Arbi Masala or Masala Arbi is a very popular North Indian, Punjabi dish. It’s finger licking good. Spicy. Raunchy. Full of Bite & Texture. Starchy turned comforting. If you are wondering what is arbi?…..then you must know that Arbi is called Taro in English and Ghuiya in some North Indian regions. Taro belongs to the…
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Khasta Achari Mathri
Mathri is a Deep Fried Biscuit. Achar means Pickle. Khasta means brittle and crispy at the same time. It is a popular snack of Northern India and is one of the favorite Chai Nashta for evening tea time in most of the households. Mathri goes so well with a cup of masala chai. These small…
Besani Roti
Besan is Chickpea Flour and Roti is Indian Flatbread ! I have vivid memories of this Roti being served in most of the Indian weddings in UP, Delhi and Punjab region, especially in winters. I am laughing as I remember that it used to take time on this Roti ka stall, since it was cooked…
Bhindi do Pyaaza
This is my personal take on this preparation! I swear! 😀 Do pyaza is a combination of words that practically means twice the onions. A dish that is prepared with twice the amount of onions than the main ingredient. I often make okra or bhindi for dinner with onions and family loves it. Addition…
Tea with Elaine : Kahwa, a Kashmiri Green Tea; Date, Figs n Pistachio Salami; Eggplant Fritters (Baingan Pakode), Pan Grilled
Elaine and I decided for a date to meet up. I was so excited that I am meeting one of my oldest friends from wordpress, even if for a virtual date. There is no better love to share than the love for food! Right Elaine? I totally love her and her gorgeous food! The dips,…
Baked Millet Crackers : Vegan/ Vegetarian
Crispy, Brittle and Baked! Who doesn’t love the heathy bite. These are called Mathri originally and are deep fried. Also, traditionally they are made with refined flour or/and whole Wheat flour. My mom always used whole wheat flour. It was often a great tea time snack. Tea time in India is such a hype, I…