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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Semi Home Made Collective – May 2016
Semi Home Made Collective – May 2016 Month of May is always crazy, especially the last 2 weeks. Schools are getting close to the summer break and then the last weekend is always a long weekend, celebrating Memorial Day and remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It is always…
One Pot Mix Veg Green Biryani – Meatless Monday
One Pot Mix Veg Green Biryani – Meatless Monday One Pot Mix Veg Green Biryani is an excellent recipe for Meatless Monday. The aroma of the One Pot Mix Veg Green Biryani fills the air with lust….the lust for good food which is elegant and delicately flavored. This Biryani is very unconventional, as compared to the Original…
Pan Grilled Asparagus in Barbecue Sauce
Pan Grilled Asparagus in Barbecue Sauce is a perfect side that can complete any barbecue meal, grill out or a potlock. Why am I talking about these events? Well the fabulous sun kissed summer is on in full swing and people are eager to meet, mingle, laugh and make memories here in this part of the…
Chana Dal Khichdi – Meatless Monday
I don’t remember as to how and where, I learnt to make this Khichdi. May be a mix and match of so many recipes that I come across or may be out of boredom of eating same old, same old every time! Nonetheless, it is a must try. I can vouch that it is just absolutely divine in…
Mushroom Achari, Mushrooms in Indian Pickling Spices
If you have observed then I use mushrooms a lot in my cooking. The reason being they are always available, they are delicious and nutritious, they are economical, they are versatile and can be used in any cuisine. So I document mushrooms in a particular curry and always give options towards the end for the…