No Indian meal or thali is completed without a chutney or relish. This side dish is a pride of our cuisine and can be paired with any food item. They enhance the flavours of the meals. Chutneys taste best when made or pound fresh. Almost all the fruits or...
Bajra /Millets Khichdi
Khichdi might not be the national dish of India, but it's a much-loved preparation in most Indian households. A simple dish of rice, lentils, and spices has become the comfort food of many. Every Indian state has its own variation of khichdi.
These variations are a lot like...
A salad plate is my favourite portion of the meal. Eating a salad every day is a great way to get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.
This colourful plate invites me the most. I love to add some seasonal fruits to my salads, which are not too sweet...
Rice poha, or flattened rice, is a quick meal that is eaten for breakfast or as an evening snack with tea. In western and central Indian states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, it is a widely relished dish. This dish is very light yet quite fulfilling. As loaded...
Welcome winter!!
So as the winter veggies. You all must have noticed that as the winter approaches, the colours of the vegetable market change. Seasonal veggies reign over the vegetable market. Above all, their colours!! Oh! they just invite you to buy them to give a hand on cooking... n'...
Moong dal dhokla is prepared with whole or sabut green moong dal. This dhokla is a popular snack from Gujarat, an integral part of their cuisine.
I have made regular dhokla with besan or gram flour many times but wanted to try a new one this time. When I made...
MIX VEGETABLE SABZI/HOME STYLE MIXED VEGETABLE SABZI/ मिक्स वैजिटेबल
Winters in India is all about fresh and seasonal veggies which add the rainbow hues and vibes to the dinner table. What could be a better way to...
Shalgam or turnip is a winter veggie belonging to the root family. Similar to the taste of radish, this vegetable also feels earthy and nutty. Turnip makes dishes with several variations. A few whole and powdered spices add taste and...
Baingan fry is a tangy, spicy side dish typically served alongside other main course dishes. These fries go best with dals or lentil preparations. I occasionally make these fries, as they remind me of my grandmother. She used to cook these baingan fries in the authentic Punjabi style and...
MOONG DAL PAKODI-MATAR CURRY /PUNJABI STYLE MOONG DAL PAKODE-MATAR KI SABZI /मूँग दाल पकोड़ी-मटर की सब्जीWhenever I get desperate with my regular sabzi preparations and want to change the menu, I would love to make this moong dal pakode ki sabzi. This...