Ramadan approaching and so is the daily menu planning for Sehri, Roza Iftaar and dinner . During this entire month of fasting, healthy and delicious recipes become an integral part of the pious month. Desserts and sweets play an important role while planning the Iftaar menu. At my place we often organize Iftaar parties or get-togethers at home where our family friends and relatives gather to open their fast, pray together followed by dinner. So while planning the menu it’s very important to keep a variety of snacks, savories and sweets/desserts. Through out Ramadan, i love to keep myself engaged…
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Indo – Chinese food is the flavor of the season everywhere in India. Every street, every corner serves some amazing Indo – Chinese food. From street food to fine dinning, Indo – Chinese food had captured the food industry withing a short span of time. Original Chinese food is healthy, with mild flavors, where as the Indian version is firey, saucy and very much unhealthy. But with such a riot of flavors, who cares for health…haha! I always look out for easy snack option to make during weekends. My kid is a huge fan of street food specially when it…
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Who doesn’t like Tutti Fruity … i love them as i grew up eating some amazing deserts made using these tiny lil sparkling fruits chunks. Tutti Fruity Ice Cream happens to be my all time childhood favorite ice cream … did i tell you, i still love it haha! Well the only thing i love about summers is that we get to indulge our self into all the amazing summer drinks and frozen desserts. I remember my mother use to make some awesome summer recipes to keep us engaged through out our vacations. One such fun recipe which i personally…
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Dried green peas Ghugni is another version of the very famous yellow pea ghugni from Bengal. The green pea ghugni is commonly made in parts of Bihar and is also known as Bihari Ghugni. Though this version is a bit dry as compared to the yellow ones. So if you are looking out for some wholesome filling breakfast or a side dish for your meal that is easy to prepare and require few basic ingredients that are easily available in your pantry, then this green pea ghugni is the best option. You can have it whole as a chat by…
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Well i am an extremely moody person specially when it comes to cooking .tongue emoticon There are times when i don’t even feel like stepping into the kitchen whereas some days pass inside kitchen only. Yesterday was one such day when day i was the biggest enthu cutlet in my kitchen. Made hell lot of things for dinner and now enjoying the lazy day o my couch. Among many good things prepared one was PANEER KOFTA. Fried paneer balls in a creamy makhni gravy served with naan or zeera rice is sheer bliss! Paneer kofta falls in the same family…
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PAAN GULKAND SHOTS is a perfect summer drink to keep your body refresh and active. Paan (betel leaf) has amazing medicinal properties as well. It works an as analgesic and releases pain, eases constipation and improves digestion. It also increases hunger and promotes oral health. Betel leaf is ground to a coarse paste along with gulkand (rose petal syrup), fennel, cardamom and then mixed with milk. Paan and Gulkand Shots makes an amazingly refreshing drink and is a blessing to all those who don’t like chewing the whole paan. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare Paan and Gulkand…
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It’s mangoes raining, so why not make a cool mango iced tea! A refreshing summer drink with flavors of mango and tea with a dash of lemon. Mango iced ted is the simplest recipe that gives amazing flavors and works as a perfect refresher in this scorching summer. Tea happens to be the most loved beverage in India and there are a variety of tea recipes from region to region. The tea is often enjoyed hot and for every occasion or may be just like that we Indians want a Chai for everything. Milk tea, ginger tea, green tea, lemon…
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When life gives you khoya and gulkand in abundance, this is what happens…lol. Well my sweet cravings somehow gets double in summers. Though i have kept myself away from all these sinful subjects but still once in while i cheat myself by having few of my favorite stuffs. Khoya which in english is known as evaporated milk is something that i have in abundance at home these days. Yes, got that pure one from Rajasthan. Same is the story with Gulkand. So now as i am overloaded with these two particular stuff , why not make something sweet that can…
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When you have plenty of Khoya/ Mawa at home and just don’t feel like making any sweet …. try this absolutely delightful Khoya Paneer with some home made butter Naan and treat yourself luxury! Khoya paneer, a perfect blend of evaporated milk and pureed onions, tomatoes and cashews when curried with cottage cheese chunks gives a royal treat and can easily be a show stopper in any party or occasion. Serve this creamy , rich curry with some fresh home made naan or even enjoy with some zeera rice and salad. A perfect dinner option when you have special guests…
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Summers are here and is doing it’s bit to the extreme. So all you fussy people take a chill pill and enjoy the season with some cool and refreshing food stuffs. And when i say summer…it has to be Ice creams. And to begin with let’s start with something royal yet desi, something close to every Indian’s heart… You heard me right, it’s KULFI TIME! Creamy silky Indian ice cream loaded with the goodness of nuts and flavored with lots of exotic ingredients gives a perfect pleasure both to your palate and to your soul. As i was on a…
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An instant easy pudding recipe that reminds you of those exotic pudding which you ever had in an Irani Hotel or a Parsi food joint. Yes, this is instant, super easy, caramelized bread pudding (steamed). I had this pudding long back at one of my neighbor’s house, ever since i wanted to make it by myself. Unfortunately i lost all contacts with my neighbor hence i never got a chance to ask the recipe. Luckily i came a recipe by one of my co-blogger friend and the very famous Dassana from Veg Recipes of India . The pictures on her…
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Flaky pastries with sweet fillings or also known as fried dumplings made with all purpose flour or wheat flour and stuffed with milk solids, coconut and nuts is known as Gujiya or Karanji. Mostly made in Northen part of India during festivals like Holi or Diwali. These Gujiyas have significant shape and the filling is done with hands. Mostly the gujiyas are shaped into a sphere with khoya and roasted nuts filling. Sometimes, to acquire a grainy texture, semolina/ roasted sooji is also added with the filling. It;s Holi time in India and i can already smell the festivity in…
