Sabudana khichdi Sabudana khichdi is one of my most favourite breakfasts! It is typically eaten during fasts as it full of carbs and loaded…
September is about to end and it’s still pouring here in Maharashtra! The weather gets cold at night and calls for some hot and…
As is the case mostly, Big Basket got me a raw papaya instead of the ripe one that I had ordered. I tried to…
Shravan is almost ending and so are the myriad festivals we witnessed this month. I am sure most of you would have gorged on…
Methi theplas served with ghee, raswala tamatar batata nu shaak, dahi and aam chunda Today we had a gujarati lunch of methi theplas served with…
Summers in Pune are really scorching hot and what’s better than a cucumber salad to cool your senses and perk up your taste buds at…
The sweet and tangy – Methamba Summer is at its peak and I have got lots of kairis (raw mangoes) hanging down the tree in…
Sheera Banana sheera or simply sheera is a much loved Indian dessert found in various avatars across our land. Different states and regions imparts a…
The season of India’s favourite fruit has arrived, and one can spot abundant blossoms swaying merrily on mango trees these days. Tiny, raw mangoes hanging…
Steaming idlis dipped in sambar served with a spoonful of ghee- tastes heavenly, right? Masala dosas served with an assortment of coconut, tomato and coriander…
Huli Palye (with Spinach and little Methi leaves) This is another classic Madhwa Bramhin recipe from my grandma’s kitchen. Simple in its preparation, it is…
Raw Papaya Subzi I cooked an amazing subzi which I had tasted almost a decade ago at one of our aunt’s house in California. She…
Made upperi today after a long long time. They are nothing but fried raw banana chips simply marinated with haldi, chilli powder and some salt.…
Down with cold, cough or a sore throat ??? Have a cup of warm turmeric milk and you will get going 🙂 This is how…
This is a recipe straight from my grandmother’s kitchen. We use this recipe to make ’tili saaru’. Tili means watery….water taken by settling the boiled…
I always try and buy sweet potato even though it is not a favorite in my house. Reason? Just because it is a powerhouse of…
Spicy, Tangy and Simple – Sorak Curry with Bhindi I have really fond memories of this curry from my childhood. My grandmother used to make…
Farsan- the much adored Gujarati snacksI got introduced to Gujarati farsan from quite an young age. Being a Mumbaikar, bhavnagri gathia was not new to me.…
Friend ho to aisi …. A dear friend from our potluck group invited all of us for a grand Odia vegetarian feast to her place.…
I just came back from Italy after a 2-week long trip. It was a fabulous experience unraveling a new country and its fantastic cuisine.A Vegetarian…
Coconut rice with Veg Korma A coconut flavored rice tempered in ghee with nuts and mild aromatic spices. It’s a lovely combination with spicy curries…
This one is straight from my grandmother’s kitchen or rather, straight from her stone mortar and pestle….paata varvanta as they call it in Marathi. Paata…
Turned out perfect! I haven’t had tried masala puri till recently …even after staying in Bangalore for more than 5 years now! This is something…
Hummus, hung curd and veggie sandwich “Mamma! My friend’s mom makes sandwiches for him almost everyday. I too want a sandwich tomorrow after school“. I…
A delectable winter goodness from fresh peas… Come winter and there is an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables in our country. Red carrots, fresh…