Oats Chivda is an Indian savory trail mix made using roasted rolled oats, nuts, spices, chilis and curry leaves. This is a healthier version of the traditional chivda recipe. This gluten free oats chivda is a great option to enjoy with some tea time snack or as a Diwali snack. Traditionally, chivda is an Indian snack made using flattened rice (poha) or puffed rice. Today, I am sharing this oats chivda version where I have replaced poha with gluten free rolled oats. I have added nuts for the crunch, but you can add seeds if you like. What I love…
Continue ReadingMango Shrikhand is an easy and delicious summer dessert recipe made with hung yogurt, mango pulp and sugar. It’s perfect for enjoying with some hot pooris or just as is. It is creamy, dense and rich in texture. Shrikhand is a very popular dessert recipe from the state of Maharashtra. Made using hung curd, which is strained yogurt with whey removed. This hung curd, known as chakka in Marathi, is then flavored with mango pulp, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron. Chilled and garnished with nuts. This amrakhand recipe is my go to dessert to make on festive occasions, as…
Continue ReadingAmti Recipe is one of the most simple yet flavorful meal that is a staple in any Maharashtrian household. The word Amit literally translate as tangy. This Maharashtrian Amit Recipe has a perfect balance of tanginess from Kokum ,sweetness from jaggery & creaminess from moong dal. What makes this amti special is the addition of fenugreek seeds… hence my family has named this dal recipe as Dal Methichya Amti. The addition of fenugreek seeds adds a distinct flavor and aroma to this amti recipe. This dal is packed with protein from yellow moong dal and is a great option for…
Continue ReadingPressure Cooker Chicken Curry is a super easy & quick recipe to make when you are craving something comforting. Chicken drumsticks are cooked to perfection with onions, tomatoes and basic spices. This curry pairs well with some steamed rice, naan or roti. If you haven’t cooked chicken before, this recipe is a great for beginners as I have cooked this chicken curry in a traditional pressure cooker. You can even use instant pot to make this curry. I have included the instructions below. I have grown up eating vegetarian but I married a meat lover. This is the first non-vegetarian…
Continue ReadingInstant Mawa Modak is nothing but a doodh pedha shaped like a modak. This popular Indian sweet is made during Ganpati festival with handful of ingredients. Ganpati festival is incomplete without making bappa’s favorite Modak. Festive time is always busy, so I prefer to keep prasad recipe simple. Traditionally, people use mawa/ khoya (milk solids) which you can make by reducing full fat milk. However, I like to use full fat milk powder because it is available in any supermarket. Making traditional milk pedha takes a long time and effort. However, by using the milk powder, it is very easy…
Continue ReadingCoconut Ladoo is an quick, easy and full proof Indian sweet recipe that is served during festivals. These rich ladoos are made with desiccated coconut, milk powder, milk, powdered sugar and cardamom. These delectable ladoos are a quick dessert and comes together in just 30 minutes. Festive season is just around the corner and if you are looking for an easy, simple delectable mithai recipe, then look no further and make these desiccated coconut ladoos. I love to make these as a quick prasad during Ganpati, Navratri, Diwali. These ladoos are a perfect treat to make for your brothers during…
Continue ReadingPeach Salad Recipe is a refreshing summer salad recipe that comes together in minutes. It’s certain to be a crowd pleaser at any gatherings. This delicious salad is made with sweet peaches, mozzarella, crisp mixed greens, almonds and is tossed with an easy dressing. This salad literally screams summer on a plate. This peach salad is a must serve at your summer gatherings. I simply enjoy this salad as a light lunch during weekdays. This salad recipe is very forgiving if you don’t have peaches add strawberries or blueberries. I have added my pantry staples to this recipe and each…
Continue ReadingMethi Chi Patal Bhaji is a typical Maharashtrian curry recipe. Tender fresh methi leaves cooked in gram flour curry base. Pour a sizzling crispy garlic tadka (tempering) on the top. Serve with steamed rice, roti or bhakri. Makes a healthy and nutritious curry recipe. I have grown up eating rustic regional recipes. I love these simple recipes as these use minimum ingredients yet are very inviting. Plus point is they come together in no time. This Methi Chi Patal Bhaji is my absolute fav weekday meal. Tender fresh methi is pressure cooked to remove the bitterness, a slurry of gram…
Continue ReadingBesan Chilla also known as Besan Ka Cheela is a savory Indian pancake made using chickpea flour and spiced with basic Indian spices. Its an easy breakfast option that is satisfying, nourishing and delicious. For me breakfast is an important meal of the day. If I skip breakfast, I tend to get more hungrier throughout the day resulting in over eating. These savory pancakes are a perfect way to kick start my day as they are gluten-free, high in protein and highly nutritious making it a healthy breakfast that keeps me full until lunch time. I have grown up eating…