Dhokla is an irresistible savory cake from Gujrat, India. This nutritious treat is made using chickpea flour which also makes it vegan and gluten free! This is the most easiest and healthiest appetizer ever. I have almost lost the count of the number of times I have steamed some Dhokla. I have tried my hand at serveral Dhokla recipes but this recipe borrowed from a friend is the simplest of all and yields spongy and soft texture. Dhokla makes a great appetizer recipe and tea time snack which can be made ahead of time. I have made this Dhokla in…
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Continue ReadingI am following low carbs high fat diet since 14 days and have lost 7 pounds by eating more fats, moderate protein and low carbs. This is the only diet that I am enjoying and actually look forward to my meals. I am a kind of person who needs variations in my meals to break the monotony. I cannot keep on eating stir fry, eggs, fish all the time. I needed chicken, so I came up with this zesty lemon pepper chicken recipe. I used halal chicken tights as they are high in fats which suited my dietary requirements. You…
Continue ReadingTomato Saar is a sweet & tangy Indian soup recipe made using tomatoes and coconut milk. This warming, comforting and tasty soup makes a perfect side with rice. Tomato Saar is nothing but a popular Maharashtrian version of tomato soup. This mildly spiced soup is traditionally served with steamed rice or Masale Bhaat. Maharashtrian thali is incomplete without this soup. I have grown up having Saar bhaat as my favorite meal and still do. Today I am sharing with you my family recipe to this tomato coconut soup, which is a prefect balance of tanginess from the tomatoes and the…
Continue ReadingVangyache bharit is an extremely popular Maharashtrian recipe cooked using fire roasted eggplant/ aubergine. Basically I would say, it is an Indian equivalent of baba ganoush made using slight different ingredients but gives the same appearance. There are many variations to this recipe but my personal favorite is the one made using yogurt. This recipe is quite simple and effortless. Makes an amazing side dish, I love to have it as a salad or along with phulkas (Indian flat bread). You can also serve this as a dip along with some garlic bread or pita. I have roasted the eggplant…
Continue ReadingGudi padwa celebrations (Maharashtrian New Year) aren’t complete if you don’t have rich, creamy and delightful Shrikhand. Basically Shrikhand is an Indian version of flavoured yogurt which is ridiculously easy to whip up. There are quite a few variations but the most favoured one is Amrakhanda, which is made using mango purée. Since it isn’t a mango season yet, I have whipped this Saffron Cardamom Shrikand to start new Maharashtrian year on a sweet note. I have used Greek yogurt to whip this Shrikhand. Greek yogurt being thick in consistency yields smooth and extremely creamy texture. I have flavored this…
Continue ReadingAs I was growing up I was always curious to learn about different cultures and traditions. This fancy of mine helped me make friends from various ethnic backgrounds from whom I learnt and assimilated their culture. My horizons to learn more about multiculturalism extended when I started teaching at an international school. Interactions with students and parents from diverse cultural background helped me gain an insight on world cuisine. Food is an extremely vital part of varied cultures that prevail and that being my area of interest helped me discover this amazing persian recipe named kuku sabzi. Kuku sabzi is nothing…
Continue ReadingI am a sucker for Italian cuisine and love binge eating anything and everything Italian ranging from margarita pizzas, pastas, cannoli, lasagna, risottos, parmigiana and tiramisu. The base for most of the savory Italian recipes is chunky, hearty, flavorful Marinara Sauce. I would say Marinara sauce is nothing but Italian ketchup which tastes 1000 times better than the actual ketchup. The Italian herbs, olive oil, onions, garlic, lush tomatoes and most important basil leaves makes this sauce rustic and creamy. I always have a jar full of marinara in my refrigerator which comes in handy on busy evenings. I generally add this sauce to my pastas, pizzas,…
Continue ReadingOne of my favorite solo meal option is this spicy braised tofu along with some rice. I love this recipe for it offers spicy and savory flavors all at once , makes a perfect weeknight meal which can be prepared in no time.
Continue ReadingWell who doesn’t love potatoes, I absolutely love them and can devour them in any form. Sharing this incredibly amazing and one of my favourite appetizer Honey Chilli Potatoes. This recipe is a keeper and is an instant party hit. I make this appetizer quite often and can be put together in no time.The fiery hot flavour from chillies and sweet flavour from honey makes these potatoes irresistible. I had cooked this appetizer recently for my friends farewell party where I almost lost the count of how many pieces I had 🙈. If you happen to try this recipe would…