosa. It is also served with steamed rice. Sambar with rice is one of...
Broken Wheat Upma | Dalia Upma
Dalia Upma is a nutritious breakfast dish made with broken wheat and veggies. I have added carrots and capsicum in this upma. You can...
Neer Dosa | how to make Mangalorean Neer Dosa
Neer dosa is a delicacy from the Mangalorean cuisine. 'Neer' in Tulu* language means ‘water’ and so Neer Dosa literally means Water Dosa ....
GARDENING
Growing bitter gourd (karela) in pots
I love growing bitter gourds. Why??... because they are the easiest vegetable to grow. They do not demand much attention and are fuss free. All that you have to do is use good soil,...
Microgreens | How to grow microgreens
Microgreens – the powerhouse of nutrition
Microgreens are leafy vegetables which are harvested at a very early stage. They are super healthy even in comparison with their fully grown counterparts. They are packed with nutrition...
Growing Four o’clock
About Four o’clock
Four o’clock flower or Gulbakshi (Marathi name) or Mirabilis Jalapa (Botanical name) is the most commonly grown plant. It is supposedly a native of Peru, but is commonly found in India. The...
