Spongy, khaman dhokla was something I always thought was only available in the Gujrati snack shops in Kolkata. Growing up there were a couple of stores, specially Anna purma , which was famous for their dhoklas. Dad would often bring … Continued
The best potato filling for your dosas! Perfectly seasoned with Mustard seeds, Urad dal, curry leaves and Sambar powder. Yes, the sambar powder gives the potatoes a unique,yummy taste. Dosa with its potato stuffing is an all time favorite for … Continued
In my quest for a natural cure for my constipation which came on due to my Hypo thyroidism, I discovered this concoction in an article in our daily newspaper written by Dr Gott,many years back. This was at a … Continued
Moong Ki Dal/ Yellow Moong Dal/Moong Dal for Detox/Ayurvedic preparation of Moong Dal Indian home cooking at its simplest best! Yellow Moong dal which is flavored with just ghee, cumin and chilies(optional). The mildness of this dal makes it a … Continued
A healthy way to incorporate Greens into your diet is to grind it and mix with with atta/whole wheat flour and make parathas or puris out of it, which is a staple in most Indian homes. Most kids love … Continued
Celebrating 2 milestones with this cake! First its been over 6 months since I have been blogging and second, my Facebook page reached over 500 likes! Thanks to family, friends and readers who have helped me get this far … Continued
Its cleaned, precut, easy to cook, gets cooked in a jiffy and is always in season! Yes, I am talking about frozen Bhindi/okra/ladiesfinger. We love bhindi in our family, but its not always in season, so what do you do … Continued
Crispy dal ki puris can be made without soaking and grinding dal! This is an old family recipe and was made by my eldest taiji. Since then I make it on special occasions like Diwali,Holi or when I have some … Continued
A colorful,healthy sandwich which tastes great by itself or served along side a bowl of soup.Full of spinach,colored peppers and onions its a very nutritious sandwich. The pesto,cheese and jalapenos provide a very unique flavor to the sandwich. This is … Continued
A versatile, high protein,one pot meal the can be eaten as an appetizer when topped with chopped onions and cilantro/coriander or as a meal when served with puris and curried potatoes. The preparation time is minimal as it does not … Continued