Maandhia Maandhia is also known as Maandh. It is a quintessential side dish prepared especially during summer season in Northern India. Maandhia is another heirloom recipe from my family. My grandmother made it. My mom makes it. I love it. I was visiting home (India) this summer, meeting my family this after 4 long years. The…
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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…
Kaju Chocolate Barfi – Warmest Diwali Wishes
Diwali is the biggest festival for the Hindus of Indian community and the subcontinent. A beautiful festival of lights, secular spirit, good food and company, some glamour and some poker ;), firecrackers and mithais, fun, laughter, joyful times and loads of memories…golden memories.. Diwali is symbolic of victory of good over evil, lightening our hearts…
Jodhpuri Pulav Easy Recipe
Jodhpuri Pulav is a royal and rich preparation from Jodhpuri cuisine. It is prepared with a selection of nuts and vegetables, cooked in yogurt and other whole spices. It is a complete meal in itself. Jodhpuri Pulav I have been super lazy lately and haven’t prepared any savories or sweets for the most festive festival DIWALI!…
Kaju Matar Makhane ki Sabzi
An absolute treat to make on Diwali and treat your family and friends. Kaju Matar Makhana is a delicate curry made in Uttar Pradesh. My mom made it sometimes but not that often. Some dishes are saved for festivals and “khaas” occasions, right? I am bringing another family recipe to try in this season of lights…
Minty Peanuts
Minty Peanuts is the perfect snack to keep you warm and happy during winters. Or make it to entertain the guests. An easy recipe to make. Minty Peanuts I had eaten these minty peanuts at a friend’s place and boy I couldn’t stop eating these. They were sensual with that romantic minty hint and loaded…
Aloo Bread Tikki (Potato Bread Cutlets)
Oops I deep fried again! 😁😮 I have a very good explanation to it. Believe me! The weather outside is wet, the temperatures are cooling down, the day light saving kicked in today so gained an hour, feeling blah, feeling cold and crappy…. Are these enough reasons to indulge? Eh! Who am I kidding? I…
Kesariya Paneer ki Kheer ( Saffron drenched Cottage Cheese Pudding)
Warning – This post has lot of photos! I couldn’t decide, which one not to post! So I have made the saffron and paneer drenched kheer, rich with visual teasers! Enjoy!! I love chilled kheer, resting in a kulhad and sakore, the earthern small pots, made to serve the street treats mainly. The mit to ki…
Cheesy Tomato Spanish Rice
Taco Bell used to serve these delicious rice, which they switched to Cilantro Rice, later on. That side rice dish was so delicious, tomatoe-y, gooey with cheese and oh-so comforting. The kids called it Red Rice and when the Taco Bell stopped making it, they were disappointed. Then we tried some store bought, ready to…
Khatte Meethe Baingan (Sweet & Sour Eggplants)
Go Meatless on Mondays! I have been associated with Meatless Monday for more than an year now. People might think, hey aren’t you a vegetarian blog anyways? Why the association? The answer is – what is the harm in joining hands together for creating more awareness about eating vegetarian meals more often. Eggplants or Aunergines or brinjals…