Chandra Poli Chandra Poli is a perfect recipe to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. It is a fusion dish created with the combination of Puran Poli and Ukadiche Modak. Lord Ganesha is believed to be the Lord who clears all the obstacles in our path and brings success and happiness in our lives. Most of the Hindu…
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Instant Sooji Dhokla
Instant Sooji Dhokla Instant Sooji Dhokla has been on my radar for the longest time. I want to admit today – I am a DHOKLA – FREAK and so is my Older daughter. Another confession for today is – I SUCK at making Dhoklas, well till date. Never say never…right? Instant Sooji Dhokla is one…
Gudh Til ki Meethi Mathri – Baked
Gudh Til ki Meethi Mathri – Baked is a delicious version which is not deep fried and still very delicious. It is a very common sweet cracker, made often in Indian households during winter time. Gudh and Til both are warm in nature and keeps the cold at bay. If you are wondering what does…
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…
Potato Semolina Cutlets
Potato Semolina Cutlets or Aloo Sooji Cutlets are mind blowingly delicious. Crispy from outside and tender from inside, flavored boldly with curry spices, these make an ideal breakfast for a relaxed weekend. Some weekends are for happy and comforting indulgences and this sure is one among those! Boiled and grated potatoes, are enhanced with the flavors of…
Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding
Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding You ask any Indian about this halwa (pudding), and they will instantly start drooling over it. Yes, it is that common dessert in India. I might take the liberty to call it the “national pudding” of India. No seriously! Not only India, it is relished in many middle eastern…
Plantain & Suji (semolina) Kebabs!
Plantain is Raw banana and Suji is semolina made with rice. Plantain is such a versatile ingredient. In so many coastal cuisines, plantain chips are quite common. Cuba and Mexico have their own variety. Where as in Indonesia and Southern India, they are made with raw bananas. Raw banana and plantain are different varieties. They…
Kesari Nan Khatai : Saffron and Cardamom infused Indian Short breads
Crispy and Tender Nan Khatai is a close cousin of Dutch Butter Biscuit, or if I may say…Indian adapted version of Dutch butter biscuits. When Dutch started trading in India, near the end of 16th century, they set up their own bakery in Surat, the biggest trading port then to trade with western world. When…
Almonds and Semolina Dessert or Badaam Suji ki Barfi
A Delicate Delight One of my recent posts about dry nuts treats gained so much attention. Why? Because it is vegan, it is sugar free, oil free and cooking free. And on top of that, my dear blogger friend Celeste of Honk if you are Vegan fame, reblogged it and it gained more attention there….